There is a great need for hydrogen safety training and education to support the emerging infrastructure that a hydrogen economy demands. A new generation of hydrogen service personnel, first responders, business persons, consumers and others is already with us with many more to follow, however access to comprehensive training and education is still limited.

Research, in cooperation with the Department of Energy, Department of Transportation (RITA), and the National Association of State Fire Marshals, has produced an initial educational rubric for hydrogen and alternative energy safety training and education. During this presentation, an overview of an inclusive training and education program/building block will be given. Existing hydrogen safety-related resources will be identified as will the elements of the web-based, 15- module program: energy introduction; fossil fuels baseline; alternative energy; workplace safety; and others. Special emphasis will be placed on bringing forth the safety aspects of hydrogen use, application, installations, production and hazards (14). Time will also be devoted to emergency procedures and responses. Participants will see the program integration of existing first responder programs, existing training materials, readings, references, hydrogen codes, standards, and guidelines as well as hydrogen incident reports. Those that are interested will have the opportunity to provide experienced-based input/evaluation on the program.