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Duration: 24 Hours
Prerequisites:
None
Completion Requirements: Students
will be allowed to proceed at their own pace in this interactive, on-line
training program. Students must pass a graded final exam with a score of 70% or
better.
Should I Take the 24 or 40
hour HAZWOPER: Per OSHA's Interpretations:
"Workers, such as utility workers, who must perform duties at a hazardous waste site that has not yet
been characterized but where contamination is expected, do fall under the scope of 29 CFR 1910.120.
These workers must work under the direction of an on-site supervisor and a site-specific safety and
health plan, and must be fully trained and protected pursuant to the HAZWOPER standard. When
additional information becomes available through site characterization which verifies that there is
minimal or no risk of employee exposure to hazardous substances, a lesser degree of PPE and worker
training may be acceptable.
When site characterization shows that the area to be serviced by workers is free of potential exposure,
or the proposed work assignments would not expose any of the work crew to hazardous substances,
the activity can be carried out as a normal maintenance or construction operation.
... The utility contractor is bound to provide at least the minimum number of training hours specified. On
a hazardous waste site that has many site specific peculiarities the employer may need to train
employees beyond the 40 or 24 hour minimum set by the standard. Employees must be provided
training that prepares them for their job functions and responsibilities, as stated in the general
requirements in 29 CFR 1910.120(e)."
***It should be noted that employees who have duties related
to handling or cleaning up hazardous materials or wasted in any of these
function should take the 40-hour HAZWOPER course. The 24-hour course is designed
for "Occasional Site Workers" meaning those individuals whose job does
not require them to handle waste or hazardous materials as part of their job.
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Objectives:
PER OSHA's Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard 29 CFR
1910.120, the purpose of this course is to ensure
awareness and promote safety among employees who may be exposed to chemical
hazards in the work-site. The objective is to ensure that employees operate in
the safest possible manner in situations where contact with potentially
hazardous materials is likely.
At the conclusion of this course, students will:
- Understand how hazardous materials are handled, identified, and human
responses to exposure
- Learn the importance of the Health and Safety Plan (HSP)
- Incorporate the knowledge of what to do in case of site emergencies
- Use appropriate safety methods and work practice controls
- Recognize signs and labels that are used to alert personnel of danger
involving hazardous material
Course Overview and Outline: HAZWOPER
(Hazardous Waste
Operations and Emergency
Response) is at the
intersection of three Federal regulatory agencies (EPA, OSHA, DOT) and includes
several career fields (science, technology, engineering, medicine, toxicology,
law, psychology, organizational management, loss prevention, QA/QC,
construction, waste management, etc.).
The two main objectives of HAZWOPER Operations are to:
1. Control or eliminate the potential hazards and/or losses, and
2. Protect the health and safety of workers, the public, and the
environment.
Compliance Solutions 24-Hour Online Course meets OSHA
requirements for training of personnel engaged in hazardous waste operations as
outlined in 29 CFR 1910.120, including removal or handling of underground tanks
and/or piping, contaminated soil and/or groundwater, subsurface investigations,
construction work in which hazardous materials may potentially be present,
encountered, prepared, packaged, labeled, marked, stored, shipped for disposal,
or any facility wherein hazardous wastes are treated, stored, or disposed.
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Course Outline
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Chapter 1 - Agencies, Laws and Regulations
Hazardous Materials Regulatory Overview
OSH Act
OSHA, EPA, DOT, NIOSH
CERCLA, SARA, RCRA, TSCA |
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Chapter 2 - Understanding the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR
1910.1200)
Background Information
"Employee Right to Know" Rule
How the Standard Works
Written Hazard Communication Program
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
Employee Information and Training |
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Chapter 3 - HAZWOPER Training
OSHA Regulation for Training
Training Sessions
Site Supervisors
Refresher Training
Emergency Response Personnel Training
First Responder Awareness Level (FRA)
First Responder Operational Level (FRO)
Hazardous Material Technician Level
Hazardous Materials Specialist Level |
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Chapter 4 - Principles of Safety
Causes of Accidents
Kinetic/Mechanical Injuries
Fall Protection
Stairways or Ladders
Machine Guarding
Ignition Sources and Static Electricity
Lockout/Tagout
Controlling Energy Sources
Biological Hazards
Head Protection
Eye and Face Protection
Foot Protection
Hearing Protection
Heat Related Illnesses |
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Chapter 5 - Toxicology
Limits of Exposure
Routes of Exposure
Measure of Exposure
Dose-Response
Toxic Products
Toxin Chart
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Chapter 6 - Planning and Organization for Fieldwork
Organizational Structure
Safety Meetings and Inspections
Fieldwork Preparation
Permits
Traffic and Parking Restrictions
Site Security
Mud, Soil, Drums and Site Cleanup
Steam Cleaning
Site Facilities |
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Chapter 7 - Hazard Identification Systems
Hazard Descriptions
Explosives
Gases and Vapors
Liquified Gas
Health Hazards of Gas
Flammable Liquids
Fire Hazards
Flammable Solids
Oxidizers
Toxins and Poisons
Carcinogens
Corrosives
HAZCOM
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 704 code)
Department of Transportation Classification
Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS)
Shipping Papers and Manifests |
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Chapter 8 - Understanding Radiation Safety
Atoms
Radiation
Ionization
Ionizing Radiation
Alpha and Beta Particles
Gamma Rays, X Rays, and Neutrons
Natural Background Radiation
Man-Made Sources of Radiation
Radioactive Waste
Radioactive Decay
Interaction with Matter
Measurement of Radiation
Radiation Detection Instruments
Radiation Exposure
Health Effects of Radiation Exposure
Chronic and Acute Exposure
Risks of Exposure
Protection and Shielding |
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Chapter 9 - Protective Equipment
PPE Decision Making
Types of Protection
Levels of Protection
Descriptions of Levels A, B, C, D
Materials and Quality of Construction
Understanding PPE Limitations
Respiratory Protection
Classification of Materials Present in Air
Health Effects of Oxygen-Deficiency
Important Terms
Types of Respirator Protection
Air Purifying Respirator (APR)
Health Considerations |
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Chapter 10 - Site Instrumentation
Initial Site Survey
Principles of Gas
Preliminary Onsite Evaluation
Procedures for Atmospheric Monitoring
Organic Vapors and Gases
Radiation
Oxygen Deficiency, Oxygen Enrichment, Combustible Gases, and Visual
Observations
Initial Entry and Surveys
Priority for Initial Entry Monitoring
Periodic Monitoring
Ambient Atmospheric Concentrations
Vapor Density
Direct Reading Instruments
Air Monitoring Instruments
Equipment Certification
Reliable and Useful Results
Calibration and Relative Response
Types of Direct Reading Instruments
Combustible Gas Indicator (CGI)
Toxic Atmosphere Monitors
Colorimetric Indicator Tubes
Photoionization Detector Tubes (PID)
Flame Ionization Detectors (FID)
Organic vapor Analyzer (OVA)
Aerosol Monitors |
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Chapter 11 - Medical Surveillance
OSHA Medical Requirements
Developing a Medical Program
Recommended Medical Examination Chart
Medical Program Effectiveness
Medical Program Development
Occupational and Medical History
Ability to Work While Wearing PPE
Tests Performed by Occupational Physicians
Periodic Medical Examinations
Emergency Treatment
Non-emergency Treatment |
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Chapter 12 - Sampling and Packaging
Sampling Objectives
Classification of Samples
Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)
Location of Sampling Sites
Sampling Methods and Data
Liquid Samplers
Solid Samplers
Cleaning and Storage Procedures |
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Chapter 13 - Fire Protection
Requirements
Fire and Extinguisher Identification
Extinguisher Types and Maintenance
Location of Extinguishers
Additional Fire Fighting Equipment
Fire Fighting Foams |
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Chapter 14 - Handling Drums and Containers
Drum Inspection
Drum Identification
Drum Handling
Drum Contents
Lab Pacs
Opening Drums
Drum Sampling
Content Characterization
Drum Staging
Bulking
Shipment
Special Case Problems |
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Chapter 15 - Confined Space Hazards
29 CFR 1910.146
OSHA Protection
Written Entry Procedures
Personnel Affected by the Permit-Required Confined Space Standard
Hazardous Atmospheres
Toxic Vapors and Gases
Flammable Atmospheres
Atmospheric Testing
Ventilation
Other Hazards
Requirements for Entering Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Non-Permit Confined Spaces
Entrance into Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Safeguarding Confined Spaces
Isolation, LO/TO
Evacuation from a Confined Space
Site Security |
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Chapter 16 - Site Emergencies
Incident Management and Scene Control
Site Safety Plan
Incident Command System
Incident Commander
Job Functions
Onsite Personnel
Site Leaders
Offsite Personnel
Federal Response Organizations
Emergency Training
Emergency Identification and Prevention
Onsite Communication
Site Mapping
Safe Distances
Refuges (Safety Stations)
Site Security and Control
Personal Locator Systems
Evacuation Routes and Procedures
Emergency Equipment
Medical Treatment and First Aid
Emergency Response Procedures
Rescue/Response Action
Decontamination
Site Selection and Management
Setting Up the Decontamination Area
Decontamination Methods
Decontamination Process
Emergency Evaluations
Follow-up
Documentation
Decontamination Process Charts for Levels A, B, and C |
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