24-hour HAZWOPER Emergency Response - Technician Level
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Duration
3 days
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Language
English
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Course code
LBS611
24-hour HAZWOPER Emergency Response - Technician Level
Objective
To prepare individuals to respond to a release or potential release of hazardous substances as part of the initial responder team to the site.
Target Group
Individuals involved with emergency level response to a hazardous release
Examination
The candidate will be required to score a minimum competency of 70% on a written exam.
Course Contents
The course topics covered during training are: - History of the Laws - OSHA Standard 1910.146 - Emergency Response/HAZWOPER Regulations - Air Monitoring - Poisons Exercise - Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus - Chemical Exposure - Supplied-Air Respirators - Hazard Assessment - Air-Purifying Respirators - Fire and Explosion - Chemical Protective Clothing - Reference Material Overview - Qualifications and Documentation - Reference Material Exercise - Site Emergencies - Hazard Communication - Planning and Organizing - Oxidizers Exercise - Collecting Hazard and Response Information - Oxygen Deficiency - Site Control - Ionizing Radiation - Decontamination - Potential Site Hazards - Drums and Containers