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