The eight-hour refresher course was designed for management,
technical and field personnel who work at hazardous waste
sites and have completed a basic 40 hour course at sometime
in the past. It is intended to serve as a brief review of
the basic hazards and safeguards associated with work at hazardous
waste sites and cleanup operations.
The eight-hour training program will involve a pre-test,
classroom instruction, demonstrations and practice sessions
and it is intended to satisfy the current OSHA training requirements
for 8 hours of annual refresher training as outlined in 29
CFR Part 1910.120, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency
Response.
The 40-hour course was designed for management, technical
and field personnel with minimal experience at hazardous waste
sites and EPA - RCRA regulated facilities. It provides basic
information on the protection and safety of personnel engaged
in field operations dealing with or potentially exposed to
hazardous substances. After completing the course, participants
will be more familiar with the general concepts, principles
and procedures for protecting themselves from the harmful
effects of hazardous materials, and the acceptable practices
for minimizing danger to personnel.
This training program will involve classroom instruction,
demonstrations and practice sessions and is intended to satisfy
the current OSHA training requirements for 40 hours of offsite
instruction as outlined in 29 CFR Part 1910.120, Hazardous
Waste Operations and Emergency Response. The goal is to improve
participants' awareness of the hazards and safeguards associated
with work at hazardous waste sites and EPA - RCRA regulated
facilities.
Upon completion of the 40-hour program, participants
should be able to:
- Describe the hazards associated with hazardous waste sites
and TSD Facilities
- Select and use the necessary personal protective equipment,
including gloves, boots, chemical resistant suits and respiratory
protection
- Use portable gas testing equipment to detect the presence
of flammable gases and vapors, oxygen deficient atmospheres
and toxic substances
- Review a site specific safety plan and incorporate its
requirements into their daily work activities
- Select and use portable fire extinguishers
- Render basic first aid and CPR
- Implement site emergency reporting and response procedures
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