24 Hour Hazwoper:

As referenced by 29CFR 1910.120 (e) (3) (ii), workers on site only occasionally for a specific limited task (such as, but not limited to, ground water monitoring, land surveying, or geophysical surveying) and who are unlikely to be exposed over permissible exposure limits and published exposure limits shall receive a minimum of 24 hours of instruction off the site, and the minimum of one day actual field experience under the direct supervision of a trained, experienced supervisor.

The main difference between the 24 hour and 40 hour course is that the 24 hour student should not be involved in activities that are considered to be toxic enough to warrant the use of respiratory protection. As referenced above, Permissible Exposure Limits and Published Exposure Limits are the concentrations of hazardous gasses, vapors, mists and particulates that pose a substantial health risk and the use of respiratory protection is needed. This is why the work activities of the 24-hour student are limited. The following 24-Hour Course Outline is provided below.

Overview

This course provides the 24-hour safety training requirements mandated by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120. The worker attending this course will learn the basic health and safety skills necessary to confidently work with and around hazardous materials and waste. The Metro training program and manual is designed to provide guidelines for compliance with presently applicable laws and regulations pertaining to HAZWOPER Policy & Procedures.

Introduction

1. Who is Metro Occupational Trainers, Inc.
2. Course introduction

1. Regulatory overview of OSHA, EPA & DOT
2. EPA Laws & Regulations

A. Resource Conservation & Recovery Act of 1976 (RCRA)
B. Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation & Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)
C. Superfund Amendments & Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) (SARA Title III)
D. Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 (TSCA)

3. Overview of the Department Of Transportation (DOT)

A. How to use the 1996 DOT Emergency Response Guidebook (Provided)

4. Overview of the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)

A. Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) 29 CFR 1910.120
B. OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom) 29 CFR 1910.1200

1. Corrosives
2. Reactive Materials
3. Flammable/Combustible Materials
4. Toxins

1. Introduction (Sec 1)
2. Chemical Hazards/MSDS (Sec 5 & 6)

1. Introduction to Toxins
2. Routes of entry into the human body
3. Overview of common Toxicology terms and definitions.
4. Established governmental Exposure Limits
5. Types of Toxins and how they work on the human body

1. Who is the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)?
2. In depth view of the NIOSH book and how it is applied in the field

1. What is a Confined Space?
2. What is a Permit Required Confined Space?
3. Hazardous Atmospheres
4. Personnel requirements for Confined Space Entry
5. Overview of the various Monitoring Instruments used during hazardous waste operations & Confined Space Entry
6. Confined Space isolation procedures:

A. Lock Out/Tag Out
B. Double Block and Bleed
C. Non-sparking tools and static electricity
D. Site Control Measures (Work Zones)
E. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI�s)
F. Communication
G. Rescue

Assignment of Homework

1. Complete Worksheet Toxicology & Radiation (Sec 7 & 8)
2. Complete the NIOSH Book exercise provided by your instructor
3. Complete the DOT ERG exercise provided by your instructor

Review of Homework and Yesterdays Lecture

Confined Space Entry Continued

1. Overview of dangers associated with construction sites in general
2. Excavations and Confined Space Entry
3. Cave in protection system

1. Overview of the Medical Monitoring Program
2. Types of Physicals
3. Establishing Baseline Data
4. Drug Screening
5. Emergency Medical Treatment

1. Overview of Levels of Protection (Chapters 10 & 11)

A. Review levels A, B, C & D
B. Demonstration of various Suit, Boot & Glove Materials used for each level

2. Overview of the Respiratory Protection Program

A. In depth look at the various types of respirators
B. Demonstration of the principal of operation of each respirator (SCBA, APR & SAR)
C. Advantages and Disadvantages of each style of respirator
D. Care and Maintenance of Respiratory Equipment

1. Discuss the 4 types of fires A, B, C & D
2. Using Fire Extinguishers
3. Fire Protection in the field

1. Overview of various site control measures (Work Zones)

A. Exclusion Zone
B. Contamination Reduction Zone (DECON Zone)
C. Support Zone

2. Discuss various Decon Procedures used during Hazardous Waste & Emergency Response Actions

Final Exam - 30 Questions

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