As referenced by 29CFR1910.120 (e)
(3) (i), General site workers (such as equipment operators, general
laborers and supervisory personnel) engaged in hazardous substance removal
or other activities which expose or potentially expose workers to hazardous
substances and health hazards shall receive a minimum of 40 hours of instruction
off the site, and a minimum of three days actual field experience under
the direct supervision of a trained experienced supervisor.
HAZARDOUS WASTE OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY RESPONSE
40 HOUR COURSE OUTLINE
Overview
This course provides the 40-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.
DAY ONE
Introduction
1. Who is Metro Occupational Trainers, Inc.
2. Course introduction
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. 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
Using the NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards book (Manual
Provided)
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
Confined Space Entry and Monitoring Instrumentation - Chapters
(15) & (13)
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)
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
DAY THREE
Review of Homework and Yesterdays Lecture
Confined Space Entry Continued
Trenching and Excavation - Chapter (20)
1. Overview of dangers associated with construction sites in
general
2. Excavations and Confined Space Entry
3. Cave in protection system
Medical Surveillance - Chapter (12)
1. Overview of the Medical Monitoring Program
2. Types of Physicals
3. Establishing Baseline Data
4. Drug Screening
5. Emergency Medical Treatment
Levels of Protection and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Chapters (9, 10 & 11)
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
Fire Protection Requirements - Chapter (14)
1. Discuss the 4 types of fires A, B, C & D
2. Using Fire Extinguishers
3. Fire Protection in the field
Decontamination Procedures - Chapter (18)
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
Hands On Dress Out Exercise
The purpose of the Dress Out exercise is to demonstrate how to properly
suit up and wear the various Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) items
that may be used by workers in the field. It is intended to be a
familiarization exercise that will give the student the skills necessary
to confidently work in a potentially hazardous environment.
Please note that wearing PPE may be difficult for some individuals.
This exercise is strictly voluntary. If you have any medical condition
(i.e. heart conditions, claustrophobia etc) that may be aggravated by
the PPE then please do not feel obligated to participate. See your
instructor.
Assignment of Homework Worksheets
1. Personal Protective Equipment
2. Fire Protection Requirements
DAY FOUR
Review of Homework and Yesterdays Lecture
Summary of the Principles of Safety - Chapter (2)
1. Discussion of the General Safety requirements associated with
Hazardous Waste Operations
A. Types of Hazards
B. Safety Belts and Ladder Safety
C. Compressed Gas Cylinders
D. Machine Guarding
E. Fires & Explosions
F. Bonding & Grounding Procedures
G. Electrical Hazards
H. Biological Hazards
I. Head, Eye and Footwear (ANSI Requirements for Safety
Equipment)
J. Hearing Protection Program
K. Heat Stress
1. Overview of the hazards associated with drums
and containers
2. Recognizing warning signs of drums
3. Drum handling techniques
4. Overview of the purpose of sampling
5. Discuss various sampling techniques
Planning and Organization - Chapter (3)
1. Overview of the various plans associated with field activities
A. Work Plan (Scope Of Work)
B. Health & Safety Plan (HSP)
C. Contingency Plan (Emergency Response Plan)
Preparation for Fieldwork - Chapter (4)
1. Overview of the necessary requirements associated with getting
ready for field activities
A. Permits
B. Utilities above and below ground
C. Initial Site Visit
D. Traffic Controls
E. Drilling
F. Public Relations
Site Emergencies - Chapter (19)
1. Overview of the principles of the Contingency Plan
2. Overview of the Federal Government's National Contingency
Plan (NCP) for Chemical Spills
3. Discussion of the components of a Site Specific Contingency
Plan
A. Emergency Response Telephone numbers
B. Conducting Risk Assessment and Failures Analysis
(What If?)
C. Overview of the Incident Command System (ICS)
D. Discuss Site Specific Safety Meetings (HazCom)
E. Site Mapping and Legends
Course Review and Final Exam (50 Question open book)
