(q)(6): Training. Training shall be based on the duties and function to be performed by each responder of an emergency response organization. The skill and knowledge levels required for all new responders, those hired after the effective date of this standard, shall be conveyed to them through training before they are permitted to take part in actual emergency operations on an incident. Employees who participate, or are expected to participate, in emergency response, shall be given training in accordance with the following paragraphs:
(q)(8)(i): Refresher training. Those employees who are trained in accordance with paragraph (q)(6) of this section shall receive annual refresher training of sufficient content and duration to maintain their competencies, or shall demonstrate competency in those areas at least yearly.
(q)(8)(ii): A statement shall be made of the training or competency, and if a statement of competency is made, the employer shall keep a record of the methodology used to demonstrate competency.
This On-line training program is intended for the exclusive use of "Qualified" individuals
who can show by documentation or certification that their work experience and/or training
has resulted in "at least 40 hours" of training equivalent to that training required in
paragraphs (e)(3)(i) of 29 CFR 1910.120.
Examples of "Qualified" individuals include: Prior experience in Occupational Safety
and Health or hazardous waste operations or emergency response (40-Hr HAZWOPER
Worker or 24-Hr ER Technician).
Our program is intuitive and easy to use for yourself and your employees. Order for
your entire department and use our automated invitation program to send registration
codes to each individual in your department.
As always you will receive the same product and content support as you have come
to expect from New Environment, Inc. Professional HAZWOPER instructors are standing
by to answer your questions and concerns before, during and after the completion of
your training.
(e)(1)(i):
All employees working on site (such as but not limited to equipment operators,
general laborers and others) exposed to hazardous substances, health hazards,
or safety hazards and their supervisors and management responsible for the site
shall receive training meeting the requirements of
this paragraph before they are permitted to engage in hazardous waste operations
that could expose them to hazardous substances, safety, or health hazards,
and they shall receive review training as specified in this paragraph.
(e)(8):
Refresher training. Employees specified in paragraph (e)(1) of this section,
and managers and supervisors specified in paragraph (e)(4) of this section,
shall receive eight hours of refresher training
annually on the items specified in paragraph (e)(2) and/or (e)(4) of this
section, any critique of incidents that have occurred in the past year that
can serve as training examples of related work, and other relevant
topics.
The Following Topics are Covered in this Course
Regulations Overview
Hazard Assessment
Fire And Explosion
Oxygen Deficiency
Potential Site Hazards
Reference Material Exercise
OSHA Standard 1910.146
Medical Monitoring
Air Monitoring
Respiratory Protection
Chemical Protective Clothing
Site Control
Decontamination
Site Emergencies
Course Review And Final Test
On-Site Training
New Environment, Inc. offers On-Site Training for this course, call or E-mail us to schedule this course.
This Guidebook is primarily a guide to aid first responders in quickly identifying the
specific or generic hazards of the material(s) involved in the incident, and protecting
themselves and the general public during the initial response phase of the incident.
The Emergency Response Guidebook is updated every three to four years to accommodate new
products and technology.
Use this DOT-issued guidebook to help you satisfy DOT's requirement that Hazmat shipments
be accompanied by emergency response information (49 CFR Section 172.600).