This HAZWOPER training course is designed to teach learners the methods and resources available to help recognize and identify hazardous substances, how to use the Emergency Response Guidebook (or ERG), the hazards of hazardous substances in an emergency, how to assess risk in an emergency, and initial decision-making in an emergency.
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- List methods used to help recognize hazardous substances
- List methods used to help identify hazardous substances
- Describe the ERG and how to use it
- Have an awareness that hazards and risks are associated with hazardous substances in emergencies
- Discuss several potential outcomes associated with emergencies involving hazardous substances
- Discuss basic hazard and risk assessment
- Discuss decisions which can be made based on information gathered in the recognition, identification, and assessment process
Intended Audience: Any employees who may be involved or expected to engage in:
- Hazardous waste cleanup operations where the employee may be exposed to hazardous substances; or
- A response to an occurrence which results, or is likely to result, in an uncontrolled release of a hazardous substance
Regulations Covered: 29 CFR 1910.120, 29 CFR 1910.144, 29 CFR 1910.145, 29 CFR 1910.1200, 29 CFR 1910.1201, 29 CFR 1926.200, 29 CFR 1926.65, 40 CFR 311 and 49 CFR 172.
Product Codes:
- E-Learning - English: 51585
- E-Learning - Spanish: 66638
- Classroom - English: 68554
NOTE: In OSHA's view, HAZWOPER online training, by itself, is not sufficient to meet the intent of the agency's training requirements for HAZWOPER, 29 CFR 1910.120 for general industry or 29 CFR 1926.65 for construction. Therefore, online training must be supplemented by site-specific elements, hands-on training and exercises, and an opportunity for trainees to ask questions of a qualified trainer. When using this course as a tool to help with training under 1910.120(q)(6)/1926.65(q)(6), we suggest you:
- Ensure your trainer is qualified, in accordance with 1910.120(q)(7)/1926.65(q)(7);
- Augment the online training with site-specific elements;
- Tailor your training to the employees' assigned duties;
- Include hands-on training to familiarize trainees with equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE), and safe practices;
- Provide trainees with immediate and direct access to a qualified trainer as they are taking the course;
- Offer an opportunity for trainees to ask questions of the qualified trainer;
- Ensure all training elements listed in the regulation are covered; and
- Ensure the employer certifies the trainee has met the training requirements in accordance with 1910.120(q)(6)/1926.65(q)(6). (NOTE: The online training does not provide HAZWOPER certification; the online course certificate only acknowledges the completion of the online training itself.)
HAZWOPER: Hazardous Substance Recognition & Identification covers the following topics:
Recognition Methods
- Location
- Container Characteristics
- Markings & Color-Codes
- Using Your Senses
- Spotting Criminal/Terrorist Activity
Identification Methods
- Identification Labels & Markers
- Shipping Papers
- Safety Data Sheets
- Emergency Response Guidebook
- Other Identification Sources
- Difficulties with Identification
- Other Information Sources
Hazards, Outcomes, & Risks
- Emergency Response Incident Hazards
- Potential Outcomes of an Emergency
- Basic Risk Assessment Techniques
Responder Determinations & Decisions
- Awareness Determinations
- Preparatory Decisions
This training content is available to download in SCORM 1.2 format for use on your own Learning Management System or company intranet!
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