Hazwoper

Duration: 8.00 Hrs

Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English

This series of courses meets the 8-hour OSHA HAZWOPER annual refresher training requirement for workers at hazardous waste sites. While this set of courses is designed to meet OSHA’s HAZWOPER annual refresher requirements, your employer must provide any other site-specific and job-specific training deemed necessary. This set of courses does NOT cover: Incident Review Requirements – To meet OSHA’s HAZWOPER incident review requirement, your employer must provide incident review training and any other site-specific and job-specific training deemed necessary by your employer. Hands-On Training – Your employer is expected to provide hands-on training, have a qualified trainer available for questions, and determine what additional training is needed to satisfy your training program requirements.

• RVCT-1016 overview
• RVCT-1008 HAZWOPER Chemical Protective Clothing
• RVCT-1009 HAZWOPER Chemical Protective Clothing Selection
• RVCT-1010 HAZWOPER Confined Spaces
• RVCT-1011 HAZWOPER Decontamination
• RVCT-1012 HAZWOPER Emergency Response Plan
• RVCT-1057 HAZWOPER ERG Introduction
• RVCT-1013 HAZWOPER Hazmat Physical Properties
• RVCT-1014 HAZWOPER Incident Command System
• RVCT-1017 HAZWOPER Ionizing Radiation Safety
• RVCT-1015 HAZWOPER Medical Surveillance
• RVCT-1007 HAZWOPER Air Monitoring
• RVCT-1021 HAZWOPER Release Mitigation
• RVCT-1018 HAZWOPER Respirators
• RVCT-1019 HAZWOPER Risk Assessment
• RVCT-1020 HAZWOPER Safety and Health Program
• RVCT-1002 HAZWOPER Site Control
• RVCT-1022 HAZWOPER Toxicology

Learning Objectives

The objective of this package is to obtain 8 hours of training on HAZWOPER topics

Duration: 0.51 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Compatibility: Audio, Video

All hazards typically found in regular work areas can also be found in confined spaces, but there are additional hazards that make confined spaces more dangerous. Confined spaces that present safety or health hazards require a permit for entry, so they are called permit-required confined spaces. This module will describe OSHA’s permit-required confined space regulations and typical confined space emergency response procedures.

Learning Objectives

• Describe the characteristics of confined spaces
• List typical confined space hazards
• Define permit-required confined space
• Describe the purpose of a confined space permit
• List confined space entry criteria
• List and describe the roles and responsibilities of confined space workers
• Describe confined space rescue methods and requirements

Duration: 0.51 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Compatibility: Audio, Video

A chemical’s ability to cause adverse health effects in people or animals is indicated by its toxicity. The more toxic a substance is, the smaller the dose required to produce a damaging effect. This module will help you better understand toxicity and exposure limit information so you can prevent dangerous exposures.

Learning Objectives

• Define toxicology and toxicity
• Describe the factors that affect toxicity
• List and describe the 4 main routes of chemical exposure
• Describe the different types of effects from toxic chemical exposure
• Describe how dose effects toxicity
• Describe the dose-response curve
• Describe what can happen when exposed to multiple chemicals
• Describe how toxicity is measured
• List the different types of exposure limits and describe their purpose

Duration: 0.38 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Compatibility: Audio, Video

The Department of Transportation’s Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) was created to help firefighters, law enforcement officers, medical personnel, and other first responders quickly identify the hazards present at transportation emergencies involving hazardous materials in order to protect themselves and the public. The ERG contains indexed lists of hazardous materials, the general hazards each material presents, and recommended safety precautions for emergency incidents. It is used in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and several South American countries.

Learning Objectives

• Explain the purpose of the U.S. DOT’s Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)
• Define the terms “hazardous material” and “initial response period”
• Describe the purpose and contents of the six color-coded sections of the ERG

Duration: 0.33 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Compatibility: Audio, Video

The physical properties of a hazardous material provide information to help responders understand its behavior, whether in its container or after it has been released. This module describes the following physical properties: physical state, melting point, boiling point, vapor pressure, vapor density, specific gravity, expansion ratio, flash point, solubility, pH, reactivity, and toxicity.

Learning Objectives

• List and describe key physical properties of hazardous materials
• Describe the hazards associated with a material based on its physical properties

Duration: 0.70 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Compatibility: Audio, Video

An incident is any event that requires emergency response to protect life or property. OSHA’s HAZWOPER standard requires all organizations that handle hazardous materials to use the Incident Command System (ICS). The ICS is a component of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) that provides a standard approach for incident management. ICS allows for the integration of facilities, equipment, personnel, procedures, and communication systems within a common organizational structure. ICS enables a coordinated response among various agencies, both public and private, and it establishes common processes for planning and managing resources. This module describes all aspects of the incident command system.

Learning Objectives

• Describe the Incident Command System (ICS)
• Describe the ICS organization structure
• Explain the roles and responsibilities of each position established by the incident command system
• Define key ICS terms
• Describe the purpose of an Incident Action Plan
• List the priorities for determining incident objectives
• Identify and describe the five types of incidents as defined by the ICS
• Describe the role of executives and senior officials during incident response
• Describe the process for transferring command 
• Describe the purpose of unified and area commands and when they are applied

Duration: 0.56 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Compatibility: Audio, Video

Radiation is energy emitted from a source that travels through space in a straight line at the speed of light. We are surrounded by radiation. Sunlight, radio waves, microwaves, and cell phone signals are all forms of low-energy radiation. These types of radiation are considered non-ionizing radiation and are relatively harmless. Ionizing radiation is radiation in the form of particles or electromagnetic waves that have enough energy to remove electrons from atoms in materials they strike. This module will focus on ionizing radiation, which can be hazardous.

Learning Objectives

• Define ionizing radiation
• List and describe the different types of ionizing radiation
• List the biological effects of ionizing radiation
• Describe how radiation can be measured and list important exposure limits
• Describe how to protect yourself against radiation
• List guidelines for managing emergencies involving radioactive materials

Duration: 0.40 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Compatibility: Audio, Video

HAZWOPER requires employers to have a medical surveillance program to monitor and assess the health of their employees. Medical surveillance consists of regular medical examinations to ensure workers are “fit for duty” and aren’t experiencing adverse health effects from occupational exposures. Programs should be site-specific and based on potential exposures at a given site. This module will discuss the requirements of a medical surveillance program and describe the different types of medical examinations that must be performed.

Learning Objectives

• Describe the purpose of a medical surveillance program and list program requirements
• List the employees covered by a medical surveillance program
• Describe when medical examinations are required
• Describe the purpose of pre-entry and exit examinations for emergency responders and list the conditions that are monitored 
• List symptoms of exposure to hazardous chemicals

Duration: 0.35 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Compatibility: Audio, Video

Unexpected releases of hazardous materials pose a significant risk to workers and the general public. There are many causes of unexpected releases, such as human errors, equipment failures, or even natural disasters. To protect workers who work with hazardous materials, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) created the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) standard (29 CFR 1910.120). This module provides an overview of the HAZWOPER standard, who it applies to, and its requirements.

Learning Objectives

• Describe the purpose of the Federal Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER)
• List the operations covered by HAZWOPER
• List the training requirements of HAZWOPER
• List and describe the major emergency responder roles

Duration: 0.51 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Compatibility: Audio, Video

Emergency release response actions can be divided into three main steps: 1. Identify the materials that have been released 2. Assess the severity and risk and 3. Select and implement methods to mitigate the release. Material identification and risk assessment are covered in other modules. This module focuses on the third step, release mitigation methods and their applicability.

Learning Objectives

• Describe the steps involved in hazardous material release mitigation
• List and describe various hazardous material containment methods
• Describe appropriate mitigation methods for different situations

Duration: 0.70 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Compatibility: Audio, Video

Respirators are required when working around hazardous materials that present an inhalation hazard. A respirator is a personal protective device that covers at least the nose and mouth to reduce the amount of contaminated air inhaled by the user. This module will discuss the types of respirators typically used for hazardous waste operations and emergency response.

Learning Objectives

• Differentiate between air-purifying and air-supplying respirators
• Describe the capabilities and limitations of different respirator types
• Identify which type of respirator should be used in a given situation
• Describe the requirements for wearing a respirator
• Describe how to clean, inspect, and store a respirator

Duration: 0.53 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Compatibility: Audio, Video

The top priority of incident response is the safety of responders and the general public. Risk assessment is the most important aspect of an incident response because the incident cannot be managed safely if the problem and risks are not understood. Failure to do a risk assessment can result in serious injuries or death. Each incident is unique, so deciding what to do and when, can be difficult. This module will cover various hazard identification techniques to help you make better decisions when responding to hazardous material incidents.

Learning Objectives

• Describe the purpose of a risk assessment
• Differentiate between hazard and risk
• Describe the factors that affect risk
• Describe different ways to identify hazardous materials
• Describe the sequence of events for hazardous material incidents and how to determine the current stage
• List resources that can help responders perform an incident risk assessment

Duration: 0.61 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Compatibility: Audio, Video

Whether responding to an emergency or cleaning up hazardous waste, control of the work site is essential. Each site is unique and many factors must be considered when securing it, including the hazards present, size of the site, and the proximity of the surrounding community. The movement of people and equipment at the site must be carefully managed to minimize worker exposure and protect the public from hazards. This course describes practices and procedures for establishing and maintaining control of the site.

Learning Objectives

• List and describe the major tasks required for site control
• Describe the purpose of a site map
• Identify and describe the different hazard control zones and how they are established
• Describe the location of key functions or facilities at the incident site
• Describe how to secure the site and control access
• Describe public protection actions
• Describe common incident communication methods 
• List standard procedures and safe work practices for hazardous material incidents

Duration: 1.00 Hr

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Compatibility: Audio, MobileReady

OSHA has established several levels of training under the umbrella of HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response). HAZWOPER training is required for personnel that may potentially be exposed to hazardous materials and for those involved in spill cleanup operations. OSHA defines HAZWOPER through their General Industry Regulation Title 29, section 1910.120, also known as 29 CFR 1910.20. This regulation defines several operations where HAZWOPER training is required. The Operations portion of the HAZWOPER training will cover the following:

• Levels of training which must be completed
• Emergency plans and hazardous waste informational sources
• Responses to various hazardous waste sources
• Medical surveillance programs
• Site monitoring, engineering controls and work practices
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Identify hazardous materials involved in a spill or release
• Describe the implementation and execution of a facility emergency response plan
• Identify the proper PPE and spill cleanup material to be used during an incident response
• Discuss basic spill cleanup and decontamination procedures
• Describe the process for determining what material should be considered hazardous waste following a spill or release.

Duration: 0.60 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Compatibility: Audio, MobileReady

Airborne contaminants present the greatest danger to hazardous waste and emergency response workers. Air monitoring is required to identify and quantify airborne hazards, so appropriate protective measures can be implemented. An air-monitoring plan must be included as part of a site-specific Health and Safety Plan (HASP). This module will discuss the requirements of an air monitoring plan, the sensors used to detect hazardous conditions, and what actions should be taken based on monitoring results.

Learning Objectives

• Describe the purpose of an air monitoring plan
• List and describe air monitoring requirements
• Describe the different units used to measure gas and vapor concentrations in air
• Describe the uses of common gas sensors
• Define the different instrument calibration methods
• List the action limits for combustible gas, oxygen, and toxic gas concentrations

Duration: 0.38 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Compatibility: Audio, Video

Chemical protective clothing is often required when responding to emergencies involving hazardous materials. This module describes the various types of chemical protective clothing used during hazardous waste operations and emergency response.

Learning Objectives

• List and describe the four levels of chemical protective clothing
• Identify and describe the protective equipment required for each protection level
• Determine the correct protection level based on the hazards that are present
• Describe the limitations of each type of protective clothing
• Describe the applicability of firefighter protective clothing

Duration: 0.43 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Compatibility: Audio, Video

Chemical protective clothing is selected by comparing its capabilities and limitations to the hazards and required tasks. It is important to remember that no material is completely chemical resistant, and no material is effective for all chemicals. This module will describe important factors for selecting appropriate chemical protective clothing.

Learning Objectives

• List and describe chemical protective clothing selection criteria
• Define penetration, degradation, permeation, permeation rate, and breakthrough time
• Describe how chemical resistance is quantified
• List and describe important physical properties of protective clothing

Duration: 0.65 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Compatibility: Audio, Video

Decontamination, or decon for short, is the removal of hazardous materials from workers and equipment to prevent adverse health effects. It is critical that all emergency responders are protected and off-site contamination is prevented. The correct approach must balance safety with responding in a timely manner to contain the incident. This module covers decontamination best practices.

Learning Objectives

• Define decontamination
• Describe the purpose of a decontamination plan
• Describe how contamination can occur 
• Describe safe practices and procedures to prevent contamination
• Describe how permeation occurs
• List common decontamination methods and describe their applicability
• List the questions that should be answered when selecting decontamination methods
• Describe how to select a location for decontamination
• List and describe the steps for technical and emergency decontamination
• Describe how to assess decontamination effectiveness

Duration: 0.46 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Compatibility: Audio, Video

Planning is critical for safe, timely responses to hazardous material incidents. The HAZWOPER standard requires employers whose employees respond to releases of hazardous materials at any location to have a written emergency response plan. This includes both fixed-location employers like industrial facilities and those that deploy from a duty station to various locations, such as a fire department or emergency medical service. This module describes the required information in emergency response plans.

Learning Objectives

• Describe the purpose of an Emergency Response Plan
• List and describe the information required by the HAZWOPER standard to be in an Emergency Response Plan
• Describe the different roles of responders
• Describe the purpose of the Integrated Contingency Plan Guidance
• List and describe the information contained in an Integrated Contingency Plan

Duration: 0.25 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Compatibility: Audio, Video

HAZWOPER requires employers to have a written, site-specific safety and health program. The program must be designed to identify, evaluate, and control health and safety hazards and provide emergency response information. This module will provide an overview of the required safety and health program elements.

Learning Objectives

• Describe the purpose of a safety and health program 
• List and describe the elements of a safety and health program