OVERVIEW
The purpose of this unit is to give trainees a general understanding of what “HAZWOPER” means, the purpose of the OSHA HAZWOPER Standard, and the requirements associated with safety and health training and medical surveillance. At the conclusion of this unit, trainees will know what “HAZWOPER” means and the purpose of the OSHA HAZWOPER Standard. They will also have a general understanding of chemical hazards, control measures, and the basic requirements of emergency response training.

OBJECTIVES

What is HAZWOPER?

·         Explain what “HAZWOPER” means and explain the purpose of the OSHA HAZWOPER Standard.

·         List the two general areas of information contained in the Safety and Health Plan as required by HAZWOPER.

·         List the two general goals of the safety and health training program.

·         Explain the purpose of the HAZWOPER medical surveillance program.

Chemical Hazards

·         List the two general types of chemical hazards and describe the risks associated with each type.

·         Describe the four routes of chemical exposure.

Control Measures

·         List three general types of control measures to reduce exposure to hazardous chemicals.

·         Describe the four levels of personal protective equipment.

Emergency Response

·         List the five levels of emergency response training and describe the general requirements of each level.

SUBJECTS

What is HAZWOPER?

·         What “HAZWOPER” Means

·         Safety and Health Program

·         Training

·         Medical Surveillance

Chemical Hazards

·         Physical Hazards

·         Health Hazards

·         Routes of Exposure

Control Measures

·         Engineering Controls and Work Practices

·         Personal Protective Equipment

Emergency Response

·         Emergency Response Training