HAZWOPER: Emergency Response Planning
Course Length: 55 minutes
Overview:
HAZWOPER: Emergency Response Planning is designed to focus on what an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) is, the steps involved in an emergency response, employee roles in a response to a hazardous substance emergency release, and internal and external communications during an emergency.
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Describe when and how to initiate an ERP
- Explain the elements of an ERP including the importance of each element
- Identify the steps involved in an emergency response operation
- List the key roles and responsibilities of employees involved in an emergency response to a hazardous substance release
- Recognize the many ways to communicate both internally and externally during an emergency response
Outline:
HAZWOPER: Emergency Response Planning covers the following topics:
Recognizing an Emergency Release
- Site Emergencies
- Incidental vs. Emergency Response Releases
Planning for an Emergency
- Introduction to Emergency Planning
- What is an Emergency Action Plan?
- What is an Emergency Response Plan?
- Elements of an ERP
Knowing Your Role
- Incident Command System
- Emergency Response Personnel
- Other Personnel
- HAZMAT Team
Communicating During Emergencies
- Effective Communication
- Internal Communication
- External Communication
Regulations covered in this course:
- 29 CFR 1910.120: Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
- 29 CFR 1926.65: Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
- 40 CFR 311: Worker Protection
Copyright Date: 2017
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