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HAZWOPER: Hazardous Substance Recognition & Identification
Course Length: 50 minutes
Overview:
HAZWOPER: Hazardous Substance Recognition & Identification is designed to teach learners the 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
Outline:
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
Regulations covered in this course:
- 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
- 49 CFR 172
Copyright Date: 2017
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