|
HAZWOPER: Medical Program
Course Length: 60 minutes
Overview:
HAZWOPER: Medical Program is designed to acquaint the employee with the Medical Program including the types of exams required, emergency and non-emergency treatment, medical records available, and symptoms to watch for that may indicate injury or illness while working with hazardous substances during hazardous waste cleanup or emergency response operations.
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Define what medical surveillance is and list the reasons to perform medical surveillance and who is required to be medically monitored
- Discuss different types of medical exams including pre-assignment, periodic, and termination exams, along with written opinions and confidentiality
- List the possible signs and symptoms of chemical exposure and heat/cold exposures and the requirements for emergency and non-emergency medical treatment
- Discuss the importance of maintaining a medical surveillance program, medical records, and performing medical program reviews
Outline:
HAZWOPER: Medical Program covers the following topics:
Introduction
- Your Job Has Health Hazards
- Medical Surveillance
- Who Needs Medical Surveillance?
Medical Surveillance Exams
- Types of Exams
Emergency Medical Treatment & First Aid
- Signs & Symptoms of Emergency
- Medical Treatment & First Aid
Medical Program & Recordkeeping
- Medical Surveillance Program
- Program Review
- Other Records
Regulations Covered:
- 29 CFR 1910.120
- 29 CFR 1910.1020
- 29 CFR 1926.33
- 29 CFR 1926.65
Copyright Date: 2018
Visit our Online Training Course Demo page...
|