HAZWOPER INTRODUCTION
OVERVIEW
This training program gives 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.
OBJECTIVES
Part One: 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
Part Two: Chemical Hazards
- List the two general types of chemical hazards
and describe the risks associated with each type.
Part Three: Control Measures
- List three general types of control measures
to reduce exposure to hazardous chemicals.
- Describe the four levels of personal protective
equipment.
Part Four: 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
Control Measures
- Engineering Controls and Work Practices
- Personal Protective Equipment
Emergency Response
- Emergency Response Training
