First Responder
First Responder Awareness Level (29CFR 1910.120[q][6][i])
First Responders at the awareness level are individuals who are likely to witness or discover a hazardous substance release and who have been trained to initiate an emergency response sequence by notifying the proper authorities of the release. They would take no further action beyond notifying the authorities of the release.
OSHA Regulations
This training will cover the following topics:
- Hazardous substances and the risks associated with them
- Potential outcomes of an emergency created by hazardous substances
- Recognizing a hazardous substance in an emergency
- Identifying hazardous substances
- The first responders awareness individual's role in the employers emergency response plan including security control
- Properly notifying and communicating with the command center
This certification allows individuals to legally respond to an emergency situation where hazardous substances are present by informing the proper authorities. This also allows individuals to properly recognize and identify hazardous substances in accordance with the Hazard Communication Standard and the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS).
First Responder Operations Level (29CFR 1910.120[q][6][ii])
First responders at the operations level are individuals who respond to releases or potential releases of hazardous substances as part of the initial response to the site for the purpose of protecting nearby persons, property, or the environmental from the effects of the release. They are trained to respond in a defensive fashion without actually trying to stop the release. Their function is to contain the release from a safe distance, keep it from spreading, and prevent exposures. First Responders at the operational level shall have at least eight (8) hours of training or have had sufficient experience to objectively demonstrate competency in other specific areas in addition to those listed for the awareness level [re. (q)(6)(ii)(A-F)] and the employer shall so certify.
OSHA Regulations
This training will cover the following topics:
- Basic Hazard and Risk Assessment Techniques
- Selection of Personal Protective Equipment
- Basic Hazardous Materials Terms
- Basic Control and Containment Operations
- Basic Decontamination Procedures
- An Understanding of Relevant Standards and Operating Procedures
This certification allows employees to legally respond to hazardous substance releases in a defensive manner and is necessary for all employees who may come in contact with hazardous materials and waste during their regular job duties. This certification is valid for one year.
HAZWOPER Courses
HAZWOPER or Hazardous Waste Emergency Response and Operations courses are advanced courses centered on handling and responding to hazardous materials releases. These courses center around curriculum far beyond the First Responder Awareness and Operations courses and are necessary for employees exposed to hazardous levels of materials on a regular basis or are expected to respond to high level hazardous materials releases.
OSHA HAZWOPER
We would be more than happy to design a HAZWOPER curriculum in either 24 hour or 40 hour training length, please inquire for further details.