Introduction
Learning Objectives
Government Agencies You Should Know
OSHA
The OSHA HAZWOPER Standard
HAZWOPER Training Requirements
RCRA, Superfund, and SARA
Your OSHA Rights
Your Responsibilities Under OSHA
The Right to Refuse Dangerous Work
The Right to Stop Work at DOE Sites
DOT Training Requirements for Transportation Workers
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Safety and Health
What Causes Accidents?
Unsafe Conditions
Unsafe Conditions & Accident Prevention
Common Safety Hazards
Vehicles and Heavy Equipment
Excavation
Overhead and Underground Utilities
Electrical Hazards
Fire and Explosion
Fire Extinguishers
Bonding and Grounding
Confined Spaces
Chemical Incompatibility
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Recognizing Health Hazards
Chemicals and your health
Lack of Oxygen (Asphyxia)
Corrosives
Irritants
Sensitizers
Toxins (Poisons)
Cancer
Chemical Forms
Chemical Forms and Health Effects
Air Contaminants
Routes of Entry
Short Term and Long Term Effects
Differences Between Acute and Chronic Health Effects
Exposure Limits
Parts Per Million ppm
Percent and ppm
Milligrams per Meter Cubed mg/m3
Who Sets the Limits ?
Which Limit to Use?
Can We Trust the Limits?
Are You Exposed ?
What If There Are No Signs or Symptoms of Exposure?
Biological Hazards
Heat Stress
Reactions to Heat Stress
Monitoring for Heat Stress
Becoming Acclimated
Preventing Heat Stress
Noise Exposure
Ionizing Radiation
ALARA
Non-Ionizing Radiation
Vibration
Cold Stress
Preventing Cold Stress
Ergonomic Hazards
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What is Medical Surveillance? and Who is Covered
When Do You Need a Medical Exam?
Occupational Medical Exam
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The OSHA HAZCOM Standard
Chemical Labels
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
DOT Placards, Labels and Markings
Emergency Response Guidebook
NFPA Hazard Identification System
NIOSH Pocket Guide
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Protecting Your Respiratory System
The Air We Breathe
Air Contaminants
Oxygen Deficiency.
When Do You Need a Respirator?
Respirators For Hazardous Waste Workers
Types of Respirators
Air Purifying Respirators for Hazardous Waste Workers
NIOSH Approval
Some APRs Are Not For Hazardous Waste Work
Filters and Cartridges for APRs
How Long Do the Filters or Cartridges Last?
How an APR Works
Finding a Respirator That Fits Your Face
OSHA Assigned Protection Factors
NIOSH and ANSI Protection Factors
IDLH
If You Wear Glasses
A Clean Shave
Choosing the Right Respirator
Color Code for APR Cartridges
Medical Fitness to Wear a Respirator
Respiratory Protection Programs
Inspecting and Checking Your Respirator
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When Do You Need an Atmosphere Supplying Respirator?
Two Types of Atmosphere Supplying Respirators
How Atmosphere Supplying Respirators Work
Using an Atmosphere Supplying Respirator
Limitations of Atmosphere Supplying Respirators
Protection Factors
Medical Fitness to Use an Atmosphere Supplying Respirator
When to Use an Atmosphere Supplying Respirator
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Chapter 8 Protective Clothing
Many Kinds of Protective Clothing
Selection of Chemical Protective Clothing
Degradation, Penetration, Permeation, Breakthrough Time
Gloves and Boots
Limitations of Protective Clothing
Liquid- Protective Suits
Fully- Encapsulated Vapor- Protective Suits
Levels of Protection
Level D
Level C
Level B
Level A
Which Level of Protection Should You Use?
Inspection, Decon and Storage
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Why Decon Is Important
Preventing Contamination
Types of Contamination/ Types of Decon
Decon for Protective Clothing
Equipment Needed for Decon
Decon Plans
Decon Lines and Stations
Example Decon Line
Safety and Health Precautions During Decon
Vehicle Decon
Emergency Decon
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Written Safety and Health Plan
Site Characterization
Hierarchy of Controls
Control Methods at Hazardous Waste Sites
Personnel and Organization
Three Zone Plan
The Buddy System
Communication Systems and Alarms
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
Emergencies at Hazardous Waste Sites
Emergency Response Plan
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Why Take Measurements?
Direct Reading Instruments Electronic Instruments
Colorimetric Indicator Tubes
What the Results Mean
Air Monitoring at Hazardous Waste Clean-up Sites
Calibration and Maintenance
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Drums and Containers Can Be Hazardous
Visual Inspection
Opening Drums
Taking a Sample From a Drum
Handling Drums
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Confined Spaces Are Hazardous
What Is A Confined Space?
What Makes Confined Spaces Dangerous?
Oxygen Deficiency
Flammables
Toxic Atmospheres
Safety With Hazardous Atmospheres
Other Confined Space Hazards
Confined Space Program
Labeling and Posting
What Does “Entry” Mean?
Confined Space Permits
Why Is the Permit So Important?
Ventilation and Purging
Lock-Out Tag-Out
Standby Attendant
Rescue
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What does Hazmat Mean?
Hazmat Regulations
Hazmat Regulations
DOT Hazard Classes and Divisions
Proper Shipping Names
UN and NA Identification Number
Packing Groups
Hazard Zones
Compatible Groups
The DOT Hazardous Materials Table
Hazardous Substance and Reportable Quantity
The shipping paper
N O S Not Other Specified
Markings on Non-Bulk Containers and Packages
Labels on Non-Bulk Containers and Packages
Placards
Placards for Bulk Carriers
Placards for Non-Bulk Carriers
1,001 Pound Rule
Dangerous Placard
1,000 Kilogram Rule
Placard Exceptions
Summary of Placard Requirements
Hazmat Identification Numbers on Vehicles
Marine Pollutants
Hazardous Waste
Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest UWHWM
Hazardous Waste Placards and Labels
Loading Hazmat Packages and Containers
Keep Incompatible Materials Apart
DOT Segregation Table
Loading Explosives
Radioactive Materials
The Shipper’s Responsibility
The Carrier’s Responsibility
The Driver’s Responsibility
Driving Hazmat Vehicles
Parking Hazmat Vehicles
If You Have an Accident Driving Hazmat
Your Response to Leaks and Spills
Using the ERG
Incident Reports
Awareness of Hazmat Security Threats
Methods to Enhance Hazmat Security
Recognizing and Responding to Hazmat Security Threats
In-Depth Security Training
Hazmat Security Plans
Hazmat Plans
Background Checks for Hazmat Drivers
Background Checks for Hazmat Drivers
Government Agencies and Hazmat
DOT Hazmat Training Requirements
OSHA Training Requirements
About OSHA and DOT Jurisdiction
DOT Safety Complaints
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