HAZWOPER: Emergency Response Plan

Hazardous materials and waste are part of many work situations, and can be found on many types of job sites. OSHA feels that it is so important for employees to know how to recognize these potentially dangerous substances (as well as how to handle and dispose of them properly) they have mandated that anyone working with these materials receive comprehensive training in this area.

In 1976, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) to regulate the handling of hazardous waste "from cradle to grave". Since then other regulations have followed, including OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.120, also known as HAZWOPER. As part of these regulations, there are varying requirements for employee training, depending on an employee's specific level of involvement with hazardous materials.

HAZWOPER: Emergency Response Plan helps employees understand how emergency planning can reduce or eliminate potential exposure to hazardous materials in crisis situations.

Topics covered in HAZWOPER: Emergency Response Plan include:

• The purpose of an Emergency Response Plan.
• The Chain of Command.
• Responsibilities of the Incident Commander.
• Responsibilities of the HAZMAT Specialist.
• Responsibilities of the HAZMAT Technician.
• Responsibilities of the First Responder.
• Communication procedures and the Buddy system.
• Personal protective equipment.

A Brief Timeline of HAZWOPER Safety

1976 - The EPA created the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) to regulate the handling of hazardous waste.

1986 - OSHA was given the task of protecting HAZMAT workers.

1990 - OSHA issued the HAZWOPER regulation, which requires a number of specific levels of employee training, depending on an employee's involvement with hazardous materials.

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