Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response - Softcover

Osha

 
9780978943578: Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response

Synopsis

This textbook meets OSHA requirements for 29 CFR, Part 1910.120 (e). The course is a dynamic and proven course covering all aspects of hazardous materials and hazardous waste handling and operations. It is filled with hands-on activities allowing students to work with various types of personal protective clothing, respirators, sampling equipment and more.

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About the Author

HAZWOPER 40 is required for workers that perform activities that expose or potentially expose them to hazardous substances. This manual is specifically designed for workers who are involved in clean-up operations, voluntary clean-up operations, emergency response operations, and storage, disposal, or treatment of hazardous substances or uncontrolled hazardous waste sites. Topics include protection against hazardous chemicals, elimination of hazardous chemicals, safety of workers and the environment and OSHA regulations. This manual covers topics included in 29 CFR 1910.120. Note: Trainees must have additional hands-on training in the donning, doffing, and use of the Personal Protective Equipment required for their jobsite(s) in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.120. Workers must also have 40 hrs of initial training before they may enter the site and at least three days of actual field experience under a trained, seasoned supervisor. The three days field experience under a trained, experienced supervisor is the responsibility of the student employer or potential employer.

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