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HAZWOPER Operations Level
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Responsibilities First responders at the operations level must be able to respond to releases of hazardous substances 1a
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Responsibilities They respond in a defensive fashion without actually trying to stop the release 1b
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Responsibilities First responders must be able to demonstrate a competency in: Performing the applicable skills of 29 CFR (q) Understanding the information provided in 29 CFR 1c
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Responsibilities First responders must be able to demonstrate a competency in: Hands-on experience with relevant sources of information that addresses hazardous substance releases 1d
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Responsibilities First responders must be able to demonstrate a competency in: Analyzing an incident to determine the presence of hazardous substances 1e
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Responsibilities First responders must be able to demonstrate a competency in: Determining the physical and chemical properties of a substance and its container 1f
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Responsibilities First responders must be able to demonstrate a competency in: Determining the types of hazardous substance transportation containers involved in a release 1g
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Responsibilities First responders must be able to demonstrate a competency in: Implementing continuing response actions consistent with the local emergency response plan 1h
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Responsibilities First responders must be able to demonstrate a competency in: Selecting the proper PPE 1i
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Responsibilities First responders must be able to demonstrate a competency in: Personnel and equipment decontamination Understanding the potential hazards of a hazardous release site 1j
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Responsibilities First responders must be able to demonstrate a competency in: The information provided in NFPA’s standard number 472 1k
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Training First responders at the operations level must have achieved first responder awareness competency 2a
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Must have at least 8 hours of training, or:
Knowledge of the basic hazard and risk assessment techniques Knowledge of selecting PPE An understanding of basic hazardous materials terms 2b
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Must have at least 8 hours of training, or:
Ability to perform basic control, containment, and confinement operations Knowledge of how to implement basic decontamination procedures 2c
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Must have at least 8 hours of training, or:
An understanding of the relevant standard operating procedures and termination procedures 2d
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Types of hazards a first responder may encounter
Chemical exposure Fire and explosion Oxygen deficiency Ionizing radiation 3a
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Types of hazards a first responder may encounter
Biological hazards Safety hazards Electrical hazards Heat stress 3b
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Types of hazards a first responder may encounter
Cold exposure Noise Confined space entry hazards 3c
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Routes for chemical exposure
The majority of toxic substances enter the body through breathing Other means include absorption, ingestion, and injection 4a
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Routes for chemical exposure
Chemical exposures are divided into two groups: Acute Chronic 4b
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Routes for chemical exposure
Symptoms from acute exposures occur during or shortly after exposure to a high concentration Symptoms from chronic exposures occur over longer periods of time after exposures to low concentrations 4c
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Personal protective equipment
PPE shields and isolates individuals from chemical, physical, and biological hazards 5a
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Personal protective equipment
Types of PPE include: respiratory equipment protective clothing boots gloves 5b
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Personal protective equipment
No single combination of PPE is capable of protecting against all hazards 5c
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