1. HAZWOPER Awareness Level

2. Responsibilities v First responders must be able to recognize a hazardous substance release 1a

3. Responsibilities v First responders must know how to notify proper authorities of the release 1b

4. Responsibilities First responders must be able to demonstrate a competency in: 1c

5. Responsibilities v Performing the applicable skills of 29 CFR 1910.120(q) v Understanding the information provided in 29 CFR 1910.1201 1d

6. Responsibilities v Analyzing an incident to determine the presence of hazardous substances v Hands-on experience with relevant sources of information that addresses hazardous substance releases 1e

7. Responsibilities v Implementing continuing response actions consistent with the local emergency response plan v Understanding the potential hazards of a hazardous release site 1f

8. Responsibilities v The information provided in NFPA’s standard number 472 1g

9. Training - first responders at the awareness level must: v Understand what hazardous substances are, and their associated risks 2a

10. v Understand the potential outcomes associated with an emergency created when hazardous substances are present Training - first responders at the awareness level must: 2b

11. Training - first responders at the awareness level must: v Be able to recognize the presence of hazardous substances in an emergency v Be able to identify the hazardous substances, if possible 2c

12. Training - first responders at the awareness level must: v Understand the role of the first responder according to the DOT’s Emergency Response Guidebook v Be able to realize the need for additional resources, and to make appropriate notifications 2d

13. Types of hazards a first responder may encounter v Chemical exposure v Fire and explosion v Oxygen deficiency v Ionizing radiation 3a

14. Types of hazards a first responder may encounter v Biological hazards v Safety hazards v Electrical hazards v Heat stress 3b

15. Types of hazards a first responder may encounter v Cold exposure v Noise v Confined space entry hazards 3c

16. Routes for chemical exposure v The majority of toxic substances enter the body through breathing v Other means include absorption, ingestion, and injection 4a

17. Routes for chemical exposure v Chemical exposures are divided into two groups: AcuteAcute ChronicChronic 4b

18. Routes for chemical exposure v Symptoms from acute exposures occur during or shortly after exposure to a high concentration v Symptoms from chronic exposures occur over longer periods of time after exposures to low concentrations 4c