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Hazmat Operations Level: Key Responsibilities and Training

First responders at the Hazmat Operations Level are trained to handle hazardous substance releases with defensive tactics. They must demonstrate competency in various skills, such as incident analysis, PPE selection, and decontamination procedures. Training requirements include knowledge of hazard assessment techniques, control operations, and relevant procedures. Learn about the types of hazards encountered and routes of chemical exposure, as well as the importance of personal protective equipment.

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Hazmat Operations Level: Key Responsibilities and Training

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  1. HAZWOPER Operations Level

  2. Responsibilities • First responders at the operations level must be able to respond to releases of hazardous substances 1a

  3. Responsibilities • They respond in a defensive fashion without actually trying to stop the release 1b

  4. Responsibilities First responders must be able to demonstrate a competency in: • Performing the applicable skills of 29 CFR 1910.120(q) • Understanding the information provided in 29 CFR 1910.1201 1c

  5. 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

  6. Responsibilities First responders must be able to demonstrate a competency in: • Analyzing an incident to determine the presence of hazardous substances 1e

  7. Responsibilities First responders must be able to demonstrate a competency in: • Determining the physical and chemical properties of a substance and its container 1f

  8. Responsibilities First responders must be able to demonstrate a competency in: • Determining the types of hazardous substance transportation containers involved in a release 1g

  9. Responsibilities First responders must be able to demonstrate a competency in: • Implementing continuing response actions consistent with the local emergency response plan 1h

  10. Responsibilities First responders must be able to demonstrate a competency in: • Selecting the proper PPE 1i

  11. 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

  12. Responsibilities First responders must be able to demonstrate a competency in: • The information provided in NFPA’s standard number 472 1k

  13. Training • First responders at the operations level must have achieved first responder awareness competency 2a

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. Must have at least 8 hours of training, or: • An understanding of the relevant standard operating procedures and termination procedures 2d

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

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

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

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

  21. Routes for chemical exposure • Chemical exposures are divided into two groups: • Acute • Chronic 4b

  22. 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

  23. Personal protective equipment • PPE shields and isolates individuals from chemical, physical, and biological hazards 5a

  24. Personal protective equipment • Types of PPE include: • respiratory equipment • protective clothing • boots • gloves 5b

  25. Personal protective equipment • No single combination of PPE is capable of protecting against all hazards 5c

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