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What Is HAZWOPER?
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Required for facilities storing and using hazardous chemicals
Defines emergency response procedures
HAZWOPER Basics
Even a small spill can be dangerous Fires, explosions, and contamination can result Only trained workers clean spills Everyone must understand potential
spill hazards and their role in an emergency
Spill Prevention
Understand chemical hazards Follow safe storage and handling procedures Read and follow the instructions on labels and
material safety data sheets Don’t use chemicals in unlabeled containers
Spill Prevention (cont.)
Inspect chemical containers for damage or leaks
Don’t handle or open chemical containers without PPE
Don’t leave containers open
Report potential hazards to your supervisor
Emergency Response Plan
Pre-emergency planning and training Emergency recognition Evacuation procedures Emergency alerting and response PPE and emergency equipment Decontamination and medical treatment
Levels of Training
First responder: awareness level First responder: operations level Hazardous materials technician Hazardous materials specialist Incident commander
Hazardous Substance?
Includes pure or mixed chemicals and hazardous wastes
Potential health hazards
Could damage the environment
Dangers of a Release
Flammable liquids or gases Toxic cloud Reaction with nearby chemicals Irritants
Awareness Level Role
Recognize a chemical release Determine chemical’s identity Self-protection and protection of others Know how to get assistance Secure the area
Recognizing a Chemical Release
Dripping or pool of liquid Unusual smell Unusual sound Loss of pressure or flow
Non-Hazardous Spills
Incidental or small Handled by the employees in immediate area Get help if you’re unsure
Identifying the Chemical
Where is it coming from? Is the container labeled? Is it a liquid, gas, or solid? What does it smell like? What color is it?
Protect Yourself and Others
Report the release to others in the immediate area Retreat to a safe distance, place of refuge, or
evacuation assembly area
Reporting the Spill
Contact the emergency response coordinator Provide information:
–Location of release–Identity and quantity
of spilled material–Evacuation status
Ask for instructions
Secure the Area
Keep people a safe distance from the spill Use caution tape, rope, cones, etc. Stand guard of the controlled area
Response Personnel
Analyze the incident Use proper PPE and equipment Contain the spill Stop the leak Clean up the spill Decontaminate Report the incident
Summary
HAZWOPER is for facilities storing or using hazardous chemicals
Practice spill prevention techniques Recognize the chemicals used at your
facility and know their hazards Awareness Level personnel must:
–Recognize a spill or release–Know how to initiate a response
Quiz
1. Describe one way to recognize a chemical release at your facility:______________________________________.
2. The most likely chemical exposure during a release is by inhalation. True or False
3. How do you report the spill or release to employees in the immediate area? ____________________________.
4. Information provided to the emergency response coordinator includes_ ___________________________.
5. Awareness Level personnel are trained to contain or control a spill. True or False
Quiz (cont.)
6. Where is the evacuation assembly area? ____________________________________________.
7. If the released substance is flammable, ignition sources should be removed. True or False
8. The best way to identify a hazardous chemical is by ____________________________________________.
9. Spill prevention can be achieved through proper storage and handling. True or False
10. Anyone can clean up small spills as long as he or she is wearing gloves. True or False
Quiz Answers
1. Dripping or pool of liquid, unusual smell or sound,drop in pressure or volume
2. True3. Yell or signal an alarm.4. Location of release, identity and quantity of spill, or
evacuation status.5. False. Operations Level (one level above Awareness
Level) personnel are trained to control and contain a spill in a defensive manner.
Quiz Answers (cont.)
6. The evacuation assembly area is specific to each facility.7. True. Remove ignition sources by turning off equipment,
forklifts, etc.8. Identify a hazardous chemical by looking at its labels,
signs, or placards.9. True. Following proper storage and handling procedures
definitely helps prevent spills.10. False. Small spills of hazardous chemicals can be very
dangerous. If not trained, or unsure, about a small spill—call for help.