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Hazardous Materials Training - Course Descriptions
First Responder Operations Level - Hazmat training
This hazardous materials training course covers broad issues pertaining to the hazard recognition at work sites. OSHA has developed the HAZWOPER program to protect the workers working at hazardous sites and devised extensive regulations to ensure their safety and health. This course, while identifying different types of hazards, also suggests possible precautions and protective measures to reduce or eliminate hazards at the work place.
Course Overview
This Course will focus on the following topics:
" Regulation Overview
" Site Characterization
" Toxicology
" Hazard Recognition
" Personal Protective Equipment
" Site Control
" Decontamination
" Medical Surveillance
" Emergency Procedures
" Fire Protection
PRE-ASSESSMENT QUIZ
Regulation Overview Module
This module focuses on the following topics:
" About the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act)
" The Creation of OSHA and NIOSH
" Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
" Hazard Communication Standard (HCS)
" Understanding OSHA Standards
" Hazardous Waste Legislation (EPA)
" Hazard Definitions
REGULATION OVERVIEW MODULE QUIZ
Site Characterization Module
This module focuses on the following topics:
" Site Characterization Introduction
" Off-Site Characterization
" On-Site Survey
" On-Going Monitoring and Hazard Assessment
" Documentation
SITE CHARACTERIZATION MODULE QUIZ
Toxicology Module
This module focuses on the following topics:
" Response to Chemical Exposure
" Toxic Substance Forms
" Target Organ Poisons
" Routes of Exposure
" Chemical Exposure
" Chemical Interaction
" Exposure Limits
" Protection from Toxins
TOXICOLOGY MODULE QUIZ
Hazard Recognition Module
This module focuses on the following topics:
" Hazard Recognition Definitions
" Hazard and Safety Analysis
" Hazard Recognition
" Chemical Health Hazards
" Site and Equipment Hazards
" Environmental Hazards
" Biological Hazards
HAZARD RECOGNITION QUIZ
Personal Protective Equipment Module
This module focuses on the following topics:
" Personal Protective Equipment: Clothing and Ensembles
" Developing a PPE Program
" Selection of Chemical Protective Clothing
" Accessories
" Level of Protection
" PPE Inspection Program
" PPE: Face, Head, Foot, and Hand
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT MODULE QUIZ
Site Control Module
This module focuses on the following topics:
" Site Control Program
" Site Work Zones
" Site Security
SITE CONTROL MODULE QUIZ
Decontamination Module
This module focuses on the following topics:
" Decontamination
" Decontamination Plan
" Levels of Contamination
" Decontamination Methods
" Testing for Effectiveness
" Decontamination Facility Design
" Decontamination Selection
Emergency Decontamination
DECONTAMINATION MODULE QUIZ
Medical Surveillance Module
This module focuses on the following topics:
" Developing a Site-Specific Medical Program
" Medical Surveillance
" Treatment
" Record Keeping
" Program Review
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE MODULE QUIZ
Fire Protection Module
This module focuses on the following topics:
" The Fire Triangle
" Classification of Fire
" Types of Fire Extinguishers
" How to Use Fire Extinguishers
" Standpipe and Hose Systems
" Automatic Sprinkler Systems
" Fixed Fire Suppression Equipment
" Fire Detection Systems
" Employee Alarm Systems
FIRE PROTECTION MODULE QUIZ
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Hazmat incidents occur under a wide variety of conditions. For some of these situations there are special considerations and concerns. Listed below are some of these considerations and concerns for Hazmat incidents involving highway transport, rail transport, marine transport & fixed facilities.
Highway Transport: Accidents on highways involving trucks carrying hazardous materials are perhaps the most common cause of Hazmat incidents. Many of these incidents occur in heavily populated areas and may involve large quantities of hazardous materials. Shipping papers are kept in the truck cab, which may be inaccessible if there is a leak or fire. Shipping papers will include a contact telephone number for emergency information. DOT placards provide information on the nature of the cargo. Unfortunately, some trucks containing hazardous materials may not have placards, either in violation of DOT regulations or because the quantities of material being transported do not require a placard. Placards don't always tell the whole story. Trucks can carry dangerous amounts of hazardous materials and still be under the legal amount required to have a placard. Many UN Numbers, which may appear on or below the placard, represent a variety of compounds which may pose varying risks. If the shipper and truck numbers are know, CHEMTREC7 (1-800-424-9300) can often identify the cargo. Any truck or van should be assumed to contain hazardous materials. Until the cargo is identified all action should be undertaken from a safe distance. Tank trucks, in particular, often contain materials which may explode or BLEVE. If it is possible, cool tank trucks exposed to heat with water from an unattended monitor. This should only be considered if an adequate water supply is available and enough trained personnel are quickly on the scene.
Rail Transport: Hazmat incidents involving trains are often complicated by the large amounts and numbers of materials found on a single train. These materials may chemically interact if they come in contact with one another. This creates a major risk of personal injury or property damage, further compounding the problem. Train incidents also may occur in relatively remote areas, which may limit the availability of personnel, equipment, and water. Shipping papers on trains are found with the engineer in the first engine. Initial assessment should be done from a safe distance through binoculars without approaching a train. There may be sufficient information on the outside of the rail cars to identify the materials they contain. The silhouette information may also be helpful in identifying different types of cars and their possible cargoes. Many materials shipped by rail will BLEVE if their tanks are heated by fire. These tanks may travel several thousand feet. It is generally best to maintain a safe distance until trained personnel and equipment arrive. Remember, if there is a fire stay away from the sides of cars and the train because of the risk of a BLEVE.
Marine Transport: Shipboard incidents in which land based responders are involved usually occur in heavily populated port areas. The quantities of hazardous materials involved can be very large, creating huge potential risks to adjacent populations and property. Cargos may also contain multiple chemicals with the possibility of chemical reaction. Most ships and barges will not be labeled or placarded. Shipping papers or manifests for cargo are usually located with the first officer on the bridge of a ship. On a barge, shipping papers are in a tube-like container or mailbox on the deck. The Coast Guard Captain of the Port is responsible for dealing with releases and fires. Frequently land based responders are called upon to assist in the incident response. Land based responders in port areas need to be familiar with the various jurisdictions and issues relating to both shipboard fires and waterway pollution. All ships and most towboats have crews who are trained to deal with releases and fires.They also will have varying amounts of on-board fire fighting equipment. Towboats may not have adequate equipment to fight on-board fires. Barges do not have adequate equipment to fight on-board fires or control releases. Fire companies responding to marine incidents should be equipped with International Shore Connection fittings to permit the pumping of water from shore into the firefighting system on board ship.
Fixed Facilities: Fixed facilities include both open facilities such as bulk liquid terminals and open processing areas, and closed facilities such as manufacturing or processing plants, laboratories, warehouses, and retail establishments. In general, the quantity of material in fixed facility incidents has the potential to be very large, particularly if there are large storage containers on site. There are also likely to be several hazardous materials at any given site. Identification of the materials at a site may be made from labeling, MSDS provided by facility personnel or from community inventories provided under SARA Title III. NFPA 704 placards may provide general information about the nature of the hazards in a particular facility or building (see Table 1 ). The NFPA 704 designations indicate the most severe risks associated with all of the materials in the building or facility. Be aware that buildings or containers may have inaccurate placards. Fixed facilities are often in industrial zones and may have other hazardous materials sites located in close proximity. There may also be many people working on or close to the site.
First Responder actions at a fixed facility Hazmat incident should be defensive in nature. After rapidly assessing the situation, notify the appropriate authorities and support services. Deny entry to the building or facility and consider evacuation. If a multi-story structure is involved and the released material is a gas that is heavier than air, it may not be desirable to evacuate the upper floors of the building. A decision can be made to shut down the heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system in a building if the risk of evacuating and dispersing a gaseous material appears greater than the explosion or flammability risk of leaving it contained in a portion of the building. Refer to this guide or other sources of information for aid in making that decision. If the HVAC is left on, it may also be possible to increase dispersion by leaving other building doors and windows open. For liquid releases from storage tanks it may be possible to prevent spread by diking or damming. This must be done well ahead of the liquid to prevent exposure of personnel and should only be attempted if it can be done safely.
Hazardous Materials Information Center
1-800-HMR-4922
1-800-467-4922
For Washington, DC / Metro area residents: 202-366-4488
PHMSA (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration) operates the Hazardous Materials Information Center (HMIC) for help on use of the Hazardous Materials Regulations 49 CFR Parts 100-185. The phone number is menu driven when calling from a touch tone phone. Non-touch tone phone callers must use the telephone number 202-366-8553. Callers will be directed through an automated menu that provides options to:
Obtain answers to questions on the Hazardous Materials Regulations 49 CFR Parts 100-185;
Receive recent copies of Federal Register publications, copies of DOT special permits or letters of interpretation
Receive copies of training material, such as Chart 12 or information packages;
Report violations of the HMR;
Leave a voice mail message concerning a question on the HMR (messages will be returned within 24 hours).
First Responder Awareness Level
This hazardous materials training course covers broad issues pertaining to the hazard recognition at work sites. OSHA has developed the HAZWOPER program to protect the workers working at hazardous sites and devised extensive regulations to ensure their safety and health. This course, while identifying different types of hazards, also suggests possible precautions and protective measures to reduce or eliminate hazards at the work place.
Course Overview
This Course will focus on the following topics:
•Regulation Overview
•Site Characterization
•Hazard Recognition
•Site Control
DOT Hazmat General Awareness
CATEGORY:
Hazardous Waste Training
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This hazardous materials training course is designed to provide you the basic information about hazardous materials and Hazardous Material Regulations (“HMR”). Also, after completing this course, you will be able to determine the required shipping documents and other necessary requirements of dealing with the hazardous material.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
•Understand the basics of the Hazardous Material Regulations (“HMR”)
•Identify the Hazardous Materials (“HazMat”) with which you work
•Understand HazMat training requirements
•Determine the required information for shipping documents
•Determine the proper labeling, marking and placarding requirements
•Understand the packaging, loading and unloading requirements of the materials you handle
TOPICS COVERED:
•Hazardous Material (HazMat)
•Hazardous Materials Regulations (“HMR”)
•Classification
•The Hazardous Materials Table
•Packaging
•Labeling
•Marking
•Placarding
•Shipping Papers
•Emergency Response Information
•Loading and Storage
SEAT TIME:
This course has been approved for 1 hour.
COURSE PRE-REQUISITE:
N/A
TESTING:
All module quizzes require a 70% score to proceed forward in the course. The final exam must be passed with a 70% to receive a certificate of completion.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the difference between hazardous materials, contamination, problem waste and hazardous/dangerous waste?
Being confused about the terminology is understandable. The term “hazardous materials” is a blanket term to include everything from contained substances, contaminated soil, underground storage tanks, dangerous waste and more. As a construction agency, we simplify the terminology to apply the term (and the regulation) as it relates to waste disposal or reuse. For example,
Contamination (also called problem waste) is media (soil, sediment or water) that has some level of toxic substances not normally found in the environment. Disposal or reuse requirements are dependent on site specifics, but generally contamination above Ecology’s MTCA Cleanup Levels (WAC 173-340) requires special handling and disposal.
Hazardous/Dangerous waste (WAC 173-303) would typically be more harmful that “contamination” and also requires special handling, a RCRA Site ID#, a lot more paperwork and can only be disposed at a RCRA permitted Subtitle C facility. The closest Subtitle D facility is in Arlington, Oregon. Transportation projects typically only generate Dangerous Waste on bridge projects with lead based paint. Otherwise projects with contamination will usually be required to sample media (e.g., TCLP test) to prove it is not a “Dangerous Waste” before a permitted landfill or recycling facility will accept the waste.
This is an over simplified casual description of the terms as they typically apply to transportation projects. Formal definitions, corresponding regulations and a nifty graphic for hazardous material terminology is provided in Chapter 447 of the Environmental Procedures Manual (EPM). Formal guidance for managing hazardous materials during construction is provided in Chapter 620 of the EPM.
What Standard Specifications, General Special Provisions, and Special Provisions apply to Hazardous Materials in WSDOT Construction Projects?
Applicable Standard Specifications Sections:
Section 1-07.4 - Health Hazards
Section 1-07.5 - Environmental Regulations
Section 1-07.15 - Temporary Water Pollution/Erosion Control
Section 1-07.15(1) - Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures Plans
Section 5-01.3(11) - Concrete Slurry
Section 6-07.3(2) - Repainting Existing Steel Structures
Section 8-01 - Erosion Control and Water Pollution Control
Section 9-03 - Recycled Material in Aggregates
Section 9-14.5(3) - Clear Plastic Sheeting
Applicable General Special Provisions and Amendments:
Division 2
Removal and Disposal of Hazardous Material
02033.FR2 (August 1, 2005)
02041.GR2 (December 4, 2006)
0205A1.GR2 (December 4, 2006)
Asbestos Handling and Removal
02013.FR2 (March 13, 1995)
020342.GR2 (September 30, 1996)
020511.GR2 (September 30, 1996)
Asbestos Handling and Disposal
02015.GR2 (September 30, 1996)
020341.GR2 (September 30, 1996)
020514.GR2 (September 30, 1996)
Lead Health Protection Program
07012.FR1 (January 5, 2004)
Division 8
Treatment of pH for Concrete Work
0103A.GR8 (April 3, 2006)
Special Provisions are written for project specific circumstances.
What happens if there is a spill on a construction site?
All WSDOT construction projects have a Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan as per Standard Specification 1-07.15(1), which is developed by the contractor and approved by WSDOT prior to the start of construction. In the event of a spill, the contractor follows the spill response and notification procedures outlined in the SPCC Plan. Depending on the situation, the WSDOT Project Engineer may initiate the Environmental Compliance Assurance Procedure (ECAP) which is outlined in Section 1-2.2K(1) of the Construction Manual M41-01. Additional information is available on the WSDOT Spill Prevention web page.
What happens if there is a spill from the traveling public?
The cleanup of spills by the traveling public is regulated under CERCLA Section 9607(b). The Washington State Patrol (WSP) and Ecology must be immediately notified.
If the spill from the traveling public occurs within a WSDOT construction project, WSDOT personnel are responsible to immediately notify WSP and Ecology to report the spill and if possible, identify the responsible party. If the spill is an immediate threat to human health or the environment (e.g., tank truck leaking into a water body), WSDOT personnel should take action to contain the spill until Ecology or the WSP arrive on the scene. Cleanup costs may be recovered at a later date if and when the responsible party is identified.
Who do I contact for questions about the transportation of Hazardous/Dangerous Waste?
The Federal USDOT regulates the transportation of hazardous materials. The Washington State Patrol's Commercial Vehicle Division is the agency who issues permits and licenses and enforces the Federal Transportation regulations for transportation within Washington State. The phone number for the Commercial Vehicle Division is 360-753-0350.
For Federal USDOT inter-state transit information (transportation from state to state), call Motor Carrier Services at 800-467-4922. Additional information can be found at the following links:
How to Comply with Federal Hazardous Materials Regulations
Federal HazMat Regulations (including a link to Title 49 CFR Parts 100-185)
Department of Ecology information on Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest Requirements
Washington State Patrol - Commercial Vehicle Division
Who obatins a RCRA Site ID Number for Dangerous Waste?
A RCRA Site ID Number is required when there is a potential to generate more than 220 pounds of non-acute dangerous/hazardous waste. Sampling determines whether a waste is characterized as Dangerous Waste, per WAC 173-303. For WSDOT projects, Dangerous Waste is typically generated during bridge painting or removal work. Although rare, a project may also generate Dangerous Waste by excavating contaminated soils.
WSDOT obtains the RCRA Site ID number when Dangerous Waste may be generated on a project site. The WSDOT PE coordinates with a WSDOT Hazardous Materials Specialist to obtain the RCRA Site ID number and to ensure that sampling is representative, the proper documentation and tracking is completed, the annual report is filed before March 1st, and the Site ID number is closed.
The following links provide regulations and guidance information.
Federal Regulations: Subtitle C of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). 40 CFR 260-280 and 148.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Guidance: RCRA Online
State Regulation: WAC 173-303-040
Ecology Guidance: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/hwtr/managewaste.html and www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/hwtr/waste-report/how_to_designate.htm
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