Hazardous Waste Operations, Emergency Response, Site Characterization,
Health and Safety Plans (HASP), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Levels A–C,
Respiratory Protection, SCBA and PAPR Systems, Chemical Protective Clothing,
Decontamination Procedures, Exposure Limits (PEL, TLV), Toxicology
(Acute/Chronic, Hepatotoxins, CNS), NFPA and HMIS Hazard Communication,
SDS Management, Fire Safety and Extinguisher Classes, Confined Space Entry,
Emergency Response Teams, Sampling and QA/QC Protocols, Chain of Custody,
Radioactivity and Shielding, Vapor Density and Flammability, LEL/UEL, Heat
Stress Illnesses, Medical Surveillance, and Just Culture for Worker Safety in
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What agency defines HAZWOPER standards
OSHA
what's the title number for DOT Hazmat regulations?
49 CFR
How is a hazardous waste operation defined under HAZWOPER
Any operation conducted under the scope of this standard
What does HAZWOPER mean
,Hazardous waste operation and emergency response
General site workers who have the potential to be exposed to hazardous materials shall receive
a minimum of how many hours initial training off site and how many days on site experience?
40 hours off site, 3 days on site
The most important section of the HAZWOPER standard is titled?
120 (e) : Training
What section of the HAZWOPER regulation is designated for decontamination?
120 (k)
OSHAs 29 CFR 1910.120 provides regulations on HAZWOPER, what is subsection q of the
standard?
Emergency response to hazardous substance releases
What 3 paragraphs contain "qualifications for trainers" in oshas 29cfr1910.120?
120 e, p, and q
HAZMAT specialists just have minimum of how many hours training?
24
, According to OSHA when is an "evolution" meeting required?
Prior to shift, at least daily
What are the 3 major motivations that chase temporary performance impairments?
Psychological/emotional , over-exertion, lack of sleep
List 3 biological hazards that are possible on a hazardous waste site?
Poisonous plants, poisonous animals, disease-producing organisms
What are the two main types of fall protection systems?
Fall arrest (active), collection (passive)
Type c soils have what slope?
1.5 : 1 slope
What is the single greatest on-site safety hazard?
Improper maintenance and misuse of power tools