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First Responder OperationsWho Should Take the OSHA First Responder Operations course? Those that are responsible to respond to the release of hazmat and those wanting to advance their careers. This course is the Level II, Hazardous Materials Emergency Responder Training for OSHA HAZWOPER. Per 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(ii), First responders at the operations level are individuals who respond to releases or potential releases of hazardous substances as part of the initial response to the site for the purpose of protecting nearby persons, property, or the environment from the effects of the release.
They are trained to respond in a defensive fashion without actually trying to stop the release. Their function is to contain the release from a safe distance, keep it from spreading, and prevent exposures. Each student is shipped the most current version of the Department of Transportation (DOT), Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG), which is required to be used during this course. A downloadable version is also available to each student. The objectives of this course are to meet the Federal OSHA HAZWOPER training requirements of 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(ii) for general industry, and 29 CFR 1926.65(q)(6)(ii) for construction. This course is also intended to meet any HAZWOPER training requirements for the EPA and State OSHA regulations. Per 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(ii) and 29 CFR 1926.65(q)(6)(ii)First responder operations level. First responders at the operations level are individuals who respond to releases or potential releases of hazardous substances as part of the initial response to the site for the purpose of protecting nearby persons, property, or the environment from the effects of the release. They are trained to respond in a defensive fashion without actually trying to stop the release. Their function is to contain the release from a safe distance, keep it from spreading, and prevent exposures. First responders at the operational level shall have received at least eight hours of training or have had sufficient experience to objectively demonstrate competency in the following areas in addition to those listed for the awareness level and the employer shall so certify: Knowledge of the basic hazard and risk assessment techniques; This course consists of 23 sections broken down into 5 modules. It is recommended that users take each section in sequential order, although this is not required. Module 1 1 Introduction to Hazmat Emergency Response 2 Hazmat Emergency Responders 3 Hazardous Materials, Substances and Wastes 4 Recognizing Hazmat Incidents Module 2 5 Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) Overview 6 ERG White Pages Quiz 7 ERG Yellow-bordered & Blue-bordered Pages 8 ERG Yellow-bordered & Blue-bordered Pages Quiz 9 ERG Orange-bordered Pages 10 ERG Orange-bordered Pages Quiz 11 ERG Green-bordered Pages 12 ERG Green-bordered Pages Quiz Module 3 13 Managing Hazmat Incidents for the FRO 14 Basic Actions for all First Responders Module 4 15 Road Trailer Identification 16 Rail and Other Modes of Transportation 17 Other Hazmat Container Identification Module 5 18 Introduction to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 19Fire Control on a Hazmat Incident 20 FRO Entry Operations at a Hazmat Incident 21 Decontamination and the FRO 22 FRO Mitigation 23 Summary and Conclusion This course has 5 module exams. It is recommended that once a student completes a module, they take the corresponding exam while the information is still fresh. Each exam consists of 10 questions randomly selected from a large pool of questions. A 70% score or better is required to pass each exam. If a student does not pass the exam the first time, they may retake the exam as many times as necessary in order to pass. This course is designed to help workers meet the OSHA Hazmat First Responder Operations (FRO) training requirement as outlined in the OSHA HAZWOPER regulation. It should be combined with company specific training on the employer's Emergency Response Plan, including policies and procedures for employees that respond to hazardous materials emergencies. Workers must receive additional training, when required by OSHA standards, on the specific hazards of their job. Training Providers should be used to ensure credibility and augment a company's training program. Therefore, in addition to the training provided by an outside party, a student should receive site-specific training that is supplied by their own company. This training should target the company's unique approach to hazard prevention, including the use of site-specific equipment, health and safety policies, and emergency procedures. As a rule, this company specific training should be well documented. The bottom line in ALL SITUATIONS is that employers are required to ensure that their employees are adequately trained to do their job. Get Your First Responder Awareness Level I for only 59.95!
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