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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This 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 Overviewa
Site Characterization
Toxicology
Hazard Recognition
Personal Protective Equipment
Site Control
Decontamination
Medical Surveillance
vEmergency 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)v
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
FIRE PROTECTION 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 |
