Hazardous Material (HAZWOPER)

GRIFFITH SAFETY & HEALTH, LLC

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (HAZWOPER) PROGRAM EVALUATION

	1.Reference: 1910.120(q)(6) Requirements: Does program state that employees be trained in the area they are working in? Additional Comments: The training should be based on the duties and functions.
	2.Reference: 1910.120(q)(6)(i) Requirements: Does program address the first responder awareness level? Additional Comments: Individuals who are likely to witness or discover a hazardous substance release & who have been trained to initiate an emergency response sequence by notifying the proper authorities of the release.
	3.Reference: 1910.120(q)(6)(ii) Requirements: Does program address the first response operation levels? Additional Comments: Individuals who receive 8 hours training or have had sufficient experience to demonstrate competency in areas of responding to releases or potential releases of hazardous substance, to protect wear by persons, property or the environment. Their function is to contain the release from a safe distance and help it from spreading. Certification is required.
	4.Reference: 1910.120(q)(6)(iii) Requirements: Does program address the Hazardous Materials Technician? Additional Comments: Individuals who receive 24 hours of training equal to first responder operations level with knowledge of how to implement emergency response plan, know the classification, identification & verification of known or unknown substances, functions within an assigned role in the ICS, how to select & use of proper PPE, perform advanced containment, & understands decontamination & toxicology. Certification is required.
	5.Reference: 1910.120(q)(6)(iv) Requirements: Does program address Hazardous Materials Specialist? Additional Comments: In addition to the 24 hours of training for the technical level, the specialist must be able to develop a site safety & control plan. Certification is required.
	6.Reference: 1910.120(q(6)(v) Requirements: Does program address On-Scene Incident Commander? Additional Comments: This person is required to have at least 24 hours of training equal to the first responder operations level. This person knows how to implement the program & system,PPE,hazard risks,state & Federal regulations & decontamination. Certification is required.
	7.Reference: 1910.120(q)(7) Requirements: Does program address credentials and/or experiences to teach the material called for in the plan? Additional Comments: They shall have the training and/or academic credentials and instructional experience to demonstrate competency.
	8.Reference: 1910.120(q)(8) Requirements: Does program address refresher training? Additional Comments: Employees who are trained in accordance with the plan shall receive annual refresher training. A record of methods used must be kept.
	9.Reference: 1910.120(q)(1) Requirements: Does program specify procedures when a emergency response plan shall be developed and implemented? Additional Comments: An emergency response plan shall be developed & implemented to handle anticipated emergencies prior to the commencement of emergency response operations. The plan shall be in writing & available for inspection by employees, their representatives & OSHA.
	10.Reference: 1910.120(q)(2) Requirements: Does program discuss elements of an emergency response plan? Additional Comments: The minimum items should be addressed: 1) Pre-emergency planning & coordination with outside parties. 2) Personnel roles, lines of authority, training & communications. 3) Emergency recognition & prevention. 4) Safe distances & places of refuge.
	11.Reference: 1910.120(q)(3) Requirements: Does the program address the Emergency Response Organization & procedures for management of the response effort? Additional Comments: The senior official at an emergency response is the most senior official on the site who has the responsibility for controlling operations at the site.
	12.Reference: 1910.120(q)(9) Requirements: Does program address medical surveillance? Additional Comments: Emergency response employees who exhibit signs or symptoms which may have resulted from exposure to hazardous substances during the course of an emergency shall be provided with medical consultation.
	13.Reference: 1910.120(q)(10) Requirements: Does program specify requirements of chemical protective clothing and equipment to be used by hazardous material specialists? Additional Comments: Shall meet the requirements of paragraph (q)(3) through (5) of this section.
	14.Reference: 1910.120(q)(11) Requirements: Does program discuss post-emergency response operations? Additional Comments: Upon completion of the emergency response, if it is determined that it is necessary to remove hazardous substances, health hazards and materials contaminated with them (such as contaminated soil or other elements of the natural environment) from the site of the program must specify how this is to be accomplished.