850 Site Security and Control |
 This course examines work zones and boundaries, the buddy system, site communication, medical assistance, standard operating procedures, and safe work practices.
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851 Site Characterization and Analysis |
 From preliminary site evaluation to ongoing analysis, the focal points of this course include selection of personal protective equipment, monitoring for hazards, risk identification, and employee notification.
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852 Regulations |
 The evolution of the HAZWOPER standard from 1965 to the present is examined with a close look at the regulations that led to the adoption of the standard in 1989, including RCRA, CERCLA, SARA, and EPCRA.
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853 Hazards of Toxic Substances |
 Chemical substances are the focus of this course, which addresses toxicity, hazards, local and systemic effects, and measuring and monitoring for exposure.
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854 Identifying Hazardous Materials |
 Identifying Hazardous Materials informs learners who are exposed, or potentially exposed, to hazardous substances of how to identify hazardous materials in transit and in the workplace. The course covers various containers, labeling and safety data sheets in addition to basic descriptions and examples of hazardous materials.
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855 Spill Response |
 Addresses the difference between an incidental release and one that requires an emergency response; rescue/response actions, including sequence; the National Response System; and Incident Command.
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856 Decontamination |
 Defines decontamination and discusses decontamination procedures that are required elements of a HAZWOPER site-specific safety and health plan. It also discusses decontamination plans, methods, areas, and monitoring. Emergency decontamination is also addressed for equipment and PPE.
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857 Site Safety and Health Program |
 At the core of the HAZWOPER standard is the requirement for a comprehensive Site Safety and Health Program. Key elements of the Site Safety and Health Program are examined in this course.
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858 Site-Specific Safety and Health Plan |
 A site-specific safety and health plan is one element of an overall safety and health program required by the HAZWOPER standard. This course is a great starting point to help you tailor a safety and health plan to your workplace.
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859 Training |
 This course examines the reasons for HAZWOPER training and identifies who should receive training. Levels of training are also listed, as are the training requirements for workers at cleanup sites, TSD facilities, and emergency responders.
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860 Air Monitoring and Detection |
 This course identifies factors to consider when conducting air monitoring and detection. Methods for monitoring hazardous waste sites and personnel are also examined, as are the instruments and methods for measuring exposure.
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861 Sampling and Analysis |
 Several kinds of sampling are discussed in this course, including personal, environmental, bulk, wipe, and drum sampling. An overview of analysis is also included.
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862 Chemical Hazards |
 Chemical Hazards discusses the health and physical hazards that chemicals pose. Toxicity, route of exposure, dose, duration, sensitivity, reaction, and interaction are examined as well as ways to reduce exposure to chemicals.
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863 Physical Hazards |
 Physical hazards, including noise, heat stress, cold stress, radiation, and vibration are among hazards discussed in this course.
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864 Personal Protective Equipment |
 Personal Protective Equipment addresses PPE programs; respiratory protection programs; types of respirators; respirator selection, use, maintenance, and storage; chemical protective clothing selection, use, maintenance, and storage; EPA levels of protection; and PPE uses and hazards.
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865 Medical Surveillance |
 This course explains why a medical surveillance program is essential to assess and monitor workers’ health and fitness prior, during, and after employment or duty at hazardous waste sites and emergency scenes.
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866 Confined Space Entry |
 Everything from hazard recognition and control to training requirements for confined space entry is addressed in this course. Entry team duties, employer responsibilities, entry permit use, and procedures for safe entry are also examined.
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867 Information Sources |
 Discover how the HAZWOPER standard works hand-in-hand with the Hazard Communication Standard, Material Safety Data Sheets, and other sources to inform workers about the hazards and identities of all chemicals in their workplaces.
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868 Containment and Cleanup |
 The elements of a spill containment program and new spill containment technologies are among topics discussed in Containment and Cleanup.
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869 Rescue Equipment and First Aid |
Provides general awareness about first aid. Course topics include: techniques and supplies used to administer first aid and types of care provided as the result of common hazardous waste site accidents. This course is not a first aid certification course.
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870 Lockout/Tagout Procedures |
Addresses energy control programs; the purposes of lockout/tagout procedures; energy sources and their control; lockout/tagout procedure steps; steps for reactivating equipment; differences between lockout and tagout; effective lockout and tagout devices; training requirements; and tag limitations.
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871 Emergency Response Plan |
Discover the difference between an emergency response plan and an emergency action plan in this course offering. The procedures for handling an emergency response plan and the Incident Command System also are discussed.
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872 Handling Drums and Containers |
Procedures for handling, opening, and sampling drums and containers are among topics discussed in this course. Characterization, staging, bulking, shipping, and transport also are examined.
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Glossary of Common HAZWOPER Terms |
This comprehensive glossary includes related terms used in ASC's entire HAZWOPER library.
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