Table 1 Minimum Training Requirements for Personnel Engaged at EM-40 Sites cont'd

DOE-EM-STD-5503-94

TABLE III (cont.)

Minimum Training Requirements for Personnel

Engaged at Emergency Responses to Hazardous Substances Releases

Operational Personnel

Training Requirement

Reference(s)

OSHA requires a minimum of 24

29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(iv), DOE

EM-40 Contractor or Subcontractor

hours training equal to the HMT level.

1993b, DOE 1993c, DOE 1994

Hazardous Materials Specialists

In addition, competency in the areas

and NIEHS 1993

(HMS). This individual responds to and

listed in 1910.120 (q)(6)(iv) and

provides support for HMTs. This

competency certification by the

position requires a focused or specific

employer are necessary. However,

knowledge of the various substances

EM-40 requires a minimum of 40

which may be present at the site or

hours Initial Health and Safety

facility.

Training and 24 hours supervised field

experience.

EM-40 adoption of OSHA standards

29 CFR 1910.120 (e)(4), DOE

requires a minimum of 8 hours

1993b, DOE 1993c, DOE 1994

Supervisor Training.

and NIEHS 1993

EM-40 adoption of OSHA standards

29 CFR 1910.120 (q)(8), DOE

requires an annual refresher training.

1994

Radiological Worker Training, if

DOE Notice 5480.6, DOE 1992,

applicable. For details, see DOE

DOE 1994

Radiological Control Manual

(DOE/EH-0256T).

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