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)(v), DOE

EM-40 Contractor or Subcontractor

hours training equal to the FR

1994

On-Scene Incident Commander. This

operations level described in

individual assumes responsibility for

1910.120(q)(6)(ii). In addition,

control of the incident scene beyond the

competency in the areas listed in

FR awareness level.

1910.120(q)(6)(iii) and certification

by the employer are necessary.

However, EM-40 requires a minimum

of 40-hours Initial Health and Safety

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),

requires an annual refresher training.

DOE 1993b, DOE 1993c, DOE

1994 and NIEHS 1993

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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