Training Requirements cont'd

DOE-HDBK-5504-95

Source

Applicability &

Reference

Plan Element

Plan Reference

(2) Timing and frequency. Workers should receive

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appropriate training:

(a) Upon initial assignment;

(b) Whenever the plan or the worker's assignment

changes in such a way that the worker's emergency

response procedures have changed;

40 CFR

c. The training plan should provide for emergency

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262.34(a)(4),

management training for personnel working with RCRA-

264.16,

regulated hazardous wastes.

265.16

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(1) At a minimum, the training program for such personnel

must be designed to ensure that they are able to respond

effectively to emergencies by familiarizing them with

emergency procedures, emergency equipment, and

emergency systems, including, where applicable:

(a) Procedures for using, inspecting, repairing, and

replacing facility emergency and monitoring

equipment;

(b) Key parameters for automatic waste feed cut-off

systems;

(d) Response to fires or explosions;

(e) Response to ground-water contamination

incidents; and

(f)

Shutdown of operations.

(2) Personnel must complete such training within six

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months of employment or assignment to a TSD facility

position, with annual refresher training thereafter.