Training Requirements cont'd

DOE-HDBK-5504-95

Source

Applicability &

Reference

Plan Element

Plan Reference

29 CFR

d. Training for On-Scene Hazardous Materials Responders.

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1910.120

(q)(4-6);

The plan should provide for training, as specified below, for

1910.120

personnel who participate, or are expected to participate, in

(q)(8)(1)

emergency response to hazardous materials incidents. Such

training will be completed prior to beginning response

duties.

(1) First responder awareness level. First responders at the

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awareness level are individuals who are likely to

witness or discover a hazardous substance release and

who have been trained to initiate an emergency

response sequence by notifying the proper response

personnel and authorities.

(2) First responder operations level. First responders at the

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operations level are individuals who respond to releases

or potential releases of hazardous substances as part of

the initial response to the site for the purpose of

protecting nearby persons, property, or the environment

from the effects of the release.

(3) Hazardous materials technician. Hazardous materials

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technicians are individuals who respond to releases or

potential releases for the purpose of stopping the

release.

(4) Hazardous materials specialist. Hazardous materials

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specialists are individuals who respond with and

provide support to hazardous materials technicians.

(5) On scene incident commander. Incident commanders

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are those who will assume control of the incident scene

beyond the first responder awareness level.