Understanding
HAZWOPER - HAZWOPER Video Program assists facilities in complying
with the employee training requirements of OSHA's HAZWOPER regulation
(29 CFR 1910.120), explains the regulations, and helps employees reduce
or eliminate potential exposure to hazardous materials in their work environments.
Hazardous materials and Waste are part of many work situations, and can
be found on many types of job sites. It is so important that employees
know how to recognize these potentially dangerous substances, as well
as how to handle and dispose of them properly, that OSHA mandates that
anyone working with these substances receive comprehensive training in
this area. In 1976, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued
the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) to regulate the handling
of hazardous waste "from cradle to grave". Since then other
regulations have followed, including OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.120, also known
as HAZWOPER. As part of these regulations, there are varying requirements
for employee training, depending on an employee's specific level of involvement
with hazardous materials.
Areas covered in the program include history of the HAZWOPER
regulations, definitions of hazardous chemicals and waste, container labels,
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs), the site safety and health plan,
HAZWOPER training requirements, the site control program, monitoring of
hazardous substances, the medical surveillance program, decontamination,
and more. The Video Program comes with a comprehensive Leader's Guide,
reproducible Scheduling & Attendance Form, Employee Quiz, Training
Log and Training Certificate. The Program can be used as the basis for
approximately two hours of classroom training.