Emergency Response Plan - Program Contents

Hazardous materials and waste are part of many work situations, and can be found on many types of job sites.  OSHA feels that it is so important for employees to know how to recognize these potentially dangerous substances (as well as how to handle and dispose of them properly) they have mandated that anyone working with these materials 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.

"HAZWOPER: The Emergency Response Plan" helps employees understand how emergency planning can reduce or eliminate potential exposure to hazardous materials in crisis situations.  Areas in the program include:

• The purpose of an Emergency Response Plan.
• The Chain of Command.
• Responsibilities of the Incident Commander.
• Responsibilities of the HAZMAT Specialist.
• Responsibilities of the HAZMAT Technician.
• Responsibilities of the First Responder.
• Communication procedures and the buddy system.
• Personal protective equipment.
• ...and more.

The program comes with a comprehensive leader's guide, reproducible scheduling & attendance form, employee quiz, training log and training certificate.

Available on videotape or DVD, in English or Spanish.

Program Length: 15 minutes