First Responder Awareness Level Training Occupational Health and Safety Program.

First Responder Awareness Level Training


Occupational Health and Safety Program

Getting Credit and Certificate

• To get full credit and certificate for this class, the class facilitator should do the following:*Present the Power Point Presentation and have all students study any handouts.*Enter the appropriate information into the facility’s training records.*Send the following information by e-mail to the Cabinet’s Safety Coordinator for each student in the class:

-name,-work address,-work title,-name of class,-date of class.

• Safety Coordinator-Richard T. Owen at [email protected].• The certificates will be returned to the class facilitator for distribution.

mailto:[email protected]

Code of Federal Regulations 1910.120(q)(6)(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(v)Code of Federal Regulations 1910.120(q)(6)(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(v)

First responders at the awareness level, who are likely to witness or discover a hazardous substance release, must be trained to initiate an emergency release sequence. They shall have sufficient training to objectively demonstrate competency in numerous areas.

Code of Federal Regulations 1910.120(q)(6)(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(v)Code of Federal Regulations 1910.120(q)(6)(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(v)

*Understand what hazardous substance are and the risks associated with them in an incident.*Be able to recognize the presence of hazardous substance in an emergency.*Identification of the hazardous substances, if possible.*Understand first responder awareness level role in plans and procedures.*Understand how to use DOT Emergency Response Guidebook.*Understand how to use Material Safety Data Sheets.



UNIT 1 - Preparation

Unit 1 ObjectivesUnit 1 Objectives

• Identify OSHA and EPA training requirements.• Identify the role of the Awareness Level First

Responder.• Identify the roles of the Local Emergency

Planning Committee (LEPC) and the State Emergency Response Commission (SERC).

Hazardous MaterialsHazardous Materials

• Defined in numerous ways– U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT)– U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

(USEPA)– U.S. Occupational Safety and Health

Administration (OSHA)

• Simplified Definition

Hazardous Materials IncidentsHazardous Materials Incidents

“Haz-Mat” incidents are unique incidents. They require specialized protective measures

not normally available to first responders AND they demand a different operational

approach!

Sources of DangerSources of Danger

Thermal Chemical

Etiological Psychological

AsphyxiationRadiological

Mechanical

Public Safety “Duty to Act”Public Safety “Duty to Act”

• Public safety responders have a “Duty to Act”.• Level of involvement is defined by employer’s

Emergency Response Plan (ERP).• The actions expected to be taken should be in

Standard Operating Procedure format.• NEVER exceed level of training and protection!

Awareness Level ResponseAwareness Level Response

Recognition

Isolation

Protection

Notification

North American Emergency Response Guidebook


• Tool for success.• Every emergency vehicle should have a copy.• Purpose

– An aid for identification of the material involved.

– Outlines basic initial actions.

– Recommends protective action areas.

– Serves as an initial incident safety plan.

Legal MandatesLegal Mandates

• Superfund Amendments and Re-Authorization Act of 1986 (SARA 1986).

• SARA Title I, Section 126 mandated OSHA to develop safety regulations for responders.

• SARA Title III requires local communities and facilities to plan and prepare for hazardous materials emergencies.

Legal Mandates: OSHALegal Mandates: OSHA

• 1910 Subpart H-Hazardous materials• 1910 Subpart I-Personal protective equipment• 1910.178(a)(2)-Powered industrial trucks general

design and construction standards• 1910.178(a)(3)-Powered industrial trucks labeling• 1910.178(a)(7)-Approved truck


• 1910.178(f)(1)-Storage and handling of liquid fuel• 1910.178(f)(2)-Storage and handling of liquid

petroleum gas• 1910.178(i)(1)-Carbon monoxide levels• 1910.1000-Air contaminants• 1910.1201-Retention of DOT markings, placards

and labels


29 CFR 1910.120-Employees who work in an area, or areas, where there is a potential to witness or discover an uncontrolled release of a hazardous substance and whose response actions will be limited to initiating emergency response procedures by notifying the proper authorities, must receive first responder awareness level training.


Such employees are not limited to police, hospital or fire department personnel, but includes any employees meeting the previous description.

Training requirements must be derived from the roles assign in the Emergency Response Plan and/or procedures.

Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HazWOpER)

Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HazWOpER)

• OSHA and EPA’s safety standard which was developed in accordance with the mandate of SARA Title I, Section 126.

• Codified as OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 and EPA 40 CFR 311.

• Enforced in Florida by the Florida Department of Labor and Employment Security as well as OSHA and EPA.

Five Levels of TrainingFive Levels of Training

• First Responder Awareness Level.• First Responder Operational Level.• Hazardous Materials Technician.• Hazardous Materials Specialist.• Hazardous Materials Incident Commander.

Operational ModesOperational Modes

• Awareness and Operational level responders take DEFENSIVE actions.

• Technicians and Specialists take OFFENSIVE actions.

• The Incident Commander coordinates the response and is ultimately responsible for safety.



Unit 2 - Hazard Identification

Unit 2 - Hazard IdentificationUnit 2 - Hazard Identification

Unit Objectives

- Identify the six clues to the presence of hazardous materials.

- Identify the various hazard classes of hazardous materials.

- Describe ways to determine the specific identity of a hazardous material.

Awareness Level ResponseAwareness Level Response

Recognition

Isolation

Protection

Notification

Six Basic Clues to RecognitionSix Basic Clues to Recognition

1 - Occupancy and location.

2 - Container shape and size.

3 - Placards and labels.

4 - Shipping papers/facility

documents.

5 - Markings and colors.

6 - Human senses.

Clue # 1 - Occupancy and LocationClue # 1 - Occupancy and Location

• Specific occupancy or general area.• Fixed facilities.• Five modes of hazardous materials

transportation:– Rail, air, marine, highway and

pipeline.• Drug lab considerations.

Clue # 2 - Container Shape and SizeClue # 2 - Container Shape and Size

• Classifications– Portable, fixed or transportation.

• Pressure– Non-pressurized, low or high pressure.

• Vapor Pressure and Storage– The higher the pressure, the greater

the potential for catastrophic failure.– BLEVE!

Clue # 3 - Placards and LabelsClue # 3 - Placards and Labels

• Placards and their limitations– Not always required.– The 1000 pound rule.

• Placards and labels used for transport are based upon DOT Hazard Class.

• Nine Hazard Classes– Subdivided into divisions.– Refer to page 11 of 1996 ERG.

Hazard Class 1 - ExplosivesHazard Class 1 - Explosives

Subdivided into 6 divisions

1.1 - Mass explosion hazard

1.2 - Projectile hazard

1.3 - Fire, minor blast or projectile

1.4 - Minor explosion

1.5 - Very insensitive explosives

1.6 - Extremely insensitive

• Pressurized or liquefied– Compressed nitrogen and liquefied

petroleum gases (LPG) are examples.• Product and container present hazards.• Three Subdivisions

– 2.1 - Flammable gases.– 2.2 - Non-Flammable, Non-Poisonous.– 2.3 - Poisonous Gases.

Hazard Class 2 - GasesHazard Class 2 - Gases

Hazard Class 3 - Flammable/Combustible Liquids

Hazard Class 3 - Flammable/Combustible Liquids

• Flammable Liquids can be ignited at room temperature.

• Combustible Liquids require some degree of pre-heating to ignite.

• Number 1 rule - eliminate ignition sources.

Hazard Class 4 - Flammable SolidsHazard Class 4 - Flammable Solids

Three subdivisions4.1 - Flammable Solids.

4.2 - Spontaneously Combustible.

4.3 - Dangerous when wet.

Hazard Class 5 - Oxidizers and Organic Peroxides

Hazard Class 5 - Oxidizers and Organic Peroxides

• Oxidizers release oxygen to enhance or intensify burn.

• With strong fuels, oxidizers can create conditions which which can lead to violent combustion.

• Many Organic Peroxides are very unstable.

Hazard Class 6 - Poisonous and Infectious Substances

Hazard Class 6 - Poisonous and Infectious Substances

• Poisonous to human

– Can include severely irritating substances.

– “Tear Gas”, Hydrocyanic acid, Carbon Tetrachloride.

• Infectious Substances

– Potential to cause diseases in humans.

– Anthrax, human blood and many body fluids.

Hazard Class 7 - Radioactive Materials

Hazard Class 7 - Radioactive Materials

• Ionizing radiation hazard.• Exposure does not always result

in contamination.• Safety Rules

– Time, Distance and Shielding.• Shipped in specialized containers.

Hazard Class 8 - CorrosivesHazard Class 8 - Corrosives

Hazard Class 9 - Miscellaneous Hazardous Materials

Hazard Class 9 - Miscellaneous Hazardous Materials

• ORM A - Dry Ice• ORM B - Quick Lime, Metallic mercury• ORM C - Asphalt, Battery parts• ORM D - Consumer commodities• ORM E - Hazardous substances and

hazardous wastes

Pesticide LabelsPesticide Labels

• Product name• Active ingredients• Signal word

– Caution– Warning– Danger (Poison)

• Precautionary statements

Clue # 4 - Shipping Papers and Facility Documents

Clue # 4 - Shipping Papers and Facility Documents

MODE CALLED LOCATION

Rail Waybill andCosist

With crew

Highway Bill of Ladding Driver / on seator door pocket

Air Airbill Pilot

Pipeline Marker At cross withother mode oftransport

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

• Required to be maintained by the Federal Hazard Communication Standard and The Florida Right-to-Know Law.

• Found at fixed facilities.• Provides a variety of information.• Emergency Response Plans (ERP).• Emergency Action Plans (EAP).

Clue # 5 - Markings and ColorsClue # 5 - Markings and Colors

• Container colors are not always standardized• UN/NA identification numbers.• NFPA 704 Diamond.• Military markings.

Clue # 6 - Human SensesClue # 6 - Human Senses

RISK LEVEL

High

Low

TASTETOUCHSMELLSIGHTSOUND

Methods of IdentificationMethods of Identification

• Once you recognize, try to identify.• Location of material name

– Shipping papers– MSDSs (fixed facilities)– Facility Pre-Plans– Employees and bystanders

• If you cannot safely identify, try to classify the material into a hazard class.

Unit SummaryUnit Summary

• Goals of recognition and identification– Recognize, Classify, Identify

• Six clues to the presence of hazardous materials– Occupancy and location, container shape and

size, placards and labels, shipping papers and facility documents, markings and colors, the human senses.

• There are nine general classes of hazardous materials.



Unit 3 - Taking Control

ObjectivesObjectives

Identify the procedures for initiating your Emergency Response Plan.

Identify the proper procedures for implementing protective action distances.

Take actions necessary to properly isolate the incident.



• Goal• Purpose & Limitations

Steps for Proper Use of the ERGSteps for Proper Use of the ERG

Recognize & Identify Hazardous Materialso Nameo Four digit ID numbero Placard description

Look up the guide page number. Take basic protective actions according to the

guide page. Initiate isolation and evacuation according to

protective action distances.

Basic Protective ActionsBasic Protective Actions

Main Objectives– Isolate

– Protect by preventing contamination.– Initiate your Emergency Response Plan (Notify).

Proper Guide Page UseProper Guide Page Use

Table of Protective Action DistancesTable of Protective Action Distances

Protective Action OptionsProtective Action Options

• Shelter in-place– Short duration incidents.– Greater hazard to attempt to

move.– Impractical to evacuate.

• Evacuation– Potential for massive fire or

explosion.– Long duration incidents.

Emergency Response InformationEmergency Response Information

• Firefighting– Definition of “Haz-Mat Fire”.– Defensive Vs. Offensive.– Role of the awareness responder.

• Spill / Leak Control– Not an awareness level role.

• First Aid– Remember to prevent secondary

contamination.

Unit SummaryUnit Summary

• ERG provides guidelines.• You can find a guide page by:

– Name, ID number or placard comparison.• Basic instructions - page 1.• Two indexes• Orange guide pages• Green protective action pages



Unit 4 - “Termination”

ObjectivesObjectives

• Identify the three actions necessary for proper termination.

• Identify the information that should be received by responders during on scene debriefing.

Reasons for TerminationReasons for Termination

• Required by OSHA.

• Relates important information to the responders.

• Insures exposures are documented.

• Insures that we improve our future responses.

Steps to Proper TerminationSteps to Proper Termination

• On-scene debriefing.• Incident critique.• After action analysis.

ExerciseExercise

RecognitionIsolation

ProtectionNotification

Thank You For Your ParticipationThank You For Your Participation

For additional assistance contact:Richard T. Owen

Education Cabinet Safety Coordinator601 East Main Street

Frankfort, Kentucky 40601502-564-7346

[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

First Responder Awareness Level Training Occupational Health and Safety Program.

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