118-06 - Emergency Procedures
Learning objectives
- Discuss the lines of authority used during an emergency response
- Compare levels of training required for emergency response
- Identify levels of personal protective equipment
- Discuss emergency alerts and response procedures
- Explain the difference between emergency decontamination and full decontamination procedures
Course overview
Proper emergency planning and response are important elements of a health and safety program. They help minimize employee injury and exposure. Before performing hazardous waste operations, employers must develop and implement a written response plan to handle possible emergencies. The Emergency Procedures training course discusses the purpose and scope of an emergency response plan. It also explains the roles and responsibilities of those individuals responding to a hazardous materials release. Emergency Procedures is part of the HAZWOPER training series.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
