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HAZWOPER Awareness Training for First Responders: Recognizing and Responding to Hazards

First responders play a critical role in managing hazardous substance releases. This HAZWOPER Awareness training covers essential responsibilities, including recognizing hazardous materials, notifying authorities, and demonstrating competencies as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.120. It also emphasizes understanding potential outcomes of emergencies, identifying hazardous substances, and being aware of various hazards such as chemical, biological, and safety threats. Participants will learn about routes of exposure and the importance of personal safety and proper response actions.

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HAZWOPER Awareness Training for First Responders: Recognizing and Responding to Hazards

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  1. HAZWOPER Awareness Level

  2. Responsibilities • First responders must be able to recognize a hazardous substance release 1a

  3. Responsibilities • First responders must know how to notify proper authorities of the release 1b

  4. Responsibilities First responders must be able to demonstrate a competency in: 1c

  5. Responsibilities • Performing the applicable skills of 29 CFR 1910.120(q) • Understanding the information provided in 29 CFR 1910.1201 1d

  6. Responsibilities • Analyzing an incident to determine the presence of hazardous substances • Hands-on experience with relevant sources of information that addresses hazardous substance releases 1e

  7. Responsibilities • Implementing continuing response actions consistent with the local emergency response plan • Understanding the potential hazards of a hazardous release site 1f

  8. Responsibilities • The information provided in NFPA’s standard number 472 1g

  9. Training - first responders at the awareness level must: • Understand what hazardous substances are, and their associated risks 2a

  10. Training - first responders at the awareness level must: • Understand the potential outcomes associated with an emergency created when hazardous substances are present 2b

  11. Training - first responders at the awareness level must: • Be able to recognize the presence of hazardous substances in an emergency • Be able to identify the hazardous substances, if possible 2c

  12. Training - first responders at the awareness level must: • Understand the role of the first responder according to the DOT’s Emergency Response Guidebook • Be able to realize the need for additional resources, and to make appropriate notifications 2d

  13. Types of hazards a first responder may encounter • Chemical exposure • Fire and explosion • Oxygen deficiency • Ionizing radiation 3a

  14. Types of hazards a first responder may encounter • Biological hazards • Safety hazards • Electrical hazards • Heat stress 3b

  15. Types of hazards a first responder may encounter • Cold exposure • Noise • Confined space entry hazards 3c

  16. Routes for chemical exposure • The majority of toxic substances enter the body through breathing • Other means include absorption, ingestion, and injection 4a

  17. Routes for chemical exposure • Chemical exposures are divided into two groups: • Acute • Chronic 4b

  18. Routes for chemical exposure • Symptoms from acute exposures occur during or shortly after exposure to a high concentration • Symptoms from chronic exposures occur over longer periods of time after exposures to low concentrations 4c

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