| Provides required training for personnel involved in hazardous waste operations on a regular basis and persons who perform hazardous waste investigation and mitigation. Includes hands-on practice with such items as air monitoring equipment, respiratory protection, and levels A, B, C protective clothing. Decontamination and emergency response training exercises are also conducted. Topics include: Regulations (EPA, DOT, DOL, OSHA) Toxicity & toxicology Physiological effects Confined space entry Fire & explosions Personal protective equipment use Safe work practices Engineering controls Medical surveillance Site health & safety plan & programs Emergency response plan Monitoring Hazard communication Training requirements Decontamination Site characterization Spill containment Handling drums, containers & shock sensitive materials Risk assessment Sampling, shipping & transportation procedures Others [OSHA 29CFR 1910.120]
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