Introduction IUOE National Training Fund National HAZMAT Program 1293 Airport Road Beaver, WV 25813 (304) 253-8674 Fax (304) 253-7758 [email protected] www.iuoehazmat.org This publication was made possible by grant number 5 U45 ES009763-21 from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), NIH. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the NIEHS, NIH. • It is not the intent of the content developers to provide compliance-based training in this presentation, the intent is to address hazard awareness in the hazardous waste operations and emergency response (HAZWOPER) industry, and to recognize the overlapping hazards present in many construction workplaces. • It should NOT be assumed that the suggestions, comments, or recommendations contained herein constitute a thorough review of the applicable standards, nor should discussion of “issues” or “concerns” be construed as a prioritization of hazards or possible controls. Where opinions (“best practices”) have been expressed, it is important to remember that safety issues general and HAZWOPER jobsites specifically will require a great deal of site- or hazard-specificity – a “one size fits all” approach is not recommended, nor will it likely be very effective. IUOE NTF National Hazmat Program HAZWOPER October 2012 iii Annual Refresher To: Users of IUOE National Training Fund Programs The IUOE National Training Fund -- National HAZMAT Program offers a broad spectrum of safety and health training, as well as training support to other users of the National HAZMAT Program’s resources. The National HAZMAT Program has available, at no cost, the following: • Direct training for IUOE Local Union members and other appropriate groups conducted at the Local Union, at an employer’s site, or other appropriate locations • Training materials, including personal protective equipment, and other types of equipment for National HAZMAT Program Master Instructors’ HAZWOPER and other safety and health related classes • New instructor mentoring for HAZWOPER and other safety and health related classes • Safety and health regulations and standards interpretation assistance • Technical safety and health, emergency/disaster response, and energy security and restoration assistance • Training data information from the National training database for Local Union members and others who have completed training through the National HAZMAT Program • Expertise to provide best practices and information sharing, develop scenarios, and conduct exercises to prepare all stakeholders to protect and restore critical infrastructure should an event, manmade or natural, occur • Training information on HAZWOPER, OSHA, emergency/disaster response, and other safety and health classes held at other IUOE Local Unions nationwide Inquiries regarding the services the IUOE National Training Fund -- National HAZMAT Program have to offer can be directed to Barbara McCabe at 1293 Airport Road, Beaver, WV 25813, called in at (304) 253-8674, faxed to (304) 253-7758, or emailed to [email protected]. The IUOE National Training Fund encourages all workers to take advantage of the National HAZMAT Program’s services to assist you to be employable, competitive, and safe in the workplace. Sincerely, Jeffrey R. Vincent Executive Director, IUOE National Training Fund Introduction Table of Contents Preface vi Introduction to Government Regulations 1-1 Health and Safety Plan 2-1 Toxicology 3-1 Hazard Communication 4-1 Safety Data Sheet 5-1 Monitoring and Instrumentation 6-1 Medical Surveillance Program 7-1 Respiratory Protection 8-1 Personal Protective Equipment 9-1 Decontamination 10-1 Radiation 11-1 Heat Stress 12-1 Cold Stress 13-1 Bloodborne Pathogens and Biosafety 14-1 Emergency Response 15-1 Drum Handling 16-1 Confined Space 17-1 Hazard Control 18-1 Glossary of Terms A-1 HAZWOPER IUOE NTF National Hazmat Program Annual Refresher iv October 2012 Preface Preface This Student Handbook is an overview of topics and procedures required by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) 8-Hour Refresher Training. It meets or exceeds NIEHS Minimum Criteria and U.S. Department of Energy Objectives for this training. This curriculum does not legally interpret the federal codes, and is not intended to take the place of specialized training programs, such as those for confined space, radiation worker, and others, where that specialized training is required. This HAZWOPER 8-Hour Refresher Curriculum includes, for each separate module/topic: 1. “Issues/topics for discussion” to be chosen by the presenter to generally cover a subject and assess the course participants’ knowledge. Presenters should add to this list as future applicable issues emerge. 2. Information presented in question/answer format. Each Q/A is its own subtopic. Presenters may use these questions to quickly poll the course participants to see if they already understand the answers; choose specific, relevant questions to answer in detail. 3. Updates to standards and regulations, where applicable. 4. Glossary “Terms to understand” will be located in the back of the manual.. 5. Optional “hands on” exercises can be used at the discretion of the instructor. 6. Tables and charts to illustrate/supplement course content. IUOE NTF National Hazmat Program HAZWOPER October 2012 vi Annual Refresher Preface HAZWOPER IUOE NTF National Hazmat Program Annual Refresher vii October 2012 Introduction to Government Regulations Chapter 1 Introduction to Government Regulations Issues and topics for discussion: • Under OSHA standards, are subcontractors responsible for complying with regulations? Are general contractors ultimately responsible for the subcontractor employees? • What is the best way for employees to learn more about work-related safety and health issues? • What should employees who have concerns about their safety and health do to address work-site problems? • Why do government agencies require annual HAZWOPER refresher training? IUOE NTF National Hazmat Program HAZWOPER October 2012 1-1 Annual Refresher Introduction to Government Regulations Introduction Government regulations to protect workers, the public, and the environment are the foundation for all safety and health requirements at the work site. A basic understanding of these regulations enables workers to determine their rights and whether they are being properly protected. Which government agencies affect workplace safety and health recommendations and requirements? U.S. Department of Labor (1930) develops and administers policies relating to wage earners, working conditions, and employment opportunities. Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 established the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), a federal agency, within the U.S. Department of Labor. OSHA protects American workers by developing mandatory job-safety and health standards, and enforcing them through worksite inspections, (targeting those workplaces with the highest injury/ illness rate), employer assistance, and by imposing citations or penalties for violations. OSHA publishes permissible exposure levels. The OSH Act also established the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). NIOSH, the research agency for occupational safety and health, is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NIOSH publishes the Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) and the NIOSH Guide to Chemical Hazards. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), enacted in 1969 and strengthened by Congress in 1977, is a branch of the Department of Labor established to protect workers in mining operations. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was created in 1970. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), in 1976, made the EPA responsible for identifying and managing hazardous waste from generation, to transport, to treatment and disposal, cradle to grave. The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), passed in 1980, established federal funding (Superfund) to clean up hazardous waste. The Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA), in 1986, extends the authority of the federal government to respond to released or threatened releases of hazardous substances. U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) was established in 1967. U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), established in 1977, runs the largest environmental restoration and waste management program in the world. HAZWOPER IUOE NTF National Hazmat Program Annual Refresher 1-2 October 2012 Introduction to Government Regulations The Code of Federal Regulations Agency Scope Title OSHA Safety and Health Regulations 29 NIOSH Research relating to worker safety and health 42 MSHA Mining safety and health 30 EPA Protection of air, water, and soil 40 DOL Labor policies and laws 29 DOT Transportation policies 49 DOE Energy research amd development 10 Table 1.1 Where can employees find more information on specific federal regulations? Government regulations are published in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). CFR Parts “1910- General Industry” and “1926- Construction” are most applicable to operating engineers and hazardous materials workers. In this example, “29 “ shows that this is an OSHA or Department of Labor standard, “CFR” indicates that it is from the Code of Federal Regulations, and “1910” indicates that it pertains to General Industry. 29 CFR 1910.120 is the Hazardous Waste