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HAZWOPER Introduction HAZWOPER • Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response • 29 CFR 1910.120 Scope • Clean-up operations involving hazardous substances at uncontrolled hazardous waste sites, including Initial Investigations and Voluntary Clean-ups • Corrective Actions under RCRA • Operations involving hazardous waste at TSD facilities • Emergency response operations for release of hazardous substances Hazardous Substance • Any substance defined under section 101(14) of CERCLA • Any biological agent and other disease causing agent which after release into the environment and upon exposure, ingestion, inhalation, or assimilation into any person, either directly from the environment or indirectly by ingestion through food chains, will or may reasonably be anticipated to cause death, disease, behavioral abnormalities, cancer, genetic mutation, physiological malfunctions (including malfunctions in reproduction) or physical deformations in such persons or their offspring. • Any substance listed by the DOT as hazardous materials under 49 CFR 172.101 • Hazardous waste as defined by RCRA HAZWOPER Applicability • So how does the HAZWOPER standard apply to research institutions? • In other words, what part of the scope would we fit into? Scope • Clean-up operations involving hazardous substances at uncontrolled hazardous waste sites, including Initial Investigations and Voluntary Clean-ups • Corrective Actions under RCRA • Operations involving hazardous waste at TSD facilities • Emergency response operations for release of hazardous substances Emergency Response • A response effort by employees from outside the immediate release area or by other designated responders (i.e., local fire departments) to an occurrence which results, or is likely to result, in an uncontrolled release of a hazardous substance. • Responses to incidental releases of hazardous substances where the substance can be absorbed, neutralized, or otherwise controlled at the time of release by employees in the immediate release area are not considered to be emergency responses within the scope of this standard. • Responses to releases of hazardous substances where there is no potential safety or health hazard are not considered to be emergency responses. 1910.120(a)(2)(iv) • Emergency response operations for releases of, or substantial threats of releases of, hazardous substances which are not covered by paragraphs (a)(1)(i) through (a)(1)(iv) of this section must only comply with the requirements of paragraph (q) of this section. Emergency Response Plan • An emergency response plan shall be developed and implemented to handle anticipated emergencies prior to the commencement of emergency response operations. The plan shall be in writing... • Employers who will evacuate their employees from the danger area when an emergency occurs, and who do not permit any of their employees to assist in handling the emergency, are exempt from the requirements of this paragraph if they provide an emergency action plan in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.38. Elements of an Emergency Response Plan • Pre-emergency planning and coordination with outside parties. • Personnel roles, lines of authority, training, and communication. • Emergency recognition and prevention. • Site security and control. • Safe distances and places of refuge. • Evacuation routes and procedures. • Decontamination. • Emergency medical treatment and first aid. • Emergency alerting and response procedures. • Critique of response and follow-up. • PPE and emergency equipment. First Responder Awareness Level • Individuals who are likely to witness or discover a hazardous substance release and who have been trained to initiate an emergency response sequence by notifying the proper authorities of the release. They would take no further action beyond notifying the authorities of the release. – What hazardous substances are, and the risks associated with them in an incident. – An understanding of the potential outcomes associated with an emergency created when hazardous substances are present. – Recognize the presence of hazardous substances in an emergency. – The ability to identify the hazardous substances, if possible. – An understanding of the role of the first responder awareness individual in the employer's emergency response plan including site security and control and the U.S. Department of Transportation's Emergency Response Guidebook. – The ability to realize the need for additional resources, and to make appropriate notifications. First Responder Operations Level • Respond to releases of hazardous substances as part of the initial response to the site for the purpose of protecting nearby persons, property, or the environment from the effects of the release. They are trained to respond in a defensive fashion without actually trying to stop the release. Their function is to contain the release from a safe distance, keep it from spreading, and prevent exposures. First responders at the operational level shall have received at least eight hours of training or have had sufficient experience to objectively demonstrate competency in the following areas in addition to those listed for the awareness level: – Knowledge of the basic hazard and risk assessment techniques. – Know how to select and use proper personal protective equipment provided to the first responder operational level. – An understanding of basic hazardous materials terms. – Know how to perform basic control, containment and/or confinement operations within the capabilities of the resources and personal protective equipment available with their unit. – Know how to implement basic decontamination procedures. – An understanding of the relevant standard operating procedures and termination procedures. Hazardous Materials Technician • Respond to releases for the purpose of stopping the release. They assume a more aggressive role than a first responder at the operations level in that they will approach the point of release in order to plug, patch or otherwise stop the release of a hazardous substance. Hazardous materials technicians shall have received at least 24 hours of training equal to the first responder operations level and in addition have competency in the following areas: – Know how to implement the employer's emergency response plan. – Know the classification, identification and verification of known and unknown materials by using field survey instruments and equipment. – Be able to function within an assigned role in the Incident Command System. – Know how to select and use proper specialized chemical personal protective equipment provided to the hazardous materials technician. – Understand hazard and risk assessment techniques. – Be able to perform advance control, containment, and/or confinement operations within the capabilities of the resources and personal protective equipment available with the unit. – Understand and implement decontamination procedures. – Understand termination procedures. – Understand basic chemical and toxicological terminology and behavior. Hazardous Materials Specialist • Respond with and provide support to hazardous materials technicians. Their duties parallel those of the hazardous materials technician, however, those duties require a more directed or specific knowledge of the various substances they may be called upon to contain. The hazardous materials specialist would also act as the site liaison with Federal, state, local and other government authorities in regards to site activities. Hazardous materials specialists shall have received at least 24 hours of training equal to the technician level and in addition have competency in the following areas: – Know how to implement the local emergency response plan. – Understand classification, identification and verification of known and unknown materials by using advanced survey instruments and equipment. – Know the state emergency response plan. – Be able to select and use proper specialized chemical personal protective equipment provided to the hazardous materials specialist. – Understand in-depth hazard and risk techniques. – Be able to perform specialized control, containment, and/or confinement operations within the capabilities of the resources and personal protective equipment available. – Be able to determine and implement decontamination procedures. – Have the ability to develop a site safety and control plan. – Understand chemical, radiological and toxicological terminology and behavior. On Scene Incident Commander • Incident commanders, who will assume control of the incident scene beyond the first responder awareness level, shall receive at least 24 hours of training equal to the first responder operations level and in addition have competency in the following areas: – Know and be able to implement the employer's incident command system. – Know how to implement the employer's emergency response plan. – Know and understand the hazards and risks associated with employees working in chemical protective clothing. – Know how to implement the local emergency response plan... – Know of the state emergency response plan and of the Federal Regional Response Team. – Know and understand the importance of decontamination procedures. Refresher Training • Employees…shall receive annual refresher training of sufficient content and duration to maintain their competencies, or shall demonstrate competency in those areas at least yearly. Typical Spills • • • • • • Mercury Hydrocarbons, Acids, Bases Scintillation Cocktail Blood Media Powders Spill Cleanup - Mercury • Mercury Spill Kit • Mercury Vacuum Hand Pump • Hg Absorb Amalgam • Sponges • Scoops and Baggies • Hg Vacuum • Collect in appropriate container • Label and Take to Waste Room Spill Cleanup - Hydrocarbons • Always refer to MSDS first • Absorb With Inert Material • Vermiculite • DRI-ZORB® (Hydrocarbons Only) • Super Sorbent® (Clay) • Collect in appropriate container (5-gal bucket or container lined with thick mil bag) • Hand sweep • Scoop and/or pan • Label, Securely Close, and Take to Waste Room Spill Cleanup - Acids • Always refer to MSDS first • Neutralize with alkaline Material • Soda Ash • Lime • Hazorb® • Absorb with inert clay or vermiculite • Collect in appropriate container • Hand sweep • Scoop and/or pan • Label, Securely Close, and Take to Waste Room Spill Cleanup - Bases • Always refer to MSDS first • Neutralize with weak acid • Citric Acid • Sodium Sesquicarbonate • Hazorb® • Absorb with inert clay or vermiculite • Collect in appropriate container • Hand sweep • Scoop and/or pan • Label and Take to Waste Room Spill Cleanup - Scintillation Cocktail • Treat as a RAM spill • Absorb with inert clay or vermiculite • Super Sorbent® (Clay) works best! • Collect in appropriate container • Hand sweep • Scoop and/or pan • Label and Take to Waste Room Spill Cleanup - Radioactive Material • Obtain necessary supplies Paper towels or diapers – RADCON or Scrubbing Bubbles (DOW – Thick mil black bag for waste – Radioactive waste labels and caution radioactive material labels – Gloves – Descriptive forms • Map, wipe test & meter of spilled area • Note in comments if any personnel were contaminated Notes for Radioactive Material Spills • Documentation of spill or contamination event – Map, wipe tests, GM meter • Documentation that area was decontaminated • Contact radiation safety if “fixed” contamination • Always investigate further if contamination found in common areas i.e. door way, door knob, phone....check surrounding area to see extent of contamination • Contact RS Manager, EH&S Director and/or RSO if inhalation or ingestion suspected • For a major spill, seek guidance from RS in writing the incident report Spill Cleanup - Biological Spill • Always use Standard/Universal Precautions • All blood spills should be cleaned up using an EPA approved disinfectant, such as 10% dilution of household bleach. • Bleach mixture should be < 1 month old • Apply the approved disinfectant to the perimeter of the spill and slowly proceed inwards. • The disinfectant should be allowed to soak for at least 15 minutes. • Materials used to clean up the spill, like towels, should also be disposed in a biohazard bag. 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