Injury Illness Prevention Plan - Flipbook - Page 124
Health and Safety Program Manual
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Hazardous Waste Operations
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Issue Date: 10/16/23
Revision Date: 10/16/23
Reference: A-8
components. This information shall be updated and communicated as needed to keep workers
aware of current situations.
Inspections shall be conducted by the safety coordinator or the designated site safety
representative or site superintendent. The Company also may utilize qualified third parties to
conduct these and/or confirmation inspections. Any hazards, unsafe situations or safety
deficiencies discovered by inspection shall be reported to the site superintendent and corrected.
Training
General site workers engaged in hazardous substance removal or other activities which expose or potentially
expose workers to hazardous substances and health hazards shall receive a minimum of 40 hours of instruction
off the site, and a minimum of three days actual field experience under the direct supervision of a trained
experienced supervisor.
First Responder Awareness Level
First responders at the awareness level are 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. First responders at the awareness level shall have sufficient training or
have had sufficient experience to objectively demonstrate competency in the following areas:
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An understanding of 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.
The ability to recognize the presence of hazardous substances in an emergency.
The ability to identify hazardous substances, if possible.
An understanding of the role of the first responder awareness individual in The Company’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 to
the communication center.
First Responder Operations Level
First responders at the operations level are individuals who respond to releases or potential 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 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
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