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HAZWOPER. Awareness Level. Responsibilities. First responders must be able to recognize a hazardous substance release. 1a. Responsibilities. First responders must know how to notify proper authorities of the release. 1b. Responsibilities.
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HAZWOPER Awareness Level
Responsibilities • First responders must be able to recognize a hazardous substance release 1a
Responsibilities • First responders must know how to notify proper authorities of the release 1b
Responsibilities First responders must be able to demonstrate a competency in: 1c
Responsibilities • Performing the applicable skills of 29 CFR 1910.120(q) • Understanding the information provided in 29 CFR 1910.1201 1d
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
Responsibilities • Implementing continuing response actions consistent with the local emergency response plan • Understanding the potential hazards of a hazardous release site 1f
Responsibilities • The information provided in NFPA’s standard number 472 1g
Training - first responders at the awareness level must: • Understand what hazardous substances are, and their associated risks 2a
Training - first responders at the awareness level must: • Understand the potential outcomes associated with an emergency created when hazardous substances are present 2b
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
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
Types of hazards a first responder may encounter • Chemical exposure • Fire and explosion • Oxygen deficiency • Ionizing radiation 3a
Types of hazards a first responder may encounter • Biological hazards • Safety hazards • Electrical hazards • Heat stress 3b
Types of hazards a first responder may encounter • Cold exposure • Noise • Confined space entry hazards 3c
Routes for chemical exposure • The majority of toxic substances enter the body through breathing • Other means include absorption, ingestion, and injection 4a
Routes for chemical exposure • Chemical exposures are divided into two groups: • Acute • Chronic 4b
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