8hr HAZWOPER -
First Responder Operations Level
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 actually trying to stop the release. Their function is to contain the release from a safe distance, keep it from spreading, and prevent exposures
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Who Needs Training: Persons that need first responder level training for potential hazardous substance release.
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Timing: Training shall be based on the duties and function to be performed by each responder of an emergency response organization. The skill and knowledge levels required for all new responders, those hired after the effective date of this standard, shall be conveyed to them through training before they are permitted to take part in actual emergency operations on an incident
Intended Audience:
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This class is intended for any employees whose job duties would require them to take any defensive action during a release
General Information
Certification Requirements
Written evaluation: Students must evidence the knowledge they have learned by passing a final course test
Topics Covered
(includes, but not limited to:)
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Regulatory Overview
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Hazardous Substance Response
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Hazardous Substance Identification
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Emergency Response Preparedness
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Personal Protective Equipment
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Decontamination
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Site Control
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Hazardous Substance Definitions
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Local Emergency Response Plan
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Course Review / Final Test
Certification Period
Annual Refresher training required
Minimum / Maximum Class Size
Minimum of two students required, maximum is dependent on training facility limitations.
Class Duration
8 hours
Class Cost
$225 per student* In-Person Training
$175 per student, delivered as computer-based training
* Additional fees such as booking (If HSTC needs to book a space for the training event), or mileage may apply. This will be discussed during the booking process.