The Swamp School

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COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course covers broad issues pertaining to the hazard recognition at work sites. OSHA has developed the HAZWOPER program to protect the workers working at hazardous sites and devised extensive regulations to ensure their safety and health. This course, while identifying different types of hazards, also suggests possible precautions and protective measures to reduce or eliminate hazards at the work place.

Course Overview

This Course will focus on the following topics:

” Regulation Overview
” Site Characterization
” Toxicology
” Hazard Recognition
” Personal Protective Equipment
” Site Control
” Decontamination
” Medical Surveillance
” Emergency Procedures
” Fire Protection

PRE-ASSESSMENT QUIZ

Regulation Overview Module

This module focuses on the following topics:

” About the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act)
” The Creation of OSHA and NIOSH
” Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
” Hazard Communication Standard (HCS)
” Understanding OSHA Standards
” Hazardous Waste Legislation (EPA)
” Hazard Definitions

REGULATION OVERVIEW MODULE QUIZ
Site Characterization Module

This module focuses on the following topics:

” Site Characterization Introduction
” Off-Site Characterization
” On-Site Survey
” On-Going Monitoring and Hazard Assessment
” Documentation

SITE CHARACTERIZATION MODULE QUIZ
Toxicology Module

This module focuses on the following topics:

” Response to Chemical Exposure
” Toxic Substance Forms
” Target Organ Poisons
” Routes of Exposure
” Chemical Exposure
” Chemical Interaction
” Exposure Limits
” Protection from Toxins

TOXICOLOGY MODULE QUIZ
Hazard Recognition Module

This module focuses on the following topics:

” Hazard Recognition Definitions
” Hazard and Safety Analysis
” Hazard Recognition
” Chemical Health Hazards
” Site and Equipment Hazards
” Environmental Hazards
” Biological Hazards

HAZARD RECOGNITION QUIZ
Personal Protective Equipment Module

This module focuses on the following topics:

” Personal Protective Equipment: Clothing and Ensembles
” Developing a PPE Program
” Selection of Chemical Protective Clothing
” Accessories
” Level of Protection
” PPE Inspection Program
” PPE: Face, Head, Foot, and Hand

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT MODULE QUIZ
Site Control Module

This module focuses on the following topics:

” Site Control Program
” Site Work Zones
” Site Security

SITE CONTROL MODULE QUIZ
Decontamination Module

This module focuses on the following topics:

” Decontamination
” Decontamination Plan
” Levels of Contamination
” Decontamination Methods
” Testing for Effectiveness
” Decontamination Facility Design
” Decontamination Selection
Emergency Decontamination

DECONTAMINATION MODULE QUIZ
Medical Surveillance Module

This module focuses on the following topics:

” Developing a Site-Specific Medical Program
” Medical Surveillance
” Treatment
” Record Keeping
” Program Review

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE MODULE QUIZ
Fire Protection Module

This module focuses on the following topics:

” The Fire Triangle
” Classification of Fire
” Types of Fire Extinguishers
” How to Use Fire Extinguishers
” Standpipe and Hose Systems
” Automatic Sprinkler Systems
” Fixed Fire Suppression Equipment
” Fire Detection Systems
” Employee Alarm Systems

FIRE PROTECTION MODULE QUIZ