Emergency Response Operations Syllabus

Our 24 Hour Emergency Response Operations Program is designed to train emergency response personnel according to 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(iii). Under this OSHA standard, emergency response personnel must initially receive at least 24 hours of relevant emergency response training to stop the release and restore the area to pre-release conditions.

Day 1
Introduction
Regulation Overview
Chemical Hazards
Toxicology
Respiratory Protection
Respirator Fit Test (optional per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 new standard)
Self-Contained-Breathing-Apparatus (SCBA)
SCBA Field Activity

Day 2
First Aid Overview
Information Sources & Guidelines
Emergency Response Procedures & Incident Command System
Site Control & Decontamination
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
PPE Dressout & Critique
Decontamination Field Activity

Day 3
Day 1 & 2 Review
Drum Handling & Spill Control
Atmospheric Monitoring Equipment
Level A Demonstration (optional)
Table Top Scenario
Spill Response Simulation & Critique
Final Exam & Course Evaluation