Regs & Wrecks: What Could Go Wrong
Who regulates HAZWOPER?
OSHA
Where can you find the required information for a material?
Safety Data Sheet
What PPE level includes fully encapsulating suits with SCBA?
Level A
What oxygen range is "Safe for Workers"?
19.5-22%
What does IDLH stand for?
Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health
What does HAZWOPER stand for?
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
What is one toxic hazard you may encounter and where?
Ammonia, diesel, solvents, hydrogen sulfide, oxygen-deficient atmospheres
What method of control is last and considered least effective?
PPE
What is the LEL of a substance?
Lower Explosive Limit: The point where the vapor is just strong enough or the lowest concentration of combustible gas that can cause an explosion
What should you do if you detect an ammonia leak?
Evacuate, isolate, notify
Which HAZWOPER training level is required for workers who may encounter hazardous substances but are not expected to stop a release?
24-hour
Name two routes of absorption for hazards entering the body?
Inhalation, ingestion, and contact
What PPE level is most common for spill cleanup with known hazards?
Level C
What is the first gas you check for in a confined space?
Oxygen
Name two plans your employer is required to have relating to HAZWOPER.
Safety and Health, Accident Prevention, Emergency Response, Respiratory Protection, Medical Surveillance, Spill Response, Energy Control, LOTO/+, Fire Safety/Response
Which agency enforces RCRA?
EPA
You see rusted drums with unknown contents. What's the hazard?
Unknown chemical hazard
What method of control should be used if substitution is not effective?
Engineering controls
What are the most common toxics?
Carbon Monoxide (CO) and Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S)
Name one characteristic of a hazardous material you may encounter.
Flash point below 140o, TLV below 500 ppm, strong oxidizing or reducing agent, toxic or causes first degree burns to skin
Or any of the above when normal operations may produce dusts, gases, fumes, vapors, mists, or smoke that have one of those characteristics.
What is the regulation for OSHA's HAZWOPER standard?
29 CFR 1910.120
What activity do the DOT labels apply to?
What are the two types of fit testing?
Qualitative and quantitative
What are two items that must be in place if a worker is entering an IDLH space?
Atmosphere is monitored continuously, PPE and respiratory protection, and training for entering confined and enclosed spaces or other dangerous atmospheres
What is one method to test for the effectiveness of decontamination?
Visual Observation, Wipe Sampling, Cleaning Solution Analysis, or Testing for Permeation