OSHA Regulations
The definition of the acronym, HAZWOPER
What is “Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response”?
Any material, which ignites or contributes to combustion by the release of oxygen
What is “An Oxidizer”?
This type of hazard is often invisible and can include gases, vapors, dust, fumes, and mists that can be inhaled, potentially causing harm to workers' health.
What are airborne contaminants?
This is the term used to describe an area of land or water contaminated by hazardous or toxic waste that poses a risk to human or environmental health
What is a “Hazardous Waste Site”?
This section of the Incident Command System is responsible for the tactical operations at the incident site, including implementing strategies and directing resources.
What is the Operations Section?
The generally accepted level of HAZWOPER training which allows you to help wildlife during an oil spill
What is HAZWOPER 24?
The weight of a substance compared to the weight of an equal volume of water (water = 1)
What is “Specific Gravity”?
This common workplace hazard can occur when employees are exposed to loud noises over 85 decibels, potentially leading to hearing damage.
What is noise exposure?
This act was passed in 1973 to protect animals and plants from extinction
What is “The Endangered Species Act”?
This section within the Incident Command System is responsible for providing facilities, services, and materials during an incident.
What is the Logistics Section?
Under OSHA regulations, this document must be readily accessible to employees and provides detailed information about the properties and handling of hazardous chemicals in the workplace.
What is a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?
The Lowest Temperature at which enough vapors are produced to ignite the material
What is “Flash Point?”
This color-coded label system is used on containers to quickly convey the hazards of chemicals stored or used in a facility, including health, flammability, and reactivity risks.
What is the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) label?
This act requires state and local governments to inform the public about activities involving hazardous and toxic chemicals in the community
What is the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act
This position within the Incident Command System is tasked with developing and releasing information about the incident to the news media, incident personnel, and other appropriate agencies and organizations.
Who is the Public Information Officer?
OSHA regulates Confined Space Entry under this CFR
What is “29 CFR 1910.146”?
The lowest and highest limits of flammability of a gas or vapor at ordinary ambient temperature expressed in % by volume (both terms)
What is “LFL or LEL” & UFL or UEL”
A method for systematically identifying and evaluating hazards associated with a particular job or task
What is “A Job Hazard Analysis” ?
The federal government’s blue print for responding to oil spills and hazardous substance release
What is “The National Contingency Plan”?
This is a temporary location where personnel and equipment are kept while waiting for tactical assignments during an incident.
What is a Staging Area?
OSHA defines HAZWOPER Standards Under this CFR
What is 29 CFR 1910.120?
A material with a pH of greater than 7 (all three terms)
What are “A Base, Alkaline, & Caustic”?
The percentage range of potential flammability between the LEL/LFL and UEL/UFL
What is “Explosivity/Flammability Range”?
The name of the Response Teams co-chaired by the EPA and U.S. Coast Guard
What are “The National and The Regional Response Teams”?
This position within the Incident Command System is responsible for financial and cost analysis, including tracking costs, analyzing cost data, and ensuring that the incident stays within budget.
What is the Finance/Administration Section Chief?