Needs and benefits of OSHA training
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training serves to articulate training requirements necessary for workers engaged in hazardous substance activities. The training is required for workers who are exposed or potentially exposed to hazardous substances and health hazards. Workers should receive 40 hours of instruction which includes off site training and 3 days field experience with supervision. Training is required before workers are permitted to engage in hazardous waste operations that could expose them to hazardous substances, safety, or health hazards. The benefits of training can prove useful to both the employer and employee engaged in hazardous substance activities. OSHA standards for hazardous waste operations and emergency response (HAZWOPER) training includes classroom and hands-on practice which includes drills in the field that simulate site activities and conditions. Simulation is beneficial in that workers can obtain an awareness of response techniques that better prepares them once they are in the field. A realistic situation may give workers a chance to put what they know into practice. Planning and training are essential to effective response techniques, particularly when there is little time to react.
- OSTI ID:
- 78071
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-9404125--
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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