HAZWOPER: Emergency Response Plan

A hazardous materials emergency poses dangers not just to those directly encountering it but to the surrounding community as well. No one can know when a chemical emergency will occur, so it is imperative you are always ready to respond. OSHA stipulates every company dealing with hazardous materials have a written emergency response plan. Through this training video, you will learn what this plan involves, proper communication methods and PPE uses, as well as the best work practices to maintain the safety of all those involved in an emergency situation.

No two emergency situations are exactly alike, but patterns do exist. Recognizing these patterns is something with which the plan assists workers. Both the incident commander and the HAZMAT team need to be able to spot these clues and predict what may happen next in order to quickly contain the emergency. While the incident commander has the most authority over the situation, the HAZMAT team must provide accurate and quality information. Additionally, all those involved must be able to quickly and effectively communicate with one another, as well as protect themselves properly with the correct PPE. You must also know the safe work practices that need to be followed as the emergency unfolds; learn these steps through the material this On Demand lesson presents.

Use this online video training to understand how to utilize an emergency response plan in the event of a hazardous materials incident. Protect your employees, facility and the surrounding community by learning how to quickly and safely react to emergencies involving hazardous chemicals.

This course has been updated to include GHS container labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for GHS compliance.

   This course is in the Video On Demand format, to read about Video On Demand features click here.

Everyone involved in emergency response for hazardous materials incidents

• Introduction
• The Incident Commander
• The HAZMAT Team
• Communication
• PPE
• Work Practices and Training
• Conclusion

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