HAZWOPER for Emergency Response Teams
Emergency response personnel involved in hazardous substance releases require training under 29 CFR 1910.120(q). The level of training depends on duties, including Awareness, Operations, Technician, Specialist, and Incident Commander levels.
- First Responder Awareness: recognize hazardous materials
- Operations Level: defensive response to spills
- Technician/Specialist: offensive response to contain or control