Module 1: Regulations - International Association of Fire Fighters

Student Text IAFF Training for Hazardous Materials: Technician©
29 CFR 1910.120 Summary
Paragraph B - The Safety and Health Plan. A written health and safety program is required
for employees involved in hazardous waste operations. The program will be designed to identify,
evaluate and control safety and health hazards, and provide for emergency reponse for hazardous
waste operations.
Paragraph C - Site Characterization. Identification of specific site hazards are required and
the appropriate safety and health control procedures are needed to protect the employee.
Paragraph D - Work Site Control. Site control procedures are to be implemented for the
purpose of controlling employee exposure to hazardous substances before clean-up operations
begin.
Paragraph E - Training Requirements for Site Workers. The amount of training an employee
shall receive before working on a site is detailed herein. Paragraph E also indicates the type of
training and certification needed to work on a clean-up site where employees may be exposed to
hazardous substances and safety or health hazards.
Paragraph F - Medical Surveillance. Since only specific employees are covered under this
paragraph, they are clearly identified here. The frequency of medical examinations and consultations;
the content of medical examinations and consultations; examination costs; type of physician;
information given to the physician; the report issued following the exam called the
physician’s written opinion; and record keeping requirements.
Paragraph G - Engineering Controls, Work Practices, Personal Protective Equipment.
Engineering controls, work practices, and personal protective equipment necessary to protect
employees from exposure to hazardous substances are outlined in paragraph G. The purpose of
this paragraph is to protect employees from safety and health hazards.
Paragraph H - Monitoring. Air monitoring is discussed herein. Requirements such as when is
air monitoring to be used and how often should air monitoring take place are detailed in paragraph
H.
Paragraph I - Informational Programs. Paragraph I describes programs designed to inform
employees, contractors, and subcontractors of the nature, level, and degree of exposure that
could result from working on a site.
Paragraph J - Drum and Container Handling. Paragraph J describes how hazardous substances,
contaminated soils, liquids and other residues are to be handled, labeled, stored, and
transported. Possible ergonomic injuries should also be considered.
Paragraph K - Decontamination. Paragraph K describes the phases of decontamination such
as procedures, location or set-up, equipment required, solutions used, and PPE
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