Techno Bits/Technical Bulletins

A new Web-based safety and health guidance document will assist workers and employers in determining whether an activity is, or would be considered, an "emergency response" activity under OSHA's Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) standard. The guide provides an overview of the conditions in which a response or cleanup activity may fall under the requirements of HAZWOPER, and is divided into two sections: The Application of HAZWOPER to Worksite Response and Cleanup Activities and Employee Training for Worksite Response and Cleanup Activities.

Each section links to useful information and practical guidance to help with the appropriate response. Flowcharts are included in the document for easy reference and to help outline what compliance pathway workers should follow depending on the nature of the worksite situation.

The guidance document is located at: http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/hazardouswaste/application_worksiteresponse.html

Posted - April 12, 2006