HAZWOPER Awareness Level technique presentation

A presentation related to HAZOP RISK ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUE to analyze the risks of a workplace during the operation

1. 
HAZWOPER: Awareness Level

2. 
Why is Hazardous Waste
Dangerous?
Chemical spills or releases can
–Injure you or your co-workers
–Contaminate drinking water
–Cause a massive evacuation
–Kill innocent bystanders
You can be exposed without knowing
Even small spills can cause great damage

3. 
Ways Chemicals Enter the Body
Breathe them in through your nose or mouth
Make contact with
your skin or eyes
Swallow chemicals
when eating or
drinking

4. 
Five Levels of
HAZWOPER Training
First responders at the awareness level
First responders at the operational level
Hazardous materials technicians
Hazardous materials specialists
Incident commander

5. 
Responsibility of First Responders
at the Awareness Level
Recognize the hazard
Evacuate yourself and others
Notify the proper authorities
Secure the area
Help determine the identity of the
hazardous substance

6. 
Prevent Spills and Releases
Never leave containers open
Inspect for damage
Place in proper
containers
Avoid fires
Do not overfill

7. 
Recognize Warning Signs of a
Chemical Release
Liquid on the floor or tables
Liquid dripping from hazardous containers
New odor
Hissing or
dripping sound
Equipment that
has lost pressure
or flow

8. 
Evacuate Yourself and Others
Warn others
Turn off machines
and evacuate
Stay upwind
Don’t attempt to
rescue unless
trained

9. 
Report the Emergency
Wait until out of hazardous area
Describe the
–Type of emergency
–Location
–Environmental factors
Ask for instructions
Report all fires and spills

10. 
Secure the Area
Keep out unauthorized personnel
Barricade the
dangerous area
Stay out until
trained person
declares safe

11. 
Determine the Identity
Assist emergency response personnel
Look for NFPA labels
–Blue is toxic
–Red is flammable
–Yellow is reactive
–Numbers 3 or 4 are
very hazardous

12. 
Determine the Identity –
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Use MSDS to get information about:
–Chemical name
–Physical characteristics
–Fire and explosion data
–Dangerous properties
–Precautions for safe handling
–Reactivity data

13. 
Ways You Can Help
Cooperate with emergency personnel
Gather information about the spill
Identify the location of:
–Injured people
–Potential hazards
–Exit and escape routes
–The nearest fire extinguisher
and first aid equipment

14. 
If Exposure Occurs
Inform supervisor
Describe chemicals
Flush eyes or skin
with water for at
least 15 minutes
Seek medical
attention if
swallowed

15. 
Summary
Hazardous waste is dangerous
Prevent spills
Recognize a spill or release
Evacuate yourself and others
Report the situation
Secure the area