1. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SERIES The State of Ohio Hazardous Materials Awareness Class The Ohio Department of Health

2. Ohio Department of Health Acknowledgements zMike Fogle, Marion Twp FD zRick Klema, Franklin Co. S.O zMike Dalton, Ohio EPA zTerry Bendernagle, Cleveland FD zBob Rhoades, Ohio Dept. of Health zBrian Peterman, Division of State Fire Marshal, Ohio z Steve Kimple, Whitehall FD z Jeff Shriner, Dover FD z Tuscarawas County LEPC z Roger Pierce SFM Prevention z Pete D’Onofrio SFM Academy z Wooster Twp FD z Cuyahoga County Health Dept Many people worked to make this class a good document which can be upgraded, and is as generic as possible. Many other people told us what was wrong and what was right, all were appreciated. We hope we missed no one.

3. Ohio Department of HealthDISCLAIMER certifying employer zThis course will cover OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120, U.S. EPA 40 CFR 311, and NFiPA 472, Awareness Level, with the following exceptions: A-2-4.1, 2-4.1.1, 2-4.1.3, 2-4.1.4, 2-4.2, and 2-4.2.1. The exceptions are specific sections that refer to competencies that are required to be conducted by either the “local authority having jurisdiction” or by using the “local emergency response plan” or “local standard operating procedures.” Those specific elements need to be addressed by the certifying employer before the employee can meet the NFiPA Standard 472.

4. Ohio Department of Health Introduction zThe Hazardous Materials First Responders Awareness Level Course is designed to meet the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.120 “The Final Rule” effective March 6, 1990 and EPA 40 CFR-311and NFPA 472 Standard for Professional Competencies of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents.

5. Ohio Department of Health Who Needs It? zLaw Enforcement zFire Personnel zEMS Personnel zOther personnel who are most likely to encounter hazardous materials, be first on the scene of a hazardous materials incident or work on a hazardous materials site as a condition of their employment including health care and EMS workers.

6. Ohio Department of Health Objectives at Awareness Level zUnderstand what hazardous materials are, and the risk associated with them in an incident. zRecognize the presence of hazardous materials in an emergency. zExplain the importance of initiating command and control activities during a hazardous material incident.

7. Ohio Department of Health Awareness Level Objectives Cont.. zSurvey a hazardous material incident, identifying the containers and materials involved, release information, and the surrounding conditions. zUse Shipping Papers and MSDS to aid in ID. zCollect and interpret hazard and response information using the DOT Emergency Guidebook.

8. Ohio Department of Health Chlorine A c e t a t e C 6 H 3 CH 2 Cl Styrene S u l f u r C h l o r i d e S 2 Cl 2 Anhydrous Ammonia HANDS OFF !!

9. Ohio Department of Health Agencies Involved in Hazardous Materials Legislation OSHA EPA NFPA USDOT

10. Ohio Department of Health Ohio Law….. zOhio Revised Code 3737.80 Hazardous materials emergencies coordination; local fire department chief in charge. zOhio Administrative Code 1301:7-1-03, Section (I) FM-102.7 Authority at fire and emergencies: The Fire Chief shall be in charge. zSee Student Guide.

11. Ohio Department of Health SARA* FORMS zIn the Appendix you will find the following yTier Two Reporting Form yEPA Trade Secret Substantiation form yToxic Chemical Release Inventory (2 page) yToxic Chemical Release Inventory (5 page) Superfund and Reauthorization Act of 1986 *Superfund and Reauthorization Act of 1986

12. Ohio Department of Health Use this page to navigate Module 1 Preparing Module 2 Responders Roles Module 3 Detection Module 3a Markings Module 3b Presence Module 3c Tanks, Trucks Tanks, Trucks & Trains & Trains Module 3d Placards Module 4 ERG Module 5 Termination