First responder operations level: (8-24 hours) 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(ii) First responders at the operational level shall have received at least eight hours of training or have had sufficient experience to objectively demonstrate competency in the following areas in addition to those listed for the awareness level:

  • Knowledge of basic hazard and risk assessment techniques;
  • Knowledge of how to select and use proper PPE provided to the first responder operational level;
    An understanding of basic hazardous materials terms;
  • Knowledge of how to perform basic control, containment, and/or confinement operations within the capabilities of the resources and PPE available with their unit;
  • Knowledge of how to implement basic decontamination procedures; and
  • An understanding of the relevant standard operating procedures and termination procedures.

NOTE: Persons trained to the operations level may respond to emergencies in a defensive manner only, when there is little or no potential for exposure to hazards.

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