EP 1110-1-18
24 Apr 00
work; for visitors prior to entering the site; and on a continual basis. Completion of specialized,
site-specific training will be documented by the UXOSO.
24-3. Mandatory Training. This section discusses the initial, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
(CPR)/First Aid, and refresher training requirements for personnel engaged in OE response
actions. This section also addresses training certification and documentation.
a. Initial Training.
(1) 40-Hour Training. All workers engaged in hazardous substance removal or other
activities on an OE site which expose or may expose them to hazardous substances and health
hazards will receive a minimum of 40 hours of instruction off-site and a minimum of three days
actual field experience under the direct supervision of a trained, experienced supervisor.
(2) 24-Hour Training. On OE sites, workers and supervisors only occasionally on-site or
those who are assigned to a single project only, and who are unlikely to be exposed over OSHA
Permissible Exposure Limits or other exposure limits of a national consensus standard, will
receive a minimum of 24 hours of instruction off-site, and a minimum of one day actual field
experience under the direct supervision of a trained, experienced supervisor. These workers may
be engaged in clearing brush, land surveying, geophysical surveying, etc.
(3) On-site Management and Supervisor Training. On-site management and supervisors
directly responsible for or who supervise workers engaged in activities which may potentially
expose them to hazardous substances and health hazards at OE sites will receive an additional 8
hours of supervisory training. It is the responsibility of the UXOSO to maintain current records
and verify the training status of all on-site personnel.
(4) Workers Outside of Controlled Area Training. Workers regularly on-site who work in
areas outside the exclusion zone will receive a minimum of 24 hours of instruction off-site and a
minimum of one day actual field experience under the direct supervision of a trained,
experienced supervisor.
(5) Noise Training. Workers exposed to high noise levels at the OE site must be provided
training on the physical and psychological effects of high noise levels; noise exposure limits; and
the selection, use, and limitations of hearing protection devices.
(6) Site Visitor Training. Visitors to an OE site prior to cleanup work beginning for the
purpose of viewing the site for contractor bids, determining terrain conditions, size of area, etc.,
are not be required to have HAZWOPER training. All site visitors must be informed of physical
hazards of the site and methods to control those hazards.
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