510 EM 385-1-1 Chapters 1-8

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6-3. Personnel Required Training/Qualification.

General Training Requirements

Train on the nature of operations that may cause exposure and its effects.
Teach specific procedures to protect from exposure, including the use of engineering controls, work practices, and PPE.
Ensure workers are trained in the removal of PPE to prevent contamination.

Hazard Communication (HazCom) Training

Provide information on the HazCom Program's requirements.
Indicate the location and identification of hazardous/toxic agents.
Train on protective measures and the location/content of Safety Data Sheets (SDSs).

Specialized Training

For thermal stress, fatigue management, and exposure to harmful flora and fauna, provide specific training on recognition, prevention, and first aid.
Train those handling hazardous materials (HAZMAT) as per Defense Transportation Regulation (DTR).
Provide training to employees who may be exposed to harmful plants, animals, and insects.
Ensure specific training based on exposure potential and OSHA standards for roles dealing with lead, asbestos, beryllium, chromium, abrasive blasting, and respirable silica based on exposure and job responsibilities.

Competent Mold Inspector Requirements

The inspector must have minimum five years of experience in indoor air concerns and knowledge of mold behavior and building design.
They must be an IH, microbiologist, or a qualified indoor air specialist or mold inspector, certified or trained in the IAQ field.
Some states and local authorities may require additional licensing.

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6-2. Specific training for roles dealing with lead, asbestos, and beryllium, etc., should be based on _____.

the necessity for such training

exposure potential and OSHA standards

budgetary considerations

the likelihood of serious injury

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EM 385-1-1 Paragraph 6-3.

6-3. Personnel Required Training/Qualification.

a.  General. At a minimum provide training upon initial assignment and whenever a new hazard is introduced, as applicable.  The below training requirements must include the following:  (6-3.a)

(1)  The specific nature of operations which could result in exposure and effects of exposure.

(2)  The specific procedures implemented to protect employees from exposure, such as appropriate engineering controls, work practices, and PPE to be used. Workers must be trained in the removal of personal protective clothing and equipment to prevent further spread or contamination.  (See chapter 35)

b.  Hazard Communication (HazCom).  Provide HazCom training to employees who use or may be exposed to hazardous or toxic agents upon initial assignment and whenever a new hazard is introduced.  Training must include the following:  (6-3.b)

(1)  Requirements of the HazCom Program on the project.

(2)  The location of all hazardous or toxic agents at the project.

(3)  Identification and recognition of hazardous or toxic agents on the project.

(4)  Physical and health hazards of the hazardous or toxic agents pertinent to project activities.

(5)  Protective measures employees can implement when working with or around project-specific hazardous or toxic agents.

(6)  The location and content of the SDSs for the hazardous or toxic agents.

(7)  Procedures for preserving employee exposure records.  For USACE ONLY, enter employee exposure records into Defense Occupational Environmental Health Readiness System – Industrial Hygiene (DOEHRS-IH).

(8)  Requirements for contractors bringing hazardous materials (HAZMAT) onto USACE projects.

c.  Thermal Stress.  Provide training to employees exposed to thermal stressors commensurate with job responsibilities to include illnesses and injuries, signs and symptoms, prevention procedures and control measures, and first aid measures.

d.  Fatigue Management.  Provide training to employees who perform work hours as identified in paragraph 6-7.j.  Training must include symptoms, prevention and controls of fatigue.  (6-3.d)

e.  Testing and Monitoring Training.  Those who perform testing and monitoring of hazardous or toxic agents and environments will follow manufacturer’s instructions on the use of monitoring equipment.  Review of APPs and contractor’s qualifications will determine who can perform testing and monitoring.  For USACE operations only, all IH testing and monitoring of USACE employees must be overseen by the District or Division IH and entered into DOEHRS-IH.  (6-3.e)

f.  Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT).  Provide training to persons who prepare shipments of  HAZMAT as defined by Defense Transportation Regulation (DTR).  Such persons must be trained, certified, and issued an appointment letter according to DTR
4500.9-R, chapter 204.  (6-3.f)

g.  Harmful Plants, Animals, and Insects.  Provide training to employees who may be exposed to harmful plants, animals, and insects.  Training must include the following as applicable: (6-3.g)

(1)  Recognition of the animals and insects and their nesting habits, aggressiveness, potential disease exposure, etc.

(2)  Recognition and identification of the plants. (3)  First aid response actions.

h.  Exposure Potential Training.  The following have different levels of training and certification requirements based on exposure potential and job responsibilities.  (6-3.h)

(1)  Lead Training.  Provide training based on exposure potential according to applicable OSHA/EPA standards.

Note. Individuals performing work in residential houses, apartments, and child-occupied facilities such as schools and day-care centers built before 1978 must comply with EPA training and certification requirements outlined in EPA’s Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Program (RRP).

(2)  Asbestos Training.  Provide training based on exposure potential according to applicable OSHA/EPA standards.

(3)  Beryllium Training.  Provide training based on exposure potential according to applicable OSHA standards.

(4)  Chromium Training.  Provide training based on exposure potential according to applicable OSHA standards.

(5)  Abrasive Blasting Training.  Provide training based on exposure potential according to applicable OSHA standards.

(6)  Respirable Silica.  Provide training based on exposure potential according to applicable OSHA standards.

i.  Competent Mold Inspector.  Assessments/remediations of mold must be overseen by a Competent Mold Inspector with a minimum of five years of experience in evaluation of indoor air concerns and an understanding of the properties of mold behaviors and building design or construction.  This person must be an IH, microbiologist, or a qualified indoor air specialist, or mold inspector who has been certified by an independent indoor air quality (IAQ) certifying agency and/or who can demonstrate training and experience in the IAQ investigative field.  Some states, local authorities, and host nations also require this person to be licensed.  (6-3.i)

510 EM 385-1-1 Chapters 1 - 8

6-3. Personnel Required Training/Qualification.

General Training Requirements

Hazard Communication (HazCom) Training

Specialized Training

Competent Mold Inspector Requirements

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

6-3. Personnel Required Training/Qualification.