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667 HAZWOPER for General Site Workers VIII
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Specific Training

Entry team members who are responsible for monitoring confined space atmospheres should receive training on the proper use of monitoring and testing instruments.

Members should receive training on the proper use of monitoring and testing instruments.

Training should include the instruction on:

  • the proper use of instruments;
  • calibrating instruments;
  • sampling strategies and techniques; and
  • exposure limits: PELs, TLVs, LELs, UELs, etc.

Training should also include the following:

  • Procedures for summoning rescue or other emergency services, and
  • Proper use of communication equipment for entry and emergency/rescue.

As with all safety training, employees should have an opportunity perform hands-on practice using monitoring and testing equipment.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

6-3. Employees being trained in the use of confined space monitoring and testing equipment should _____.