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670 8-hour HAZWOPER Refresher for Cleanup Operations
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On-site Survey Monitoring

If IDLH or other dangerous conditions are not present, or if proper precautions can be taken, continue the survey.

  • Conduct further air monitoring as necessary.
  • Note the types of containers, impoundments, or other storage systems:
    • paper or wood packages
    • metal or plastic barrels or drums
    • underground or above ground tanks
    • compressed gas cylinders
    • pits, ponds, or lagoons
  • Note the condition of waste containers and storage systems:
    • sound (undamaged)
    • visibly rusted or corroded
    • leaking or bulging
    • types and quantities of material in containers
    • labels on containers indicating corrosive explosive, flammable, radioactive or toxic materials

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

8-3. While conducting an on-site survey, if IDLH or other dangerous conditions are not present and you can continue the survey, what should you take note of?