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Hazardous waste is a serious problem that continues to endanger humans, animals, and environmental quality. However, as workers clean up hazardous waste sites, they face safety and health hazards. OSHA issued the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Standard to protect workers during cleanup operations and help them handle the wastes safely and effectively.
When you think of hazardous waste cleanup sites, hazardous waste and other hazardous chemicals come to mind. However, some sites pose radiological and biological hazards. To remain safe in the work environment, it's important that workers have training on these hazards and protective measures to eliminate or reduce their exposure.
This HAZWOPER training course is designed to familiarize workers with the types of radiation they may encounter at work, dose limits, postings, and how to minimize exposure to radiation. It is also designed to inform workers about the different types of biological agents they should be aware of and how to protect themselves from bloodborne pathogens, as well as poisonous plants, animals, and insects.
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
Identify the parts of an atom and the main characteristics of alpha, beta, and gamma radiation
Discuss how radiation is measured and the OSHA dose limits for whole body, extremities, and skin of the whole body
Describe measures to protect themselves from radiation including; time, distance, and shielding; ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principles; protective equipment and clothing; safe work practices; and training
Identify the radiation symbol and postings used for radioactive materials, airborne radioactivity areas, radiation areas, and high radiation areas
Recognize the different types of biological agents they could be exposed to at work including poisonous plants, animals, insects, and bloodborne pathogens
Explain the importance of protecting themselves from bloodborne pathogens and what control measures can be taken for protection
Identify ways to prevent contamination when responding to an injury involving blood and what measures can be taken if they are potentially exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials
Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark.
HAZPOWER: RADIATION & BIOLOGICAL EXPOSURES CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available to download and print.
UNIVERSALLY COMPATIBLE
This course was created using standards that will allow playback on most Internet-capable devices with standard web browsing capabilities including Apple’s iTouch, iPad, and iPhone, as well as most other smart phones and tablets including those with Android and Windows operating systems.
The course you are adding to your cart can be upgraded to include ID verification. With this upgrade, the identity of anyone taking the course is verified against government-issued photo ID via webcam, and a special certificate is issued when the course is successfully completed. ID verification is an easy and secure way to verify that the person taking the course is the account holder, and many employers, clients, and regulators only accept certificates that have been ID-verified.
The cost to upgrade this course is $9.95.
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HAZPOWER: RADIATION & BIOLOGICAL EXPOSURES