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1
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What is a state-plan state?

A

State that has adopted OSHA regulations

2
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What is a non-plan state

A

State that has NOT adopted OSHA regulations; instead follow CFR Title 40

3
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NFPA 472

A

Standard of Competence of Responders to HazMat/WMD Incidents

4
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NFPA 1072

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Standard for HazMat/WMD Emergency Response Personnel Professional Qualifications

5
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NFPA 473

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Standard for Competencies for EMS Personnel Responding to HazMat/WMD Incidents

6
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NFPA 475

A

standard for managing a HazMat/WMD response program

7
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HAZWOPER

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Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response; OHSA regulation detailing training levels

8
Q

NFPA 1072 vs HAZWOPER for Awareness level

A

HAZWOPER considers awareness level personnel as responders

9
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Haz Mat Training levels

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Awareness, operations, technician, specialist (ONLY in HAZWOPER), incident commander

10
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EPCRA

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Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act; requires businesses to report HazMat info to local fire dept & planning committees

11
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LEPC

A

local emergency planning committee

12
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Target hazards

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any facility that presents a high potential for loss of life or serious impact from a HazMat incident