Post Emergency Response Training Requirements

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

July 1, 1991

Employee evacuation in the event of imminent Natural Phenomenon.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

June 26, 1991

Cost of training is the employer's responsibility.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

June 25, 1991

MEMORANDUM FOR:     ALL REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS

THROUGH:            LEO CAREY, DIRECTOR 
                   OFFICE OF FIELD PROGRAMS

FROM:               PATRICIA K. CLARK, DIRECTOR 
                   DIRECTORATE OF COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS

SUBJECT:            Training Issues Under 29 CFR 1910.120

This is in response to the following questions raised by the Denver Regional Office and Boston Regional Office.

1. Question. Is an employer responsible for providing 40 hours of Hazwaste training cost-free?

Training for 1910.120 to be specific to responder's needs.

Archive Notice - OSHA Archive

NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

November 29, 1990

Roy Waters, Captain
Administrative Services
Columbus Fire Department
205 10th Street
Columbus, Georgia 31993


Dear Captain Waters:

This is in response to your inquiry concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (29 CFR 1910.120) and the proposed Accreditation of Training Programs for Hazardous Waste Operations standard (29 CFR 1910.121). Please accept my apology for the delay in this reply.

Minimum number of hours required for awareness level for police officers

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

June 17, 1991

Mr. Eugene D. McCoy
Police Department
City of Ft. Lauderdale
1300 West Broward Blvd.
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33312

Dear Mr. McCoy:

This is in response to your inquiry of April 10, 1991 concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response final rule (29 CFR 1910.120). Please accept my apology for the delay in this reply.

Fires involving spills or releases of hazardous substances

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

June 17, 1991

MEMORANDUM FOR:     MICHAEL G. CONNORS
                   REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR

THROUGH:            LEO CAREY, DIRECTOR 
                   OFFICE OF FIELD PROGRAMS

FROM:               PATRICIA K. CLARK, DIRECTOR 
                   DIRECTORATE OF HEALTH COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS

SUBJECT:            Interpretations of 29 CFR 1910.120

This is in response to your inquiry of February 5, concerning paragraph (q) of the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response final rule (29 CFR 1910.120). Please accept my apology for the delay in this reply.

Training requirements for emergency medical service personnel.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

June 14, 1991

Mr. Edward McNamara
Executive Director
Central Massachusetts Emergency
Medical Systems Corporation
Suite 208
42 Lake Avenue
Worcester, Massachusetts 01604

Dear Mr. McNamara:

This is in response to your letter of March 21, to Region I office concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response final rule (29 CFR 1910.120). Please accept my apology for the delay in this reply.

Boilermakers rebuilding an incinerator in a clean area at a Superfund site

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

June 4, 1991

Mr. Jeffery A. Reynolds, CIH
Manager
Health and Safety
Ebasco Environmental
160 Chubb Avenue
Lyndhurst, New Jersey 07071-3586

Dear Mr. Reynolds,

This is in response to your letter of May 10, concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response final rule (29 CFR 1910.120).

Emergency response procedures for radioactive materials

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

June 12, 1991

Mr. S. G. Stuckey
Health Physicist
State of Illinois
Department of Nuclear Safety
1035 Outer Park Drive
Springfield, IL 62704

Dear Mr. Stuckey,

Please accept my apology for the delay in updating our response to your letter concerning the application of the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (29 CFR 1910.120) to radioactive wastes.

Training required for clean-up of hazardous waste and hazardous substances

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

June 10, 1991

Mr. Fred Williams
6771 Straight Creek Road
Waverly, Ohio 45690

Dear Mr. Williams:

This is in response to your inquiry of April 13, concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response final rule (29 CFR 1910.120) (HAZWOPER) and the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) (HCS). Please accept my apology for the delay in this reply.