Training requirements for on scene incident commanders in OSHA's HAZWOPER standard

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.

February 29, 2024

Mr. A. Mark Sienkiewicz
President
Prism Alaska LLC
1120 Huffman Road, Suite 24-302
Anchorage, AK 99515

Dear Mr. Sienkiewicz:

Training and certification procedures of Hazwoper.

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.

May 13, 1991

Ms. Karen L. Artz
Training Coordinator
BP Oil Company
4850 East 49th Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44125-1079

Dear Ms. Artz:

This is in response to your inquiry of February 22, concerning the training and certification procedures in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response final rule (29 CFR 1910.120) HAZWOPER. Please accept my apology for the delay in this reply.

Training requirements for employees in food storage facility where ammonia is used solely as a refrigerant.

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.

May 10, 1991

Mr. William Murray
Safety Coordinator
Christian Salvesen Inc.
One Enterprise Avenue
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

Dear Mr. Murray:

Thank you for your inquiry of March 12, 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.

Process operators' training requirements to take limited action in stopping an emergency release; role in an incident command system.

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.

February 14, 2004

Ms. Roygene Harmon
Industrial Consultants
10470 W. Devils Den Road
Winslow, AR 72959

Dear Ms. Harmon: