HazWoper

HazWoper – Staff at the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment who respond to illicit discharge, detection and elimination take annual training for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HazWoper).  Staff within LCDHE organize and take their own training on the following topics:

1. Hazard Recognition: Identifying hazardous materials and their potential risks.
2. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Proper selection, use, and limitations of PPE.
3. Site Control: Establishing safe work zones to prevent contamination spread.
4. Decontamination: Procedures for safely removing hazardous substances from people and equipment.
5. Emergency Response: Protocols for managing incidents, including evacuations and communication.
6. Site-Specific Plans: Developing safety plans tailored to the specific hazards of a workplace.
7. Regulatory Compliance: Understanding OSHA standards (29 CFR 1910.120).