CERTIFICATIONS
CBRNE is a hazardous waste operation and emergency response situation that requires decontamination training for all companies. Clean Solutions™’ decontamination team receives this training. We follow the OSHA HAZWOPER guide (29 CFR 1910.120(q).
We also, as required by law, provide all employees with appropriate levels of personal protective equipment (PPE) under the HAZWOPER standard (29 CFR 1910.120(q)) subpart 1. The PPE used depends on how hazardous the substance release is, which includes the quantity and potential health effects to workers. Workers involved in decontamination work should also have proper immunizations including Tetanus A and B.
Clean Solutions™ offers specialized training through both national and independent companies. We can create certified restorers by sending our specialists to OSHA and IICRC courses. These commercial restorers can then specialize in different areas. The following areas are covered by our commercial water damage restoration specialists:
- OSHA 10/30 Safety in commercial buildings
- OSHA Disaster Site Workers – Working in disaster areas
- IICRC – Water Damage Restoration
- IICRC – Applied Structural Drying
- IICRC – Commercial Drying Specialist
- IICRC – Master Water Damage Restorer
- Recognizing and eliminating hazards at work
- The science behind drying with psychrometry
- Construction of commercial buildings
- Safety, power distribution, and temporary generator setup
- Industrial desiccant dehumidifier set-up
- Controlling a drying environment in a commercial setting
- Aerial Platform Training
- Large Loss Certification
- Orientation
- Introduction
- Labels and SDS
- Introduction to OSHA
- Managing Safety and Health
- Walking & Working Surfaces, including Fall Protection
- Emergency Action Plan
- Electrical Safety
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Materials Handling
- Hazard Communication
- Hazardous Materials (Flammable and Combustible Liquids, Spray Finishing, Compressed Gases, Dipping and Coating Operations)
- Permit-Required Confined Space
- Lockout / Tagout
- Machine Guarding
- Welding and Cutting
- Hazardous Substances & Industrial Hygiene
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Ergonomics
- Fall Protection
- Safety and Health Programs
- OSHA Recordkeeping
- Process Safety Management
- Asbestos in Workplace
- Scaffolds
- HAZWOPER
HAZWOPER training covers a range of topics related to Hazardous Waste Operations (HAZWOPER) and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER). It includes site characterization, hazardous chemicals and radiation hazards (PPE), as well as decontamination methods.
This course will teach you how to respond to hazardous waste emergencies and how to safely handle them. Complementary to OSHA’s 29 CFR 1910.120 (e)(3) standards.
- Introduction
- Labels and SDS
- Regulation Overview
- Site Characterization
- Toxicology
- Hazard Recognition
- Hazardous Chemical Awareness
- Radiological Hazards
- Respiratory Protection
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Site Control
- Decontamination
- Medical Surveillance
- Air Monitoring
- Confined Spaces
- Emergency Procedures
- Material Sampling
- Safe Work Practices
- Personal Sampling
- Excavations
- Fire Protection
- Introduction to Bloodborne Pathogens
- Bloodborne Pathogens: Control and Compliance
- Bloodborne Pathogens: Understanding Hepatitis B
- Bloodborne Pathogens: Revisions and Additions to OSHA Standards
- Course Orientation
- Regulations and Definitions
- Introduction to OSHA
- Hazard Recognition and Control Basics
- Chemical Awareness and Toxicology
- Hazard Communication
- Site Characterization
- Site Control
- Training
- Excavation Safety
- Confined Spaces
- Focus Four Fall Hazards
- Focus Four Electrocution Hazards
- Focus Four Struck-By Hazards
- Focus Four Caught-In or -Between Hazards
- Working Around Mobile Equipment
- Construction Health Hazards
- Ergonomics
- Portable Fire Extinguishers
- Heat and Cold Stress
- Hand and Power Tools
- Materials Handling
- Handling Drums/Compressed Gas Cylinders
- Decontamination
- Illumination/Sanitation/Technology
- Hazwoper at RCRA
- Hazwoper Appendices
- Medical Surveillance
- Respiratory Protection. Part 1 Donning, Doffing
- Respiratory Protection. Part 2 Respirator Types
- Respiratory Protection. Part 3 Respirator Fit Testing
- Respiratory Protection. Part 4 Respirator Maintenance and Care
- Respiratory Protection. Part 5 Medical Evaluation
- Respiratory Protection. Part 6 Respirator Voluntary Use
- Respiratory Protection. Part 7 Respiratory Protection Basics
- Exposure Monitoring Part 1 Basics
- Exposure Monitoring Part 2 Key Equipment/DRPGMs
- Exposure Monitoring Part 3 Additional Key Equipment/Lab Analyses/Basic Considerations
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)/Levels of Protection
- Emergency Response. Part 1 Hazardous Waste Sites
- Emergency Response. Part 2 ER for Hazardous Substance Releases
- Emergency Response. Part 3 ER Practical Considerations
- Excavations Part 1 Hazardous Waste Sites
- Excavations Part 2 Practical Applications
REQUIRED BY LAW CONTACT CHECKLIST
A qualified vendor should be able to produce these documents on-site if required.
OSHA – Employee Safety
- Training and compliance for bloodborne pathogens
- *Written exposure control program
- *Use and training in the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- *Hazard assessment, communication training, and SDS compliance
- Training that is job-specific: hearing safety, fall protection, back safety, and power tool safety.
- Training and compliance in respiratory protection
- Training in heat illness risk management, which includes on-site heat stress level testing
- Hepatitis B vaccinations
EPA & State Environmental Agencies – Environmental Safety
- State-specific license medical waste generator
- EPA RRP Lead Paint certified
- Asbestos-compliant: (1) Does not disturb asbestos-containing materials in its process; (2) Is a licensed asbestos abatement contractor
- License for medical waste transporter, if applicable
- If applicable, contract with a licensed company for medical waste disposal
- Ongoing medical waste handling/transporting and process training
- Vehicles with hazardous placards
INDUSTRY’S BEST PRACTICES
Standard Procedures
- Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the cleaning and disinfection processes
- Biohazard remediation requires the use of specially designed chemicals
- Referrals from valid customers
- Training facility for employees
- Background checks for employees
- Random drug testing and pre-employment screening
- Employees have clean driving records
- Subcontractors are not allowed
- Fully insured and bonded, with employee theft coverage
- Workers’ compensation insurance
- General liability commercial insurance
- Environmental liability insurance for contractors
- Vehicle insurance
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OSHA’s 10-hour Outreach General & Healthcare Industry course is an overview of occupational safety and health. OSHA’s Outreach Training Program is designed to increase awareness about OSHA 29 CFR 1910 safety measures.
OSHA 10
- Walking & Working Surfaces, including Fall Protection
- Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plans, Fire Prevention Plans, and Fire Protection
- Electrical
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Hazard Communication
- Machine Guarding Safety
- Ergonomics
- Recordkeeping & Reporting
- Hazwoper