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The HAZWOPER Hazardous Materials Technician textbook is a comprehensive, standalone training resource for personnel involved in offensive hazardous materials emergency response. This book addresses OSHA training requirements under 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(iii) for the Hazardous Materials Technician level, including initial and annual refresher training. The textbook integrates First Responder Awareness and Operations foundational content before advancing to technician-level competencies, and does not require a separate prerequisite text. Curriculum content is aligned to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 Appendix E non-mandatory training guidelines. Each chapter includes a knowledge check with a corresponding answer key.
 
Table of Contents
The HAZWOPER Responder: Roles, Levels, and the Technician's Identity
Regulatory Framework
Recognition: Identifying the Presence of Hazardous Materials
Scene Size-Up, Hazard vs. Risk, and Initial Isolation
The Emergency Response Guidebook and Reference Resources
Notifications, Communications, and the Emergency Response Plan
Chemistry of Hazardous Materials
Personal Protective Equipment
Monitoring and Detection Equipment
Decontamination
Confined Space Operations
Control Operations: Defensive Tactics
Control Operations: Offensive Tactics
Rescue, Medical Monitoring, and Patient Care
Incident Command, Site Safety, and Incident Termination
Knowledge Check Answer Keys
Glossary of Terms
 
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