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(L) Student shall demonstrate the ability to perform medical monitoring of personnel donned in chemical protective clothing and make recommendations based on the results at a simulated hazardous materials incident.
(M) Student shall demonstrate the ability to select and use proper hand tools to mitigate or control a chemical release at a simulated hazardous materials incident.
(N) Student shall demonstrate the ability to implement proper mitigation techniques at a simulated hazardous materials incident.
(O) Student shall demonstrate the ability to participate in the incident termination phase at a simulated hazardous materials incident.

(2) Certified curriculum for the Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Specialist (1G) Tactical Field Operations Course shall be 40 hours in length.
(3) Certified curriculum for the Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Specialist (1G) Tactical Field Operations Course shall include a minimum of seven of the following training exercises/scenarios, with a minimum of one exercise/scenario conducted in reduced lighting (after sunset):
(A) Participation in a Release of a simulated DOT Hazard Class 6.1 Poison from a Railroad Tankcar Exercise/Scenario.
(B) Participation in a Release of a simulated DOT Hazard Class 2.3 Poison from a Railroad Tankcar Exercise/Scenario.
(C) Participation in a simulated Accidental Release of Unknown Powered Material from a Truck Accident Exercise/Scenario.
(D) Participation in an Abandoned Leaking Drums-Multiple Hazard Exercise/Scenario.
(E) Participation in a Pressurized Gas Leak from a 1-Ton or Smaller Container Exercise/Scenario.
(F) Participation in a Transportation Incident Release of Product in an Open Area Exercise/Scenario.
(G) Participation in a Pressurized Pipeline Emergency Exercise/Scenario.
(H) Participation in a Fixed Bulk Storage Tank Exercise/Scenario.
(I) Participation in a simulated Radioactive Materials Exposure Exercise/Scenario.
(J) Participation in a simulated Corrosive Hazardous Materials Release From Railroad Tankcar Exercise/Scenario.
(K) Participation in a Release of simulated Mixed Hazardous Cargo in a Confined Area Exercise/Scenario.
(L) Participation in a Collection of Evidence and Cleanup of a simulated Illegal Drug Lab Exercise/Scenario.

(M) Participation in a Release of a simulated Combustible or Flammable Liquid from a Railroad Tankcar Exercise/Scenario.
(N) Participation in a simulated Cryogenic Tanker Accident Exercise/Scenario.
(O) Participation in a simulated Release of a Combustible or Flammable Liquid from MC 306/406 Cargo Tank Exercise/Scenario.
(P) Participation in a Stinger Operation on an Overturned MC 306/406 Cargo Tank Carrying simulated Combustible or Flammable Liquids Exercise/Scenario.
(Q) Participation in a Release of a simulated Liquefied Gas from a Railroad Tankcar Exercise/Scenario.
(4) Certified curriculum for the Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Specialist (1G) Tactical Field Operations Course shall include the following evaluation methods:
(A) Completion of the CSTI Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Specialist (1G) Tactical Field Operations Course Student Participation Record with a minimum passing score of 70% correct in all of the following manipulative skills:
(i) Donning, doffing and working in level "A" or "B" chemical protective clothing.
(ii) Application of atmospheric monitoring equipment including, combustible gas indicator, oxygen sensors, photoionization detector and radiation detection.
(iii) Collection and handling of samples.
(iv) Field identification of chemical unknowns.
(v) Selection and application of leak mitigation equipment.
(vi) Application of appropriate personnel and equipment decontamination.
(vii) Interpretation of printed and computer based reference sources.
(viii) Application of site access control zones.
(ix) Function as a member of the Hazardous Materials Response Team under the Incident Command System.
(x) Function as a member of the Entry Team.
(xi) Function as a member of the Decontamination Team.
(xii) Function as a member of the Technical Reference Team.
(5) The following materials/training aids/equipment are required for teaching the Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Specialist (1g) Tactical Field Operations Course:
(A) A State Certified Hazardous Materials Field Training Facility (FTF) containing all of the training aids, equipment, reference materials, protective clothing, forms, and safety items as designated in Section 2560(a).
(6) Certification for participants in the Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Specialist (1G) Tactical Field Operations Course shall include successful completion of the certified course as referenced in section 2520(q), delivered by a CSTI certified instructor as referenced in section 2530. Student shall attend 40 hours of training as defined by Title 19 s 2540(j)(4), accomplish all objectives, participate in all training exercises and complete the evaluation methods at the 70% standard as referenced in section 2520(q).
(r) Reserved for future use.
(s) Hazardous Waste General Site Worker
(1) This section applies to:
(A) Hazardous Waste General Site Worker 40 hour course as required by Title 8 CCR 5192(e)(3)(A) and Title 29 CFR 1910.120(e)(3)(i).
(B) Hazardous Waste Occasional Site Worker, 24 hour class as required in Title 8 CCR 5192(e)(3)(B) and Title 29 CFR 1910.120 (e)(3)(ii).
(C) Hazardous Waste Site Worker, Characterized Site 24 hour class as required by Title 8 CCR 5192(e)(3)(C) and Title 29 CFR 1910.120(e)(3)(iii).
(D) Upgrade to General Site Worker, 16 hour to Hazardous Waste General Site Worker (40 hour level) as required in Title 8 CCR 5192(e)(3)(D) and Title 29 CFR 1910.120(e)(3)(iv).

(2) This training is required to be site-specific. Course Managers will focus the learning materials and manipulative experience to represent the equipment and skill levels present on the specific site. For open-enrollment classes, where the site is unknown or a variety of different sites and situations are represented, all of the material and the below listed manipulative skills will be completed.
(3) Course Managers will use the most current version of the General Site Worker text (and supplemental materials) for both the 40 course and the 24 hour courses. Certified Curriculum will include all of the course objectives listed below.
(A) The students level of understanding of the subject matter will be verified through the use of written pre-course work sheets (contained in the Instructor Guide), homework assignments administered during the course and a minimum 50 question multiple choice/true-false examination with a minimum passing score of 70%. One retake of the exam will be permitted for students who do not attain 70% or better the first time.
(B) The participant shall meet the following knowledge objectives:

(i) Know who is responsible for the health and safety of workers on site and understand the chain of command system
(ii) Understand what Safety Hazards are or could be on a hazardous waste site
(iii) Understand what Health hazards are or could be on a hazardous waste site
(iv) Understand what other hazards which may be found on a hazardous site
(v) Have an understanding of the different types and uses of Chemical Protective Clothing
(vi) Have an understanding of the different types and uses of Safety Clothing
(vii) Have an understanding of the different types and uses of Respiratory Protective Equipment
(viii) Have an understanding of Safe Work practices and site safety
(ix) Understand how to use engineering controls during site activities

(x) Understand what equipment is or may be on a hazardous waste site and how to operate it, or where to find instruction in its use
(xi) Understand what medical surveillance is required, the elements of the program and how to access medical records.
(xii) Understand how to recognize the signs and symptoms of overexposure to hazards
(xiii) Understand the types and purpose of Decontamination at a hazardous waste site
(xiv) Understand the importance of and know the elements of an emergency response plan
(xv) Understand the Personal Protective Equipment requirements of an on-site emergency and the additional skills and equipment which may be required
(xvi) Understand the hazards and procedures associated with entry into a confined space

(xvii) Understand the different elements required in a spill control plan and the methods available to make it effective
(xviii) Understand spill containment and control options available at a hazardous waste site
(xviv) Understand how and why sites and workplaces are monitored and the types of equipment used.
(xx) Non-Mandatory elements of importance:
a. Understand how sites are characterized and analyzed
b. Understand what site control is and it's importance
c. Understand the levels of training within section 5192 and how it relates to the site worker
d. Understand safety issues including: Illumination, sanitation, hearing and other safety issues which may be found on a waste site

e. Understand terminology as it relates to hazardous waste and waste sites
(C) The participant shall meet the following skills objectives and manipulative skills will be verified by the course coordinator prior to advancement to the next skill. All participants (except the 24 hour classes) will complete all of the following:
(i) Hands-on orientation sessions with all equipment as listed in section(D)
(ii) Participation in an obstacle course as listed in section (D) (viii)
(iii) Participation in a scenario or exercise which simulates a hazardous waste site and provides the participants with the opportunity of wearing the proper PPE while performing manipulative tasks.
(D) Skills objectives will include:
(i) In small teams (of 2 or 3) write a site safety and health plan for a simulated hazardous waste site or activity

(ii) Each participant will don and doff Level C, Level B and/or Level A chemical protective equipment in practice, skill development and as directed in the final exercise
(iii) Each participant will don and doff a supplied air respirator and an air purifying respirator
(iv) Each participant will assist in the set-up and operation of a decontamination area and will decontaminate at least one person and be decontaminated themselves at least once.
(v) Each participant will practice drum opening, closing, moving and patching techniques
(vi) Each participant will practice spill containment techniques
(vii) Each participant will demonstrate the set-up and operation of an air monitor which measures at least Oxygen and Flammability (Percent of LEL)
(viii) Each participant will participate in an obstacle course designed to exercise some or all of the skills listed above

(ix) Each participant will assume a role within the final scenario and objectively demonstrate their skill in the task assigned
(x) Optional skill: Each participant will practice two types of sampling during an exercise or the obstacle course
(xi) Student to Instructor/Equipment/etc. Ratios are used in section (6) below to assure students receive an adequate level of experiential learning. See Section 2540(d)(5)(B) for information on break-outs and sectional training.
(4) The following Training aids, materials and equipment are required for teaching the 40 hour Hazardous Materials Waste General Site Worker Class (as noted in section (2) above):
(i) Student Text Books (one per student).
(ii) Reference Materials (one copy per every 4 (four) students) to include but not limited to;
a. NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards (current edition);

b. Appropriate Material Safety Data Sheet(s) for hazardous substances present at the work site, facility and/or industry involved;
c. The most current edition of the Department of Transportations Emergency Response Guide
(iii) Monitoring equipment used at the work site, facility and/or industry involved (one each for demonstration) or as required in (D)(vii) above.
(iv) Personal Protective Equipment used at the work site, facility and/or industry involved (one each for demonstration).
(v) Personal Protective Equipment, of the Level and type used at the site, facility and/or industry involved, for student use. The course manager shall ensure that there are sufficient suits and respiratory equipment on hand to ensure that no suit or respiratory equipment is worn twice without being cleaned and disinfected.
(vi) Forms used at the work site, facility and/or industry involved, including but not limited to:

a. Medical Monitoring Form;
b. Site Safety Health an Safety Plan;
c. Organizational Structure Form.
(vii) Decontamination equipment representative of the standard teaching model (2 or 3 pool layout) or those used at the work site, facility and/or industry involved.
(viii) Miscellaneous:
a. Tarps or shade to protect participants from heat when outside;
b. Methods of restricting access to the simulated control zones;
c. A method or device for communication during the obstacle course and final exercise;
d. Drum opening, plug, patch and sampling materials

e. Containment and control materials. Such as, but not limited to: Booms, Non-sparking shovels, sorbant, pigs and etc.
(5) Certification for participants in the Hazardous Waste General Site Worker Course shall include all of the following:
(i) Successful completion of the certified course, as referenced in Section 2520(s)
(ii) Meet a minimum attendance of 40 hours and accomplish all course objectives as referenced in Section 2520(s); and,
(iii) Completion of the CSTI certified Hazardous Waste General Site Worker Course Final Exam with a minimum passing score of 70% or better.
(6) Certified Curriculum for Hazardous Waste Occasional Site Worker (8CCR5192(e)(3)(B)) shall be 24 hours in length and the course shall use the 40 Site Worker text.
(i) Successful completion of the certified course, as referenced in Section 2520(s)
(ii) Meet a minimum attendance of 24 hours and accomplish all course objectives as referenced in Section 2520(s); and,
(iii) Completion of the CSTI certified Hazardous Waste Occasional Site Worker Course Final Exam with a minimum passing score of 70% or better.
(7) Certified Curriculum for Hazardous Waste Site Worker, Characterized Site (8CCR5192(e)(3)(C)), shall be 24 hours in length and the course shall use the 40 Site Worker text.
(i) Successful completion of the certified course, as referenced in Section 2520(s)
(ii) Meet a minimum attendance of 24 hours and accomplish all course objectives as referenced in Section 2520(s); and,
(iii) Completion of the CSTI certified Hazardous Waste Site Worker, Characterized Course Final Exam with a minimum passing score of 70% or better.

(8) Certification for Hazardous Waste General Site Worker Up-Grade to the 40 hour level from the 24 hours level (8 CCR 5192(e)(3)(D)) shall require the completion of each of the following:
(i) Successful completion of a CSTI/State certified 24 hour course as referenced in Section 2520(s)
(ii) Meet a minimum attendance of 16 hours and accomplish all course objectives as referenced in Section 2520(s)(3)(C). Participation and completion of Day 4 and Day 5 (equivalent to 16 hours) of a five day CSTI Certified 40 hour Hazardous Waste General Site Worker course is considered adequate for skill based objective completion.
(iii) Completion of the CSTI certified Hazardous Waste General Site Worker, 40 hour, Final Exam with a minimum passing score of 70% or better.
(t) Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Technician-Private Industry.
(1) Certified curriculum for Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Technician -Private Industry Course shall include all of the course objectives listed below, except as noted in paragraph (3) of this Section. Course managers shall ensure, to the extent practical, that the training methods used to meet these objectives are focused on the procedures, products and/or facilities in use at the site and/or industry that the particular class is directed at.
(A) The student shall recognize significant federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to hazardous materials and hazardous waste, as well as key provisions of each law and regulation. The student shall describe his/her rights and responsibilities under OSHA regulations and other related laws.
(B) The student shall recognize accepted safety practices common to the industrial setting. The student shall identify standard accident prevention concepts.
(C) The student shall identify key components of his/her employer's hazardous materials emergency response plan.
(D) The student shall describe the components of a site safety plan for a hazardous materials incident and identify key points that should be made in a safety briefing prior to working on the scene.
(E) The student shall recognize basic ICS concepts as they apply to hazardous materials incidents, the general organization of the Incident Command System and the applicable standard ICS forms.
(F) The student shall describe the duties of a member of the Command Staff within the Incident Command System at a hazardous materials incident.
(G) The student shall describe the duties of each position within the Hazardous Materials Group, to include: The Hazardous Materials Group Supervisor, the Entry Leader, the Decontamination Leader, the Site Access Control Leader, the Safe Refuge Area Manager, the Assistant Safety Officer-Hazardous Materials and Technical Specialist- Hazardous Materials Reference.
(H) The student shall recognize the importance of establishing control zones and identify the three control zones to be established at a hazardous materials incident.
(I) The student shall recognize basic chemical and physical terms and behaviors.
(J) The student shall describe the types of exposure, the toxic effects, the dose-response relationship and terms used to describe toxicity and environmental conditions at a hazardous materials incident.
(K) The student shall describe OSHA required Medical Programs including Medical Surveillance Program and Medical Monitoring Program.
(L) The student shall identify the types of hazard and response information available from reference manuals, hazardous materials data bases, technical information centers (i.e. CHEMTREC) and technical information specialists. The student shall explain the advantages and disadvantages of each resource. The student shall utilize various reference sources to identify hazard and response information about various hazardous materials.
(M) The student shall identify the various types of respiratory protection to include: self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), supplied air respirators (SAR) and air purifying respirators (APR).
(N) The student shall identify the three types of Chemical Protective Clothing: vapor-protective, splash-protective and support-function clothing and describe the advantages and disadvantages of each. The student shall identify the four levels of chemical protection (EPA/NIOSH/NFPA) and match both the equipment required for each level and the conditions under which each level is used. The student shall explain the significance of degradation, penetration and permeation as they relate to suit selection.
(O) The student shall describe the procedures for donning and doffing the respiratory protection devices and protective clothing used at the facility and/or industry involved.
(P) The student shall identify various environmental, mechanical, physiological and psychological stresses to which personnel working in chemical protective clothing are subjected.
(Q) The student shall identify the mechanisms by which heat builds up in workers operating in chemical protective clothing, and the appropriate measures to take for someone experiencing a heat related illness.
(R) The student shall identify procedures by which hazardous materials response personnel will be medically monitored at hazardous materials incidents.
(S) The student shall describe the various monitoring instruments used for air monitoring to include, but not limited to: A combustible gas indicator, a colorimetric tube, a photo-ionization device, an oxygen detection device. (A multi-detection instrument reading combustible gasses, oxygen, carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulfide may also be used.) The student shall describe the theory of operation for each instrument.
(T) The student shall identify the hazards and risks involved with confined space operations during a hazardous materials release.
(U) The student shall describe the information needed to conduct a Hazard and Risk Assessment during a hazardous materials incident.
(V) The student shall identify various offensive control options that may be utilized at a hazardous materials incident including repositioning leaking drums, overpacking, using absorbents, plugging, patching and catching. The student shall describe the purpose of, procedures for, equipment required and safety precautions appropriate for each method.
(W) The student shall identify various defensive control options that may be utilized at a hazardous materials incident including damming, diking and diverting. The student shall describe the purpose of, procedures for, equipment required and safety precautions appropriate for each method.

(X) The student shall identify the various decontamination methods, the types of decontamination, factors that can affect the decontamination process and resources needed to establish a Contamination Reduction Corridor. The student shall also identify general guidelines for Emergency Decontamination, including sources for selecting appropriate decontamination procedures and solutions.
(Y) The student shall identify guidelines for dealing with injured or trapped persons at a hazardous materials incident.
(Z) The student shall describe Incident Termination and Recovery Practices and Procedures.
(AA) The student shall demonstrate the ability to perform one of the following functions at a simulated hazardous materials incident:
(i) Analyze the simulated hazardous materials incident to determine the problem and predict the outcome;
(ii) Identify and perform the appropriate ICS positions required to manage the simulated incident;

(iii) Utilize appropriate technical references to determine product identification and hazards, chemical protective clothing required, and appropriate tactical operations and decon procedures;
(iv) Select and use proper chemical protective clothing and equipment;
(v) Develop and utilize a site safety plan;
(vi) Develop and utilize an Incident Action Plan;
(vii) Identify and perform appropriate decontamination procedures;
(viii) Identify and use the appropriate tools and equipment necessary to mitigate the simulated problem;
(ix) Identify and use the selected method for identification of the released hazardous material; and,
(x) Identify and use accepted Standard Operating Procedures for hazardous materials incidents.

(BB) The student shall participate in an Incident Debriefing and a Post Incident Analysis.
(CC) Student shall define the term "hazardous materials"; identify how hazardous materials can harm people, the environment and property; and state the role of the First Responder at the Operations level as defined by Title 8 California Code of Regulations s5192(q)(6)(B).
(DD) Student shall recognize a Haz Mat incident through basic clues, warning signs, placards, labels, shipping papers, and material safety data sheets; identify the hazardous substance(s) present at the incident from a safe distance; understand the need for a positive safety attitude; and, described a safe approach to a Haz Mat incident.
(EE) Student shall describe first responder awareness actions, understanding the need for responder safety, isolation of the incident scene, the need for additional resources and making required notifications.
(FF) Student shall identify the purpose and need to safely initiate command; describe basic identification and assessment techniques; demonstrate the use of the Department of Transportation North American Emergency Response Guidebook (current DOT NAERG) for basic action planning.
(GG) Student shall identify the need and method to communicate and coordinate with typical agencies from all levels of government having authorized activities dealing with a Haz Mat event, citing those agencies, their roles/responsibilities and capabilities.
(2) Certified curriculum for Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Technician -Private Industry Course shall include all of the current course material listed in Section 2540(t).
(3) Certified curriculum for Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Technician -Private Industry Course shall be 40 hours in length if the class participants have not had First Responder Operations training meeting the minimum competencies specified in Title 8, California Code of Regulations, Section 5192(q). If all of the class participants have had such training and present proof of that to the Course Manager then the minimum hours for a Certified Course may be 24 hours. A Certified Course 24 hours in length may delete the following course objectives from this Section: (I), (M), (N), (U), (W), and (CC)-(GG). A Certified Course shall include the below listed training exercises. All training exercises for this course should focus on procedures, products and facilities in use at the site and/or industry.
(A) Participation in an Introduction to Protective Clothing Exercise, including successful completion of the following objectives:
(i) Student shall identify and discuss the basic concept of chemical protective clothing, component parts, types of manufacturer, and the importance of compatibility charts.
(ii) Student shall identify and discuss the basic concept of respiratory devices, component parts, types of respiratory devices, and the importance of their use.
(iii) Completion of a Practical Course wearing "Level A" or "Level B" complete Chemical Protective Clothing Ensemble. The course shall consist of the following manipulative tasks: Walking on uneven ground, negotiate under a low object, climb a ladder, plug and patch a container, insert a drum bung, bond and ground a drum, over-pack a drum.
(B) Participation in an Introduction to Levels of Chemical Protective Clothing Exercise including successful completion of the following objectives:

(i) Student shall identify and discuss the basic concept of levels of chemical protective clothing; and,
(ii) Student shall identify different systems, and explain which one is the most appropriate for use in their workplace.
(C) Participation in an Introduction to Monitoring and detection Device Exercise, including successful completion of the following objective:
(i) Student shall identify, discuss and use monitoring and detection devices and identify and evaluate the meter readings from six (6) unknown chemicals.
(D) Participation in an Introduction to Offensive and Defensive Control Options Exercise, including successful completion of the following objective:
(i) Student shall identify, discuss and perform the basic concepts of plugging, patching and containment.
(E) Participation in an evaluation scenario including successful completion of the following objectives:

(i) Analyze the simulated hazardous materials incident to determine the problem and predict the outcome;
(ii) Identify and perform the appropriate positions within the Incident Command System required to manage the simulated incident;
(iii) Identify and utilize the technical references used for providing information for product identification, chemical protective clothing selection, tactical operations and decontamination procedures;
(iv) Select and use proper chemical protective clothing (CPC), and equipment;
(v) Develop and utilize a Site Safety Plan;
(vi) Develop and utilize an Incident Action Plan;
(vii) Identify and perform appropriate decontamination procedures;
(viii) Identify and use the selected method for field identification of the simulated released hazardous material;

(ix) Identify and use the accepted standard operating procedures for hazardous materials incidents; and,
(x) Participate in a post-scenario analysis.
(4) Certified curriculum for Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Technician -Private Industry Course shall include the following evaluation method:
(A) Completion of the CSTI certified Haz Mat Emergency Response Technician - Private Industry Course Final Exam with a minimum passing score of 70% correct.
(5) The following materials/training aids/equipment are required for teaching the Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Technician -Private Industry Course:
(A) Student Text Books (one per student).
(i) If the Course Manager conducts the class in 40 hours they shall use the Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Technician -Private Industry Student Notebook.

(ii) If the Course Manager conducts the class in 24 hours they shall use the Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Technician -Private Industry (24 Hour) Student Notebook.
(B) Reference Materials (one copy per every 10 students)-
(i) NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards (current edition);
(ii) Department of Transportation North American Emergency Response Guidebook (current edition);
(iii) An appropriate Material Safety Data Sheet for a chemical used at the facility and/or industry involved;
(iv) California Hazardous Materials Incident Contingency Plan (current edition).
(C) Monitoring equipment used at the facility and/or industry involved (one each for demonstration).

(D) Chemical protective clothing used at the facility and/or industry involved (one each for demonstration).
(E) Chemical protective clothing, of the Level and type used at the facility and/or industry involved, for student use. The course manager shall ensure that there are sufficient suits on hand to ensure that no suit is worn twice without being cleaned and disinfected.
(F) Forms used at the facility and/or industry involved, including but not limited to:
(i) Medical Monitoring Form;
(ii) Site Safety Plan;
(iii) Current ICS Forms, including:
a. Form 201 Incident Briefing,
b. Form 202 Incident Objectives,

c. Form 205 Incident Radio Communications Plan, and
d. Form 214 Unit Log.
(G) Decontamination equipment used at the facility and/or industry involved.
(H) Miscellaneous:
(i) A device to indicate approximate wind direction and velocity;
(ii) Methods of restricting access to the simulated control zones;
(iii) Devices or methods of communication between the simulated incident commander, simulated response team and exercise facilitators;
(iv) Incident Command vests for at least the following ICS positions:
a. Haz Mat Group Supervisor,
b. Assistant Safety Officer,

c. Entry Leader,
d. Decon Leader,
e. Technical Reference Leader,
f. Site Access Leader, and
g. Safe Refuge Area Manager.
(6) Certification for participants in the Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Technician -Private Industry Course shall include all of the following:
(A) Successful completion of the certified course, as referenced in Section 2520 (t);
(B) Successful completion of the certified course as referenced in Section 2520 (t) as coordinated by a CSTI Haz Mat Section faculty member; and,
(C) Attend 40 hours of training as defined by Title 19 s 2540(j)(4), except as noted in Paragraph (3) of this Section and accomplish all course objectives as referenced in Section 2520 (t).
(u) Hazardous Materials Emergency Response - Advanced Environmental Crimes Investigations.
(1) Certified curriculum for Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Advanced Environmental Crimes Investigations Course shall include all of the following course objectives:
(A) Student shall recognize an environmental crime scene and follow recognized principles of toxicology, chemistry and sampling while conducting the field investigation.
(B) Student shall identify areas of the crime scene which would require sampling, obtain an enforcement sample and recognize the type of laboratory analysis needed to prove the case.
(C) Student shall conduct advanced chemical field testing and identify a series of unknown chemicals by chemical name, DOT hazard class and properties.

(D) Student shall use the principles of advanced investigation techniques to identify the suspects in a complex investigation.
(E) Student shall apply the principles of advanced interviewing skills.
(F) Student shall be familiar with the requirements of conducting undercover operations.
(G) Student shall become familiar with the skills necessary to conduct surveillance operations.
(H) Student shall outline the investigative steps necessary to conduct a complex environmental crimes case, collect evidence, explain the process for obtaining search warrants and deliver an oral briefing of the case.
(I) Student shall understand how to conduct an ethical investigation and know the steps of developing an environmental policy.
(J) Student shall identify legal trends and legislative updates.
(K) Student shall know how to conduct successful task force operations.

(2) Certified curriculum for Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Advanced Environmental Crimes Investigations Course shall be 40 hours in length and shall include all of the current course material listed in Section 2540(t).
(3) Certified curriculum for Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Advanced Environmental Crimes Investigations Course shall include the following training exercises:
(A) Demonstrate proper procedures for field sampling; and,
(B) Demonstrate proper procedures for advanced chemical field testing; and,
(C) Demonstrate ability, through the gathering of information, collection of data from sampling, review of witness statements, to form opinions and determine the correct recommendations for criminal or civil filing of the case.
(4) Certification for participants in the Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Advanced Environmental Crimes Investigations Course shall include successful completion of a certified course as referenced in Section 2520 (u) as delivered by a CSTI certified instructor as referenced in Section 2530. Student shall attend 40 hours of training as defined by Title 19 s 2540(j)(4), accomplish all objectives, and participate in training exercises as referenced in Section 2520 (u).
(v) Hazardous Materials Emergency Response - Emergency Medical Response to Hazardous Materials Incidents: A Guide for First Responders.
(1) Certified curriculum for Emergency Medical Response to Hazardous Materials Incidents: A Guide for First Responders Course shall include all of the following course objectives:
(A) Student shall describe the recognition clues for determining the hazards present to the responder and patients at a hazardous materials incident.
(B) Student shall describe the need for appropriate decontamination of personnel, patients and equipment, including the ability to identify situations which present risks from secondary contamination.
(C) Student shall identify the role of Emergency Medical Service personnel at a hazardous materials incident.

(D) Student shall identify and describe the Emergency Medical Service component at a hazardous materials incident.
(E) Student shall demonstrate identification and hazard assessment techniques.
(F) Student shall demonstrate use of the current edition of the North American Emergency Response Guidebook in order to initiate basic action planning.
(G) Student shall describe the need for, types, selection criteria and limits of personal protective equipment commonly used at a hazardous materials emergency.
(H) Student shall describe the preparation necessary for receiving patients who have been exposed to hazardous materials, and the treatment considerations for the patient who has been exposed to hazardous materials.
(I) Student shall describe the monitoring steps and elements of medical support for hazardous materials response personnel.
(J) Student shall identify patient needs assessment techniques and describe the appropriate level of emergency medical care at a hazardous materials incident.

(K) Student shall identify the actions required to terminate a hazardous materials incident.
(3) Certified curriculum for the Emergency Medical Response to Hazardous Materials Incidents: A Guide for First Responders Course shall be a minimum of 16 hours in length and shall include all of the course material listed in Section 2540(t).
(4) Certified curriculum for the Emergency Medical Response to Hazardous Materials Incidents: A Guide for First Responders Course shall include the following training exercise:
(A) Participation in a table-top exercise including successful completion of the following objectives:
(i) Demonstrate identification and hazard assessment techniques;
(ii) Demonstrate use of the current version of the North American Emergency Response Guidebook in order to initiate basic action planning.
(5) Certified curriculum for the Emergency Medical Response to Hazardous Materials Incidents: A Guide for First Responders Course shall include the following evaluation method:
(A) Completion of a CSTI certified Emergency Medical Response to Hazardous Materials Incidents: A Guide for First Responders Course written exam with a minimum passing score of 70% correct.
(6) Certification for participants in the Emergency Medical Response to Hazardous Materials Incidents: A Guide for First Responders Course shall include successful completion of a certified course as referenced by Section 2520 (v) as delivered by a CSTI certified instructor as referenced in Section 2530. Student shall meet a minimum attendance of 16 hours, accomplish all objectives, participate in the training exercise and complete the evaluation method at the 70% standard as referenced in Section 2520 (v).
(w) Hazardous Materials Emergency Response - Hazardous Materials Operations and Decontamination for Health Care
(1) Certified curriculum for Hazardous Materials Operations and Decontamination for Health Care shall include all of the following course objectives:

(A) Student shall recognize a Haz Mat incident through basic clues, warning signs, placards, labels, shipping papers, and material safety data sheets; understand need for a positive safety attitude; and, describe a safe approach to a Haz Mat incident.
(B) Student shall describe first responder operations actions, with an understanding of the need for safety, isolation and making required notifications to a hazardous materials incident.
(C) Student shall identify the purpose and need to safely initiate command; describe the basic implementation of the Incident Command System (ICS) and the Hospital Emergency Incident Command System (HEICS), cite basic identification and assessment techniques; demonstrate the use of the current edition of the Emergency Response Guidebook or other appropriate reference sources for basic action planning.
(D) Student shall explain the need for, types, selection criteria and limits of protective equipment commonly used in Haz Mat incidents.
(E) Student shall identify need for the appropriate field decontamination of victims, emergency response/facility personnel and equipment, in order to avoid additional contamination; and cite the requirements for proper disposal and documentation during a hazardous materials response.
(F) Student shall describe proper procedures for the set up of a decontamination area at their Emergency Department should a contaminated victim of Hazardous Materials walk in.
(G) Student shall cite the health effects that Hazardous Materials present to the first responder's life and safety.
(H) Student shall describe methods to determine what types of Hazardous Materials are used by the healthcare facility and local industries in order to plan for Hazardous Materials victims in their Emergency Department.
(I) Student shall describe the value, methods and limitations of stabilizing the Haz Mat incident through safe containment; and, describe the proper protective action and rescue options available to first responders, within their capabilities and resources.
(J) The student shall understand the need for Decontamination training for First Responders at the Operations Level.
(K) The student shall understand the basic principles of decontamination. The student shall understand the protocols for performing Patient Decontamination.
(L) The student shall participate in a demonstration, walk-through and practice of decontamination protocols, to aid in the ability to set-up Patient Decontamination per the student's employer's guidelines or generic Decontamination Standard Operating Procedure.
(M) The student shall understand the personal protective equipment protocols and safety issues associated with Primary Decontamination.
(N) Student shall identify the need and method to communicate and coordinate with typical agencies from all levels of government having authorized activities dealing with a hazardous materials event, citing those agencies, their roles/responsibilities and capabilities.
(2) Certified curriculum for Hazardous Materials Operations and Decontamination for Health Care Course shall be a minimum of 16 hours in length and shall include all of the course material listed in Section 2540(t).

(3) Certified curriculum for Hazardous Materials Operations and Decontamination for Health Care Course shall include the following training exercises:
(A) Demonstrate proper use of the current edition of the Emergency Response Guidebook or other appropriate reference sources to include the successful completion of the following objectives:
(i) Student shall determine hazards to the first responder and Hazardous Materials victim.
(ii) Student shall determine if personal protective equipment is appropriate.
(B) The student shall participate in an activity requiring them to properly don and doff appropriate chemical protective clothing (CPC) and an activity requiring them to complete a practical exercise involving the performance of common manipulative tasks while wearing the appropriate CPC. The student shall understand proper medical monitoring procedures and applicable hand signals before participating in any activity while wearing CPC.
(C) The student shall perform Primary Decontamination, in appropriate chemical protective clothing per the student's employer's guidelines or generic Decontamination Standard Operating Procedure.
(D) The student shall review, and if possible improve, their own or a generic Decontamination Standard Operating Procedure based on the key course content.
(4) Certified curriculum for Hazardous Materials Operations and Decontamination for Health Care Course shall include the following evaluation method:
(A) Completion of a CSTI certified Hazardous Materials Operations and Decontamination for Health Care Course written exam with a minimum passing score of 70% correct.
(5) Certification for participants in the Hazardous Materials Operations and Decontamination for Health Care Course shall include successful completion of a certified course as referenced by Section 2520 (w) as delivered by a CSTI certified instructor as referenced in Section 2540. Student shall meet a minimum attendance of 16 hours, accomplish all objectives, participate in the training exercise and complete the evaluation method at the 70% standard as referenced in Section 2520(e).

(x) Hazardous Materials Emergency Response First Responder Operations - Decontamination
(1) Certified curriculum for Hazardous Materials Emergency Response First Responder Operations - Decontamination Course shall include all of the following course terminal objectives:
(A) The student shall understand the need for Decontamination training for First Responders at the Operations Level.
(B) The student shall understand the basic principles of decontamination.
(C) The student shall understand the protocols for performing Primary Decontamination, consistent with the FIRESCOPE Incident Command System.
(D) The student shall participate in a demonstration, walk-through and practice of decontamination protocols, to aid in the ability to set-up a Primary Decon "Contamination Reduction Corridor," per the student's employer's guidelines or generic Decontamination Standard Operating Procedure.
(E) The student shall understand the personal protective equipment protocols and safety issues associated with Primary Decontamination.
(F) The student shall participate in an activity requiring them to properly don and doff "Level B" personal protective equipment and an activity requiring them to complete a practical exercise involving the performance of common manipulative tasks while wearing "Level B" personal protective equipment. The student shall understand proper medical monitoring procedures and applicable hand signals before participating in any activity while wearing "Level B" personal protective equipment.
(G) The student shall perform Primary Decontamination, in "Level B" personal protective equipment per the student's employer's guidelines or generic Decontamination Standard Operating Procedure.
(H) The student shall review, and if possible improve, their own or a generic Decontamination Standard Operating Procedure based on the key course content.
(2) Certified curriculum for the Hazardous Materials Emergency Response First Responder Operations - Decontamination Course shall include all of the current course material listed in Section 2540(t).

(3) Certified curriculum for the Hazardous Materials Emergency Response First Responder Operations - Decontamination Course shall be a minimum of 8 hours in length and shall include the below listed training exercises.
(A) The student shall participate in an activity requiring them to properly don and doff "Level B" personal protective equipment and an activity requiring them to complete a practical exercise involving the performance of common manipulative tasks while wearing "Level B" personal protective equipment. While performing this activity, they must traverse a distance of at least 200 feet.
(B) Student shall participate in a "Functional Decon Exercise," performing Primary Decontamination, per the student's or generic Decontamination Standard Operating Procedure, that meets the following objectives:
(i) Demonstrate safe operations throughout the exercise;
(ii) Demonstrate selection of a safe Contamination Reduction Corridor, and demonstrate setting up the corridor, including all necessary equipment needed for Primary Decon;
(iii) Demonstrate the safe and effective management and performance of Primary Decon procedures, ensuring "Level B" personal protective equipment in the Contamination Reduction Corridor;
(iv) Demonstrate the proper use of control zones, and maintain proper personal protective equipment for all personnel within all of those zones; and,
(v) Participate in a post-exercise debriefing.
(4) Certified curriculum for Hazardous Materials Emergency Response First Responder Operations - Decontamination Course shall include the following evaluation method:
(A) Completion of the current CSTI certified Hazardous Materials Emergency Response First Responder Operations - Decontamination Course Final Exam with a minimum passing score of 70% correct.
(5) The following materials/training aids/equipment are required for teaching the Hazardous Materials Emergency Response First Responder Operations - Decontamination Course:
(A) Student Text Books (one per student).

(B) Decontamination equipment to support the student's employer's guidelines or generic Decontamination Standard Operating Procedure.
(C) Chemical Protective Clothing, and Self Contained Breathing Apparatus, used at the facility and/or agency involved, or "Level B" personal protective equipment (one each for demonstration).
(D) Medical Monitoring equipment to support the level of Chemical Protective Clothing and Self Contained Breathing Apparatus used at the facility and/or agency involved, or "Level B" personal protective equipment.
(E) Forms used at the facility and/or agency involved, including but not limited to:
(i) Medical Monitoring Form; and
(ii) Site Safety Plan.
(6) Certification for participants in the Hazardous Materials Emergency Response First Responder Operations - Decontamination Course shall include all of the following:
(A) Successful completion of the certified course, as referenced in Section 2520 (x) as delivered by a CSTI certified instructor as referenced by 2530;
(B) Meet a minimum attendance of 8 hours and accomplish all course objectives as referenced in Section 2520 (x); and
(C) Complete the evaluation method at the 70% standard as referenced in Section 2520(x).
(y) Hazardous Materials Emergency Response - First Responder Awareness - Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Agents.
(1) Certified curriculum for First Responder Awareness--Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Agents course shall include all of the following course objectives:
(A) Cite and describe the general types of nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) weapons and agents. State the hazards each present to first responders.
(B) State the indicators that would help a first responder recognize when an incident may involve NBC weapons or agents.
(C) Describe the three basic First Responder actions upon discovery of an incident that potentially involves NBC weapons or agents.
(2) Certified curriculum for First Responder Awareness--Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Agents course shall include all of the current course material listed in Section 2540(t).
(3) A First Responder Awareness -Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Agents course certified under these regulations shall be a minimum of four (4) hours in length.
(4) Certified curriculum for First Responder Awareness -Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Agents course shall include the following training exercise:
(A) Participation in a table-top exercise including successful completion of the following objectives:
(i)Recognize the potential presence of a Nuclear, Biological or Chemical agent; and, (continued)