I work in a small lab (about 65 people) with minimal potential for large spills. The largest spill we have had since I have been here is 4 liters of methylene chloride. We could have a bigger spill but it is extremely unlikely. We have a spill team composed of 5 lab employees (including myself) who get asked to deal with the bigger spills, such as the 4 L of methylene chloride. The spill team has respirators and gets fit tested every year. We also have a spill training session each year, about 1 hour long. If we have a spill that we cannot handle, we have an ourside contractor we plan on calling. I have been told I should be having the entire spill team take the 24 hour HAZWOPER course with an annual refresher. That will be a hard sell for me to management unless it is absolutely required. I do feel that we should have more than the one hour we typically have, though. If the 24-hour HAZWOPER is not absolutely required, I would like to have someone come in and give us a half-day (at least) of spill training. So, two questions: Does anyone know if I have been told the correct information about the need for the 24 hour HAZWOPER? Does anyone know of a good person to contact in Eastern Pennsylvania about spill training? Thanks, Pat Pat Peifer Project Manager, Safety & Training
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