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  • EPA's Emergency Responder Health and Safety Manual
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    Health and Safety Manual

    The manual consists of a series of chapters that outline steps that must be taken to protect the Agency's emergency responders.... (more..)
  • EPA OSC Website
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    EPA On Scene Coordinator (OSC) WebSite

    Welcome to the EPA OSC WebSite. This site is intended to be a resource for EPA OSCs to access, track and share information with OSCs throughout the country. (more..)
    

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Voluntary Exercise Program (VEP) for On-Scene Coordinators and designated Special Team Members
The Voluntary Exercise Program (VEP) is established for EPA On-Scene Coordinators (OSCs) and designated Special Teams Members (STs) to maintain and improve their overall mental and physical state of readiness through regular physical conditioning so that they can safely perform their assigned job duties and to reduce the probability and severity of occupational injuries and illnesses. Please visit www.epa.osc.net/vep for additional information.

Please see the documents section of the website for the following:
  • Memo announcing the Voluntary Exercise Program
  • The Implementation Plan
  • The Fact Sheet
Health & Safety
Emergency Responder Health and Safety Manual

    News -- SOPs  

    The ERT Standard Operating Procedures, are now available for download.
    EPA OSC Web Sites - recent updates
    Name City State Updated
    Canyon Largo McCartys NM 12/5/2014
    E15603 - Cobb Well Site Greenwood LA 12/5/2014
    Apache Powder Superfund Site St. David AZ 12/5/2014
    DUPONT LA PORTE LA PORTE TX 12/5/2014
    South Dayton Dump Site Moraine OH 12/5/2014
    More Websites

    OSC Task Force  
    The OSC Readiness Task Force was originally created in 1982. The Task Force comprises 2 OSCs from each Region (serving 3-year terms), plus Removal Manager and Headquarters representatives.

    The OSC Task Force has put together a Toolbox Guide to assist EPA On-Scene Coordinators (OSCs) and Federal Classification Series (FCS) 1102 Contracting Officers (COs) by outlining the general procedures for the acquisition of goods and services required to respond to certain environmental releases, threats and/or discharges.