The Disaster Site Worker Outreach Training Program is a training program for Disaster Site Workers who provide skilled support services, (e.g. utility, demolition, debris removal, or heavy equipment operation) or site clean-up services in response to natural and man-made disasters. Specifically, it is recognized that all workers at disaster sites need to be aware of the differences between disaster sites and regular construction or demolition worksites and be able to inspect, don, and doff air-purifying respirators. Also, the program will make management and labor aware that pre-incident training is essential for ensuring disaster site worker safety and health.

Through the program, individuals who complete a four day OSHA trainer course are authorized to teach the Disaster Site Worker Course #7600. Authorized trainers can receive OSHA course completion cards for their students.

The Disaster Site Worker Outreach Training Program is voluntary. OSHA does not require participation in this program.

• OSHA has published on its website a number of Safety and Health Guides that provide an overview of worker hazards related to various emergencies. They are useful as quick references or as the starting points for discussions of various types of emergencies in an all-hazards Disaster Site Worker Course [more...]

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