Please use the HAZWOPER Training Selector on a desktop computer.

What is an emergency?

OSHA does not define an "emergency" based on any amount of hazardous substance(s) released or spilled.

Depending on the specific substance involved and the circumstances of the incident, even a "small" spill or accident may warrant emergency response.

Some situations that are likely to be emergencies requiring some level of coordinated emergency response effort, according to OSHA, include:

High concentrations of toxic substances,
Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) environments,
Situations that could result in death or injury,
Oxygen deficient atmospheres,
Conditions that pose a fire or explosion hazard,
Situations that required evacuation of the areas, and
Situations that require immediate attention to protect employees in the area.
[OSHA Standard Interpretation— Emergency situations that fall under HAZWOPER. November 9, 1991.]

What is not an emergency?

"Incidental releases"

"...responses to incidental releases of hazardous substances where the substance can be absorbed, neutralized, or otherwise controlled at the time of the release by employees in the immediate area, or by maintenance personnel are not considered to be emergency responses within the scope of this standard."

"No hazard"

"Responses to releases of hazardous substances where there is no potential safety or health hazard (i.e., fire, explosion, or chemical exposure) are not considered to be emergency responses."

[29 CFR 1910.120(a)(3): Definition of "emergency response"]

What are the five
responder job roles?

Watch the tutorial.

Send this to my email inbox.

Lion provided an excellent introduction to environmental regulations, making the transition to a new career as an EHS specialist less daunting of a task. Drinking from a fire hose when the flow of water is lessened, is much more enjoyable!

Stephanie Weathers

SHE Specialist

Lion is easily and consistently the best option for compliance training. I've learned new information from every instructor I've had.

Rachel Mathis

EHS Specialist

We have a very busy work schedule and using Lion enables us to take the course at our own time. It makes it easy for me to schedule my employees' training.

Timothy Mertes

Hazmat Shipping Professional

I have over 26 years of environmental compliance experience, and it has been some time since I have attended an environmental regulations workshop. I attended this course as preparation for EHS Audits for my six plants, and it was exactly what I was looking for.

Frank Sizemore

Director of Regulatory Affairs

If I need thorough training or updating, I always use Lion. Lion is always the best in both instruction and materials.

Bryce Parker

EHS Manager

Well designed and thorough program. Excellent summary of requirements with references. Inclusion of regulations in hard copy form, as well as full electronic with state pertinent regulations included is a great bonus!

Oscar Fisher

EHS Manager

This was the 1st instructor that has made the topic actually enjoyable and easy to follow and understand. Far better than the "other" training providers our company has attended!

Lori Hardy

Process & Resource Administrator

I really enjoyed this training. Even after years on both sides of the comprehension coin, I find myself still learning! The quality of the delivery exceeded much of the training I have received in the past.

Neil Ozonur

Safety Officer

Lion is my preferred trainer for hazmat and DOT.

Jim Jani

Environmental Coordinator

The instructor did an excellent job presenting a very dry subject; keeping everyone interested and making it enjoyable.

Marc Bugg

Hazardous Waste Professional

Download Our Latest Whitepaper

Decrease spill, release, and injury risk and increase savings with these "source reduction" strategies to prevent unused chemicals from becoming regulated as hazardous waste.

Download

By submitting your phone number, you agree to receive recurring marketing and training text messages. Consent to receive text messages is not required for any purchases. Text STOP at any time to cancel. Message and data rates may apply. View our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.