Category
OSHA COURSES
Course Fees
$8.00
7.5 Hours - Disaster Site Worker Safety & Health
Course Overview
The OSHA 7.5-Hour Disaster Site Worker Safety &
Health course is an awareness-level training program developed to introduce
workers to the fundamental hazards and safety practices associated with
disaster response operations. This course is designed for personnel who may be
deployed to disaster sites, including skilled support workers, volunteers, and
contractors involved in cleanup, demolition, and recovery activities.
Unlike the 15-hour version, this shorter course is
intended for workers without the need for hands-on use of certain types
of personal protective equipment (PPE). It focuses on hazard recognition, safe
work practices, and an understanding of the basic components of site-specific
safety plans and command structures used during emergency operations. It does not
replace the OSHA 10- or 30-hour courses, but it complements them by addressing
unique disaster site conditions.
Course Modules
The 7.5-Hour Disaster Site Worker course typically includes the
following key modules:
- Introduction to Disaster Site Operations
- Overview of the Incident Command System (ICS)
- Recognition of Disaster-Specific Hazards
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Overview and Limitations
- Heat Stress, Fatigue, and Psychological Resilience
- Basic Decontamination Procedures
- Worker Rights, Roles, and Responsibilities on Disaster Sites
- Introduction to Site Safety Plans (HASP)
