On Scene commander

1. HAZWOPER
On-scene
Commander

2. Who is the on-scene
commander?
 The senior emergency response
official responding to
the incident is in
charge of the
hazardous
waste
emergency
1a

3. Who is the on-scene
commander?
 The senior official is the person
who:
• first responds to the accident
scene
• is properly trained
• has the proper authority to
perform the duties of an on-scene
commander
1b

4. Who is the on-scene
commander?
 As other senior officers arrive
at the scene, the position is
passed up a previously
established line of authority
1c

5. On-scene commander
responsibilities
 All emergency responders and
their communications should be
communicated through
the on-scene
commander
2a

6. On-scene commander
responsibilities
 The on-scene commander
should identify all hazardous
substances or
conditions
present at the
site of the
hazardous
waste
emergency
2b

7. On-scene commander
responsibilities
 Analyze the emergency
situation and determine the
magnitude of the response
efforts
 Plan and implement an
appropriate response plan
2c

8. On-scene commander
responsibilities
 Implement a response to
favorably change the outcome
of the incident
 Evaluate the progress of the
emergency response
2d

9. On-scene commander
responsibilities
 Be aware of the maximum
exposure limits to a hazardous
substance
 Be aware of hazardous
substance handling procedures
 Be familiar with the use of new
technologies
2e

10. On-scene commander
responsibilities
 Limit the number of emergency
response personnel at the
scene
 Ensure that backup personnel
are standing by
2f

11. On-scene commander
responsibilities
 Designate a safety official who
can identify/evaluate hazards
 Implement appropriate
decontamination procedures
2g

12. On-scene commander
responsibilities
 Implement all appropriate
emergency operations to
control the emergency
 Ensure the proper
use of PPE
2h

13. Training
 All on-scene commanders who
will assume control of the
accident scene must:
• receive at least 24 hours of
training equal to the first
responder operations level
training
3a

14. Training
 All on-scene commanders who
will assume control of the
accident scene must:
• complete annual refresher training
of sufficient content and duration
to maintain their competencies
3b

15. Training
 On-scene commanders receive
training in:
• knowing how to implement the
incident command system
• knowing and understanding the
hazards and risks associated with
employees working in chemical
protective clothing
3c

16. Training
 On-scene commanders should
receive training in:
• how to implement the local
emergency response plan
• the state emergency response
plan, and the responsibilities of
the Federal Regional Response
Team
3d

17. Training
 All on-scene commanders who
will assume control of the
accident scene must:
• the importance of
decontamination procedures
3e