CFR 088E - Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response General Industry and Construction; Final Rule

On August 22, 1994, Federal OSHA issued technical amendments (Federal Register) to the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response standard under 29 CFR 1910.120 and 29 CFR 1926.65. These amendments are to the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response standard which originally became effective on March 16, 1990. The technical amendments update reference sources listed in Appendix B "General Description and Discussion of the Levels of Protection and Protective Gear" and adds a non-mandatory Appendix E "Training Curriculum Guidelines." Appendix E gives suggestions for more effective training programs and curriculum. Mandatory requirements for training are set forth in the body of the rule itself. These amendments to both 1910.120 and 1926.65 became effective on the federal level on September 21, 1994. This final rule found at both 29 CFR 1910.120 and 29 CFR 1926.65 was adopted verbatim in North Carolina by the Commissioner of Labor with an effective date of November 1, 1994. 

Also reference CFR 088B - Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response, CFR 088C - Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response, CFR 088A - Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response: Final Rule, CPL 02-02-073, Inspection Procedures for 29 CFR 1910.120 and 1926.65 Paragraph (q): Emergency Response to Hazardous Substance Release, CPL 02-02-051, Inspection Guidelines for Post-Emergency Response Operations Under 29 CFR 1910.120 and SN 63 - Requirements for Workers Who Are Actively Conducting Operations in IDLH Atmospheres.  Additional information and resources can be found on the safety and health topic page for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response, Chemical Hazards and Toxic Substances and Emergency Response.

Note: Regulations relating to hazardous waste disposal and transporting hazardous waste can be found on the NC Department of Environmental Quality - Waste Management website.