CPL 02-02-073 - Inspection Procedures for 29 CFR 1910.120 and 1926.65, Paragraph (q): Emergency Response to Hazardous Substance Releases

This instruction updates policies and provides clarification to ensure uniform enforcement of paragraph (q) of the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER), 29 CFR 1910.120 and 1926.65, which covers emergency response operations for releases of, or substantial threats of releases of, hazardous substances without regard to the location of the hazard. 

Also reference Also reference Also reference CPL 02-00-158, Inspection Procedures for the Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.134, SN 63 Requirements for Workers Who Are Actively Conducting Operations in IDLH Atmospheres, 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,  OPN 107 - Enforcement Guidelines for the Hazardous Chemicals Right-to-Know Act, and Field Operations Manual Chapter 15: Industrial Hygiene Compliance.  Additional information an resources can be found on the safety and health topic page for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response, Respiratory Protection and Emergency Response.