CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Hazardous materials technicians: Individuals who respond for the pur-
pose of stopping the release. They assume a more aggressive role than a first responder at the operations level in that they will approach the point of release in order to plug, patch or otherwise stop the release of a hazardous substance / natural gas.
Hazardous materials specialist: Those who respond with or provide sup-
port to hazardous materials technicians or even respond on their own. They are similar to hazmat technicians but they possess a more specific knowledge of the various substances they may be called upon to contain. The hazardous materials specialist would also act as the liaison with Federal, state, local or other government authorities in regard to site activities.
On-scene Incident Commander: Even Incident Commanders who are in
control of the incident scene shall receive training at least equal to the roles of a first responder operations level and also must receive more detailed command level training.
Trainers and Refresher Training—Section (7) & (8)
Trainers: This standard mandates that anyone conducting this type of train- ing shall have satisfactorily completed a training course for teaching the response to hazardous materials/natural gas emergencies. Alternatively, they shall have the training, credentials, instruction and a good command of the subject matter to teach this information. The accompanying trainer program can be used by trainers who meet either of these criteria.
Refresher training: Any persons receiving hazardous substances/haz-
ardous materials response training listed above shall have annual refresher training sufficient to maintain their knowledge and skills. Responses to hazardous materials/natural gas can range from very simple,
as in most incidents (just investigating an odor of gas) to very dangerous, as a building explosion and subsequent fatalities and injuries. OSHA’s aim is to reduce the potential outcomes in a natural gas emergency.
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, or FERC, is an independent agency that regulates the interstate transmission of electricity, natural gas, and oil. FERC also reviews proposals to build liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals and interstate natural gas pipelines as well as licenses for hydropower projects. The Energy
Policy Act of 2005 gave FERC additional responsibilities regarding natural gas transmission:
• To regulate the transmission and sale of natural gas for resale in inter- state commerce;
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