HAZWOPER TEST GUIDE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
What is a Hazardous materials technician? - ANSWER -those designated as
"emergency response technicians" they are responsible for the response to the release
or potential release of hazardous materials and for taking action to patch, plug, or
otherwise prevent further release.
What is a hazardous materials specialist? - ANSWER -those responsible for providing
additional support to hazardous materials technicians.
What is an on-scene incident commander? - ANSWER -Those responsible for the
overall management of any emergencies that arise.
What is the second level of Hazwoper? - ANSWER -The First Responder Operations
Level.
What is the third level of Hazwoper? - ANSWER -Hazardous Materials Technician.
What is the fourth level of Hazwoper? - ANSWER -The Hazardous Materials Specialist.
What is the fifth level of Hazwoper? - ANSWER -On-Scene Incident Commanders
What are the duties of a Hazwoper first responder awareness level employee? -
ANSWER -They must be able to demonstrate awareness, accurate identification and
recognition of hazards, understand risks and potential outcomes, and their role in an
emergency response plan.
What are the required training and duties of a Hazwoper first responder at the
operations level? - ANSWER -First responder operations employees are required to
complete a minimum of 8-hours of training or equivalent work experience with
demonstration of competencies in the following:
Risk assessment
Terminology
Proper selection, use and distribution of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Basic containment, control and confinement ops
Operational understanding of emergency procedures
Hazwoper - ANSWER -Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
What is Hazwoper - ANSWER -is a set of guidelines produced and maintained by the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration which regulates hazardous waste
operations and emergency services in the United States and its territories.
AND ANSWERS
What is a Hazardous materials technician? - ANSWER -those designated as
"emergency response technicians" they are responsible for the response to the release
or potential release of hazardous materials and for taking action to patch, plug, or
otherwise prevent further release.
What is a hazardous materials specialist? - ANSWER -those responsible for providing
additional support to hazardous materials technicians.
What is an on-scene incident commander? - ANSWER -Those responsible for the
overall management of any emergencies that arise.
What is the second level of Hazwoper? - ANSWER -The First Responder Operations
Level.
What is the third level of Hazwoper? - ANSWER -Hazardous Materials Technician.
What is the fourth level of Hazwoper? - ANSWER -The Hazardous Materials Specialist.
What is the fifth level of Hazwoper? - ANSWER -On-Scene Incident Commanders
What are the duties of a Hazwoper first responder awareness level employee? -
ANSWER -They must be able to demonstrate awareness, accurate identification and
recognition of hazards, understand risks and potential outcomes, and their role in an
emergency response plan.
What are the required training and duties of a Hazwoper first responder at the
operations level? - ANSWER -First responder operations employees are required to
complete a minimum of 8-hours of training or equivalent work experience with
demonstration of competencies in the following:
Risk assessment
Terminology
Proper selection, use and distribution of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Basic containment, control and confinement ops
Operational understanding of emergency procedures
Hazwoper - ANSWER -Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
What is Hazwoper - ANSWER -is a set of guidelines produced and maintained by the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration which regulates hazardous waste
operations and emergency services in the United States and its territories.
