DRAFT TE 4.1 Contractor-Furnished Training.docx

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TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 4.1

CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED TRAINING

1. COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS. IAW CFR Title 29, Part 1910.101, Compressed Gases, this training is required for all employees who handle, use, fill, and/or store compressed gas cylinders and who offer compressed gas cylinders for shipment. This training will provide employees with a general knowledge of compressed cylinder types, uses, and markings, and the specific safety issues in handling and storing them. The training includes information regarding the characteristics of different types of gases and the necessity for adhering to prescribed safety rules and practice in storage, handling, use, and transportation of compressed gases in cylinders.

2. FIRST RESPONDER AWARENESS LEVEL. This training is for all employees who are likely to witness or discover a hazardous substance release or who have been trained to initiate an emergency response sequence by notifying the proper authorities of the release. Compliance requirements are set forth in CFR Title 29, part 1910.120(q)(6)(i), as well as skill and knowledge levels required for all new responders before they are permitted to take part in actual emergency operations in an incident. Sufficient training includes but is not limited to:

a. An understanding of what hazardous substances are and the risks associated with them in an incident.

b. An understanding of the potential outcomes associated with an emergency created when hazardous substances are present.

c. The ability to recognize the presence of hazardous substances in an emergency.

d. The ability to identify the hazardous substance, if possible.

e. An understanding of the role of the first responder awareness individual.

f. The ability to realize the need for additional resources and to make appropriate notifications to the communications center.

3. FIRST RESPONDER OPERATIONS LEVEL. This training includes all requirements for First Responder Awareness in addition to knowledge of basic hazards and risk assessment techniques; how to select and use proper PPE, an understanding of basic HM terms, know how to perform basic control containment and/or confinement operation with the capabilities of the resources and the PPE available within their unit; know how to implement basic decontamination procedures; and an understanding of the relevant standard operating procedures and termination procedures.

4. HANDLING HAZARDOUS WASTE (HW). This training is specifically designed for workers who are involved in clean-up operations, voluntary clean-up operations, emergency response operations, and storage, disposal, or treatment of hazardous substances or uncontrolled hazardous waste sites. Topics include protection against hazardous chemicals elimination of hazardous chemicals, safety of workers, and the environment and OSHA regulations.

5. HAZARD COMMUNICATION. This training provides employees with up-to-date regulatory information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and when a new physical or health hazard is introduced into their work area. Training includes, but is not limited to:

a. Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area.

b. Information on physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area as it relates to the employee’s work area.

c. Measures employees can take to protect themselves from these hazards including specific procedures the Contractor has implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals.

d. Details of the hazard communication program developed by the Contractor, including an explanation of the labeling system and the MSDS and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.

6. STORAGE AND HANDLING OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (HM). Training associated with storage and handling of HM includes familiarization with DOT regulations, shipper’s responsibilities, carrier’s responsibilities, modal requirements and DoD and DLA storage and handling procedures including information on DLA Storage and Handling policies. This training is in compliance with DOT, 49 CFR, Transportation, Part 172.704 to meet safety, emergency response and function-specific requirements.

7. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL TRANSPORTATION. Current DoT regulations require initial and recurrent training of all employees who perform work functions covered by the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR parts 171-180). Any employee whose work directly affects hazardous materials transportation safety is required to have training. Refresher training is required every two years. Department of Transportation (DoT) template training modules are available at http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazamat/training/publications/modules. These training modules meet the requirements for General Awareness Training as prescribed in Title 49 CFR, Part 172, Subpart H. The training includes but is not limited to:

a. HM identification

b. DoT Regulations

c. Shippers’ responsibilities including shipping papers, packaging, marking, labeling, and placarding.

d. Carrier’s responsibilities including loading, unloading, segregation, and separation.

8. RESPIRATOR TRAINING. The Contractor’s respirator training shall include the following:

a. Reason(s) the respirator is necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator.

b. Limitations and capabilities of the respirator.

c. Effective use of the respirator in emergency situations, including situations in which the respirator malfunctions.

d. Hands-on demonstrations and practice in how to inspect, put on, determine proper fit, adjust, use, remove, and test the face-to-face seals of the respirator.

e. Procedures for maintenance and storage of the respirator.

f. How to recognize medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent the effective use of respirators.

g. Wearing the respirator in normal air for a long familiarity period.

h. Wearing the respirator in a test atmosphere.

i. In addition to annually, refresher training shall be administered when the following situations occur:

i. Changes in the workplace or the type of respirator render previous training obsolete.

ii. Inadequacies in the employee’s knowledge or use of the respirator indicate that the employee has not retained the requisite understanding or skill.

iii. Any other situation in which retraining appears necessary to attain safe respirator use.

9. EQUIPMENT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE. This training is required for all Contractor employees who operate and maintain motor vehicles, MHE, crane, and rigging or other equipment with the required licensing, certification, or specialized training. Training includes but is not limited to the requirements identified in CFR Title 29, Part 1910.178; CFR Title 49; American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) B30.13-1996, Storage/Retrieval (S/R) Machines and Associated Equipment; and DLAI 4500.36, Management, Acquisition, and Use of DLA Operating Equipment, Sections E3m and E3n; and Federal, State and Local Laws. Refresher training is required at a minimum of every three years or when warranted IAW OSHA, DoD, and manufacturer’s guidance.

10. WEBFEDERAL LOGISTICS INFORMATION SYSTEM (WebFLIS). The Federal Logistics Information System via the World Wide Web (FLIS) is a 4 hour course essential for all Contractor employees who perform receiving, storage, issue, and packaging functions. WebFLIS provides read only access to information housed within the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). Access can be obtained at http://www.dlis.dla.mil/training/crslogrun.asp