Section 2. COMMAND

Subsection 2.8 SAFETY

2.8.1 Worker Health and Safety

The Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (29 CFR 1910.120) can be found at:
http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=9765

The US EPA Health and Safety Manual can be found at:
http://www.epaosc.net/_HealthSafetyManual/index.htm

2.8.2 Volunteer Worker Health and Safety

For job duties and responsibilities with a low magnitude of risk, fewer than 24 hours of training may be appropriate for post-emergency cleanup workers. It is the expectation of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) that though the number of hours of training may vary, a minimum of 4 hours would be appropriate in most situations. Moreover, petroleum spills are unique in that many people who assist in the cleanup may not engage in this activity on a recurring basis. In addition, for maximum protection of the environment, petroleum spills dictate that cleanup must be completed as soon as possible (OSHA Instruction CPL 2-2.51). The DOL RRT5 representative is responsible for determining site-specific training requirements.

2.8.3 Safety and Environmental Health Officers

The Ninth and the Eighth Coast Guard District Offices each maintain a billet for a Safety and Environmental Health Officer (SEHO); District Industrial Hygienist. Primary responsibility of the incumbent is to provide occupational safety and health support for USCG Marine Safety personnel. This includes pollution response operations. The SEHO can provide USCG USCs advice on safety and health matters and can assist on-scene in environmental and medical monitoring activities. Outside normal working hours, USCs may request the SEHO's services through the District Operations Center.

2.8.4 Emotional Health Services

Below is the link for the U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Instruction 1754.3, Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM):
http://www.uscg.mil/directives/ci/1000-1999/CI_1754_3A.pdf