2. DEFINITIONS
The following denitions apply to this document.
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1910.120-supporting training — Specialized
training for specic hazards at a site covered by
the HAZWOPER regulation. This additional training
is usually required by an OSHA standard – such
as asbestos, lead, conned spaces, bloodborne
pathogens, and process safety management – but
may cover hazards and issues that aren’t currently
regulated, such as mold, infectious diseases, and
prevention. (See Annex A.)
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All-hazards — Includes a broad range of hazardous
incidents, including major natural disasters and
chemical, biological, radiological, and explosive
incidents. The applicability of the HAZWOPER
regulation to natural disasters and explosive events
would be determined by OSHA on a case-by-case
basis, but the agency has previously conrmed that
HAZWOPER applies broadly to chemical, biological,
and nuclear incidents.
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Blended learning — Learning that combines
any or all of the following: instructor-led training,
online training, and technology-enhanced
training methods.
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Certicate — A document stating the successful
completion of a training course by a specic
individual that is signed by the training provider of
the course.
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Certication — A written document stating that a
training program, curriculum, instructor, or course
meets a specied written requirement that is signed
by an authorized certifying authority.
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Competent — Possessing the skills, knowledge,
abilities, experience, and judgment required to
perform assigned tasks or activities satisfactorily
and safely based on criteria from applicable
standards. The employer may use a certicate of
successful completion of a training course to help
determine if obligations have been met to ensure
that employees have necessary competencies as
established in relevant OSHA standards.
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Demonstration — Showing how to properly use
equipment or to correctly follow procedures.
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Enabling objective — A subordinate learning
objective that supports attainment of the overall
course objectives. An enabling objective addresses
a single topic. There may be more than one enabling
objective within a course module
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Hands-on training — Training in a simulated work
environment under the supervision of trained and
experienced instructors that permits each trainee
to perform tasks, make decisions, and/or use
equipment appropriate to the job assignment for
which training is being conducted.
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Initial training — Initial off-site training required
by the HAZWOPER standard at 29 CFR 1910.120(e),
(p), and (q).
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Learning objective — Detailed written statements
of the goal that is to be achieved through the
attainment of desired knowledge, skills, or abilities
that can be measured, demonstrated, or observed.
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Lecture — An interactive discourse with a class,
led by an instructor who is immediately available
to address questions and engage in interactive
discussion.
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