API TR 1253-2016

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API Selection and Training Guidelines for In Situ Burning Personnel

Published By	Publication Date	Number of Pages
API	2016	96

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Description

This guidance is intended to be international in its scope with United States regulatoryrequirements used as exemplars that may be replaced by applicable jurisdictional requirements. Referencesto the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) regulation (29 CFR 1910.120)and the Incident Command System (ICS) may be replaced by local jurisdictional requirements outside of theUnited States. In the absence of applicable local requirements, HAZWOPER and ICS should be consideredas a recognized standard of practice. This guidance is not intended to instruct the reader on how to conductan in situ burn, or overlap with either of the in situ burn manuals (API Technical Reports 1251 & 1252).

The purpose of this guidance is to provide a systematic approach to assist users in theselection of responder qualifications and the training requirements for responders to in situ burning of spilledoil in the open water environment, ice conditions on water bodies, and the inland environment, includingspills affecting waterways and those lakes not considered open water. It is not intended to describe when touse in situ burning.

The intent of this guidance is not to specify minimum training and/or competencyrequirements applicable to all situations. Instead, it is intended to inform those managing an oil spill responseof likely skill levels needed to perform in a variety of circumstances. Situation specific requirements shouldbe selected from among the following guidance by spill managers to reflect the needs of that incident, withpersonnel safety being a primary consideration. In some situations one person may have dual roles for whicha blend of competencies and/or training may be appropriate.

Equivalency of Experience and Training: Competencies listed in this guidance are designed tobe met by either experience or training, except where applicable law specifies training. Each competencyhas a description of the requisite knowledge and skills that usually apply to that competency. Those managing responder selection for a specific incident can modify the knowledge and skills necessary for the situation and conditions.

Medical Qualification: Some jurisdictions require by law or regulation that workers assignedcertain tasks be medically qualified as capable of performing the tasks without risk of medical complicationsdue to a lack of medical fitness of the worker. In the United States, the HAZWOPER regulation has suchrequirements that apply to oil spill response using in situ burning. The fitness of each worker for assignedtasks is determined by a licensed health care professional, usually an occupational health physician. If aworker exhibits symptoms of exposure, the worker must be re-qualified to be allowed to return to performingthose tasks.

First Aid: Some jurisdictions require by law or regulation that employers ensure the readyavailability of medical treatment in near proximity to the workplace. In the United States, the OSHA regulationon Medical Services and First Aid (29 CFR 1910.151) applies. Near proximity means 3–4 minutes inworkplaces where serious accidents such as those involving falls, suffocation, electrocution, or amputationare possible. The employer must ensure that an available employee trained in basic first aid; EMS responsepersonnel; or a clinic, infirmary, or hospital must be in near proximity. The HAZWOPER regulation at 29 CFR1910.120(q)(3)(vi) also has requirements about advanced first aid availability; see the standard and theOSHA interpretation letter of July 17, 1991.

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