OSHA 7.5-Hour Disaster Site Worker Course

The OSHA 7.5-Hour Disaster Site Worker Course is designed for workers who may be deployed to disaster sites as second responders, typically arriving hours or days after the initial emergency. The OSHA 7.5-Hour Disaster Site Worker Course provides essential training focused on recognizing, evaluating, and controlling hazards commonly present at natural or human-made disaster locations.

This entry-level disaster site safety training prepares workers to operate safely in unstable environments while protecting themselves, coworkers, and the public. Through interactive discussions, hands-on demonstrations, and scenario-based exercises, the OSHA 7.5-Hour Disaster Site Worker Course equips participants with practical knowledge they can apply immediately in the field.

The OSHA 7.5-Hour Disaster Site Worker Course emphasizes hazard recognition, site safety procedures, proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), respiratory protection basics, and effective response protocols. The goal is to strengthen worker awareness and reduce the risk of injury or exposure during disaster recovery operations.

What You Will Learn

Participants in the OSHA 7.5-Hour Disaster Site Worker Course will learn:

• The purpose and structure of the Incident Command System (ICS)
• How to identify physical, chemical, and biological hazards at disaster sites
• Proper selection, use, and limitations of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Fundamentals of respiratory protection, including types and proper fit
• Decontamination procedures to reduce exposure and prevent contamination
• Communication and coordination procedures within disaster response operations
• Safe work zone practices in disaster environments

Topics Covered

The OSHA 7.5-Hour Disaster Site Worker Course includes:

• Introduction to the National Response Framework (NRF)
• Incident Command System (ICS) overview
• Disaster work zone safety
• Respiratory protection fundamentals
• PPE selection and use
• Decontamination procedures
• Communication and coordination in disaster response
• Overview of applicable OSHA safety and health standards

Each section of the OSHA 7.5-Hour Disaster Site Worker Course is structured to provide clear, practical guidance that supports safe performance in real-world disaster site operations.

Prerequisite

To enroll in the OSHA 7.5-Hour Disaster Site Worker Course, participants must have completed one of the following:

• OSHA 10-Hour Construction Outreach Training
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Outreach Training
• OSHA 10-Hour or 30-Hour General Industry Outreach Training

Proof of completion is required before registration.