Section 5020.5 - Training(a) At a minimum, area plans shall establish provisions for training of emergency response personnel in the following areas:(1) emergency procedures for first response to a release or threatened release of hazardous materials, to include pesticide drift exposure incidents;(2) health and safety procedures for response personnel, including those procedures required by Section 5020.4 of this Article;(3) use of emergency response equipment and supplies;(4) procedures for access to mutual-aid resources;(5) identification of medical facilities capable of providing treatment appropriate for hazardous material incidents, to include pesticide drift exposure incidents;(6) evacuation plans and procedures;(7) monitoring and decontamination procedures for emergency response personnel and equipment;(8) first-aid procedures for hazardous material incidents, including pesticide exposure;(9) procedures for informing the public during emergencies; and(10) psychological stress that may be encountered during disaster operations.(b) Area plans shall include, but not be limited to: (1) provisions for documenting personnel training described in subsection (a) of this section; and(2) provisions for joint field or table-top exercises, with affected organizations, with voluntary participation of business representatives.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 19, § 5020.5
Note: Authority cited: Section 25503, Health and Safety Code; and Section 12997.7, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Section 25503, Health and Safety Code; and Section 12997.7, Food and Agricultural Code.
1. Change without regulatory effect renumbering section 2645 to new section 5020.5, including amendment of subsection (a)(2), filed 3-6-2024 (Register 2024, No. 10).