Whether responding to an emergency or cleaning up hazardous waste, control of the work site is essential. Each site is unique and many factors must be considered when securing it, including the hazards present, size of the site, and the proximity of the surrounding community. The movement of people and equipment at the site must be carefully managed to minimize worker exposure and protect the public from hazards. This course describes practices and procedures for establishing and maintaining control of the site.

• List and describe the major tasks required for site control • Describe the purpose of a site map • Identify and describe the different hazard control zones and how they are established • Describe the location of key functions or facilities at the incident site • Describe how to secure the site and control access • Describe public protection actions • Describe common incident communication methods • List standard procedures and safe work practices for hazardous material incidents