HAZWOPER

This certificate course meets and exceeds OSHA requirements for 29 CFR 1019.120(e) / CCR Title 8, 5192.  The course is a dynamic and proven course covering all aspects of hazardous substances, hazardous waste handling and operations. 

HAZWOPER offers an array of subjects for beginning to advanced handlers. Students will will also perform hands on activities with various types of personal protective equipment, respirators, sampling equipment and more. Students will participate in simulated hazardous materials cleanup and decontamination exercises.

What You'll Learn:

• Hazard Communication Standard
• Medical Surveillance regulations
• HAZWOPER regulatory overview
• Toxicoloy
• Hazard recognition
• Respiratory protection
• Chemical protective equipment
• Levels of protection (A, B, C, D)
• Decontamination practices
• Site safety plan development
• General safe work practices
• Container / drum handling
• SCBA usage
• Physical hazards
• Spill cleanup procedures
• Lockout / Tagout
• Confined Space Entry Awareness

Who Should Attend:

Anyone who must comply with Fed / California's laws and regulations regarding Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response. 

• General laborers
• Personnel responsible for hazardous waste
• Supervisors / managers of HAZWOPER teams
• Environmental / chemical engineers
• Drillers
• Equipment operators
• Spill responders
• Incident Commanders