Hazardous Materials and Waste
Safety Training
Through our Hazardous Waste training courses, students will engage in learning about the safety practices when dealing with hazardous materials, as sanctioned by OSHA standards. Our instructors provide thorough knowledge, pulling from their own training and first-hand experience, of the prevention of injuries and illnesses caused by hazardous materials within the workplace. We have designed specific hands-on practical exercises to accompany the classroom training portion of the HAZWOPER course.
We offer 3 variations of the HAZWOPER course: The 40-Hour HAZWOPER Specialist Course, the 24-Hour HAZWOPER Technician Course, and the 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher and/or Operations Training Course. To determine which course best fits your needs please see below. All workers who complete HAZWOPER training must take an 8-hour Hazwoper Refresher course each year.
40-Hour HAZWOPER SPECIALIST Course
who is it for?
The 40-hour course is designed for workers who face the highest risk of exposure on the job. Most workers who are new to uncontrolled hazardous waste or emergency response operations are required to complete 40 hours of HAZWOPER training. This includes general site workers (such as laborers and equipment operators) and on-site management and supervisors.
TOPICS COVERED:
Facility Review
History of the Laws
Emergency Response
HAZWOPER Regulations
Chemical Exposure
Hazard Assessment
Reference Material
Fire and Explosion
Oxygen Deficiency
Ionizing Radiation
Potential Site Hazards
Heat Stress
Cold Exposure
Noise Exposure
Planning and Organizing
Hazard & Response Information
Training Requirements
Medical Monitoring
Site Characterization and Control
Air Monitoring
Respirators and Fit Testing
Chemical Protective Clothing
Decontamination
Drums and Containers
Site Emergencies
Safety Data Sheets
Accident Investigation Form
WHAT TO EXPECT:
length
40-Hour / 3-4 Days
training type
Lecture / Audio Video / Visual Aids
Demonstrations
Practical Exercises
24-HOUR HAZWOPER TECHNICIAN COURSE
who is it for?
The 24-hour HAZWOPER training course is required for employees who will be working in the vicinity of hazardous substances and may occasionally be exposed to such materials but will not be faced with the daily hazards of handling or cleaning up hazardous materials.
TOPICS COVERED:
Facility Review
History of the Laws
Emergency Response
HAZWOPER Regulations
Chemical Exposure
Hazard Assessment
Reference Material
Fire and Explosion
Oxygen Deficiency
Ionizing Radiation
Potential Site Hazards
Heat Stress
Cold Exposure
Noise Exposure
Planning and Organizing
Hazard & Response Information
Training Requirements
Medical Monitoring
Site Characterization and Control
Air Monitoring
Respirators and Fit Testing
Chemical Protective Clothing
Decontamination
Drums and Containers
Site Emergencies
Safety Data Sheets
Accident Investigation Form
WHAT TO EXPECT:
length
24-Hour / 2-3 Days
training type
Lecture / Audio Video / Visual Aids
Demonstrations
Practical Exercises
8-HOUR hazwoper refresher and/or operations course
who is it for?
Workers at uncontrolled hazardous waste operations and those involved in emergency response actions must receive eight hours of HAZWOPER refresher training each year. If you completed 40-hour HAZWOPER training or 24-hour HAZWOPER training, you must take the 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher course annually as required by OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.120.
TOPICS COVERED:
HAZWOPER Regulations
Hazardous Components
Personal Protective Equipment
Decontamination
Containment - Spill Control
Respiratory Protection
Site Characterization
Health and Safety Plan
Reference Material
WHAT TO EXPECT:
length
8-Hour / 1 Day
training type
Lecture / Audio Video / Visual Aids
Demonstrations
ALL COURSES INCLUDE:
proof of certification
Upon completion of the course, all students are issued a physical and digital certificate with their name, company name, and completed course.
Compliance Management
All students can be tested and have their progress tracked in our Online Learning Management System, with reminders for annual refreshers.
Price: Pricing is flexible, please contact us for group rates and details.
Training Days: Training classes are scheduled by request. Please let us know in the form when you would like training, and we can schedule according to your needs.
Companies rely on Absolute Safety
"I have worked with Absolute Safety for 3 years. Absolute’s staff, qualified safety professionals and ability to train craft personnel are three main reasons why Moore Construction chooses to use Absolute. They will go to extremes to make sure that you get what you need to make a project safe and successful."
— Patrick Borden, Safety Director at Moore Construction
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