40- Hour HAZWOPER
DESCRIPTION
The 40-Hour HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) Training is a comprehensive, OSHA-compliant course designed for workers involved in hazardous waste operations, emergency response, and cleanup activities at uncontrolled hazardous waste sites. This course meets the training requirements outlined in OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.120.
TOPICS INCLUDE
- Overview of hazardous substances and risks
- Hazard recognition and risk assessment
- Site characterization and control
- Work zones and site control measures
- Respiratory protection and PPE selection
- Decontamination methods
- Emergency response procedures
- Waste handling and transportation
- Medical surveillance and monitoring
- Hands-on drills and practical exercises
OBJECTIVES
- Understand OSHA’s HAZWOPER regulations and compliance requirements
- Identify chemical and physical hazards in hazardous waste operations
- Learn proper use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), including Level A-D protection
- Understand toxicology, hazard communication, and safety data sheets (SDS)
- Practice safe decontamination procedures
- Learn emergency response planning and spill containment techniques
- Understand air monitoring and instrumentation
- Perform hands-on simulations and exercises in a controlled environment
COURSE MATERIALS
Will be distributed during course.
PREREQUISITES
No prior HAZWOPER training is required, but participants must be medically cleared and physically capable of wearing respiratory protection if needed.
