HAZWOPER All Levels (Awareness, 8, 24, 40 Hours)

Length: 8, 24, and 40-hour Available

Note: This course may be modified to meet specific customer training needs and be conducted in multiple training sessions. 

Description

• This program covers all workers that may be involved in Defensive operations related to HAZWOPER.

• The material and training for this course is covered under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(q) and is required for responders to hazardous materials incidents.

• This course is a class room setting with group exercise scenarios.

Purpose:

The purpose of this program is to ensure the safety of all workers and comply with federal and state requirements that pertain to Hazardous Waste Operations Emergency Response (HAZWOPER)

Course Topics:

• Identify your role as a First Responder, Operations Level individual

• Be familiar with the elements of an Emergency Response Plan

• Use common hazmat terms and know their definitions

• Select specialized chemical PPE

• Know your role within the Incident Command System

• Establish control zones

• Be familiar with decontamination procedures

• Perform basic hazard and risk assessment

• Use the NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards

• Complete a Chemical Inventory and use the NIOSH Pocket Guide to evaluate Chemicals

• Work in group exercise and conduct hazard assessment using the 3 step process

Please call our office at 970-534-2530 to schedule the class or Pre-Register online.   We will do our very best to accommodate your schedule!

Please note we require a minimum of 5 registrants/class.