Courses and Training
Emergency Response Training
This course is intended for anyone who may discover a hazardous material spill while on the job. This can include workers who are likely to come across a spill as well as those who are specially trained to respond to emergency situations.
3 & 4 Hour Hazmat Awareness
Our first responder certification course is intended for anyone who may discover a hazardous material spill while on the job. This can include workers who are likely to come across a spill as well as those who are specially trained to respond to emergency situations. Whether you work in an industry that produces hazardous waste or addresses a variety of emergencies, the first step toward safety in the event of a spill is awareness.
Here are some of the OSHA requirements for awareness
trained personnel:
- An understanding of what hazardous substances are, and the risks associated with them in an incident. 29 CFR, Part 1910.120(q)(6)(i)(A)
- An understanding of the potential outcomes associated with an emergency created when hazardous substances are present. 29 CFR, Part 1910.120(q)(6)(i)(B)
- The ability to recognize the presence of hazardous substances in an emergency. 29 CFR, Part 1910.120(q)(6)(i)(C)
- The ability to identify the hazardous substances, if possible. 29 CFR, Part 1910.120(q)(6)(i)(D)
- What to do in a suspicious situation.
Hazwoper – For general site personnel
The 40-hour HAZWOPER program is designed for laborers/supervisors, contractors, transporters, state/local inspectors, consultants/engineers, and waste disposal site personnel, who are required to deal with hazardous materials. During the program, students develop practical skills commonly used at sites and in industry by participating in site-simulations. This course includes a full dress-out with medical required. This course meets the training requirements of OSHA’s Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard– 29CFR 1910.120 and DOT’sShipper/Transporter Standards–49CFR 172.700 & 177.800.
4.0 CEUs / 5.0 ABIH Points.
Annual Hazwoper Refresher – For general site personnel
This 8-Hour Refresher Program fulfills the requirement of the OSHA’s Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard–29CFR 1910.120 and DOT’s Shipper/Transporter Standards–49CFR 172.700 & 177.800. Sessions review and update skills for the protection of employees. Topics include the subjects covered in the 40-hour Hazwoper course and a review of the safety experiences of class participants. The course includes classroom lectures, demonstration, and group exercises.
.8 CEU / 1.0 ABIH Point
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECHNICIAN
The 40-hour Hazardous Material Technician Program includes all the techniques and skills learned during the Hazwoper course as well as training students to respond to unplanned releases of hazardous materials and chemical incidents. All students receive extensive hands-on training during site simulations. This course includes a full dress-out with medical required. Complies with the training requirements of OSHA’s Hazardous Waste Operation and Emergency Response Standard 29 CFR 1910.120 (q) (6) and DOT’s Shipper/Transporter Standards–49CFR 172.700 & 177.800.
4.0 CEUs
EMERGENCY RESPONSE REFRESHER (ERR) – Operations/Technicians Level
The 8-Hour Emergency Response Refresher Program reviews topics covered during the 40-hour Hazardous Material Technician level training. Training will include tasks used during chemical incidents, including hazard identification; incident management; and spill control. A full dress-out drill with debriefing concludes the training. .8 CEU
Upcoming Classes
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