Hazwoper

The HAZWOPER Certification Training Program is an interactive program designed for those individuals who may respond defensively and offensively to a hazardous release. The program outlines the strategies and roles used to protect persons, property or the environment from the effects of a hazardous release. The necessary functions of containing a release from a safe distance, keeping it from spreading and preventing exposures are also part of the certification training.

Course Content

• Introduction and overview of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120-Hazardous Materials
• Standards and Incidents
• Terminology and Definitions
• Hazardous Materials Classes 1 – 9: – Properties and Characteristics
• Toxicology: – Symptoms of Exposure and Related Illnesses
• MSDS: – Review of MSDS for Hazardous Materials on site
• Hazardous Materials Informational Resources
• Chain of Custody – Hands-on in Class
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Chemical Protective Equipment – Levels of Protection
• Contamination control/Site Zoning and Decontamination
• Field Surveying Instruments – Monitors
• Incident Site Entry
• Respirators: Types and Usage
• Emergency site evaluation
• Site Entry Procedures
• Decontamination

Target Group:

• Safety Managers and Supervisors
• Emergency response and rescue personnel