Hazwoper
The HAZWOPER Certification Training Program prepares individuals to respond to hazardous material releases defensively and offensively. This five-day interactive course focuses on protecting people, property, and the environment from hazardous exposures while emphasizing containment, prevention, and decontamination strategies.
Course Content
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
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Introduction and overview of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120-Hazardous Materials
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Standards and Incidents
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Terminology and Definitions
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Hazardous Materials Classes 1 – 9: - Properties and Characteristics
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Toxicology: - Symptoms of Exposure and Related Illnesses
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MSDS: - Review of MSDS for Hazardous Materials on site
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Hazardous Materials Informational Resources
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Chain of Custody – Hands-on in Class
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Personal Protective Equipment
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Chemical Protective Equipment – Levels of Protection
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Contamination control/Site Zoning and Decontamination
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Field Surveying Instruments – Monitors
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Incident Site Entry
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Respirators: Types and Usage
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Emergency site evaluation
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Site Entry Procedures
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Decontamination
Course Details
Duration
Target Audience
Certification
The course is completed in 5 days.
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Safety Managers and Supervisors
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Emergency response and rescue personnel
On successful completion of this course participants will receive a Certificate of Completion. It is recommended that this certificate be renewed every 3 years.