The HAZWOPER 24-Hour Course for All Industries helps ensure all participants are aware of common workplace hazards associated with HAZWOPER sites, as well as the best practices and controls needed to reduce on-site incidents. Course participants will study important topics, including:
A review of OSHA, HAZWOPER sites, and the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS)
An introduction to common hazards encountered at HAZWOPER sites
The most common hazardous substances and their effects on the human body
Site control, including how to identify and evaluate site hazards to implement correct controls
Common training requirements for individual HAZWOPER operations and environments, including trenches, excavations, and confined spaces
Best practices for working near vehicles, mobile and mechanized equipment
The importance of workplace ergonomics
Identification of common hazards and how to address them, including heat and cold stress, hand and power tools, and tasks related to the industries involved with hazardous waste operations, including those in the remediation industry
Material handling safety, including management of drums, containers, and compressed gas cylinders
Strategies for managing equipment decontamination
Requirements of EPA’s Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and management of safety and health programs
Key elements of the HAZWOPER Standard
Upon completion of the 24-Hour HAZWOPER online training course and required site-specific training, participants will be prepared to work in accordance with OSHA’s HAZWOPER Regulation, preparing them to identify and address hazards to maintain a safe work environment.