Hazardous Waste Operation and Emergency Response
In environments where hazardous substances are present, the risk to human life and health is significant. HAZWOPER is a critical regulatory standard and specialized training program designed to protect workers who handle hazardous waste, perform cleanup operations or respond to uncontrolled releases of dangerous materials. This training equips individuals with essential knowledge and skills to safely mitigate risks associated with hazardous chemicals and waste.
How Our Hazwoper Training Works
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Learn about written emergency plans and hazard labeling practices.
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Understand how to identify a hazard is present and what corrective action to take.
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Review appropriate cleanup treatment and storage or disposal based on hazard.
Hazwoper Training
Course topics include:
- Explains what is expected of team members prior to, during and after a hazardous substance release, focusing on the awareness and operations levels
- Follows an incident from the second the hazardous substance is spilled to the final incident debriefing and recordkeeping
- Covers recognition, notification, risk assessment, PPE and decontamination
OSHA Regulation
1910.120(q)(8)(i)
Those employees who are trained in accordance with paragraph (q)(6) of this section shall receive annual refresher training of sufficient content and duration to maintain their competencies, or shall demonstrate competency in those areas at least yearly.
1910.120(q)(6)
Training shall be based on the duties and function to be performed by each responder of an emergency response organization. The skill and knowledge levels required for all new responders, those hired after the effective date of this standard, shall be conveyed to them through training before they are permitted to take part in actual emergency operations on an incident. Employees who participate, or are expected to participate, in emergency response, shall be given training.
