HAZWOPER
is a multiple hour course based upon the level of training. This extremely flexible program can help
employers meet OSHA and other federal and state regulatory requirements for
training employees how to safely handle all types of hazardous materials/wastes
incidences.
“HAZWOPER” covers the following 5 types of operations:
1.
Clean-up operations
required by a governmental body, whether federal, state, local or other
involving hazardous substances that are conducted at uncontrolled hazardous
waste sites.
2. Corrective
actions involving clean-up operations at sites covered
by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1978 (RCRA).
3. Voluntary
clean-up operations at sites recognized by federal, state,
local or other governmental bodies at uncontrolled hazardous waste sites.
4. Operations
involving hazardous wastes that are conducted at treatment, storage and
disposal facilities (TSDF’s) regulated by 40 CFR
Parts 264-265 pursuant to RCRA; or by agencies under agreement with USEPA to
implement RCRA regulations.
5. Emergency response operations for
releases of, or substantial threats of releases of, hazardous substances
without regard to location of the hazard.
1.
First Responder Awareness Level 4-hours –
identifies and initiates a response.
2.
First Responder Operations Level 8-hours –
defensive fashion, contain the release from a safe distance.
3.
Hazardous Material Technician 28-hours– offensive
fashion to the point of patching, plugging – stops release.
4.
Hazardous Materials Specialist 28-hours –
responds and supports the Technician.
5.
Incident Commander 28-hours.
6.
Annual Refresher Training – 8-hours.
Intended Audience
General
industry
Private
companies
Government
contractors
Hands-on Skill Practice
Students
will practice essential response skills in an actual skill practice exercise
Recognized certification
period
1-year
Evaluation Method
Students
are evaluated through instructor observation of the reasonable performance of
skills.