ONLINE Instructor Led HAZWOPER 24 Hour Training Course

Overview

This online instructor-led HAZWOPER 24 Hour Training Course will be delivered remotely, using instructor-led online learning.  This course content remains the same as classroom-based training, however, you’ll attend a scheduled, interactive class via video conferencing.

The HAZWOPER 24 Hour Training Course is aimed at personnel engaged in hazardous waste operations and who are considered “occasional site workers”.  The course will cover how to operate in the safest possible manner in situations where contact with potentially hazardous materials is likely.

 

Objectives

At the end of this online instructor-led health and safety training course, successful students will demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of hazardous substances and materials and be able to minimize the associated risks.  Additionally, successful students will be able to recognize signs and labels that are used to alert personnel of danger involving hazardous materials.

 

Agenda

The HAZWOPER 24 Hour Training Course will cover the following topics:

• An Introduction to Agencies, Laws, and Regulations
• Hazard Communications
• HAZWOPER Training
• Principles of Safety
• Fire Protection
• PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
• Toxicology
• Planning and Organization
• Preparation for Fieldwork
• Identification Systems for Chemical Hazards
• Understanding Radiation Safety
• Types of Respiratory Protection
• Air and Environmental Monitoring
• Sampling and Packaging
• How to handle Drums and Containers
• Hazards in Confined Space
• Site Emergencies
• Decontamination Procedures
• Medical Surveillance

Assessment

This HAZWOPER course will include hands-on training, learning from real-life scenarios, and practical exercises.  On successful completion of the HAZWOPER Training, students will receive an OSHA certificate.

Who Should Attend?

The online instructor-led HAZWOPER 24 Hour Training Course is aimed at employees who have duties involving the handling or cleaning up hazardous materials in any manner should take OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Training Course.

This 24-hour safety course is specifically for “Occasional Site Workers” (individuals who ARE NOT required to handle waste or hazardous materials as part of their job function).

 

Suggested Progression

OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Training Course