Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Annual Refresher Training

Objective: The HAZWOPER Annual Refresher Training aims to provide participants with updated knowledge, review key principles, and reinforce skills related to hazardous waste operations and emergency response, ensuring compliance with HAZWOPER standards.

Summary: This comprehensive refresher course revisits essential elements of HAZWOPER, including hazard recognition, chemical safety, personal protective equipment (PPE), decontamination procedures, emergency response, and regulatory updates. Participants will engage in discussions, case studies, and exercises to reinforce their understanding and maintain readiness.

Duration:

  • Course Duration: 8hrs

  • Schedule: Offered as a full-day session or segmented sessions for flexibility.

Regulation Reference: including but not limited to:

  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations for hazardous waste operations and emergency response (29 CFR 1910.120).

  • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) guidelines for hazardous materials operations and emergency response.

Cost: $75.00

Course Topics:

  • Hazard recognition and assessment in hazardous waste operations

  • Chemical safety and exposure control measures

  • Personal protective equipment (PPE) selection and usage

  • Decontamination procedures and protocols

  • Emergency response and incident command system (ICS)

  • Regulatory updates and changes in HAZWOPER standards

Who Should Attend: This course is suitable for individuals involved in hazardous waste operations, emergency response teams, site supervisors, and workers who require annual refresher training to maintain compliance with HAZWOPER regulations.

Note: The course content and duration may be adjusted to meet specific industry needs or organizational requirements.

Contact Info

Calvin Rodrigue, Jr
calvin.rodrigue@fletcher.edu