Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response  (HAZWOPER) Specialist Level Training

Objective: The HAZWOPER Specialist Level Training aims to provide in-depth knowledge and specialized skills required by individuals responsible for managing hazardous materials incidents beyond the operations level, overseeing response efforts, and ensuring effective hazard control and mitigation.

Summary: This comprehensive course delves into advanced topics related to hazardous materials incidents, emphasizing the roles and responsibilities of specialists in managing, planning, and coordinating response actions. Participants will learn about incident command, advanced hazard assessment, decontamination, and specialized equipment usage through theoretical learning and practical exercises.

Duration:

  • Course Duration: Typically 40 to 60hrs (5 to 7 days)

  • Schedule: Offered as full-day sessions or segmented sessions to cover specialized content comprehensively.

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) standards for hazardous materials incident management.

Cost: $350.00

Course Topics:

  • Incident command and management principles

  • Advanced hazard assessment and control measures

  • Specialized equipment usage and maintenance

  • Planning and coordinating response efforts.

  • Decontamination strategies and techniques

  • Regulatory compliance and documentation

Who Should Attend: This course is suitable for individuals tasked with managing hazardous materials incidents, including emergency response team leaders, incident commanders, safety officers, and those responsible for planning and coordinating specialized responses.

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

Contact Info

Calvin Rodrigue, Jr
calvin.rodrigue@fletcher.edu