12-02-2024 - HAZWOPER Initial - 40 Hours - Reno, NV

Training Provider: Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC)

Dates: MO Dec 02, TU Dec 03, WE Dec 04, TH Dec 05, FR Dec 06 from 8:00am to 4:30pm

Location: Reno, NV

4.6   reviews average 23 reviews
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Why Should You Take This HAZWOPER Initial - 40 Hour Course?

The Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) - 40 Hour training is a 5-day advanced level course with site-specific requirements and information pertaining to hazardous waste sites and operations in accordance with the requirements for health and safety training in the OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.120. 

 

The HAZWOPER Standard covers five (5) specific areas of operations, including:

  • Clean-up operations required by a governmental body, involving hazardous substances at an uncontrolled/abandoned hazardous waste site
  • Corrective actions involving cleanup operations at controlled sites covered by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) 
  • Voluntary cleanup operations at sites recognized by the government as uncontrolled hazardous waste sites
  • Operations involving hazardous waste that are conducted at treatment, storage, disposal facilities regulated by RCRA (EPA)
  • Emergency response operations for releases, or substantial threats of releases, of hazardous substances without regard to the location

 

Intended Audience: This course is required for anyone engaged in hazardous substance removal or other activities which may expose them to hazardous substances and health hazards on a regulated hazardous waste site. The course includes a combination of lectures, class exercises and hands-on training.

 

Topics To Be Covered Include:

  • Regulations Overview
  • Toxicology & Handling Chemicals
  • Risk Assessment & Safety Principles
  • Medical Surveillance & Personal Protective Equipment
  • Emergency Response & First Aid
  • Site Control & Emergencies
  • Decontamination
  • Health & Physical Hazards
  • Confined Spaces
  • Drum Handling
  • Lockout/Tag Out
  • Hazard Communication
There are no prerequisites to take this course. Course exam is typically 100 questions with a passing rate of 70%. There is no 3rd-party exam for official licensing in this field.  


Renewal Requirements: An 8-hour annual refresher course is required to maintain the HAZWOPER certification.


OSHA HAZWOPER Standard:
Per OSHA standards, individuals "engaged in hazardous substance removal or other activities which expose or potentially expose workers to hazardous substances and health hazards shall receive a minimum of 40 hours of instruction off the site, and a minimum of three days actual field experience under the direct supervision of a trained experienced supervisor."

Therefore attending this 40-hour training will fulfill the offsite training requirements, and you will receive your HAZWOPER 40-hour training certification. When you actually start work on your first jobsite, it is the employer's responsibility to ensure that you are properly supervised for at least 3 days. Jobsites have many special safety concerns or nuances which make it critical for this supervision while gaining experience in the field.


How Does HAZWOPER and HAZMAT Differ?

Hazardous Material:  A substance (gas, liquid, or solid) capable of creating harm to people, the environment, and/or property. Some examples include: solvents, paints, gasoline, adhesives, lubricants, etc.

Hazardous Waste: A contaminated chemical or by-product of a production process Â›that no longer serves its purpose, and needs to be disposed of properly by EPA and DOT laws/regulations.  

HAZMAT: Is often used when discussing the transport of hazardous materials, but any aspect of hazardous materials production, transport, use, disposal, or cleanup is covered under this standard.

HAZWOPER: Refers to ALL training that deals with hazardous waste operation and emergency response to chemical spills or releases - Toxicity, Volatility, Flammability, Explosiveness, Corrosiveness. 

COURSE LOGISTICS
CertificatesVaries; please contact us for your specific course details
ParkingParking Available
FoodNo food or beverages provided
100% Verified Reviews
Below are the most recent student reviews for previous HAZWOPER Initial - 40 Hours Courses. All reviews are from people who registered for and attended the course.
Average rating: Average Rating stars out of 5 stars ( 4.6 out of 5 stars - 23 23 student reviews)


HAZWOPER Initial - 40 Hours
review userCoby M.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on March 24, 2018
This course was very informative and met or exceeded my expectations in general. The instructor was well-prepared and knowledgeable... This course was very informative and met or exceeded my expectations in general. The instructor was well-prepared and knowledgeable about the course. There was a balance of activities, and plenty of opportunities to ask questions and ask for clarification and additional information.
HAZWOPER Initial - 40 Hours
review userChris G.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on March 24, 2018
Casey Mentzer, our instructor was a lot of fun to learn from. He was very engaged and made the long 40 hours not so bad.... Casey Mentzer, our instructor was a lot of fun to learn from. He was very engaged and made the long 40 hours not so bad. He provided some great information.
HAZWOPER Initial - 40 Hours
review userMichael T.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on March 24, 2018
Casey was very professional and knowledgeable about the course. I took away a lot that I can use in my everyday routine work. Casey was very professional and knowledgeable about the course. I took away a lot that I can use in my everyday routine work.
HAZWOPER Initial - 40 Hours
review userBriana J.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on March 24, 2018
The instructor was knowledgeable about the subject. The instructor was knowledgeable about the subject.
HAZWOPER Initial - 40 Hours
review userSivarooban T.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on September 23, 2017
Great course and excellent instructor. Great course and excellent instructor.
HAZWOPER Initial - 40 Hours
review userJarad A.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on January 28, 2017
Good instructor. Very knowledgeable. Good instructor. Very knowledgeable.
HAZWOPER Initial - 40 Hours
review userMichael U.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on January 28, 2017
Great course, instructor was very knowledgeable and used interactive drills that reflected real world scenarios to demonstrate... Great course, instructor was very knowledgeable and used interactive drills that reflected real world scenarios to demonstrate practical applications. Zack Academy staff was also very helpful in sorting out logistics of a snow delay at the hosting institution.
HAZWOPER Initial - 40 Hours
review userJack H.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on January 28, 2017
The class was good mix between the requisite knowledge needed from classroom work and a few scenarios. Really enjoyed the... The class was good mix between the requisite knowledge needed from classroom work and a few scenarios. Really enjoyed the interaction and mix between class/field. Positive reinforcement!
HAZWOPER Initial - 40 Hours
review userChad R.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on January 28, 2017
This was one of the most knowledgeable classes I have had in a while. The teacher conveyed the information in an excellent... This was one of the most knowledgeable classes I have had in a while. The teacher conveyed the information in an excellent manor.
HAZWOPER Initial - 40 Hours
review userKylen P.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on January 28, 2017
THIS CLASS WAS WELL WORTH THE MONEY, THE TIME, THE EDUCATION AND THE EXPERIENCE! Rob made the class extremely fun and informative,... THIS CLASS WAS WELL WORTH THE MONEY, THE TIME, THE EDUCATION AND THE EXPERIENCE! Rob made the class extremely fun and informative, which is great when it is a 40 hr. class. They tend to get very boring and very repetitive. This definitely was not a check the box kind of class. You had to earn it which made it that much better!! Thanks for the awesome class - I look forward to sending more of my crew through this class.
HAZWOPER Initial - 40 Hours
review userCody B.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on January 28, 2017
Great course led by a very experienced instructor with enthusiasm! Great course led by a very experienced instructor with enthusiasm!
HAZWOPER Initial - 40 Hours
review userBrent M.
4 stars out of 5 stars attended on October 8, 2016
Overall, I thought the course was informative and provided the level of knowledge required. However, I felt like there was... Overall, I thought the course was informative and provided the level of knowledge required. However, I felt like there was a significant amount of wasted time on repetitive videos and there was a general disorganization to the structure of each day. The class room was new and not completely active relating to computer/projector/vcr and the instructor had not been fully informed on how to use the classroom equipment resulting in wasted time. Also, we were not given enough equipment for the entire class to participate in the field exercise and the equipment given was incomplete.
HAZWOPER Initial - 40 Hours
review userPhilip F.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on October 8, 2016
Good intructor with real life situations to demonstrate knowledge. Good intructor with real life situations to demonstrate knowledge.
HAZWOPER Initial - 40 Hours
review userMark E.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on April 16, 2016
Dr. Powers was wonderful and very informative. I truly enjoyed the class. Dr. Powers was wonderful and very informative. I truly enjoyed the class.
HAZWOPER Initial - 40 Hours
review userDianna K.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on April 16, 2016
The instructor was very knowledgeable and had many good real life stories to share. The daily reviews were very helpful... The instructor was very knowledgeable and had many good real life stories to share. The daily reviews were very helpful in reviewing the previous day's materials. He effectively engaged the class throughout the training.
HAZWOPER Initial - 40 Hours
review userKatharine W.
4 stars out of 5 stars attended on January 30, 2016
Great instructor overall -- real world examples kept the course interesting and relevant. Instructor was very knowledge... Great instructor overall -- real world examples kept the course interesting and relevant. Instructor was very knowledge about the specifics of hazardous materials and also clearly enjoyed teaching about it. Thanks!
HAZWOPER Initial - 40 Hours
review userrobert k.
4 stars out of 5 stars attended on February 18, 2015
Dr. Powers presented a well prepared training. He includes his many years of experience to help tie course material back... Dr. Powers presented a well prepared training. He includes his many years of experience to help tie course material back to real world scenarios.
HAZWOPER Initial - 40 Hours
review userBlake S.
3 stars out of 5 stars attended on February 17, 2015
Mixed feelings about the class. Informative yes but you really had to work at it at times to get that information. Instructor... Mixed feelings about the class. Informative yes but you really had to work at it at times to get that information. Instructor at least for myself was quite confusing on information delivery and questions that were raised. More than happy to help but sometimes the help went in different directions than the actual answers to a point where finally you would just say okay but be no better off than when you started. Like I said maybe it was myself unable to follow or deal with his style. I did however see more than one confused look on the faces of the many in the class over the week.
HAZWOPER Initial - 40 Hours
review userBen W.
4 stars out of 5 stars attended on November 11, 2014
Great instructor! Great instructor!
HAZWOPER Initial - 40 Hours
review userKarola K.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on May 27, 2014
Covered a lot of material but made sure it was used multiple times in order to remember it. Covered a lot of material but made sure it was used multiple times in order to remember it.
HAZWOPER Initial - 40 Hours
review userCasandra W.
4 stars out of 5 stars attended on February 3, 2014
The instructor was very nice and helpful. There were a couple minor things that I felt were not divulged in detail, but were... The instructor was very nice and helpful. There were a couple minor things that I felt were not divulged in detail, but were on the exam. Overall, a well taught class
HAZWOPER Initial - 40 Hours
review userStephen M.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on April 16, 2013
Professor was very knowledgeable, hands on portion was well done. Covered my needs exceptionally well. Professor was very knowledgeable, hands on portion was well done. Covered my needs exceptionally well.
HAZWOPER Initial - 40 Hours
review userMichael K.
4 stars out of 5 stars attended on April 16, 2013
The instructor was very knowledgable and let us have very open discussions. The only issue I have is that the videos were... The instructor was very knowledgable and let us have very open discussions. The only issue I have is that the videos were fairly old and were shown out of order with the class materials.
LOCATION, DATE & TIME

5270 Neil Road Room TDB, Reno, NV 89502

MO Dec 02, TU Dec 03, WE Dec 04, TH Dec 05, FR Dec 06 from 8:00am to 4:30pm

ABOUT THE TRAINING PROVIDER
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Truckee Meadows Community College Safety Center was founded in 1987 as the business outreach arm of the college. The Safety Center provides customized and public-offered safety courses and consulting. Focusing on mandates from OSHA, EPA, DOT and DHS, the Safety Center has provided training to over 50,000 private sector and government employees and agencies. The Safety Center provides services nationwide and has a cadre of seasoned professionals, all topic experts in their field, and many of which are OSHA authorized and EPA accredited.


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