01-27-2025 - HAZWOPER Initial - 40 Hours - Willowbrook, IL
Training Provider: Occupational Training and Supply OTS
Dates: MO Jan 27, TU Jan 28, WE Jan 29, TH Jan 30, FR Jan 31 from 8:00am to 4:00pm
Location: Willowbrook, IL
2 reviews | TICKET TYPE | PRICE | QUANTITY |
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One Workshop Ticket more info» | $795.00 | |
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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
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 ›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.
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| Certificates | Same day as course completion |
| Parking | Free parking available on site |
| Food | Breakfast provided |
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.
Joe C.
attended on December 14, 2024
Class was very informative. Ive taken this course routinely as a power-plant chimney technician, and after 20 years of doing this, i finally learned something new. Would recommend heavily to anyone taking this course to go through Zack Academy Dale P.
attended on April 23, 2016
Very well presented class 7233 Adams Street, Willowbrook, IL 60527
MO Jan 27, TU Jan 28, WE Jan 29, TH Jan 30, FR Jan 31 from 8:00am to 4:00pm
Occupational Training and Supply (OTS) is the Midwest leader for environmental, health and safety training. We provide quality training by using experienced industry instructors, a fully equipped facility with real-life demonstrations, state of-the-art equipment, and hands-on training. Our areas of training include asbestos, lead-based paint, EPA Lead RRP Safety, mold remediation, hazwoper, osha safety including respiratory, scaffolding and fall protection training, plus more! OTS can also host your group training at our facility for up to 30 people or we can bring training to your jobsite, office, or warehouse. We are a certified WBE (Woman Business Enterprise) through the State of Illinois and City of Chicago.
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