05-05-2025 - HAZWOPER Initial - 40 Hours - Online, Live
Training Provider: Global Environmental Network, Inc
Dates: MO May 05, TU May 06, WE May 07, TH May 08, FR May 09 from 8:30am to 5:00pm US/Pacific
Location: Online, Live
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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 | 4-7 days after course completion |
| 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.
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Abid B.
attended on May 22, 2021
Great information and easy to understand. Brandon T.
attended on August 31, 2019
I took this course with this instructor and was blown away at the amount of knowledge and experience he has had in the field. He has a library of personal experiences to share and his ability to relate it to the material is second to none. I would definitely recommend the instructor to anyone who is interested in taking this course. Tiffany M.
attended on September 1, 2018
The course was a great refresher to previous hazmat training received via my work organization. Sergio V.
attended on September 1, 2018
Teachers were very straight forward with the material. They helped a lot to make sure we understood everything that was being taught. Highly recommend. Laneice C.
attended on July 21, 2018
This class was great! The instructor was very good! He was very good at teaching and making sure we knew and remembered all the information. It is a lot of information to learn in just 40 hours. He did a great job teaching it. Christopher W.
attended on May 5, 2018
Both instructors were very knowledgeable about all the information given! Alexa T.
attended on May 5, 2018
Very interesting and useful course. This course is conducted as a live instructor-led webinar. Further details will be provided to you prior to the course.
MO May 05, TU May 06, WE May 07, TH May 08, FR May 09 from 8:30am to 5:00pm US/Pacific
Global Environmental Network, Inc (GENI) has been providing Health and Safety Engineering, Consulting, and Training services since 1992, and has grown tremendously in presence in the municipal, utilities, oil, gas, construction and engineering sectors. GENI's ability to integrate customized, project specific services while constantly evaluating the services ensures our ability to meet or exceed the most rigorous guidelines available. With multiple course types and talented instructors with diverse backgrounds, GENI is your source for high quality safety training in California.
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