07-24-2023 - HAZWOPER Initial - 40 Hours - Mechanicsburg, PA
Training Provider: Pennoni
Dates: MO Jul 24, TU Jul 25, WE Jul 26, TH Jul 27, FR Jul 28 from 8:00am to 5:00pm
Location: Mechanicsburg, PA
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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 | Certificates provided electronically after course completion. |
| Parking | Free parking available on site |
| Food | Coffee and light morning refreshments are 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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Stefan L.
attended on August 3, 2019
Instructors were personable and knowledgeable. I feel much more prepared from having taken this course. Tabetha H.
attended on August 3, 2019
The instructors are AWESOME!!! Garren K.
attended on February 3, 2018
The instructors at Cocciardi and Associates, Inc were very knowledgeable and passionate about the course work. They created unique practical excercises to get you out of your seats, and get hands on training. The atmosphere was great and made the class enjoyable. Joshua E.
attended on August 5, 2017
Class was informative. The instructor took the time to personalize training to individual's fields and to make information understandable. Exercises were great! Heather K.
attended on February 4, 2017
Very educational, I learned a lot..information I will use everyday in the workfield.. 4 Kacey Court, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
MO Jul 24, TU Jul 25, WE Jul 26, TH Jul 27, FR Jul 28 from 8:00am to 5:00pm
Pennoni is a full service environmental, safety and industrial hygiene consultation and training firm with offices in Mechanicsburg and Scranton, Pennsylvania. Pennoni specializes in employee training and certification in various hazardous materials activities, including Lead Paint, HAZWOPER, Asbestos and OSHA Outreach courses. Clients may attend a scheduled session at one of our training centers or set up a dedicated, onsite class.
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