12-07-2026 - HAZWOPER Initial - 40 Hours - San Ramon, CA
Training Provider: Safety Compliance Management, Inc.
Dates: MO Dec 07, TU Dec 08, WE Dec 09, TH Dec 10, FR Dec 11 from 8:00am to 5:00pm
Location: San Ramon, CA
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| TICKET TYPE | PRICE | QUANTITY |
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One Workshop Ticket more info» | $895.00 | |
 | Or call: 954-400-0595 | |
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.
| COURSE LOGISTICS | |
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| Certificates | Hard Copy Certification will be handed out at the end of class |
| Parking | Parking is plentiful and easily accessible |
| Food | Breakfast and coffee provided. |
14 Crow Canyon Court Suite 205, San Ramon, CA 94583
MO Dec 07, TU Dec 08, WE Dec 09, TH Dec 10, FR Dec 11 from 8:00am to 5:00pm
Stop Worrying About OSHA. Start Working with Experts. Safety Compliance Management, Inc. is here to take the guesswork out of safety. Whether you need hands-on OSHA, DOT or EPA training classes in California, flexible online training that you can take anywhere at any time, written programs, IH testing, site assessments, or expert regulatory representation during an audit, SCM is your premier partner in total compliance. As a family-owned firm, we don’t just provide services; we build relationships. We navigate the complexities of regulations to keep you compliant so you can focus on what you do best.
Questions? 954-400-0595
