HAZWOPER Training
HAZWOPER training was promulgated into law in the early 80′s and was born of the 4 agency document designed by the collaborative efforts of OSHA, NIOSH, USCG and the EPA.
There are two sides of the house with HAZWOPER; the (Industrial Side) and the (Environmental Side) of the house the breakdown in training requirements are the following.
| INDUSTRIAL HAZWOPER | ENVIRONMENTAL HAZWOPER |
|---|---|
| First Responder Awareness Level (4 Hr.) | 40 Hour Class Room Training; and → |
| First Responder Operation Level (8 Hr.) | →24 Hour OJT |
| Hazardous Materials Technician (24 Hr.) | 24 Hour Initial (Inter. Site Worker); and→ |
| Hazardous Materials Specialist (24 Hr.) | → 8 Hour OJT |
| Incident Commander (24 Hr.) | 16→ Up-Grade to 40 Hour |
| 16 → Up-Grade to 24 Hour OJT | |
| 8 Hour Refresher (Every 12 Months) | |
| 8 Hour Supervisory (Once in a life Time) |
What training do I need to comply?
The chart below shows who these workers normally are in a typical work setting.
| INDUSTRIAL HAZWOPER | ENVIRONMENTAL HAZWOPER |
|---|---|
| Awareness Level – Line Worker | 40 Hour→ ALL Site Workers |
| Operations Level – Maintenance Staff | →24 Hour OJT |
| Haz. Mat. Tech. – Vol. Fire Fighter Type | 24 (ALL Inter. Site Worker); and→ |
| Hazardous Materials Specialist – Sec./Acc. | → 8 Hour OJT |
| Incident Com. – Fire Chief / Upper Manag. | 16→ Up-Grade to 40 Hour (Site Worker) |
| 16 → Up-Grade to 24 Hour OJT | |
| 8 Hour Ref. → (ALL SITE WORKERS) | |
| 8 Supervisory → Management | |
If you have any specific questions about HAZWOPER training please call 888-701-2736.
