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HAZEPOWER TRAINING
OSHA Hazwoper Certification (Hazardous Waste Operations) & Emergency Response Training
HAZWOPER training aka Hazardous Waste Operations was promulgated into law back in the early 1980′s and was born of the 4 agency document designed by the collaborative efforts of OSHA, NIOSH, USCG and the EPA.
There are five specific categories for those working with hazardous waste and substances as mentioned below. You can find even more detail on the Hazwoper categories here on OSHA’s Hazwoper faq page.
- Clean Up Operations
- Corrective Actions Involving Clean Up Operation
- Voluntary Clean Up Operations
- Operations Involving Hazardous Waste Sites
- Emergency Response Operations
- Environmental Workers
- HAZMAT Industrial Personnel
- Emergency Personnel
- First Responders & Safety Professionals
- Regulatory Agency Authority
WHICH TRAINING DO I NEED TO COMPLY?
The Center For Safety and Environmental Management has been providing Emergency Response and Hazmat education to the private and public sectors since 1992. The following tables will give you a better idea of which training you need for certification.
However, CSEM, Inc. can also develop custom Hazwoper classes tailored to meet the specific needs of your organization. Our instructor will talk with you to make sure that you are choosing the right course. Depending on the size of the class, our 40 hr Hazwoper course includes either counter top or full blown simulations.
| 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) |
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 HAZPOWER training please call 888-701-2736.