The OSHA 24-Hour HAZWOPER – RCRA TSD Operations Training course is designed for individuals seeking initial certification to work at a
TSD facility
(Treatment, Storage, and Disposal) handling hazardous waste. This training complies with OSHA’s HAZWOPER regulations under 29 CFR 1910.120(p)(7)(i) for general industry and 29 CFR 1926.65(p)(7)(i) for construction.
Targeted at workers involved in hazardous waste operations at regulated sites, the course covers critical procedures related to RCRA and DOT training
requirements. Participants will learn safe handling practices, emergency response protocols, and compliance measures relevant to managing RCRA hazardous waste. This program also serves as an essential foundation for those needing DOT RCRA training
to meet federal regulatory standards.
By the end of this OSHA 24-Hour HAZWOPER – RCRA TSD Operations Training course, you will be able to:
- Fully understand OSHA HAZWOPER regulations and requirements for workers in general industry and construction.
- Comprehend OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).
- Recognize the importance of an effective HAZWOPER site safety and health program.
- Identify hazardous situations involving corrosives, solvents, oxidizers, reactive chemicals, and hazardous mixtures.
- Understand basic toxicology and chemical safety principles related to chemical exposure.
- Learn decontamination principles, levels, and methods.
- Perform site characterization by identifying hazards and implementing risk mitigation steps.
- Understand the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and how to select the right PPE for hazardous waste sites.
- Recognize the key components of an effective Medical Surveillance Program.
- Learn emergency response considerations for environmental incidents and necessary safety actions.
- Explain potential confined space hazards and required precautions.
- Follow proper procedures for handling, storing, and transporting compressed gas cylinders safely.
- Identify air monitoring and detection tools used at hazardous waste sites.