The OSHA HAZWOPER and RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Technician Safety Training course offers a comprehensive 40-hour program focused on OSHA’s Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) standards. It ensures full compliance with OSHA regulations 29 CFR 1910.120(e) and 29 CFR 1926.65(e).
Designed for professionals involved in hazardous waste cleanup, emergency response, and waste management, the course equips learners with the critical knowledge and skills to safely manage and respond to hazardous substance exposure.
Training includes key OSHA and RCRA policies, best practices, and procedures that help minimize the risk of workplace injuries and illnesses due to hazardous materials.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of OSHA HAZWOPER regulations applicable to both general industry and construction environments.
- Explain OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).
- Recognize the importance and structure of a HAZWOPER Site Safety and Health Program.
- Identify hazardous situations involving corrosives, solvents, oxidizers, reactive chemicals, and hazardous mixtures.
- Apply basic toxicology and chemical safety principles in the context of chemical exposure.
- Understand the principles, levels, and methods of decontamination.
- Conduct site characterization by identifying hazards and implementing control measures.
- Select and properly use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for specific hazardous waste operations.
- Understand the purpose and components of an effective Medical Surveillance Program.
- Respond to environmental emergencies with appropriate training and safety actions.
- Explain confined space hazards and necessary safety procedures.
- Safely handle, store, and transport compressed gas cylinders.
- Utilize air monitoring and detection instruments used at hazardous waste sites.