Hazard Eliminators is committed to providing the best training and safety courses for employees, employers and corporate businesses in Torrance and Los Angeles, CA seeking certification in various areas, including hazardous waste operations training. Whether you want to enhance your personal certification portfolio or want your business to stay up-to-date with Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, we are your safety specialists. Offering experience with safety programs, loss prevention audits, and with a vast knowledge base of industry requirements, we will ensure that you are properly trained and educated and guarantee your company safety programs meet industry requirements.
What Is HAZWOPER
Improper dumping of hazardous waste poses a serious threat to the environment and can cause fires, pollute air, water and land. It can cause significant safety and health problems to those who are exposed to it. Because of the severity of this situation, the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response standard (HAZWOPER) was developed to protect workers at hazardous sites. This program outlines the minimum training requirements for any individual working with, around or in any environment that can potentially expose you to hazardous waste.
Requirements To Become HAZWOPER Certified
A HAZWOPER certificate is required for any person working in an environment where various amounts of hazardous waste may be encountered. Our courses comply with OSHA regulations. Depending on the amount of exposure, there are different levels of training. The requirements are as follows:
40 hours of training/certification – for anyone working where uncontained, uncontrolled hazardous waste is present. Training includes 40 hours of classroom and hands on training with equipment.
24 hours of training/certification – for anyone whose duties include visiting an area with hazardous waste is present. Training and certification consists of 24 hours of classroom instructions including one day of field instruction.
8 hour refresher class – annual course required to maintain certification. This class is only required for those who have already taken the HAZWOPER 24/40 course.
First Responder – for emergency personnel, firefighters and police officer responding to emergencies in hazardous areas.
Any company that allows such work practices without HAZWOPER certification can face heavy fines from OSHA.
HAZWOPER Certification Training Class Curriculum
The class curriculum for HAZWOPER certification consists of the following:
- HAZWOPER Elements and Safety Program
- Effects of Biological and Radiological Exposures
- PPE Program and Use of PPE
- And Much More
Sign Up For Your Hazwoper Certification Course Today
Obtaining a certification is a very serious process. By choosing Hazard Eliminators for your training and safety needs, you ensure that your training will be conducted by professionals with years of experience and extensive knowledge of regulations and certification requirements. Our mission is to guarantee your safety, and the safety of your workplace. If you have any questions about the HAZWOPER certification process or any other services that we provide, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are happy to help.
Our priority is to make sure that you have a great experience with being well informed and well trained. Click the link below to view and schedule training for you or your employees in Los Angeles County. You may be eligible for a discount! Please call us at (510) 516-6785 to confirm pricing. We look forward to working with you soon.