On construction projects where handling hazardous
materials is required, employees must have Hazwoper 120 Certification.
This is an Environmental Protection Agency regulation.
West Coast Training is pleased to offer a Hazwoper 120
Certification course. This program provides 40 hours of instruction.
Environmental companies in the construction field requiring
operators with the proper HAZMAT certificates is continuing
to grow. Many are sending experienced operators to West Coast
Training to attend class and obtain this skill.
Whether you are a new student or advancing your skill training,
you should consider this course a good investment that will
enhance your opportunities to get a job ahead of those who do
not have this newly required training.
Course Description
40 Hour Hazardous Materials Incident Response
Operations (EPA 165.5) OSHA requires training in 29 CFR 1910.120(e)(3)(I)
for workers on RCRA and CERLA sites as well as sites recognized
by other government agencies.
This course allows safety, health and environmental personnel,
heavy equipment operators, technicians, and others involved
with investigation and remediation of hazardous waste facilities
to meet OSHA's requirements.
Students who successfully complete this course receive a OSHA
Hazwoper 120 Certification Card.
OSHA requires students to take an annual refresher class to
maintain training certification.
The course includes hands-on exercises and classroom training
in the following:
- Hazard Certification
- Chemical Hazards
- Radiation Hazards
- Health Hazards
- Medical Surveillance
- Monitoring Instruments
- Respiratory Protection
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Site Layout and Decontamination
- Temperature Hazards
- Confined Space Hazards
- Spill Control
- Site Safety Plans
