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

Note: There are no prerequisites for this course. This course may be taken as a stand alone course.

Course costs: $600.00

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