05-19-2014 - HAZWOPER Initial - 40 Hours - Louisville, KY
Training Provider: Industrial Safety and Training Services ISTS
Dates: MO May 19, TU May 20, WE May 21, TH May 22, FR May 23 from 8:00am to 4:30pm
Location: Louisville, KY
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Why Should You Take This HAZWOPER Initial - 40 Hour Course?
The Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) - 40 Hour training is a 5-day advanced level course with site-specific requirements and information pertaining to hazardous waste sites and operations in accordance with the requirements for health and safety training in the OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.120.
The HAZWOPER Standard covers five (5) specific areas of operations, including:
- Clean-up operations required by a governmental body, involving hazardous substances at an uncontrolled/abandoned hazardous waste site
- Corrective actions involving cleanup operations at controlled sites covered by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
- Voluntary cleanup operations at sites recognized by the government as uncontrolled hazardous waste sites
- Operations involving hazardous waste that are conducted at treatment, storage, disposal facilities regulated by RCRA (EPA)
- Emergency response operations for releases, or substantial threats of releases, of hazardous substances without regard to the location
Intended Audience: This course is required for anyone engaged in hazardous substance removal or other activities which may expose them to hazardous substances and health hazards on a regulated hazardous waste site. The course includes a combination of lectures, class exercises and hands-on training.
Topics To Be Covered Include:
- Regulations Overview
- Toxicology & Handling Chemicals
- Risk Assessment & Safety Principles
- Medical Surveillance & Personal Protective Equipment
- Emergency Response & First Aid
- Site Control & Emergencies
- Decontamination
- Health & Physical Hazards
- Confined Spaces
- Drum Handling
- Lockout/Tag Out
- Hazard Communication
How Does HAZWOPER and HAZMAT Differ?
Hazardous Material: A substance (gas, liquid, or solid) capable of creating harm to people, the environment, and/or property. Some examples include: solvents, paints, gasoline, adhesives, lubricants, etc.
Hazardous Waste: A contaminated chemical or by-product of a production process ›that no longer serves its purpose, and needs to be disposed of properly by EPA and DOT laws/regulations.
HAZMAT: Is often used when discussing the transport of hazardous materials, but any aspect of hazardous materials production, transport, use, disposal, or cleanup is covered under this standard.
HAZWOPER: Refers to ALL training that deals with hazardous waste operation and emergency response to chemical spills or releases - Toxicity, Volatility, Flammability, Explosiveness, Corrosiveness.
| COURSE LOGISTICS | |
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| Certificates | Compliancy package issued same day as course completion |
| Parking | Free parking available on site |
| Food | Breakfast provided each day and lunch provided on final day of class. |
Below are the most recent student reviews for previous HAZWOPER Initial - 40 Hours Courses. All reviews are from people who registered for and attended the course.
Allan S.
attended on October 20, 2013
The course was organized very well. The instructor was very knowledgeable, and I liked the hands on approach of the class. 1350 N English Station Road, Louisville, KY 40223
MO May 19, TU May 20, WE May 21, TH May 22, FR May 23 from 8:00am to 4:30pm
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Founded in 2002, Industrial Safety and Training Services (ISTS) specializes in strategic safety consulting services and in providing U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Occupational Safety & Health, U.S. Department of Transportation, and National Fire Protection Association required classes for employees in both the public and private sector. The courses we offer meet and exceed federal guidelines and provide our clients the skills necessary to resolve safety issues within a wide range of technical and business disciplines. Our staff have extensive experience in the fields in which they teach and regularly undergo testing and continuous update training to insure that our clients receive the best possible service.
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