Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
6942
Course Name
HAZWOPER Hazard Awareness Refresher - 8 Hour
Contact Hours
8.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
RETTEW Associates, Inc
Primary Contact
Ed Kauffman
ed.kauffman@rettew.com
717-760-9168 Ext.
Website
Description
The RETTEW 8-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Hazard Awareness course provides an in-depth reintroduction to the requirements and applicability of the HAZWOPER standard. Content reviewed in the course includes some of the most-cited OSHA violations, including Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) labeling, Protective Equipment selection, and electrical safety. A hands-on session is included.
Course Level
Basic thru Advanced
Course Content
What’s New with the HAZWOPER Standard and H&S
Hazard Communication & Right to Know
Training Requirements
Exceptions to HAZCOM standard
Labeling Requirements
Label types
Globally Harmonized System
Medical Surveillance
Historical disaster review
Protective Equipment
General requirements
Equipment selection
Hands-on equipment selection and Spill Drill
Health and Safety Planning
Group exercise
Target Audience
This class is applicable to any employee or employer who may be in contact with chemicals or may be witness or participant to a spill, potential spill, or cleanup operation.
Training Format
Classroom