Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
8216
Course Name
OSHA 8-Hour Hazwoper Training
Contact Hours
7.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Rutgers University - NJ Agricultural Experiment Station Office of Continuing Professional Education
Primary Contact
Judith Joshua
judith.joshua@rutgers.edu
848-932-7483 Ext.
Website
Description
Federal regulations require all employees who work on sites that may expose them to hazardous substances or health hazards receive training allowing them to work safely, knowledgeably, and effectively. This one-day hands-on practical course is designed to meet the 8-hour annual refresher training requirements under OSHA's Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response regulation [29 CFR 1910.120(e)].
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
Topics to be Covered Include:
Site investigation and characterization
New spill containment technologies
Hazard recognition
Decontamination procedures
Safety, health, and other site hazards
Understanding of MSDS
Emergency Response Guidebook
Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Work practices that minimize risk
Safe use of controls and equipment
Air monitoring and instrumentation
Recognition of signs and symptoms of exposure
Medical surveillance
Target Audience
Health Officers & REHSs
Licensed Water & Wastewater Operators
Professional Engineers
CPWM
Well Drillers
Industrial Hygienists.
Training Format
Classroom