40 Hour Hazwoper Training Course

When disaster strikes, it happens suddenly. It doesn’t call and come or inform us before. So what do we really do when a big disaster like the Gulf of Mexico oil spill strikes again? We better be prepared. The topic on Oil Clean up Safety materials have been a much debated one since the BP disaster took place. This blog will provide a basic overview of the oil clean up safety. Let’s keep in mind that the BP oil disaster wasn’t an ordinary one but a huge disaster call. The clean up effort has also been massive and with the support of a large number of clean up personnel and volunteers, it has been very successful. The workers have to deal with the dangers of the exposure to crude oil, dispersant's, chemical additives and cleaning chemicals. Not only that but also face job site hazards such as falls, drowning, sharp objects, wildlife and heat. OSHA has been carefully scrutinizing the whole episode of the disaster and some of the facts that they have provided are: The agency has more ...

Hazardous materials release is not a rare occurrence that most workers face. Being an employee in this field, you may come across such situations where you may encounter or discover a hazardous material release. The spill can be minor or a major one. The following tips will let you know what you can do in case you discover a release: In Case Of Non-Emergency: If you found a hazardous materials release of a known substance, you must first evaluate whether it can be treated or cleaned or if it is of a sufficient size or danger that you may need any assistance. If the release can be relieved safely and legally without the help of any outside emergency assistance, you must immediately clean up and dispose the hazardous waste. If the situation is big but not considered as an emergency, call for help and ask for assistance. In Case Of Emergency: If the release involves unknown chemicals, hazards or quantities that are beyond the capabilities of the organization's personnel, it is conside...

Everywhere there are strict regulations set for the treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous wastes. Why? Anyone would know why it has been set. The treatment, storage and disposal of hazardous waste materials in any work site are extremely dangerous. It is not just a concern about the environment, but also about the public health as well. Even following the proper procedures for the treatment, disposal and remediation of these hazardous materials can still pose great risks for the workers. Treatment of hazardous wastes is a process which changes the physical, biological or chemical characteristics of the waste in order to make the threat less to the environment or the people. The treatment can neutralize the waste to: make the waste safer for transporting, storing or disposing; make the waste less hazardous or recover the material or energy resources from the waste. There are different treatments that hazardous wastes have to undergo to stabilize and dispose them. A common method...

To become a hazardous waste material remover worker, there is no formal education required beyond a high school diploma. However, the State, Federal and local government have mandated the need of specific types of training for these workers. Though the regulations may vary according to the specialty of the workers, the employers are still responsible for training their employees. The hazardous materials removers usually need 40 hours of formal training and it must meet the specific requirements set by individual states or Federal Government. Those workers treating lead and asbestos must complete a training program that meets the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. Providing the training will be the responsibility of the employers. Most employers sponsor trainings and it is usually performed in-house, but now online training is also available. Another responsibility for the employer is to cover all safety and technical subjects, which is outlined by OSHA. Aga...

HAZWOPER stands for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response. It includes several hazardous waste operations including clean-up operations, operations which involve hazardous wastes, voluntary clean-up operations and emergency response operations. All these courses come under the OSHA standard 1910.120. The main aim and objectives of these courses is to ensure the safety and health of the workers at hazardous working places. There are different types of HAZWOPER Training courses based on the kind of work and the possible hazards involved. 40-hour HAZWOPER Training: Workers who are involved in clean-up operations, emergency response operations, voluntary clean-up operations, and storage and disposal of management of hazardous materials and uncontrolled hazardous waste sites, they should go for this training as this course can teach them about the careful removal of hazardous materials and ensure the safety and health of the concerned worker as well as his co workers. It suggest...