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Friday, March 19, 2010

8 hour HAZWOPER refresher

HAZWOPER 40 Hour is compulsory for employees working on a project consisting of Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Operation mandated by the our company.
40 Hours HAZWOPER is specifically designed for workers who are involved in clean-up operations, voluntary clean-up operations, emergency response operations, and storage, disposal, or treatment of hazardous substances or uncontrolled hazardous waste sites.

Learning Outcomes

* Read and understand OSHA regulations and requirements
* Use Site Characterization to identify hazards found in the workplace and steps to be taken to minimize hazards
* Understand the principles of toxicology and how they relate to various types of chemical exposures
* Develop a Medical Surveillance Program and understand its purpose
* Identify the uses for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and how to choose the correct PPE for a situation
* Understand the principles of decontamination as well as levels of decontamination and decontamination methods
* Have a better understanding of potentially hazardous situations involving corrosives, solvents, oxidizers and reactive chemicals
* Understand the various considerations in an emergency and the importance of training and actions to personal safety and the safety of others