The Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) 40-Hour Training Course is developed in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.120. This course is designed to provide workers, supervisors, and other personnel involved in hazardous waste operations and emergency response activities with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform their duties safely and in compliance with federal regulations.

The HAZWOPER standard was established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to protect employees engaged in operations involving hazardous substances, including uncontrolled hazardous waste sites, RCRA-regulated treatment, storage, and disposal facilities, and emergency response actions for hazardous substance releases. Exposure to chemical, physical, biological, and radiological hazards presents significant risks, and effective training is a critical component of worker protection.

During this 40-hour course, participants will receive comprehensive instruction, including at a minimum hazard recognition, chemical properties, toxicology fundamentals, personal protective equipment (PPE), air monitoring, decontamination procedures, site control, emergency response principles, infectious diseases and bloodborne pathogens, and regulatory requirements. Emphasis is placed on practical application, situational awareness, and adherence to established safety protocols. The course is designed to rely heavily on communication skills. Interactive games and group exercises are implemented in the training to provide the class participants with the ability to work together as a team. Sarros Environmental can also tailor the training for a group of employees to incorporate specific elements or an emphasis on your company’s industry requirements.

Successful completion of this course satisfies the initial training requirement for general site workers under 29 CFR 1910.120(e)(3)(i) and prepares participants to work safely under supervision at hazardous waste sites. This training does not replace site-specific instruction but serves as a foundation for ongoing safety awareness and compliance in hazardous environments.