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Environmental Training Courses

Environmental Compliance and Practice Training

Does your organization need engaging and relevant training for ongoing professional development and compliance?

Sarros Environmental features on-site training across the spectrum of environmental regulation and project management.

Learning Through Real-World Environmental Insight

Sarros Environmental is more than a consulting and training firm—we’re a teaching resource committed to building environmental literacy for professionals, students, and lifelong learners. Our educational offerings are grounded in decades of hands-on field experience and are designed to make complex topics accessible and practical.

What's Available

Sarros Environmental offers a wide array of environmental and safety training programs built for professionals, new hires, and organizations seeking certification or recertification. Our courses are designed for real-world application, ensuring your team understands the field, stays compliant, and is prepared for any environmental challenge.

We provide in-classroom, onsite, and mobile training, making it easier than ever to get certified and stay current with regulatory standards.

Facility and Tunnel Operations & Environmental Compliance

Certified Courses for Safety & Compliance

Sarros Environmental offers a variety of certified training classes that serve the environmental, safety, and regulatory needs of individuals, teams, and organizations. Our schedule includes in-classroom, onsite, and mobile courses—all taught by seasoned professionals with decades of field and regulatory experience.

Whether you’re looking to fulfill HAZWOPER requirements or need specialized site-based instruction, we provide courses that meet compliance standards and adapt to your schedule.

Our Current Courses & Courses Coming Soon

In-Classroom

Course TitleCourse ID#DurationRegistration Status
General Hazardous Materials Awareness and Basics1008 hrsOpen
HAZWOPER 40-Hour20040 hrsOpen
HAZWOPER 8-Hour Refresher3008 hrsOpen
HAZWOPER 8-Hour Supervisor Refresher 400 (Future Course Offering)8 hrs
HAZWOPER 16-Hour Refresher with field drill500 (Future Course Offering)20 hrs
HAZWOPER 16-Hour Refresher600 (Future Course Offering)16 hrs
VDOT Workzone Safety700 (Future Course Offering)8 hrs

*These courses are identified in a drop-down menu on the Registration Page or via the Student Portal. Courses that are not “Open” are future courses coming soon. Students should check back for scheduled options in the near future for courses listed but not identified as “Open”.

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Our Available Courses & Training Offerings

In-Classroom

HAZWOPER 40 Hour Course

Course Name

HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response – 40 hour Course

Description

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.

Learning Objectives

The primary objective of this course is to provide you with a full understanding of hazardous materials and the management of hazardous waste, including emergency response for incidents where hazardous materials are involved.

Upon successful completion of the HAZWOPER 40-Hour Initial Training Course, participants will be able to:

  1. Analyze a hazardous material incident to determine the magnitude of the problem in terms of outcome.
  2. Recognize and evaluate hazardous substances and site-specific hazards commonly encountered during hazardous waste operations, hazardous waste sites, regulated facilities, and emergency response activities.
  3. Explain the purpose, scope, and key requirements of 29 CFR 1910.120, including employee and employer responsibilities, shared contractor sites, and responsibilities.
  4. Recognize routes of exposure and basic toxicological principles related to chemical, physical, biological, and radiological hazards.
  5. Plan a response within the capabilities of available personnel, according to their approved Level of Response.
  6. Select, use, and understand the limitations of personal protective equipment (PPE), including respiratory protection and chemical-protective clothing.
  7. Demonstrate understanding of air monitoring and sampling techniques, including interpretation of monitoring results and appropriate response actions.
  8. Describe and apply effective site (contamination) control measures, decontamination, and emergency procedures, including work zones, to prevent the spread of contamination and protect workers and the public.
  9. Identify emergency response actions and reporting procedures appropriate to hazardous substance incidents.
  10. Demonstrate safe work practices consistent with health and safety plans and regulatory requirements.
  11. Implement the planned response to favorably change the outcome consistent with the organization’s standard operating procedure and/or site safety plan.

At the conclusion of this training, participants are expected to demonstrate competency by:

  1. Recognizing hazardous conditions and understanding when to stop work or seek supervisory guidance.
  2. Reviewing and following established Health and Safety Plans (HASP), standard operating procedures, and site-specific rules.
  3. Properly donning, using, and doffing assigned PPE and recognizing conditions requiring changes in protection levels.
  4. Communicating hazards, unsafe conditions, and incidents promptly and effectively.
  5. Performing assigned job tasks under supervision in a manner that minimizes risk to themselves, coworkers, and the environment.

 

This course is designed to provide an overview of HAZWOPER site operations. Specifics of a site and the individual responsibility can be found in the site HASP, SOPs and other documents which must be reviewed prior to the start of work.

Topics include:

  • Introduction
  • 29 CFR 1910.120 HAZWOPER Standard
  • Recognition of Hazardous Materials, Chemical Properties
  • Recognition of Hazards
  • Control of Occupational Hazards: Physical, Electrical-Energy, and Mechanical Hazards
  • Relevant Environmental Regulations to HAZWOPER
  • Respiratory Hazards and Respiratory Protection
  • Personal Protective Equipment [PPE]
  • Decontamination
  • Thermal Stress
  • Noise
  • Confined Spaces
  • Written Plans – Health and Safety Plans (HASPs)
  • Air Monitoring – Environmental Instruments
  • Medical Surveillance
  • Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments
  • Sampling / COC / QA-QC
  • Spill Kits
  • Petroleum and Fuel Storage Tanks
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Bloodborne Pathogens
  • PFAS and PFOS
  • Environmental Emergency Response and Communications

Price: $750.00 /person  $675.00 /person.


Minimum Student: 8
Student Limit: 20
Duration: 40 hrs: (5) 8-hr days (Monday-Friday)

Course Information / Registration Fee

  • Course ID: 200
  • Registration Fee: $750.00 /person  $675.00 /person.

Maximum Number of Class Attendees

  • 20 students (for training at either our location or yours)
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HAZWOPER 8 Hour Course

Course Name

HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response – 8 hour Refresher Course

Description

The Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) 8-Hour Refresher Training Course is conducted in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.120. This course is intended for employees who have previously completed the required 24-hour or 40-hour HAZWOPER initial training and who are required to maintain their qualifications through annual refresher instruction.

The purpose of the 8-hour refresher is to reinforce and update essential knowledge and skills necessary for safe work at hazardous waste sites and during emergency response activities involving hazardous substances. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires annual refresher training to ensure that workers remain familiar with current safety practices, regulatory requirements, and evolving hazards that may be encountered in the field.

This course reviews key topics including hazard recognition, chemical properties, toxicology basics, personal protective equipment (PPE), air monitoring, site control, decontamination procedures, emergency response principles, and changes to applicable regulations or industry best practices. Emphasis is placed on lessons learned, recent incidents, and site-specific hazards relevant to participants’ job functions.

Successful completion of this course satisfies the annual refresher training requirement under 29 CFR 1910.120(e)(8). This training supports continued compliance and reinforces the responsibility of both employers and employees to maintain a safe and healthful working environment when managing or responding to hazardous materials. 

Learning Objectives

The primary objective of this course is to provide you with a full understanding of hazardous materials and the management of hazardous waste, including emergency response for incidents where hazardous materials are involved. Upon successful completion of the HAZWOPER 8-Hour Refresher Course, participants will be able to:

  1. Analyze a hazardous material incident to determine the magnitude of the problem in terms of outcome.
  2. Recognize and evaluate hazardous substances and site-specific hazards commonly encountered during hazardous waste operations and emergency response activities.
  3. Apply updated OSHA HAZWOPER requirements under 29 CFR 1910.120, including recent regulatory changes, guidance, and enforcement trends.
  4. Plan a response within the capabilities of available personnel, according to their approved Level of Response.
  5. Select and properly use personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate to hazard conditions, including limitations of respiratory protection and chemical-resistant clothing.
  6. Demonstrate understanding of air monitoring and sampling techniques, including interpretation of monitoring results and appropriate response actions.
  7. Describe effective site control measures, decontamination, and emergency procedures to prevent the spread of contamination and protect workers and the public.
  8. Reinforce safe work practices and lessons learned from incidents, near-misses, and field experience relevant to hazardous materials operations.
  9. Implement the planned response to favorably change the outcome consistent with the organization’s standard operating procedure and/or site safety plan.

At the conclusion of this refresher training, participants are expected to demonstrate continued competency by:

  1. Maintaining awareness of hazardous conditions and exercising sound judgment when working with or around hazardous substances.
  2. Following established health and safety plans (HASP), standard operating procedures, and employer-specific safety policies.
  3. Properly donning, using, and doffing assigned PPE and recognizing conditions that require upgrading or downgrading protection levels.
  4. Communicating hazards, incidents, and unsafe conditions promptly to supervisors and site safety personnel.
  5. Performing assigned job tasks in a manner that minimizes risk to themselves, coworkers, emergency responders, and the environment.

This refresher training reaffirms the participant’s ability to safely perform hazardous waste operations consistent with their job classification and level of responsibility, but does not replace required site-specific training or task-specific instruction.

By completing this HAZWOPER 8-Hour Refresher Course, the participant acknowledges that:

  1. They have previously completed the required initial HAZWOPER training (24-hour or 40-hour, as applicable).
  2. This course fulfills the annual refresher training requirement under 29 CFR 1910.120(e)(8).
  3. Continued authorization to perform hazardous waste operations is contingent upon employer approval, medical clearance, fit testing (if applicable), and compliance with site-specific health and safety plans.
  4. It is the responsibility of both the employer and employee to ensure that training remains current and applicable to assigned job duties.

This refresher training reaffirms the participant’s ability to safely perform hazardous waste operations consistent with their job classification and level of responsibility, but does not replace required site-specific training or task-specific instruction.

Topics include:

  • Regulatory Overview of the OSHA HAZWOPER Standard
  • Review of Chemical Properties and Routes of Exposure
  • Recognition and Assessment of Chemical, Physical, Radiological, and Biological Hazards
  • Control of Occupational Hazards: Physical, Electrical-Energy, and Mechanical Hazards
  • Respiratory Hazards and Respiratory Protection
  • Personal Protective Equipment [PPE]
  • Decontamination
  • Petroleum and Fuel Storage Tanks
  • Confined Spaces
  • Environmental Site and Health Monitoring
  • Hazard Communication (Labeling and Safety Data Sheets)
  • Written Plans – Health and Safety Plans (HASPs)
  • Lessons Learned: Incident Reviews and Case Studies
  • PFAS and PFOS updates

Price: $195.00 /person  $175.00 /person
Minimum Student: 6
Student Limit: 20
Duration: 8 hours

Course Information / Registration Fee

  • Course ID: 300
  • Registration Fee: $195.00 /person  $175.00 /person.

Maximum Number of Class Attendees

  • 20 students (for training at either our location or yours)
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General Hazardous Materials Awareness and Basics Course:

Course Name

General Hazardous Materials Awareness and Basics Course

Description

The General Hazardous Materials Awareness and Basics Course is designed to provide contractors working at facilities and/or on construction sites with a foundational understanding of hazardous materials commonly encountered at the workplace and on construction projects. This course introduces participants to the recognition, basic properties, health effects, and control measures associated with chemical, physical, and mechanical hazards encountered in the field.

Emphasis is placed on practical awareness, regulatory responsibilities, and safe work practices related to hazardous materials handling, spill prevention and response, environmental compliance, and personal protective equipment. Participants will also be introduced to common regulated substances such as petroleum products, hazardous metals, asbestos, silica, PCBs, and PFAS, as well as key environmental and safety documentation, including Health and Safety Plans, SWPPPs, permits, and hazardous waste manifests.

This course is an 8-hour awareness-level training only and is not intended to replace or satisfy the OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 HAZWOPER 40-hour initial training or the 8-hour annual refresher requirement. Its purpose is to enhance hazard recognition, communication, and compliance awareness for contractors operating on construction projects.

Learning Objectives

The primary objective of this course is to provide you with a general understanding of hazardous materials and the management of hazardous waste where hazardous materials (including petroleum products) are used at facilities and on construction projects.

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Recognize common hazardous materials and hazards encountered at facilities and on construction sites, maintenance, and transportation projects.
  2. Identify basic chemical, physical, and mechanical hazards, including routes of exposure and potential acute and chronic health effects.
  3. Understand the fundamentals of hazardous materials properties, including petroleum products, hazardous metals, asbestos, lead, silica, PCBs, and PFAS/PFOS.
  4. Describe appropriate use and limitations of personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators, and understand basic decontamination principles.
  5. Demonstrate awareness of spill prevention, spill response, and reporting requirements, including the proper use of spill kits.
  6. Understand environmental protection requirements, including SWPPPs, environmental permits, and general contractual environmental specifications related to construction activities.
  7. Recognize confined space hazards and the purpose of air monitoring in hazardous work environments.
  8. Understand basic hazardous waste management concepts, including waste identification, storage, and the use of hazardous waste manifests.
  9. Identify contractor roles and responsibilities related to environmental compliance, emergency response, and communication on construction projects.
  10. Recognize the limitations of awareness-level training and understand when additional site-specific training or HAZWOPER certification is required.

This course alone provides general awareness-level information only. Employers remain responsible for providing employees with site-specific training, hazard assessments, and regulatory compliance in accordance with applicable federal, state, and VDOT requirements.

Topics include:

  • Chemical, Physical, and Mechanical Hazards, Chemical Properties,
  • Routes of Chemical Exposure to Humans,
  • Health Effects,
  • Energy Sources,
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE),
  • Respirators,
  • Decontamination,
  • Health & Safety Plans,
  • Introduction to Hazardous Metals,
  • Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs),
  • Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) /
  • Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS),
  • Asbestos and Lead
  • Silica (concrete work),
  • Confined Spaces,
  • Air Monitoring,
  • Petroleum and Fuel Storage Tanks,
  • Spill Response and Reporting,
  • Spill Kits,
  • SWPPPs,
  • Environmental Commitments and Responsibilities, Permits (Regulations),
  • Environmental Emergency Response and Communication,
  • Hazardous Waste Management and Manifests.

Price: $175.00 /person  $150.00 /person
Minimum Student: 6
Student Limit: 20
Duration: 8 hours

Course Information / Registration Fee

  • Course ID: 300
  • Registration Fee: $175.00 /person  $150.00 /person.

Maximum Number of Class Attendees

  • 20 students (for training at either our location or yours)
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HAZWOPER Flex

1-3 Day Refresher

Customizable refresher course combined with Classroom Learning and Field Training for active site workers.

 

Includes:

  • Hybrid Classroom/Field Instruction
  • Site-Specific Topics
  • Practical Safety Drills
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Hazardous Materials Awareness

8- Hour

For employees who may encounter hazardous materials in the workplace.


Covers:

  • Identification
  • Labeling
  • Exposure Prevention
  • Emergency Response
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DOT Hazmat Transportation

Tailored Topic

Focused on the safe and legal transport of hazardous materials under Department of Transportation regulations. Appropriate for drivers, handlers, and compliance staff.

 

Includes:

  • Custom Curriculum
  • Regulatory Focus
  • Real-World Application
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PFAS/PFOS
Training

Tailored Topic

Addresses the science, risks, and evolving regulations surrounding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. A vital course for industrial and remediation professionals.

 

Includes:

  • Custom Curriculum
  • Regulatory Focus
  • Real-World Application
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Field (Onsite) Training

Environmental Awareness

For Site Workers

On-site training to enhance workers understanding of environmental hazards and best practices.

 

  • Hazard Identification Walkthroughs
  • PPE & Safety Protocols
  • Spill Response Basics
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Permit Required Environmental Training

Permit Required

Ensures workers meet environmental permit conditions for specific site activities.

 

Covers:

  • Permit Conditions Overview
  • Task-Specific Safety Plans
  • Field Implementation Practices
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Tailgate Environmental Training

On The Job

Brief, focused sessions are held directly at the job site to reinforce environmental safety practices.

 

Includes:

  • Job-Specific Environmental Hazards
  • Daily Safety Briefings
  • Q&A with Field Experts
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Mobile

Lunch & Learns

30-Minutes Presentation

Interactive presentations covering key environmental topics delivered at your workplace.

 

Includes:

  • 30 Minutes Presentation
  • Q&A with Group
  • On Site
  • Handouts
  • Multimedia
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Take Fives

10-Minute Presentation

Quick refreshers delivered on-site to reinforce awareness and safe practices.

 

Includes:

  • Tailor-Made
  • Modular
  • Tailgate-Ready
  • Powerpoint
  • Printables
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SWPPP and Site Specific Environmental Training

Covers Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and project-specific compliance.

 

Includes:

  • SWPPP Overview
  • Site Maps & Controls
  • Inspection Protocols
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Other

Environmental "Field Methods" Training

Practical instruction in sampling, surveying, and site assessment techniques. Prepares individuals to take responsibility for site safety under OSHA and EPA guidelines.

 

Includes:

  • Sampling different media,
  • How to do Phase I & II ESAs Data collection (drilling, mapping, etc).
  • Competent Person Training
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Inquire About Our Future Offerings

Get more information about our upcoming courses and future offerings

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Custom Training Modules

We also provide tailored courses based on client’s needs. Examples include:

  • Spill Response and Incident Coordination
  • SWPPP and Site-Specific Compliance Training
  • Asbestos and Lead Awareness
  • Construction Site Environmental Management

If you’re unsure which course fits your team or project, contact us for a consultation and custom curriculum design.

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Flexible Delivery Formats

Our training is available in three formats to meet client needs:

  • In-Classroom Training: Instructor-led sessions at our Chesapeake facility
  • Onsite/Field Training: Delivered at your jobsite or facility
  • Mobile Training: Includes our Lunch & Learn and Take Five modules for quick, topic-focused instruction

All sessions include printed materials, certification documentation, and post-training access to your records via the Student Portal.

Certification & Records

Students receive a completion certificate for all qualifying courses. Certificates are stored in the student portal, where they can be:

  • Downloaded for employment or regulatory purposes
  • Reviewed for expiration and recertification tracking
  • Associated with electronic class registration and payment receipts

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Visit the Student Portal to register and pay for upcoming courses.

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  • VA SWaM # 709524
  • eVA # VS0000137902
  • DUNS # 07 917 3612
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