Hazardous Waste Operations Training
These comprehensive programs are designed to cover what supervisors and workers need to know to work safely with chemicals and hazardous materials, as well as OSHA regulations and procedures. A thorough examination will be conducted, and a Certificate of Training is awarded upon successful completion of each course.
Unless otherwise stated all expenses (materials, manuals, certificates, and travel within the San Francisco Bay Area) are included in the course price. Travel to some areas around California may be extra. Call us at 408-242-2418 for a free estimate or proposal.
| Class Description | Hours | On-site Cost Per Person | Notes | Other Requirements | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations | ||||
| Required of anyone working on a hazardous waste site covers physical and chemical hazards, basic toxicology, personal protective equipment, air monitoring and hazard controls, regulatory overview are among a few of the topics covered in this comprehensive program. | 40 | $580.00 | Refresh annually. Initial training requires additional 3 days of supervisor oversight. | ||
| 24-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations | ||||
| Includes many of the topics covered by the 40 Hour course, but does not include air monitoring or respiratory protection as the hazard levels presents are comparatively low being well within acceptable exposure limits without protection. | 24 | $450.00 | Refresh annually. Initial training requires additional one day of supervisor oversight. | ||
| 16 Hour HAZWOP Upgrade | ||||
| The HAZWOPER 16-hour class is based on the OSHA HAZWOPER Standard, found in 29 CFR 1910.120 as an upgrade to the initial 24-hour training course. Students will also need to obtain additional site-specific training, along with two days of actual field experience under the direct supervision of a trained supervisor. This course covers the following topics that build on those outlined in the prerequisite course including medical surveillance, respiratory protection, exposure monitoring, personal protective equipment (PPE), emergency response, and excavations. | 16 | $300.00 | |||
| Hazardous Waste Operations Refresher | ||||
| One day annual review of all of the topics covered in the initial training along with any updates in context with the attendee's concerns and actual work environment. | 8 | $150.00 | Refresh Annually | ||
| Hazardous Waste Operations Supervisor | ||||
| Those with the responsibility of overseeing workers at a hazardous waste site must go through a supervisor training course. The presentation covers hazards and the means of control, but more from a program management standpoint. Also what is OSHA, its goals, and the employer's rights and responsibilities under its regulations. What to do if inspectors arrive for a walk-thru and what do you do if cited. | 8 | $180.00 | Does not require refresher. |