Hands-On Only

This course is designed for individuals who have completed an online-only HAZWOPER training course and require hands-on practicals. In doing so, students will learn to respond safely to hazardous spills or leaks.

The course includes hands-on exercises and demonstrations of:

• air sampling and monitoring equipment,

• container sampling procedures, and

• spill control programs

• selection, use, and limitations of personal protective equipment, including respirators

• the proper preparation of containers for shipping and transport

• communication methods while wearing respiratory protection

• establishing exposure zones, decontamination.

  Students must present current online HAZWOPER training documentation before attending the hands-on class. Upon completion, students will receive a certificate for 16 hours of hands-on training to comply with the standards for 29 CFR 1910.120 (e)-(o) and (q), as well as Title 8, section 5192 (e)(A) and (q).