Hazardous Waste Site Operations Syllabus

Our 40 Hour Hazardous Waste Site Operations Program satisfies the initial training requirements, established by OSHA in 29 CFR 1910.120(e), for routine site workers engaged in activities at hazardous waste sites, corrective action sites or voluntary clean up actions. The program provides basic knowledge of safe work procedures emphasizing worker protection against hazardous materials exposure. Upon completion of this course the worker is prepared for actual field experience under the direct supervision of a trained, experience supervisor, per 29 CFR 1910.120, necessary to complete the initial training requirements.

Day 1
Introduction
Regulation Overview
Hazard Communication
Hazardous Materials
Toxicology
Respiratory Protection
Respiratory Practical Activity & Fit Test

Day 2
Personal Protective Equipment
Atmospheric Monitoring Equipment
Monitoring Equipment Workshop
First Aid Overview
Emergency Response Procedures
Site Control & Decontamination
Personal Protective Equipment & Decontamination Practical

Day 3
Midweek Summary
Site Hazards
Information Sources
Emergency Response Group Assignments
Excavation Safety
Site Characterization
Drum Handling
Well Monitoring and Soil Sampling Practical

Day 4
Confined Space Entry
Confined Space Practical Activity
Self-Contained-Breathing-Apparatus Practical Activity
Site Equipment Overview

Day 5
Group Presentations
Emergency Response Practical Activity
Intro to Hazardous Waste Management
DOT HM-181/215
Course Review
Final Exam