Here’s the deal, hazardous waste doesn’t just disappear when you’re done with it In fact, the EPA watches it like a hawk from the second it’s created to the moment it’s treated or buried deep underground. That’s what they call “cradle to grave” and no, it’s not just a dramatic phrase. Under the Resource Conservation …
HAZWOPER isn’t just a fancy acronym to flex on your coworkers. It stands for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response, and trust us, it’s your ride-or-die when dealing with dangerous materials. OSHA (aka the safety overlords) require this training for anyone handling cleanup, emergency response, or managing hazardous waste. So if you work near stuff …
An emergency can flip your world upside down in seconds. Whether it’s a hazardous material spill or a chemical fire, how you respond is what truly counts. In fact, 69% of business leaders report facing a crisis in the past five years, and it’s not uncommon to experience more than one. Emergencies are inevitable—but handling …
Imagine this: you’re part of a HAZWOPER emergency response team, all suited up in your protective gear, handling a major chemical spill. You’re hot and sweaty, but you can’t just stop for a drink in the middle of a hazardous waste operation. Heat stress is a real danger in these situations, and over the past …
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Working with hazardous materials and waste is common in many industries, and these substances can be found in a variety of facilities. Recognizing the potential dangers and knowing how to handle and dispose of them properly is so crucial that OSHA mandates comprehensive training for anyone involved with these materials. Back in 1976, the U.S. …
The Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER) training program is designed to help employers in complying with employees training requirements of OSHA’s HAZWOPER regulation (29 CFR 1910.120) which states that employees dealing with hazardous materials and waste have to take OSHA 40 HR HAZWOPER Training.
