40HWST
40 Hr. Hazardous Waste Safety and Health Training :
Course No. 40HWST

Course Summary: :
The 40 Hour Hazardous Waste Safety and Health Training course is an in-depth course designed to satisfy the classroom portion of the training specified by the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1910.120 Standard for hazardous waste workers at hazardous waste sites and Treatment Storage and Disposal (TSD) facilities.

The following topics are included in the training:

Regulations that control hazardous waste operational duties
On-site manuals that regulate hazardous waste operational duties.
Types of hazards and hazardous materials
Factors to be considered when working with hazardous materials
Methods used for hazard recognition and control
Identification of accident prevention
Confined spaces
Dose response relationship, effects and primary routes of entry
Personal protective equipment
Spills
Hazard communication program and standard
MSDSs
Decontamination

Target Audience: :
Those personnel who have responsibility for performing hazardous waste duties at hazardous waste sites and Treatment Storage and Disposal (TSD) facilities

Course Prerequisites:
Medically cleared to wear negative pressure respiratory equipment and clean shaven.

Course Evaluation:
An examination together with practical exercises and Job Performance Measures (JPMs) will be used to measure whether or not the student has met the training objectives. The student must attain a score of 80 percent or higher on the written examination for successful course completion and perform the practicals without error.

Course Length:
40 hours

Course Frequency:
Annual