Handling Hazardous Materials - Program Contents

In 1976, the U.S.  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) to regulate the handling of hazardous materials and waste "from cradle to grave".  Since then other regulations have followed, including OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.120, also known as HAZWOPER.  As part of these regulations there are a number of requirements for employee training, depending on an employee's specific level of involvement with hazardous materials. 

"HAZWOPER: Handling Hazardous Materials" helps employees to understand the nature and behavior of hazardous chemicals, and how to reduce or eliminate potential exposure to hazardous materials in their work environments.  Areas covered in the course include:

• Physical Hazards
• Flammables/Combustibles/Explosives/Oxidizers
• Corrosives and Irritants
• Toxic Substances and Carcinogens
• Acute and Chronic Health Effects
• Container Labels and MSDS(s
• Basic First Aid for Injuries Caused by Chemicals
• Emergency Response
• Spillage/Leakage/Accident Procedures
• ...and more!