Course Overview
This HAZWOPER training course is designed to create awareness to hazards that may be present when working at a hazardous waste cleanup site or responding to an emergency release.
After completing this course, learners will be able to:- Describe measures that can be taken to prevent injury and illness including controlling hazards and placing importance on thinking safety first
- List chemical hazards (including both health and physical hazards from chemicals), signs and symptoms of exposure, and precautions that can be taken
- Discuss other health hazards to be aware of like radiation, biological hazards, heat stress, cold temperatures, ergonomic issues, noise, and possible psychological impacts
- Recognize other physical hazards including electrical hazards, confined spaces, equipment and tool hazards, falling objects, weather-related hazards, and other site safety hazards