Hazardous Materials and HAZWOPER X
Classes & Schedules
Course Description
HAZWOPER 40-Hour / Hazardous Materials Technician
Technicians are personnel and plant employees who respond to the release of hazardous materials with the purpose of stopping the release and reducing losses. This 40-hour course, targeted to personnel who respond to a hazardous materials incident to control the release, meets the requirements for technicians in accordance with OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.119(n) and 1910.120(q)(6)(iii). Classroom instruction and hands-on field exercises address pre-emergency planning and the Incident Command System (ICS); identifications, recognition, containment and confinement of hazardous materials; monitoring and detection devices; chemical and toxicological behavior; selection and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and decontamination techniques
For acceptance to this course, students must meet the perquisite of attending the FSA HAZWOPER 24-Hour/Hazardous Materials First responder course or have received equivalent training.
See below for Course Schedule, Dates, Curriculum Highlights and Costs.
Important Notice Regarding Hazmat Training:
Students will conduct fieldwork in approved personal protective equipment,
including SCBA and other appropriate equipment, which can be physically
and mentally strenuous.
Course Schedules, Curriculum Highlights, Costs and Dates
HAZWOPER 40-Hour / Hazardous Materials Technician
Units: 4.0 CEUs
Course Fee: $1,075
Optional Expenses:
CEU Administration Fee: $35
Simulation of a hazardous materials incident using the FSA Railroad tank car prop.
