Awareness HAZWOPER course covers various topics and safety procedures applicable to

workers responsible for the handling and cleanup of dangerous materials including hazardous
waste.

Learning objectives
 Identify the basic purpose, goals and application of OSHA's Hazardous Waste
Operation and Emergency Response Standard, also known as HAZWOPER, as well as the
roles and responsibilities required under it
 Identify the purpose of site characterization, the sources of hazardous waste
contaminants and their pathways, release mechanisms, and exposure routes
 Identify the four steps/phases of the site characterization process
 Recognize the purposes of, as well as the differences between, a Health and Safety
Program and a Health and Safety Plan (HASP)
 Recognize the key elements that make up the Health and Safety Plan (HASP)

Basic Course Contents

 Types of Hazards.
 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
 Levels of Protection.
 Decontamination.
 Toxicology.
 Fire Prevention.
 Hazardous Materials.
 Medical Surveillance.
Duration : 3 Days