40-HOUR HAZMAT WORKER TRAINING PROGRAM
Over the last century industrial pollution has taken an enormous toll on the fragile environment of this country. In the last decade a national awareness has emerged as to the effects this neglect has had on reducing the quality of life that we lead. Through the persistent demands of a growing and vocal grassroots movement, strict legislation has been passed requiring industry to handle and dispose of generated hazardous materials and to clean up past mistakes.

The International Union of Operating Engineers has been called on by industry to supply a significant portion of the skilled workforce required to battle this national problem. Billions of dollars will be expended in the next several decades in this effort. Job opportunities will be available to or members but only to those with the necessary training. An awareness of the risks posed by this work and a knowledge of the precautions that must be taken are a prerequisite for any worker entering a site.

This course certifies students in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.120. The class is a combination of both Classroom and Hands-on experience. The program provides students an awareness of the risks posed by Hazmat work and a knowledge of the precautions that must be taken as a prerequisite for the worker entering a Hazmat site.

OBJECTIVES OF THIS COURSE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

	Introduction to 29 CFR 1910.120		Site Plan and Control
	Employee Rights and Responsibilities		Concept of Exposure Limits
	Short-term Exposures		Classification of Toxic Chemicals and Factors Affecting Toxicity
	Industrial Hygiene Toxicology		Definition of Terms
	Hazards Associated with Chemical Handling		Special Safety and Health Problems
	Medical Surveillance		Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200
	Physical Hazards - Radiation		Use of Air-Purifying Respirators
	Other Hazards - Noise, Vibration, Biohazard, and Electricity		Heat, Cold, and Psychological Stresses
	Sampling and Measurement of Contaminants		Overview of Respiratory Protection and Pertinent Regulations
	Introduction to Air-Purifying Respirators		Respiratory Protection Program Elements
	Respiratory Fit Test Procedures		Airline Respirators
	Self-contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)		Emergency Escape Respirators
	Protective Clothing		Introduction to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
	Protective Clothing and Equipment		Decontamination
	Level "C" Exercises		Level"B" Exercises
	Review and Testing of Program

This Course Provides:

29 Hours Lecture
11 Hours lab
40 Total Instructional Hours

8-HOUR HAZMAT REFRESHER COURSE
This course is specifically designed to re-certify graduates of the 40-hour Hazmat Course in accordance with 20 CFR 1910.120. The course is a classroom experience that provides students the opportunity to refresh their awareness if the risks posed by Hazmat work and a knowledge of the precautions that must be taken as a prerequisite for the worker entering a Hazmat site.

It is a requirement of CFR 1910.120 to attend an 8-Hour Hazmat Refresher Course once a year. Members who have received their original 40-Hour Certification through IUOE Local 370 are not required to sign-up for 8-Hour Refresher Courses. We will notify these members annually of dates, times and locations of upcoming classes.

This Course Provides:

8 Hours Lecture
0 Hours Lab
8 Total Instructional Hours