OSHA Hazwoper Training is an essential certification for individuals working in industries where they may come into contact with hazardous waste operations or emergency response situations. This training equips workers with the necessary knowledge and skills to ensure their safety and the safety of others. In this article, we will explore what OSHA Hazwoper Training […]
Covered under OSHA Standard 29 CFR Part 1910.120, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) is a hazardous waste training applicable to employers and employees who deal with or are exposed to hazardous substances. This includes those businesses or employees engaged in the storage, clean-up or disposal of such substances, or those who are part […]
The advent of Hazwoper began in 1986 when OSHA was tasked by the US Government to develop a standard for protecting the health, well-being and safety of workers who worked at sites where hazardous waste was present. This interim standard was the beginnings of Hazwoper, with the finalized and complete standards of HAZWOPER having gone […]
