Format

In-person, on-site

Duration

24 or 40 hours (role-dependent)

Level

Operations to Technician (29 CFR 1910.120)

Group Size

Up to 20 students

Course overview

HAZWOPER training is required for employees engaged in hazardous waste operations, cleanup, or emergency response to hazardous substance releases. HRS offers both the 24-hour and 40-hour tracks depending on your team's level of exposure and site role.

We start by figuring out which track your crew actually needs — a lot of facilities over-train (or under-train) simply because nobody sat down and mapped job role against exposure level. That conversation happens before we build the course, not after.

What's covered

Site characterization and hazard analysis
Exposure limits and monitoring
PPE selection for hazardous waste operations
Decontamination procedures
Emergency response planning and execution
Medical surveillance requirements

What you'll walk away with

Certification matched to the correct track (24 or 40-hour) for each role
A team that understands exposure limits well enough to self-monitor
A documented decon and response plan specific to your site

Who this is for

Employees at hazardous waste sites, treatment/storage/disposal facilities, and emergency responders to hazardous substance releases.

Prerequisites

None for initial certification. Annual 8-hour refresher required to maintain certification — ask HRS about refresher scheduling.

Common questions

How do we know if we need the 24-hour or 40-hour track?

It comes down to your role: occasional, low-exposure site visitors typically need 24 hours, while personnel actively working in or around contaminated areas need the full 40. We'll help you sort your roster into the right track before scheduling.

Do you handle the annual 8-hour refresher too?

Yes, and we can set it up on a recurring schedule tied to your certification anniversary dates so nobody lapses.