Hands-On Only

This course is designed for individuals who have completed an online-only HAZWOPER training course and require hands-on practicals. In doing so, students will learn to respond safely to hazardous spills or leaks.

The course includes hands-on exercises and demonstrations of:

  • air sampling and monitoring equipment,

  • container sampling procedures, and

  • spill control programs

  • selection, use, and limitations of personal protective equipment, including respirators

  • the proper preparation of containers for shipping and transport

  • communication methods while wearing respiratory protection

  • establishing exposure zones, decontamination.

    Students must present current online HAZWOPER training documentation before attending the hands-on class. Upon completion, students will receive a certificate for 16 hours of hands-on training to comply with the standards for 29 CFR 1910.120 (e)-(o) and (q), as well as Title 8, section 5192 (e)(A) and (q).

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Hands-On Only Training Two Days In-person Meetings
$450.00

This course aims to provide the practical training missing from your online training experience. You will receive a certification of completion for hands-on training in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.120 and California Title 8, Section 5192. You will wear hazmat suits, practice emergency responses, execute field decontamination, develop site plans, and collaborate with a team. This experience is essential for anyone expected to carry out HAZWOPER duties.

The following letter is OSHA's response regarding the hands-on training requirements for the 40-hour and 24-hour courses. While we will issue the certificate of completion of hands-on training; a new HAZWOPER certificate for the entire course will not be provided. To sign up for our full courses, please register in those classes.

OSHA Interpretation Letter: https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/standardinterpretations/2021-04-23-0