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Hazard Communication at Work
November 30 2022
Chemicals directly or indirectly affect our lives and are essential to our food, health, and lifestyle. The widespread use of chemicals has resulted in developing sector-specific regulations, for ...
Read MoreSafety Tips to Enjoy The Holiday Season
November 30 2022
With the holidays almost in full swing, we will soon be decking the halls, traveling to friends and family, and—potentially—enjoying a snowy holiday season. Fortunately, we can look back ...
Read MoreHow Long Does 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification Last?
June 28 2021
When to Renew 40-Hour HAZWOPER The 40-Hour HAZWOPER online training course from National Environmental Trainers (NET) is the most trusted, authoritative, and popular 40-hour HAZWOPER ...
Read MoreBenefits of Becoming a Group Administrator
June 24 2021
Is registering a group account right for you? In order to complete HAZWOPER or other OSHA-required training, you will register an account online with National Environmental Trainers (NET). From your ...
Read MoreCBRNE - Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives
June 4 2020
What is CBRNE? What is Chemical, Biological, Radiological Nuclear, Explosives (CBRNE)? CBRNE is an acronym for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and high yield Explosives. These ...
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DOT Certification Training
February 11 2017
DOT Certification Training: Requirements and Expectations Individuals who transfer hazardous materials by way of public highways, rail, water, or air are required by the U.S. Department of ...
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HAZWOPER Test Answers
February 1 2017
HAZWOPER Test Answers Our Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) courses provide test answers at the end of each module. At completion of a module, there is a quiz with 4 ...
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HAZWOPER Certificate Requirements
January 16 2017
HAZWOPER Certificate Requirements In accordance with OSHA regulations 29 CFR 1910.120, the following elements are required for a HAZWOPER Certificate. This information was obtained from 29 CFR ...
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OSHA Approved Training?
December 27 2016
OSHA Approved Training This article addresses the question "Does OSHA approve training?" It has been a long-standing policy by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in ...
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40 Hour HAZWOPER Training: Who Needs It?
December 21 2016
40 Hour HAZWOPER Training: Who Needs It? All personnel involved in the cleanup and restoration of contaminated sites must have the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ...
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What Is HAZWOPER?
December 15 2016
What Is HAZWOPER? HAZWOPER /HAZ-waw-per/ is defined as Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response. Congress enacted legislation requiring that both the U.S. Environmental ...
Read MoreResponding to Hurricane Matthew
October 19 2016
Responding to Hurricane Matthew When calamity strikes, first responders rush to the front lines. Their job is to save lives, deal with pressing hazards, and repair the damage inflicted by disasters. ...
Read MoreEnvironmental Impact of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
September 19 2016
The Environmental Impact of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill The consequences of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico extended beyond the 11 fatalities and 17 injuries suffered ...
Read More24hour vs 40hour HAZWOPER
September 9 2016
The Difference Between 24-Hour and 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training When it comes to initial HAZWOPER training, there is both a 24-hour and a 40-hour course available. So what’s the difference between ...
Read MoreOSHA's HAZWOPER Standard
July 27 2016
OSHA's HAZWOPER Standard Handling hazardous substances is a perilous occupation. Thankfully, there are steps every operator can take to minimize the risks associated with managing dangerous ...
Read MoreEffective Hazmat First Response
July 7 2016
Effective Hazmat First Response Emergency responders are crucial to the outcome of hazardous waste disasters, and are responsible for minimizing damage. Inability to respond appropriately to ...
Read MoreWorkplace Fatality and Injury/Illness Data
June 25 2016
Workplace Fatality and Injury/Illness Data OSHA has helped reduce the number of workplace fatalities greatly: Before its inception in 1971, 14,000 workers were killed on the job every year. Due to ...
Read MoreHAZWOPER Certification Requirements
June 11 2016
The 4 Requirements for HAZWOPER Certification HAZWOPER or HAZMAT Offensive Responders HAZWOPER certification is required for anyone working in one of the three levels of HAZWOPER sites: contaminated ...
Read MoreHow The HAZWOPER Hands-on Simulator® Changed the Training Industry
May 26 2016
How The HAZWOPER Hands-on Simulator® Changed the Training Industry Due to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) acceptance of our HAZWOPER Hands-on Simulator®, ...
Read MoreTop 10 Most Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace
May 20 2016
Types of Hazardous Materials and How to Stay Safe Over 400 million tons of hazardous waste are produced every year, with the majority of those coming from industrial worksites such as fabric ...
Read MoreHistory of HAZWOPER Training
May 17 2016
History of HAZWOPER Training HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) is a set of standards that provides guidance to workers who work with hazardous ...
Read MoreThe 40-Hour HAZWOPER Course: What to Expect?
May 10 2016
The 40-Hour HAZWOPER Course: What to Expect? HAZWOPER: The Basics HAZWOPER is an unwieldy acronym that stands for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response. It’s really just a ...
Read MoreOSHA Audit: Impress Them With Time and Motion Study
January 10 2016
OSHA Audit: Impress Them With Time and Motion Study Time and motion studies should be performed by all employers to evaluate how much work a person can perform safely. Once this is determined, an ...
Read MoreHAZWOPER Lapsed Training or Certification?
August 7 2015
What Happens When Your HAZWOPER Certification Expires? HAZWOPER employees must undergo periodic training in order to keep their certifications current. But what happens if you allow your ...
Read MoreHAZWOPER Decontamination Practices
July 22 2015
HAZWOPER Decontamination Practices HAZWOPER decontamination methods vary in their effectiveness for removing different substances. The effectiveness of any decontamination method should be assessed ...
Read MoreLead Medical Surveillance Program
July 21 2015
Lead Medical Surveillance Program The employer must institute a medical surveillance program for all employees who are or may be exposed at or above the action level for more than 30 days in any 12 ...
Read MoreHAZWOPER & Lead Based Paint Worker Monitoring
July 21 2015
HAZWOPER and Construction Medical Assessment For Lead Based Paint When a construction employee is occupationally exposed to lead at or above the action level of 30 µg/m3 on any one day in ...
Read MoreUseful Construction Safety Tips
July 21 2015
Useful Construction Safety Tips Working with tools and heavy equipment is a major hazard at construction sites. Injuries can result from equipment hitting or running over personnel, impacts from ...
Read MoreOSHA Head Protection Guidelines
July 21 2015
OSHA Head Protection Guidelines Among the most fundamental components of employee safety is head protection. Protecting your head in the workplace is crucial for long-term brain health and can even ...
Read MoreOSHA Respirator Key Definitions
July 20 2015
OSHA Respirator Key Definitions Air-purifying respirator. A respirator with an air-purifying filter, cartridge or canister that removes specific air contaminants by passing ambient air through the ...
Read MoreRespiratory Hazards in the Workplace
July 19 2015
Respiratory Hazards in the Workplace Exposure Assessment Respiratory protection should never be used either as a primary solution or as the only solution for controlling employee exposure to harmful ...
Read MoreHAZWOPER Site IDLH Monitoring
July 19 2015
Monitoring for IDLH and Other Dangerous Conditions at HAZWOPER Sites As a first step, air monitoring should be conducted to identify any Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) and other ...
Read MoreHAZWOPER Decontamination
July 18 2015
HAZWOPER Decontamination Decontamination The process of removing or neutralizing contaminants that have accumulated on personnel and equipment is critical to health and safety at hazardous ...
Read MoreWhat Is HAZCOM?
July 18 2015
What Is HAZCOM? OSHA's Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) standard (HCS) is designed to protect against chemical source illnesses and injuries by ensuring that employers and employees are provided with ...
Read MoreOSHA HAZWOPER Work Zones
July 13 2015
The 3 OSHA HAZWOPER Work Zones There are three distinct work zones as defined by OSHA. Exclusion Zone Contamination Reduction Zone Support Zone We’ll explain the difference between ...
Read MoreHAZWOPER Worker Acclimatization
July 12 2015
HAZWOPER Worker Acclimatization The degree to which a worker's body has physiologically adjusted or acclimatized to working under hot conditions affects his or her ability to do work. Acclimatized ...
Read MoreHeat Stress
July 12 2015
Heat Stress Because the incidence of heat stress depends on a variety of factors, all workers, even those not wearing protective equipment, should be monitored. HAZWOPER workers wearing ...
Read MoreHAZWOPER Site Communication Methods
July 11 2015
HAZWOPER Site Communication Methods Two sets of communication systems should be established: internal communication among personnel on site, and external communication between onsite and offsite ...
Read MoreHAZWOPER PPE Ensembles Considerations
July 11 2015
HAZWOPER PPE Ensembles Considerations Work Mission Duration A routine should be established and practiced periodically for donning a fully-encapsulating suit/Self Contained Breathing Apparatus ...
Read MoreHAZWOPER/HAZMAT Medical Exams
July 9 2015
HAZWOPER/HAZMAT Medical Exams HAZWOPER/HAZMAT medical examinations should be developed and used in conjunction with pre-employment screening examinations. Comparison of sequential medical reports ...
Read MoreOSHA HAZWOPER Exposure Key Definitions
July 6 2015
OSHA HAZWOPER Exposure Key Definitions Once the presence and concentrations of specific chemicals or classes of chemicals have been established, the hazards associated with these chemicals must be ...
Read MoreHAZWOPER Site Survey
July 6 2015
What Is a HAZWOPER Site Survey? Once an offsite characterization of a hazardous waste site is complete, it’s time to take the next step and perform an onsite survey. The goal of an onsite ...
Read MoreSite Health and Safety Plan
July 5 2015
Site Health and Safety Plan Anyone who enters a hazardous waste site must recognize and understand the potential hazards to health and safety associated with the cleanup of that site. Personnel ...
Read MoreOSHA Respiratory Protection Program
July 5 2015
OSHA Respiratory Protection Program Many different types and levels of inhalation hazards exist on a hazardous waste site. Waste site workers need to thoroughly understand the different types of ...
Read MoreExcavation Safety Tips
July 3 2015
Excavation Safety Tips Surface encumbrances All excavation surface encumbrances that are located so as to create a hazard to employees must be removed or supported, as necessary, to safeguard ...
Read MoreOSHA and MSHA Inspections
July 1 2015
OSHA and MSHA Inspections This blog contains general information about the inspection process from different regulatory agencies governing worker safety. All employees should be aware of the ...
Read MoreSupplied-Air Respirators (SARs)
June 30 2015
Supplied-Air Respirators (SARs) Supplied-air respirators (also known as air-line respirators) supply air, never oxygen, to a facepiece via a supply line from a stationary source. SARs are available ...
Read MoreSelf-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
June 30 2015
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) A self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is a device worn to provide breathable air in environments with oxygen deficiency, smoke, dangerous gases, and ...
Read MoreAir-Purifying Respirators
June 30 2015
Air-Purifying Respirators Air-purifying respirators consist of a facepiece and an air-purifying device, which is either a removable component of the facepiece or an air-purifying apparatus worn on a ...
Read MoreHazardous Waste Site Characterization
June 30 2015
Hazardous Waste Site Characterization No two hazardous waste sites are exactly alike. And before the proper protocols can be implemented, a hazardous waste site must be carefully analyzed to identify ...
Read More40 Hour HAZWOPER Card
June 29 2015
40 Hour HAZWOPER Card Anyone who enters a HAZWOPER site must recognize and understand the potential hazards to health and safety associated with the cleanup of that site. Personnel actively involved ...
Read MoreDOT HAZMAT Shipping Key Definitions
June 25 2015
DOT HAZMAT Shipping Key Definitions What are the DOT HAZMAT Shipping Key Definitions? Dangerous goods: Interchangeable with the term "hazardous materials" and mainly used in connection with air ...
Read MoreConfined Space Maintenance
June 25 2015
Confined Space Maintenance The technical depth of confined space training maintenance procedures vary. Manufacturers frequently restrict the sale of certain PPE parts to individuals or groups who are ...
Read MoreOSHA Confined Space Regulation and Requirements
June 25 2015
OSHA Confined Space Regulation and Requirements A confined space is defined as one that is large enough and configured so that an employee can enter and perform work but which also has limited or ...
Read MoreWhat are the highlights of the OSHA scaffolding standard?
June 25 2015
What are the highlights of the OSHA scaffolding standard? OSHA's scaffolding standard has several key provisions: • Fall protection or fall arrest systems—Each employee more than 10 feet ...
Read MoreRCRA Annual Refresher Training
June 24 2015
RCRA Annual Refresher Training: What You Need to Know After completing initial RCRA training, employees must then undergo annual refresher training to maintain certification. Resource Conservation ...
Read MoreHAZWOPER Personal Protective Equipment Levels for Employees
June 24 2015
HAZWOPER Personal Protective Equipment Levels for Employees According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), HAZWOPER trainees must adhere to four levels of personal ...
Read MoreHAZWOPER PPE Levels of Protection
June 21 2015
HAZWOPER PPE Levels of Protection Knowledge of the different HAZWOPER levels and types of personal protective equipment (PPE) is important because of the many different types of hazards ...
Read MoreHAZWOPER Respiratory Protection Factors
June 21 2015
HAZWOPER Respiratory Protection Factors OSHA guidelines require employers to have a respirator protection program in place that outlines and defines the way respirators will be used, stored, ...
Read MoreIncident Commander (IC) Training as Required by OSHA
June 20 2015
Incident Commander (IC) Training as Required by OSHA Incident Commander Description OSHA Best Practices for Hospital-Based First Receivers of Victims from Mass Casualty Incidents Involving ...
Read MoreOSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Training
June 20 2015
OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Training When you engage your employees to work in a hazardous waste contaminated site, here are some helpful ideas to remember when training your personnel to the OSHA 40 Hour ...
Read MoreProtecting Workers from Effects of Heat
June 16 2015
Protecting Workers from Effects of Heat During emergency response activities or recovery operations, workers may be required to work in hot environments, and sometimes for extended periods. When the ...
Read MoreWhat Is HAZWOPER 24 Training?
June 13 2015
About the 24-Hour HAZWOPER Training Course What is HAZWOPER 24-hour training? The term refers to the 24-hour HAZWOPER training course that is required for certain employees working at HAZWOPER ...
Read MoreHow HAZWOPER Training Helps Hospital Staff
June 13 2015
How HAZWOPER Training Helps Hospital Staff Hospitals are meant to provide relief and healing to those who visit. This needs to be the goal of each one as an institution, and the people who work there ...
Read MoreWhat is OSHA 10-hour Training?
June 13 2015
What is OSHA 10-hour Training? The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a federal agency under the US Department of Labor that helps to make sure that workers are safe on the job. ...
Read MoreOSHA Construction Training Helps Keep Construction Sites Accident-Free
June 13 2015
OSHA Construction Training Helps Keep Construction Sites Accident-Free Maintaining safe workplace policies and surroundings is the primary goal of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration ...
Read MoreWhy Healthcare Workers Take HAZWOPER Training
June 13 2015
Why Healthcare Workers Take HAZWOPER Training The Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER) covers employees in various industries who have been exposed to hazardous ...
Read MoreWould You Know Asbestos If You Saw It?
June 13 2015
Would You Know Asbestos If You Saw It? There is more to National Environmental Trainers' classes than Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards for Hazardous Waste and Emergency ...
Read MoreHAZWOPER Training Serves Many Industries With One Same Goal
June 13 2015
HAZWOPER Training Serves Many Industries With One Same Goal While most people who need Hazardous Waste and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training consider themselves knowledgeable in what it is for ...
Read MoreDo All Hospital Workers Require First Responder HAZWOPER Training?
June 13 2015
Do All Hospital Workers Require First Responder HAZWOPER Training? When there is a hazardous waste spill or contamination event, the idea is that injured people can be helped. Whether it's by ...
Read MoreNational Security Threat Level Increase Affects Potential HAZWOPER Responders
June 13 2015
National Security Threat Level Increase Affects Potential HAZWOPER Responders In the event of a rise in the threat level for national security, it is important for those who work in places that use ...
Read More8-Hr HAZWOPER Refresher Training Options
June 13 2015
8-Hr HAZWOPER Refresher Training Options Employees that are Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certified must take annual 8-hr HAZWOPER refresher training. There are ...
Read MoreNationwide Uniformity in HAZWOPER Training Enables Workers to Assist Anywhere
June 13 2015
Nationwide Uniformity in HAZWOPER Training Enables Workers to Assist Anywhere Uniform training nationwide is critical for those working with hazardous materials. The practical applications of ...
Read MoreImportance HAZWOPER Training in Unexpected Disasters
June 13 2015
Importance HAZWOPER Training in Unexpected Disasters With the recent earthquakes, we are reminded of the importance of safety training and being prepared for the worst. While no one likes to think ...
Read MoreHAZCOM and HAZWOPER
June 3 2015
HAZCOM and HAZWOPER Beginning June 1, 2015 OSHA requires chemical manufacturers, importers, distributors and employers to provide a common approach to classifying chemicals and effectively ...
Read MoreMass Exodus from HAZWOPER Classroom Training?
May 6 2015
Mass Exodus from HAZWOPER Classroom Training? Lately, there has been a mass exodus from public seminar classroom training across all industries. More and more employers are requiring their employees ...
Read MoreWho Owns Your HAZWOPER Certificate?
May 26 2015
Who Owns Your HAZWOPER Certificate? During the 2010 Gulf Oil Spill, many people were in need of HAZWOPER training. The BP oil slick was a threat to the environment as well as the way of life in the ...
Read MoreWhat If You Fail The HAZWOPER Course?
April 4 2015
What Happens If You Fail the HAZWOPER Course (and Why You Won’t) Any employees working with or around hazardous materials must complete and pass the 40-Hour HAZWOPER training course in order to ...
Read MoreHAZWOPER vs. HAZMAT
April 2 2015
HAZWOPER versus HAZMAT The terms “HAZWOPER” and “HAZMAT” are often used interchangeably. While closely related, these words actually carry different meanings. HAZWOPER ...
Read MoreHAZWOPER Definition
March 24 2015
HAZWOPER Defined What is the definition of HAZWOPER? HAZWOPER stands for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response. HAZWOPER represents a set of guidelines that are produced and ...
Read MoreHAZWOPER Simulator With Site-Specific Training
March 20 2015
HAZWOPER Simulator With Site-Specific Training Simulators Emphasize the Importance of Personal Protective Equipment When it comes to Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) ...
Read MoreCorporate Training Portal
March 18 2015
Is Corporate Portal Training Right For You? National Environmental Trainers offers a special type of online training that is specifically designed for individual companies or organizations. It ...
Read MoreHAZWOPER and RCRA Corrective Action
March 7 2015
HAZWOPER and RCRA Corrective Action If your facility has a Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Part B permit for the treatment, storage, and/or disposal of hazardous waste, any remedial ...
Read MoreHAZWOPER Program Implementation
March 1 2015
HAZWOPER Program Implementation What important items should you know and be aware of when creating a HAZWOPER program for your facility? We have researched the subject and provided an excellent ...
Read MoreU.S. EPA Universal Hazardous Waste Manifest Forms
February 17 2015
U.S. EPA Universal Hazardous Waste Manifest Forms If you are looking for the EPA's Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest forms, please find them below. Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest and Uniform ...
Read MoreSpace Shuttle Columbia Cleanup
February 1 2015
Space Shuttle Columbia Cleanup The Space Shuttle Columbia disaster occurred on February 1, 2003, when Columbia disintegrated over Texas and Louisiana as it reentered Earth's atmosphere, killing all ...
Read MoreTraining Regulation
November 5 2014
Training Regulation This video provides a great overview of the various HAZWOPER job classifications and respective training requirements. If you want to view a video instead of reading about ...
Read MoreEbola HAZMAT Training
November 5 2014
Ebola HAZMAT Training The Ebola virus is transmitted through direct contact with the blood or body fluids/substances (e.g., urine, feces, vomit) of an infected person with symptoms or through ...
Read MoreUnique Regulation
November 5 2014
Unique HAZWOPER Regulation There are many reasons why OSHA HAZWOPER regulation is unique. Our certification contains minimum time requirements for courses and is sometimes competency based. Also, ...
Read MoreMeth Lab Remediation
November 5 2014
Meth Lab Remediation OSHA requires that personnel entering a suspected clandestine methamphetamine (meth) lab to be trained to the HAZWOPER standard. Meth labs are considered to be very dangerous ...
Read MoreTraining for Oil Spills
November 5 2014
Training for Oil Spills OSHA has issued special directives or guidance documents with respect to marine oil spill cleanup. According to these documents, some of the HAZWOPER ...
Read MoreFirst Online Training
November 5 2014
First Online HAZWOPER Training The online HAZWOPER training industry began in 1998 when our company published the first online HAZWOPER Refresher training course. Since this time, many ...
Read More24 Hour Training
November 5 2014
Which Workers at Permitted Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facilities Need Training? There is a 24 hour training requirement for workers involved in hazardous waste operations, and an ...
Read MoreGeneral Site Certification
November 5 2014
General Site Certification Without question, this is the largest pool of people requiring HAZWOPER certification. This may change as the contaminated sites are slowly remediated. These contaminated ...
Read MoreHands On Training
November 5 2014
What is Hands-on Training for 24 Hour and 40 Hour HAZWOPER? OSHA has stated in many interpretation letters that 40 hour and 24 hour sessions require site-specific hands-on learning on the actual PPE ...
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