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Hazardous Materials Training

Note: ELDT HME Theory course to take the written exam at DMV to obtain HME on a CDL is listed on the Commercial Driver Training page

49 CFR 172.704 Transportation Awareness

Transportation Awareness and Safety Training is required for all employees working with hazardous materials. 3-year certification.
(4 hours)
 
*Required by DOT to maintain your hazardous materials
endorsement on your CDL.

Hazardous Materials Transportation Specialist

49 CFR parts 100 - 177 DOT regulatory requirements for the shipping and handling of hazardous materials and hazardous wastes.  This is a requirement for many warehouse personnel, drivers, material handlers, technicians, and front-line management.  Includes Transportation Awareness Certification 49 CFR 172.704. 

3-year certification.  (32 hours)

Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER)

OSHA 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Certification training in Hazardous Waste Site cleanup and the transportation of hazardous waste.

Students are trained in the proper methods of sampling, handling and transporting of hazardous materials.  (40 hours) 

**Annual update required 

HAZWOPER (24 Hour) First Responder or Site Worker with Minimal Exposure

OSHA 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Certification training in First Response at Operations Level (non-clean-up duties) and Site Worker (non-clean-up duties with minimal exposure).  This course satisfies the off site training requirements for accessing a hazardous waste site.  Training includes basic understanding of hazardous materials and the first steps taken on the scene of a hazardous materials incident.  (24 hours) 

**Annual update required

HAZWOPER (24 Hour) Hazardous Materials Technician

OSHA 1910.120 HAZWOPER Certification training in Hazardous Materials Technician. This course satisfies the initial off site requirements many companies have for individuals who
respond to releases or potential releases for the purpose of stopping the release. (24 hours)  

**Annual update required

Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Refresher

Annual refresher required to maintain the 24 & 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification, OSHA 1910.120 and 49 CFR 172.704.  (8 hours)

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