CMA Course Descriptions:

HAZWOPER (40 HOURS)

40 hours of training for general site workers to fulfill OSHA regulatory requirements

(29 CFR 1910.120).

Content: Hazard Classification, Site Characterization, Regulatory Compliance, Toxicology, Personal Protective Equipment, Medical Surveillance, Site Control, Safety Plans, Air Monitoring, Engineering Controls, Decontamination, Respiratory Protection, Chemical Protective Clothing, and Emergency Response.

HAZWOPER (24 HOURS)

24 hours of training for occasional site workers to fulfill OSHA regulatory requirements (29 CFR 1910.120).

Content: Hazard Classification, Site Characterization, Regulatory Compliance, Toxicology, Medical Surveillance, Personal Protective Equipment, Site Control, Safety Plans, and Decontamination.

HAZWOPER REFRESHER (8 HOURS)

For those individuals who participated in the 40-hour or 24-hour HAZWOPER course. This annual training is required within one year of initial training.  Discussions and review of changes in regulations and upcoming legislation, as well as other key areas.

HAZARDOUS SITE SUPERVISOR

Initial training course for site supervisors and/or managers. 29 CFR 1910.120 mandated by SARA, requires that on-site management and supervisors directly responsible for, or who supervise employees engaged in hazardous waste operations shall receive 8 hours additional specialized training.

HAZARD COMMUNICATION (4 HOURS)

4-hours of potential health concerns in the work environment in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.1200.

Content: MSDS, labels, warning devices, toxicology, regulatory compliance.

FIRST RESPONDER AWARENESS (4 HOURS)

Content: Recognition and identification of hazardous material incidents and notification of appropriate agencies or  companies.

FIRST RESPONDER OPERATIONS (8 HOURS)

Content: Recognition and identification of hazardous material incidents, and ability to take defensive response actions in an emergency.

HAZARDOUS MATERIAL TECHNICIAN (24 HOURS)

Content: Specific competencies to respond aggressively to stop the release of hazardous substances.

INCIDENT COMMANDER (32 HOURS or 8 HOURS in addition to at least 24 hours at the FRO level)

Content: Capability to assume the lead role at a spill, leak or release.

CONFINED SPACE ENTRY (4 HOURS)

Content: Permits, air monitoring, personal protective equipment, lockout/tag out, attendant responsibilities, and emergency procedures.

EXCAVATION/TRENCHING (4 HOURS)

Potential hazards associated with trenching and shoring as mandated by OSHA.

Content: Soil classification, benching and sloping and shoring techniques, monitoring equipment, and personal protective equipment, as well as recent case studies.

HM181/126F TRANSPORTATION (8 HOURS)

The safe loading, transportation, and unloading of hazardous materials per 49 CFR.

Content: Hazard Classification, UN ID numbers, placarding, labeling, manifesting, and Emergency Response Guidebook.

Other courses include:

• First Aid and CPR

• RCRA Fall Protection

• Scaffolding Competent Person—Soil

• Respiratory Protection, including SCBA

• Fire Extinguisher

• Fire Brigade (all levels)

Please call us for your Environmental, Health and Safety training and consulting.

Cape Cod
508-888-0153 / 508-888-2027