FST 1555 Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response (HAZWOPER)

Training required to enter or work on a hazardous waste site with emphasis on personnel safety, site hazards, toxicology, personal protective equipment, decontamination, site characterization and site control. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.

Prerequisites: None

Course Outcomes

• Describe the elements of a site safety plan.
• Identify regulatory laws.
• Distinguish and describe the occupational hazards associated with hazardous waste sites.
• Identify and correctly wear various personal protective equipment.

Credit Hours: 3

• Classroom: 2 hours
• Lab: 2 hours

• Division: Business and Public Services
• Department: Fire Science Technology

• Repeatable Credit: No
• Offered Online: No