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Three Tips For Implementing Hazwoper Training

Aubrey Kelly

Hazwoper training is a must for industries that deal with any type of hazardous waste. This acronym simply stands for hazardous waste operations and emergency response, and it is required by safety regulations to be kept up to date. The following tips can help you ensure your employees are getting the most out of this necessary training.

Tip #1: Keep Good Records

Don't depend upon your employees to remember when it is time for recertification training and definitely don't count on any outside organizations to send a timely reminder. Instead, institute a training plan for your staff. Keep a chart tracking the hazwoper training and certification dates for all staff. Review it monthly, looking for anyone that will be expiring within the next 60 days. This will then give them plenty of time to schedule a training date for recertification before their last certificate expires.

Tip #2: Contract With a Certification Provider

Don't scramble at the last minute for training. Online training is often the least expensive option and the least time consuming. Find an online provider that will offer your company easy access to training materials and testing for certification. Then, automatically enroll your employees when they approach their expiration period. You can either pay for certification and training, or you can have employees pay for it out of their paycheck, just make sure it is detailed in the employment contract who is responsible for recertification costs.

Tip #3: Schedule Field Days

The only issue with online training is that there is no in the field testing of proper hazardous material handling. Although not required for certification, these field days are important from a safety standpoint since it ensures that your staff can respond in a level handled manner when necessary. One way to overcome this shortcoming is to schedule a training day at regular intervals. Monthly field days can be useful in jobs where hazardous handling is more likely, while quarterly training may be enough in areas where it isn't as large of a concern. This way you know everyone is up to speed on safety and you can worry less about your staff.

Hazwoper training is important, not just because it is required, but because it ensures both your staff and your equipment remains safe. The above tips can ensure everyone is up to date on the most recent hazardous handling requirements so that safety regulations are always followed correctly. For more information, contact National Environmental Trainers or a similar company.


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After struggling with yet another high power bill, I realized I really needed to work on my home's energy efficiency. I started thinking about what I was doing wrong, and it occurred to me that it might be smart to install solar panels and perhaps a windmill. I started going through and evaluating my personal impact on the power grid, and I was able to calculate that those additions would be a good idea. This blog is all about reducing your impact on the environment so that you can enjoy a happier, greener life, and spend less money during the process.

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