OSHA HAZWOPER Training, three available formats: from Safety Helpers LLC

OSHA HAZWOPER Training, three available formats: from Safety Helpers LLC

March 3, 2011

1. Instructor-Led Seminar Class -

To request the National 2011 Seminar Training Schedule of classes please call us at (800) 482-4319  or email us  admin@safetyhelpers.com

Safety Helpers holds OSHA HAZWOPER Seminar Classes Nationwide, cities include:

Denver, Colorado
Longmont, Colorado
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Chicago, Illinois
Elgin, Illinois
Edwardsville, Illinois
Tampa, Florida
Orlando, Florida
Kissimmee, Florida
Hartford, Connecticut
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Other Locations available upon request.

2011 Seminar Class Listing for HAZWOPER certification:

 HAZWOPER 40 hour Initial class -

The HAZWOPER 40 hour class is required for workers that perform activities that expose or potentially expose them to hazardous substances.
 This class covers topics included in 29 CFR 1910.120.  This class is specifically designed for workers who are involved in clean-up operations, voluntary clean-up operations, emergency response operations, and storage, disposal, or treatment of hazardous substances or uncontrolled hazardous waste sites. Topics include protection against hazardous chemicals, elimination of hazardous chemicals, safety of workers and the environment and OSHA regulations. 
 Class Cost per Student:
$500.00

 HAZWOPER 24 hour Initial class -

The HAZWOPER 24 hour class is required for employees visiting an Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Operation mandated by the Government .   Part-time or occasional site workers that perform activities that expose or potentially expose them to hazardous substances are required to take the 24 hour class.
  This class covers topics included in 29 CFR 1910.120. This class covers broad issues pertaining to the hazard recognition at work sites. OSHA has developed the HAZWOPER program to protect the workers working at hazardous sites and devised extensive regulations to ensure their safety and health. This course, while identifying different types of hazards, also suggests possible precautions and protective measures to reduce or eliminate hazards at the work place. Topics include protection against hazardous chemicals, elimination of hazardous chemicals, safety of workers and the environment and OSHA regulations.  Class Cost per Student: $400.00

 HAZWOPER 8 hour Annual Refresher class -

The HAZWOPER 8 hour Refresher class is required to be taken annually to keep current,  40 or 24 hour HAZWOPER certification.
  This class meets the requirements in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 for eight hours of annual refresher training for workers at hazardous waste sites. This class is designed for general site workers who remove hazardous waste or who are exposed or potentially exposed to hazardous substances or health hazards. Topics include HAZWOPER regulations, safety and health plans, hazardous chemicals, safety hazards, air monitoring, medical surveillance, site control, decontamination, personal protective equipment, and respiratory equipment.  Class Cost per Student: $100.00

2. On-site Private Instructor-Led Class -

On-Site Training:

Safety Helpers  On-site training programs give you access to the best professional instruction from the most experienced and inter-active safety trainers in the industry today. Whether you need project specific compliance training or basic safety certifications, Safety Helpers will coordinate and deliver a training program that meets the goals and objectives of your organization and your staff. Contact us for a Quote.

3. Online Computer Based Training -

Need the 8 hour Annual HAZWOPER Refresher course?  This course is available online as well.

Online HAZWOPER 8 Hour Refresher

o   Course Cost: $95.00  Duration:  8 hours

o   The 8-hour annual HAZWOPER Refresher course is updated every year to meet changing standards and is for those who have completed the 24 or 40-hour HAZWOPER courses. Safety Helpers’s HAZWOPER Refresher course is updated annually and meets the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.120 and consists of the following sections: Introduction to HAZWOPER, New and Hot Topics, Regulations Review and Update, Site Hazards, Chemical, Physical Agents Hazards, Site Hazards, Biological, Site Hazards, Ergonomics, Site Monitoring, Personal Protective Equipment, Respiratory Protection, Site Control, Special Considerations.



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(800) 482-4319
PO Box 291038
Denver, CO 80229
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OSHA Scheduled to Hold a Workshop in Central Illinois

OSHA Scheduled to Hold a Workshop in Central Illinois
Workshop Location:  Peoria, Illinois     Workshop Date:  March 2, 2011

February 17, 2011

PEORIA, Ill. -- Concerned about workplace safety?

Federal officials plan to offer a workshop in central Illinois next month addressing construction safety, protective gear and green building.

It's called the Illinois Occupational Safety and Health Day and will held be March 2 in Peoria. 

Sessions by officials with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration will cover lead abatement, fall protection, office safety and confined space training, among other topics.

There'll also be a health fair and free screenings by the American Red Cross.


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OSHA Releases Respiratory Protection Video: Proper Respirator Use for Healthcare Workers

OSHA Releases Respiratory Protection Video: Proper Respirator Use for Healthcare Workers

Feb. 11, 2011
Contact: Office of Communications
Phone: 202-693-1999

OSHA respiratory protection video discusses
proper respirator use for healthcare workers

WASHINGTON. – The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently produced a training video for health care employers and workers that explains the proper use of respirators and the procedures to follow to assure that respirators protect workers from airborne hazards in healthcare settings.

The 33-minute video explains the major components of a respiratory protection program including fit-testing, medical evaluations, training, and maintenance. The video also discusses the difference between respirators and surgical masks, and features a segment on common respiratory hazards found in healthcare settings, including airborne infectious agents that cause diseases such as tuberculosis, pandemic influenza, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), chicken pox, and measles.

Demonstrations also show how respirator use helps protect workers from exposure to airborne chemical hazards such as formaldehyde and glutaraldehyde, which are used commonly in hospital laboratories to preserve tissue samples for medical analysis. These toxic substances can cause eye and nasal irritation, headaches, asthma, and other symptoms. Additionally, formaldehyde is a carcinogen and has been linked to nasal and lung cancer, with possible links to brain cancer and leukemia.

"Employers can't rely on respirators providing the expected protection if they don't train their workers on how to use them properly," said Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Dr. David Michaels. "This video is an important training tool that teaches proper respirator use and discusses employers' responsibilities under OSHA's respiratory protection standard."

Visit OSHA's Safety and Health Topics: Respiratory Protection page for more respirator safety and health information.

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for their employees. OSHA's role is to assure these conditions for America's working men and women by setting and enforcing standards, and providing training, education and assistance. For more information, visit http://www.osha.gov/.

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