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Calendar - University of Minnesota Hazardous Materials and Hazwoper Training

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Upcoming Trainings

Dec
1
Tue
2020
ONLINE: 24 Hour Emergency Response
Dec 1 @ 8:00 am – Dec 3 @ 5:00 pm

COST: $410

The 24-Hour course consists of three days of lectures, discussions, classroom demonstrations, small group exercises, and hands-on training. This Operations Level course is designed to provide training required by OSHA 1910.120 to respond to hazardous substance releases with the purpose of protecting persons, property, and the environment from the effects of the release and to contain the release. Emphasis will be placed on responding in a defensive manner without actually trying to stop the release.

Topics include: relevant state and federal regulations, health hazard recognition, hazard and risk assessment, respiratory protection, selection and use of personal protective equipment, decontamination, control and containment of spills, emergency response plans, termination procedures, and the incident command system.

This course offers 24 Continuing Education Hours.

Due to COVID-19, this course is being offered online.

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Feb
1
Mon
2021
ONLINE: 24 Hour Emergency Response
Feb 1 @ 8:00 am – Feb 3 @ 5:00 pm

COST: $410

The 24-Hour course consists of three days of lectures, discussions, classroom demonstrations, small group exercises, and hands-on training. This Operations Level course is designed to provide training required by OSHA 1910.120 to respond to hazardous substance releases with the purpose of protecting persons, property, and the environment from the effects of the release and to contain the release. Emphasis will be placed on responding in a defensive manner without actually trying to stop the release.

Topics include: relevant state and federal regulations, health hazard recognition, hazard and risk assessment, respiratory protection, selection and use of personal protective equipment, decontamination, control and containment of spills, emergency response plans, termination procedures, and the incident command system.

This course offers 24 Continuing Education Hours.

Due to COVID-19, this course is being offered online.

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Feb
9
Tue
2021
IN PERSON: 40 Hour Emergency Response Completion
Feb 9 @ 8:00 am – Feb 10 @ 5:00 pm

COST: $460

COVID-19 INFORMATION

Due to COVID-19, the 40-hour course will be completed in TWO STEPS:

  1. Complete an ONLINE 24-hour initial training.

  2. Take the 2-day IN PERSON 40-hour completion course.

The IN PERSON completion course will be held following UMN COVID-19 protocols.

 
This 16 hour in-person course of lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on experience builds upon the 24 hour course (a prerequisite for participating in this completion course). The Technician Level course is designed to provide training required by OSHA 1910.120 to respond to releases with the purpose of stopping the release.

Topics include: implementation of emergency response plans, classification and identification of unknowns, field survey instruments, response tactics, hazardous materials technology, decontamination of personnel and equipment.

This course offers 16 Continuing Education Hours. 40 total hours when both the required courses are completed. The 24-hour course is a pre-requisite.

Specific location of your course will be sent with the materials prior to the course.

NOTE: All participants in the 40-hour course are required to have a physician complete a medical evaluation and clearance form prior to the course.

REGISTER ONLINE

Apr
20
Tue
2021
ONLINE: 24 Hour Emergency Response
Apr 20 @ 8:00 am – Apr 22 @ 5:00 pm

COST: $410

The 24-Hour course consists of three days of lectures, discussions, classroom demonstrations, small group exercises, and hands-on training. This Operations Level course is designed to provide training required by OSHA 1910.120 to respond to hazardous substance releases with the purpose of protecting persons, property, and the environment from the effects of the release and to contain the release. Emphasis will be placed on responding in a defensive manner without actually trying to stop the release.

Topics include: relevant state and federal regulations, health hazard recognition, hazard and risk assessment, respiratory protection, selection and use of personal protective equipment, decontamination, control and containment of spills, emergency response plans, termination procedures, and the incident command system.

This course offers 24 Continuing Education Hours.

Due to COVID-19, this course is being offered online.

REGISTER NOW

Apr
29
Thu
2021
IN PERSON: 40 Hour Emergency Response Completion
Apr 29 @ 8:00 am – Apr 30 @ 5:00 pm

COST: $460 for 40-hour completion. This is a separate course fee from the 24-hour training and includes all materials and equipment.

The total combined cost for the initial 24-hour and the 40-hour completion is $870.

COVID-19 INFORMATION

Due to COVID-19, the 40-hour course will be completed in TWO STEPS:

  1. Complete an ONLINE 24-hour initial training. (COST: $410)

    Please register and pay for this course separately. The total combined cost for the initial 24-hour and the 40-hour completion is $870.

  2. Take the 2-day IN PERSON 40-hour completion course.

The IN PERSON completion course will be held following UMN COVID-19 protocols.

 
This 16 hour in-person course of lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on experience builds upon the 24 hour course (a prerequisite for participating in this completion course). The Technician Level course is designed to provide training required by OSHA 1910.120 to respond to releases with the purpose of stopping the release.

Topics include: implementation of emergency response plans, classification and identification of unknowns, field survey instruments, response tactics, hazardous materials technology, decontamination of personnel and equipment.

This course offers 16 Continuing Education Hours. 40 total hours when both the required courses are completed. The 24-hour course is a pre-requisite.

NOTE: All participants in the 40-hour course are required to have a physician complete a medical evaluation and clearance form prior to the course.

REGISTER ONLINE

May
10
Mon
2021
ONLINE: 24 Hour Emergency Response
May 10 @ 8:00 am – May 12 @ 5:00 pm

COST: $410

The 24-Hour course consists of three days of lectures, discussions, classroom demonstrations, small group exercises, and hands-on training. This Operations Level course is designed to provide training required by OSHA 1910.120 to respond to hazardous substance releases with the purpose of protecting persons, property, and the environment from the effects of the release and to contain the release. Emphasis will be placed on responding in a defensive manner without actually trying to stop the release.

Topics include: relevant state and federal regulations, health hazard recognition, hazard and risk assessment, respiratory protection, selection and use of personal protective equipment, decontamination, control and containment of spills, emergency response plans, termination procedures, and the incident command system.

This course offers 24 Continuing Education Hours.

Due to COVID-19, this course is being offered online.

REGISTER NOW