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Upcoming Trainings

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.

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May
20
Thu
2021
IN PERSON: 40 Hour Emergency Response Completion
May 20 @ 8:00 am – May 21 @ 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

Jun
22
Tue
2021
ONLINE: 8 Hour Emergency Response Refresher
Jun 22 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

COST: $210

This course is designed to meet the OSHA requirement for annual refresher training for individuals who have previously completed the 24- or 40-hour Safety and Health Training.

Topics include: incident review, hazard recognition/evaluation/control review, health and safety program requirements and regulations, monitoring equipment, respiratory protection, safe work practices, and personal protective equipment.

This course offers 7 Continuing Education Hours.

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

REGISTER NOW

Jul
12
Mon
2021
ONLINE: 24 Hour Emergency Response
Jul 12 @ 8:00 am – Jul 14 @ 4:00 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

Jul
15
Thu
2021
IN PERSON: 40 Hour Emergency Response Completion
Jul 15 @ 8:00 am – Jul 16 @ 4:00 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

Sep
14
Tue
2021
IN PERSON: 8 Hour Waste Site Worker Refresher
Sep 14 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

COST: $210

This course is designed to meet the OSHA requirement for annual refresher training for individuals who have previously completed the 24- or 40-hour Safety and Health Training.

Topics include: incident review, hazard recognition/evaluation/control review, health and safety program requirements and regulations, monitoring equipment, respiratory protection, safe work practices, and personal protective equipment.

This course offers 7 Continuing Education Hours.

This is an in person course.

REGISTER NOW