Legitimate online/distance Hazwoper 40 Hour Training?

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  1. soupbone

    soupbone Active Member

    Quick question for any of you safety/industrail hygiene guys out there. I'm looking for a 40 hour Hazwoper training course. I posted legitimate in the title simply because there are so many different companies offering this course online, but if it's not accepted then I obviously don't want to pay a few hundred dollars for a course that will not benefit me.

    So, do any of you know of any course offering via distance learning? As always, thanks!
     
  2. soupbone

    soupbone Active Member

    To provide an example of what I'm talking about, this is the first Google search hit for 40 hour Hazwoper online:

    OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Training Online - Only $280 - Safety Unlimited, Inc.

    For $320, they offer both the Hazwoper 40 hour training and the 8 hour supervisor training. I just don't know anything about the company and no reviews either. This is true for just about every company that I see offering these courses.
     
  3. Johann

    Johann Well-Known Member

    They seem to be conscientious, at any rate. And they've been around since 1993. Two quotes from their site:

    "It should be noted, however, that the 40 Hour HAZWOPER Online training does not allow students the practical experience and ability to handle the tools and equipment that are available to the HAZWOPER worker.

    Students who should take this HAZWOPER training entirely online are those workers that, while requiring an OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER certification, will not realistically use any of this equipment on any worksite, or those workers who will use this equipment, but are given follow-up instruction with on-site specific equipment training conducted by the employer."



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    "Our training complies with OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulatory compliance training standards. For instance, our customized HAZWOPER training programs are designed specifically to assist facilities and public agencies in complying with the requirements of OSHA's HAZWOPER regulation (29 CFR 1910.120).

    Additionally, we feel it is important to understand exactly how and why you are in compliance. It is surprising to discover just how many students do not have the correct training for their job function. The Federal OSHA HAZWOPER Standard has at least 11 HAZWOPER training levels defined, which can make it difficult for anyone to select the appropriate course. Therefore, be sure to contact us today to make sure you are receiving the correct training for your job." (Emphasis mine - Johann)


    With that complexity and number of course-levels available, I think you may likely have to talk to some people before you pick an option.

    Johann

    Note: I'm not an Industrial Safety/Hygiene guy. Just a buttinsky who can speed-read and BS a bit.
     
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  4. sanantone

    sanantone Well-Known Member

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  5. soupbone

    soupbone Active Member

    Never noticed the bolded part, which definitely makes this a whole lot more difficult.

    "sanantone
    When I was looking for online OSHA training, I referred to this.
    http://www.osha.gov/dte/outreach/tra...providers.html

    I ended up going with 360Training and they do have an online Hazwoper course.
    360Training.com - Environmental Health and Safety - Category "


    Thanks, will look at both of these links and see what I can determine. ​
     
  6. soupbone

    soupbone Active Member

    I'm to ask this question in this thread, and if it doesn't get a huge response I might create a new thread. As I've been looking for this cert (Hazwoper), I've also been considering maybe it's better to look for a grad cert in environmental (science) (management) (sustainability), etc. However, I'm trying to even further narrow my search by focusing on oil and gas if that's possible. Or if anyone has any better suggestions as far as environmental consulting is concerned, I'm all ears...uhmm eyes. As always, it needs to be distance, affordable, and RA if possible. Well known school would be a plus, but not mandatory. :)
     
  7. CalDog

    CalDog New Member

    University of California - Irvine Extension has a Certificate program in Environmental Management. It is well regarded in the Southern California area. Can be completed online, five courses needed for certificate, about $700 each. College chemistry is a prerequisite, or you can take a sixth course.
     
  8. soupbone

    soupbone Active Member

    That looks awesome and VERY affordable, thanks! I'm trying to maximize my exposure to this field even though I've had some introductory experience with it. I'm trying to determine if it's better to gather more experience/education in Hazmat or keep it broad with environmental. I think a focus on the oil and gas industry might be impossible to find, but this link is a start and again affordable. Thanks again.
     
  9. morganski

    morganski New Member

    Depends on your end goal. The HAZWOPER standard (29 CFR 1910.120) is focused on the safety of hazardous waste site workers and emergency responders. Therefore, if you intend to respond and/or cleanup hazardous chemical spills, then this is the way to go. Take into consideration that the training criteria of HAZWOPER require hands-on skills. This component is not something you can get through online delivery. Also, no training agency can "certify" you in HAZWOPER, only your employer can.
     
  10. tamaraparris

    tamaraparris New Member

  11. Vonnegut

    Vonnegut Well-Known Member

    Are you asking with regards to experience with 360Training or with regards to an online HAZWOPER class?
     
  12. sanantone

    sanantone Well-Known Member

    I started the OSHA 40-hour course or whatever it's called. I have no complaints. I didn't finish because I didn't have a lot of time, and the course was extremely boring. That's not 360Training's fault, though. It was my fault for taking on too much at once.
     

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