Grant Award #: U45ES Provides training in the safe management of hazardous substances, with a particular emphasis on providing educational opportunities to disabled veterans & minorities Special focus on maritime; mining; healthcare; emer. response; & petrochemical industries Provides HAZWOPER training to expand students’ career options Includes unique leadership course above and beyond HAZWOPER Scholarships for tuition are provided “while they last” Ask Vocational Rehab Counselor about making this training FREE

HAZWOPER Hierarchy HAZWOPER Introduction – 1 hour Web-based HAZWOPER First Responder Awareness – 1 hour Web-based HAZWOPER First Responder Awareness (Level 1) – 2 hours Combines the above web-based modules: Topics Include: Chemical Hazards & Control Measures Hazardous Materials Emergencies & Response Identification Techniques First Responder Responsibilities and limitations

HAZWOPER Hierarchy (cont) HAZWOPER First Responder Operations (Level 2) – 24 hours Satisfies OSHA 29 CFR Topics include: Hazard/risk assessment techniques Selection/use of PPE; decontamination procedures Control, containment, and confinement operations Renewed annually with 8-hr refresher HAZWOPER Hazardous Materials Technician (Level 3) – 40 hours Satisfies OSHA 29 CFR All topics from Level 2, plus: Implementing emergency response plans Classification/identification/verification of materials Incident Command System Renewed annually with 8-hr refresher

Above and Beyond HMLA – Hazardous Materials Leadership Academy – 16 hours Designed “above and beyond” traditional HAZWOPER courses Not codified within the standard HAZWOPER hierarchy Based on well-known, reoccurring leadership needs in the field Designed to enhance HAZWOPER-based leadership skills Reoccurring Issues Addressed in Leadership Academy HAZWOPER funding for disasters and cleanup HAZWOPER performance measures and metrics Risk management and insurance Effective communications & communicating with data Basic security concepts for HAZWOPER operations Effectively managing the “under-exposed” Professional development opportunities for HAZWOPER personnel

10 Most Common OSHA Violations* Lack of a proper waste determination Satellite containers of hazardous waste not properly managed Containers not marked with the words “Used Oil” Haz. waste containers not marked w/ start of accumulation date Lack of training or training documents Containers not marked with the words “Hazardous Waste” Lack of a proper contingency plan Satellite containers not properly marked Release of contaminants Hazardous waste containers not closed *

5 Most Common OSHA Violations by SIC Code* SIC Code 4953 (Refuse Systems): The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) Hazard Communication Respiratory Protection General requirements Forms SIC Code 8322 (Individual and Family Social Services): Hazard Communication Maintenance, safeguards, and operational features for exit routes Bloodborne pathogens Vehicle-mounted elevating and rotating work platforms General requirements * Information displayed using SIC codes because OSHA NAICS statistics unavailable

The Path Forward Course Schedule: Mar 14, hr HAZWOPER Houston, TX Mar 14, hr HAZWOPER Houston, TX Apr 18, hr HAZWOPER SupervisorHouston, TX May 16, hr HazMat Leadership Academy Houston, TX How to apply for our training: Contact Josh Calcote at: (713) Call us toll-free at (866) Visit us on the web at: