EEA’s Hazmat Courses & Trainings

USEPA Accredited Certification Courses Across New York State

Environmental Education Associates offers several USEPA and USOSHA-approved hazmat courses across New York State. Learn more about our courses and training in hazardous waste handling, exposure protocol and environmental sampling, which are available online and offline.

HAZARDOUS WASTE OPERATIONS

40 Hours — For technical/field personnel involved in site activities, including site characterizations, field investigation, and remediation operations.
Includes an introduction to HAZWOPER, hazard recognition, personal protective equipment, exposure assessment, and decontamination. Designed to provide workers with training specific to the types of health and safety hazards present at regulated work sites.

ENVIRONMENTAL SAMPLIng Course

24 Hours — For site technicians collecting air, water, soil, sediment and other material samples and who perform monitoring for atmospheric hazards. This includes testing, methods and protocols for performing compliance, enforcement, assessment, and inspection-related sampling using various media.

LOW EXPOSURE EMPLOYEE CoursE

24 Hours — For personnel with minimal exposure to hazardous substances and/or atmospheres, including staff involved in overseeing or managing sites with higher safety risks. This training focuses on hazard recognition and personnel protective equipment for lower concentration hazards than that covered in the associated 40-hour course.

ANNUAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REFRESHER

8 Hours — Attending a HAZMAT refresher updates initial certification training regardless of initial completion date. Refresher training must be completed within 12 months of site activity to remain current.
Content is tailored to the specific needs of attendees and includes updates on regulations, technology and other new developments.

TOPIC-SPECIFIC HAZMAT TRAINING

2-8 Hours — Federal safety standards stipulate that those engaged in site-based activities demonstrate competence in health and safety matters specific to their task. Awareness presentations are tailored for groups who need specialized training in areas such as the following:

ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING

Covers information and training for asbestos, lead, mold, radon and bio-hazards

HEALTH & SAFETY

Hazard communication, personal protective equipment, electrical safety, fall protection, and safe work practices