UCLA LOSH offers Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training courses in both English and Spanish to public and private sector workers who are or may be engaged in work involving hazardous substances, including hazardous waste.
Our HAZWOPER training courses are instructed by our team who consists of certified industrial hygienists, environmental scientists and engineers, emergency responders, and health and safety educators with years of experience. Our training courses provide:
- Education on health and safety practices to eliminate or reduce injuries and illnesses related to exposure to hazardous conditions and substances
- Education on preventing, assessing, and controlling uncontrolled releases of hazardous substances into the environment
- Education on worker’s rights
- Hands-on field activities and exercises
- Critical thinking and problem-solving opportunities through scenario-based activities
UCLA LOSH offers the following HAZWOPER courses that meet the training requirements of Cal/OSHA’s HAZWOPER standard (Title 8 California Code of Regulation [CCR] 5192). Emergency response courses are certified through the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), California Specialized Training Institute (CSTI).
- 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Course
- 24-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations Course
- 8-Hour Annual Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Refresher Course
- Emergency Response Courses
- First Responder Awareness Level (FRA)
- First Responder Operations Level (FRO)
- Hazardous Materials Technician
- Incident Commander (IC)
Upcoming Trainings
Interested in enrolling in a HAZWOPER training course? See calendar icons below for more details on upcoming trainings.
Are you interested in scheduling or hosting any of the training courses below? Email us at hazwoper@irle.ucla.edu with your inquiries.
Information regarding the next HAZWOPER Training:
40-Hour Training Dates:
Price: $600
January 27-31, 2025
Location: Commerce, CA
Special Note
Some aspects of the HAZWOPER course, such as the donning and doffing of respiratory protective equipment, are limited to participants who have obtained medical clearance from a physician or other licensed health-care professional. It is not mandatory that participants don and doff respirators to successfully complete the training. However, if you have medical clearance and would like this opportunity during the course, please bring proof of clearance with you to the first day of training or email a copy to hazwoper@irle.ucla.edu. Participants who do not provide a copy of their medical determination will not be able to wear respiratory equipment, but will be shown a demonstration of its use.
It is the employer’s responsibility to provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee’s ability to safely use a respirator on the job or in the workplace (Title 8 CCR §5144 (e)).
COVID Protocols
We reserve the right to require attendees to wear masks or test for COVID, based on any COVID surges, training site requests, and any changes of Local, State, and Federal guidelines.
8-Hour Refresher Training Dates:
Price: $150
December 9, 2024
March 7, 2025
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Emergency Response Courses Training Dates:
Emergency Response Courses will be scheduled according to demand. If you are interested in enrolling or hosting one of these courses, please email our team at Hazwoper@irle.ucla.edu.
Steps to Enroll for a Course
Please complete all four steps to successfully enroll for a course. Note: To be added to the roster, students must enroll at least 3 business days before the course begins.
Training Descriptions
Who Should Take This Training
FAQs
How can I register?
STEP 1: REGISTER
Please head over to the Register for Training page to begin your class registration.
STEP 2: INVOICE
After submitting your registration, you will receive a confirmation email and invoice with payment instructions within 1-2 business days from the email Hazwoper@irle.ucla.edu. *Please check your spam and junk folder if you are unable to find this e-mail in your inbox.
STEP 3: PAYMENT
Once you receive an invoice, please head over to CASHNet to make a payment for the amount stated on your invoice.
STEP 4: CONFIRMATION
Once you have submitted your payment, please forward your receipt to the email: Hazwoper@irle.ucla.edu to finalize your enrollment process.
Large group trainings or department-specific trainings?
We can offer training for up to twenty-20 students per class. This applies for both on-line and in-person courses. If you are part of a specialized industry, we can also provide training that is specific to your team’s needs. Please email Hazwoper@irle.ucla.edu.
Online / Virtual Training options?
We currently offer two training sessions online.
- 24-hour HAZARDOUS Waste Operations
- 8-hour Annual Refresher
How long will I have access to the student folder-training materials on Canvas?
Once you are enrolled and have attended our classes, you are automatically added to our system and are given full access to the training PowerPoints and documents from here on out.
Please save your CANVAS account credentials – we will NOT be able to recover your login and password for you.
I want to take the Refresher, but it has been more than 12 months since I took my initial HAZWOPER (40-hour or 24-hour) training or 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher training, what do I do now?
It is strongly encouraged that you receive an 8-hour Refresher training annually of completing the 40-hr training to maintain your HAZWOPER certification.
There may be times where our training dates may not correspond with your required training schedule, so please plan accordingly take the next available class.
Here is an interpretation from OSHA’s website that suggests what to do :
“Employees should stay up-to-date in the refresher training, although OSHA does understand that courses may be missed because of unavoidable circumstances. If you have missed a refresher training course, you must attend the next available course. If a substantial amount of time has passed since your initial or refresher training, then repeating the initial training may be necessary. The time frame within which it would be necessary to provide extensive retraining must be determined on a case-by-case basis. Ultimately, workers must be trained sufficiently to allow them to perform their expected job duties in a safe and healthful manner.”
Source gathered from OSHA HAZWOPER FAQ
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Contact Us
Contact the hazwoper team at: Hazwoper@irle.ucla.edu.
Acknowledgement
Materials created for our HAZWOPER Training Courses are created by UCLA LOSH under a grant funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) Worker Training Program (WTP).
UCLA LOSH is the lead agency for the Western Region Universities Consortium (WRUC), a consortium of four university-based programs across the western United States. Partner agencies include Arizona State University, UC Berkeley, and the University of Washington.