Hazardous materials and waste are part of many work situations, and can be found on many types of job sites. OSHA feels that it is so important for employees to know how to recognize these potentially dangerous substances (as well as how to handle and dispose of them properly) they have mandated that anyone working with these materials receive comprehensive training in this area.

In 1976, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) to regulate the handling of hazardous waste "from cradle to grave". Since then other regulations have followed, including OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.120, also known as HAZWOPER. As part of these regulations, there are varying requirements for employee training, depending on an employee's specific level of involvement with hazardous materials.

FIRESAFETYPLUS.COM's "HAZWOPER: 40-Hour Training Package" provides employees with the information they need to understand the major areas covered by the regulation. The package of twenty programs provides the comprehensive information needed by employees who are exposed to hazardous substances as a routine part of their jobs, the people who supervise and manage them, and the HAZMAT Incident Commander, and includes:

• "Understanding HAZWOPER".
• "Understanding Chemical Hazards".
• "The Emergency Response Plan".
• "The Site Safety and Health Plan".
• "HAZMAT Labeling".
• "Confined Space Entry".
• "Personal Protective Equipment".
• "Medical Surveillance Programs".
• "Monitoring Procedures and Equipment".
• "Accidental Release Measures and Spill Cleanup Procedures".
• "ANSI MSDS".
• "Handling Hazardous Materials".
• "Work Practices and Engineering Controls".
• "Respiratory Protection".
• "Fire Prevention".
• "Dealing with the Media in Emergency Situations".
• "Safety Orientation".
• "Electrical Safety in HAZMAT Environments".
• "Heat Stress".
• "Decontamination Procedures."

FIRESAFETYPLUS.COM's video programs provide all the information that is needed for a comprehensive employee training session. Programs come with an easy-to-use leader's guide, scheduling and attendance forms, employee quiz and training certificate.

FIRESAFETYPLUS.COM's DVD programs provide all the information that is needed for a comprehensive employee training session. Programs come with an easy-to-use leader's guide, scheduling and attendance forms, employee quiz and training certificate.

DVDs are subtitled and allow the course to be played from beginning to end or by section, and are indexed so that sections can be accessed in any order.

Available in English and Spanish.