Part of the main course is Hazwoper Certification, which complies with the requirements established by OSHA set forth by federal and state HAZWOPER regulations (29 CFR 1910.120 and 8 CFR 5192). Topics include: regulatory updates, personal protective equipment update, health and safety planning, hazard awareness, air monitoring instruments and case studies.

A 40-hr. Hazardous Materials Management Certificate is awarded in conjuction with the course certification. Students will develop professional-level skills and competencies for the safe containment, handling, monitoring, storing, and disposal of toxic substances, taking into account local considerations and utilizing instructors who are both academically prepared and pragmatically equipped to emphasize practical applications.

Included in the main course is a closed-book, one-hour examination, required for all students. Test results are discussed in detail immediately following the examinations; remedial options are available if the student scores below a minimum score of 70.