Contributor: Gary Reniker

Business Title: Corporate Director of Safety

Contact Information:
Corporate Director of Safety
INX International Ink Company
Email: renikerg@corp.inxintl.com 
Title of Presentation: OSHA Guidelines for HAZWOPER Training

Author: Gary Reniker

Key Words: OSHA Training, HAZWOPER Training

Abstract:

Meeting training requirements for employee protection during hazardous waste operations and emergency responses has become a lot easier with the new guidelines issued by OSHA. These guidelines will help employers with detailed information concerning:

  • When to train employees,
  • What the training should consist of,
  • How to determine the professional competency of an instructor,
  • How to evaluate trainee’s proficiency,
  • What should be included in course certification.

These questions and many more are covered by OSHA’s non-mandatory Appendix E guidelines in 29 CFR 1910.120 for general industry and 29 CFR 1926.65 for construction.

The Advisory Committee on Construction safety and Health recommended that OSHA use a guideline titled "Minimum Criteria for Worker Health and Safety Training for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response."

OSHA reviewed the guidelines and decided it would meet the training requirements for the HAZWOPER standard and that the detailed guidance would be helpful to trainers and employers and lead to the better training of employees.