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HAZWOPER Emergency Response (Refresher)

EMI classes are only available through the Indianapolis Ivy Tech campus at this time. For more information, contact Indianapolis-EMI@ivytech.edu.

This refresher course is delivered under the supervision of the Ivy Tech Environmental Management Institute (EMI) with partial support from the National Institute for Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) grant #ES06184. It meets OSHA HAZWOPER standards (29 CFR 1910.120 and 29 CFR 1926.59) for employees who may be exposed to hazardous materials or biological hazards while performing:

  • Cleanups at government-recognized hazardous waste sites
  • Work at RCRA-permitted hazardous waste TSDF facilities
  • Emergency response to potential or actual hazardous substance releases

OSHA requires workers in the first two categories to complete an annual 8-hour refresher. While OSHA does not specify an hourly requirement for emergency responders, EMI's refresher covers all required elements of the HAZWOPER standard to maintain responder competency.

EMI is also part of the Midwest Consortium for Hazardous Waste Worker Training, funded by NIEHS. Consortium-developed materials are widely used and considered best-in-class nationally, enabling EMI to offer high-quality HAZWOPER training at a competitive cost.

Upon successful completion of the HAZWOPER Emergency Response Refresher, participants will:

Review:

  • Major topics from the HZW5 HAZWOPER Emergency First Responder course
  • Updated regulatory requirements, guidance, and newly emphasized concepts related to hazardous materials response

Apply skills through:

  • A tabletop exercise focused on one or more emergency response emphasis areas, reinforcing decision-making and response planning

Assessment:

  • Participants will complete a challenge exam at the end of the course

Employee registration is coordinated by the Program Manager supporting your training. Depending on the course, employees may register in person, through an organization-provided roster, or via a self-registration link. Your Program Manager will guide you through the best option for your specific training.

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