Description
HAZWOPER (40 hour) Training
Course Details
This training program covers the requirements of the OSHA HAZWOPER standard (29CFR 1910.120). This standard sets out the minimum training requirements for site workers on hazardous waste sites, environmental remediation and emergency projects in the United States of America. The quality and comprehensive nature of this standard makes it applicable and attractive to those employers and workers who work at Canadian workplaces that contain environmental contamination or hazardous materials.
Note: Participants must wear appropriate CSA-certified footwear. This program has a very significant practical component that can be physically demanding for some.
Course Details
This training program covers the requirements of the OSHA HAZWOPER standard (29CFR 1910.120). This standard sets out the minimum training requirements for site workers on hazardous waste sites, environmental remediation and emergency projects in the United States of America. The quality and comprehensive nature of this standard makes it applicable and attractive to those employers and workers who work at Canadian workplaces that contain environmental contamination or hazardous materials.
Note: Participants must wear appropriate CSA-certified footwear. This program has a very significant practical component that can be physically demanding for some.
Training Is Valid For:
1 year from the date of successful completion.
Materials Provided:
Course materials and participant workbooks.
Certificate Issued:
Upon completion, students will be issued a certificate and wallet card showing proof of their training.
No Charge Cancellation:
If you cannot attend, contact us at least 5 business days prior to receive a full refund.
Do you need Spill Response Training?
Our Spill Response training teaches practical strategies to prevent and safely contain spills in the workplace. This half-day program covers Ontario’s spill laws and regulations, hazard recognition, risk assessment, PPE selection, containment strategies, and the 8 safe steps for effective spill response. Ideal for emergency response teams, environmental managers, supervisors, and workers who may encounter chemical or hazardous material spills.
What The Course Includes
The HAZWOPER standard applies to employers and their employees and specifically includes any employees who are exposed to hazardous substances and who are engaged in several operations including clean-up, treatment, storage and disposal of hazardous waste. In addition, workers involved in an emergency response operation dealing with hazardous waste and workers who have to perform duties at a waste site where hazardous materials or contamination are equally expected to be fully trained and protected.
Legislation & Standards
Hazard Recognition & Communication
WHMIS & Toxicology
Confined Spaces & PPE
Hazardous Materials & Spill Control
Decontamination & HAZMAT
Lock-Out, Tag-Out
Air Quality Monitoring
Staging & Disposal of Materials
Excavation & Trenching
Upcoming Training Courses
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Book A Private Session
Need to train your entire team at once? Our private sessions bring expert instructors directly to your workplace, delivering customized training tailored to your specific equipment, procedures, and safety challenges. Whether at your facility or one of our training centres, we’ll work with your schedule and operational needs.
“Outstanding service provided by ACUTE, right from the customer support end, right through to the delivery of the session. Always professional, quick to respond, and always delivering services that exceed my expectations. ACUTE has an amazing team that is always helping us achieve better health and safety performance. We are so grateful to have such a tremendous resource in ACUTE!”
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Why Choose Our Training
For 30 years, ACUTE has been Southwestern Ontario’s trusted partner for comprehensive safety training, on-site services, and consulting solutions. We don‘t just teach safety, we build safer workplaces.
Proven Track Record
Three decades serving Southwestern Ontario’s industrial, construction, and manufacturing sectors with measurable safety improvements.
Expert Team
Our safety professionals combine extensive field experience with industry expertise to deliver practical solutions that work.
State-of-the-Art Facilities
Our facilities feature specialized training equipment and simulation environments, with our Waterloo location serving as our flagship Safety Centre of Excellence.
Training Hub Locations Across Ontario
We provide accessible training locations across Ontario equipped and designed to facilitate experience-based, practical learning. Whether at our facilities in Waterloo, London, or other regional centres, our public classes bring together safety professionals in environments designed for interactive discussion and hands-on learning.
Southwestern Ontario Training Centres
Central Ontario Training Centres
Have Questions?
Whether you need to register for a public course or want to discuss private training for your team, our safety experts are here to help. With nearly 30 years of experience serving Ontario workplaces, ACUTE delivers practical, hands-on training that prepares your team for real-world safety challenges. Contact us today to start the discussion.
