Hazwoper Refresher Courses

Hazardous materials always pose a great risk to the environment and to human lives. Whether it is a small spill or a major one, the damage it can create can have a great impact on the surroundings. When the hazardous materials are in transit, they have to pass through and close to thousands of people on the way. Such transportation must be done in a highly packed container and must be handled as carefully as possible. According to some researches, a vast number of hazardous material related accidents occur on the highways, which were the direct result of human error. The Hazmat workers have to go through more trainings to ensure their safety while handling and shipping hazardous materials. The jurisdiction of the US Department of Transportation covers the hazardous materials when they are transported in commerce. The employers have to comply with the training which is required under OSHA’s safety and health rules. Employees must go through the HAZWOPER safety training courses before th