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HAZWOPER Certification, 24-Hour, 40-Hour & 8-Hour HAZWOPER and H2S Training in Connecticut

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Firefighters, paramedics, specialized hazardous materials (HAZMAT) teams, and others in Connecticut who potentially handle emergency response situations with hazardous materials, or employees working at Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities (TSDFs) for hazardous waste as well as numerous other people should all have HAZWOPER training.

At HAZWOPER Center, we offer the important 24-hour and 40-hour HAZWOPER training via online courses that you can take when it works best for your schedule. Many times people have other important work that they need to attend to and it can be a challenge to get this training done, so having the ability to take these courses online is a tremendous help. We also offer the refresher course for HAZWOPER plus courses for fall prevention, working in confined spaces, as well as dealing with hydrogen sulfide.

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24-Hour HAWOPER

24-Hour and 40-Hour HAZWOPER in Connecticut

So who exactly needs HAZWOPER training? Workers involved in operations that produce, store, or transport hazardous substances; environmental remediation projects that involve cleaning up contaminated soil, groundwater, and other environmental media; research and development laboratories that frequently handle hazardous chemicals and materials; and a host of other scenarios.

If you are only occasionally on-site at one of these situations where you will be unlikely to be exposed to hazardous substances at or above permissible limits can take the 24-hour HAZWOPER training. The 40-hour training is required for workers who are expected to be involved in operations that expose them to hazardous substances above the permissible exposure limits.

24-Hour HAZWOPER Course
40-Hour HAZWOPER Course

8-Hour HAZWOPER and HAZWOPER Refresher in Connecticut

The HAZWOPER training helps to equip students with the skills to identify hazards, use protective equipment, respond to emergencies, use personal protective equipment, as well as other skills that will help to protect themselves as well as others.

Because of the associated health risks with various hazardous materials and chemicals, it is vitally important that this knowledge remains as fresh as possible for workers, and that’s why our 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher course is needed every 12 months to maintain your certification. Our online HAZWOPER refresher course is accessible anytime that you have the time, so it is easy to keep up with the requirements every year.

8-Hour HAZWOPER Course
40-Hour HAZWOPER

H2S Training and Certification in Connecticut

There are likely other situations beyond what is encountered where HAZWOPER knowledge is needed and that other training is important. One of these is hydrogen sulfide which can come from a variety of sources such as decaying organic matter. Because hydrogen sulfide is a highly toxic and flammable gas, adequate training and knowledge are of prime importance when working with or around sources of H2S.

Our H2S Training course aligns with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.143 and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120, and this can also be taken as an online course that fits your schedule.

H2S Awareness Training

Confined Space Training and Certification Online in Connecticut

Many workplaces contain areas that are considered “confined spaces” because while they are not necessarily designed for people, they are large enough for workers to enter and perform certain jobs. Confined spaces can include storage bins, vaults, pits, manholes, tunnels, tanks, pipelines, and more.

Some confined spaces are labeled as permit-required, but all confined spaces are inherently more dangerous due to the small space, limited ingress/egress, and are not designed for continuous occupancy by people. Taking our online course for confined spaces will help to give you information on ventilation, atmospheric testing, the duties of entrants, and much more.

Construction - Entry Supervisors & The Competent Person
Construction - Entrants & Attendants
General Industry - Training for Entry Supervisors
General Industry - Training for Entrants & Attendants
Identifying Permit: Confined Spaces at Construction Sites
Identifying Permit: Confined Spaces at General Industry Worksites
Confined Space Awareness Training for Non-Authorized Employees
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OSHA Fall Protection Training in Connecticut

Of all of the accidents that can occur on a job site, falls are among the most common causes of serious work-related injuries, according to OSHA. Understanding the importance of fall protection as well as different fall arrest devices can go a long way to ensuring a safe workplace.

Fall restraint systems, falling object protection, safety nets, hole covers, guardrail systems, and many other issues will be covered in this Fall Protection course that aligns with OSHA Standards 1910.28-30, 1910.140, and 1926.500-503.

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AREAS SERVED

We provide courses for the following cities within Connecticut:

Connecticut Cities

  • Ansonia, CT
  • Avon, CT
  • Berlin, CT
  • Bethel, CT
  • Bloomfield, CT
  • Branford, CT
  • Bridgeport, CT
  • Bristol, CT
  • Brookfield, CT
  • Cheshire, CT
  • Clinton, CT
  • Colchester, CT
  • Coventry, CT
  • Cromwell, CT
  • Danbury, CT
  • Darien, CT
  • Derby, CT
  • East Hampton, CT
  • East Hartford, CT
  • East Haven, CT
  • East Lyme, CT
  • Ellington, CT
  • Enfield, CT
  • Fairfield, CT
  • Farmington, CT
  • Glastonbury, CT
  • Greenwich, CT
  • Griswold, CT
  • Groton, CT
  • Guilford, CT
  • Hamden, CT
  • Hartford, CT
  • Killingly, CT
  • Ledyard, CT
  • Madison, CT
  • Manchester, CT
  • Mansfield, CT
  • Meriden, CT
  • Middletown, CT
  • Milford, CT
  • Monroe, CT
  • Montville, CT
  • Naugatuck, CT
  • New Britain, CT
  • New Canaan, CT
  • New Fairfield, CT
  • New Haven, CT
  • New London, CT
  • New Milford, CT
  • Newington, CT
  • Newtown, CT
  • North Branford, CT
  • North Haven, CT
  • Norwalk, CT
  • Norwich, CT
  • Orange, CT
  • Oxford, CT
  • Plainfield, CT
  • Plainville, CT
  • Plymouth, CT
  • Ridgefield, CT
  • Rocky Hill, CT
  • Seymour, CT
  • Shelton, CT
  • Simsbury, CT
  • South Windsor, CT
  • Southbury, CT
  • Southington, CT
  • Stafford, CT
  • Stamford, CT
  • Stonington, CT
  • Stratford, CT
  • Suffield, CT
  • Tolland, CT
  • Torrington, CT
  • Trumbull, CT
  • Vernon, CT
  • Wallingford, CT
  • Waterbury, CT
  • Waterford, CT
  • Watertown, CT
  • West Hartford, CT
  • West Haven, CT
  • Westport, CT
  • Wethersfield, CT
  • Wilton, CT
  • Windham, CT
  • Windsor, CT
  • Windsor Locks, CT
  • Wolcott, CT

Serving the surrounding areas and throughout the US.

Frequently Asked Questions

For Emergency Response In An Unknown Or Potentially IDLH Atmosphere, What Is The Minimum Number Of People Required?

IDLH stands for Immediately Dangerous for Life or Health. When a situation exists where this is the case, the minimum number of people that should be dealing with things is four. Two people will be in the IDLH situation with the other 2 people standing by to rescue those working in the IDLH situation.

It is important that the HAZWOPER refresher course be taken within 12 months of the last certification/recertification. The need to repeat the full 24-hour or 40-hour training course must be determined based on the employee’s familiarity with safety and health procedures used on-site. This refresher course must be taken at the earliest possible option with a description of why the training was delayed as well as when the training will be completed.

Even though those workers are not directly involved with the cleanup activities, they are still required to have HAZWOPER training in order to protect themselves and to understand what is going on with the cleanup tasks. At a minimum the 24-hour HAZWOPER training will be required for these workers.

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Connecticut State Plan

The Connecticut State Plan covers all state and local government workers in the state. It does not cover federal government workers. Federal government workers, including those employed by the United States Postal Service and civilian workers on military bases, are covered by OSHA. OSHA also exercises authority over private-sector employers in the state and federal OSHA standards apply to these workers.

Connecticut Department of Labor

200 Folly Brook Boulevard
Wethersfield, Connecticut 06109
Phone: (860) 263-6505

Kurt Westby, Commissioner

Division of Occupational Safety and Health

38 Wolcott Hill Road
Wethersfield, Connecticut 06109
Phone: (860) 263-6900

Kenneth Tucker, Director

OSHA Area Office

Bridgeport Area Office
915 Lafayette Boulevard, Room 309
Bridgeport, CT 06604

Phone: (203) 579-5581

OSHA Area Office

Hartford Area Office
William R. Cotter Federal Building 135 High Street, Suite 361
Hartford, CT 06103
Phone: (860) 240-3152

Undergraduate Programs in Connecticut

There are several undergraduate safety programs available in Connecticut. They include but are not limited to:

University of New Haven Associate of Science in Fire Science

The University of New Haven’s program prepares you for fire and service-related fields with courses that give you a basic knowledge of fire protection and safety in the industrial environment. You will also have the opportunity to utilize their state-of-the-art fire laboratories with hands-on experience.

Naugatuck Valley Community College Associate of Science in Fire Technology and Administration

The Fire Technology and Administration program at Naugatuck Valley Community College provides advanced training and education for individuals who are, or will become, leaders in fire protection, prevention, and administration.