Iowa state flag

Iowa Safety Training Online & On-site

Filled with rich, fertile soil, Iowa produces more corn than any other state. President Herbert Hoover and Johnny Carson were born in this great Midwesternland state!

Hazwoper Center’s online trainings meet OSHA standards and will teach your employees about hazardous materials and safe working conditions. Students can download, save or print their course certificates immediately upon completing their courses. We are a nationwide training provider who offers online courses as well as on-site courses in various cities.

Contact us today for more information about our exciting programs or to schedule an on-site training in your city at (866) 265-5813 or at info@osha-pros.com.

We also bring on-site and live, instructor-led training to locations in Iowa and across the United States including but not limited to:

  • Des Moines
  • Cedar Rapids
  • Davenport
  • Sioux City
  • Iowa City
  • West Des Moines
  • Ankeny
  • Waterloo
  • Ames
  • Council Bluffs
  • Dubuque
  • Urbandale
  • Marion
  • Cedar Falls
  • Bettendorf
  • Marshalltown
  • Mason City
  • Ottumwa
  • Fort Dodge
  • Clinton
  • Johnston
  • Burlington
  • Waukee
  • Muscatine
  • Coralville
  • North Liberty
  • Altoona
  • Clive
  • Indianola
  • Newton


(Others not listed)

Hazwoper Center Headquarters

2088 Estero Blvd 3E
Ft Myers Beach, FL 33931

7805 Shady Oaks Drive
North Richland Hills, TX 76182

Iowa State Plan

The Iowa State Plan applies to all public and private sector places of employment in the state, with the exception of federal employees and some other exceptions and some unique standards. Federal OSHA covers most issues not covered by the Iowa State Plan.

Des Moines State Plan Office
150 Des Moines Street
Des Moines, IA 50319-0209
(515) 242-5870

Business Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm CT

For reporting fatalities and catastrophes in Iowa call: (877) 242-6742

Iowa Division of Labor Services

150 Des Moines Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50309-1836
(515) 242-5870

Rod Roberts, Labor Commissioner
Contact: (515) 725-5602
Email: rod.roberts@iwd.iowa.gov

Iowa Occupational Safety and Health Enforcement

Russel Perry, IOSH Administrator

Contact: (515) 281-3122

IOSH Consultation & Education

Joseph Mullen, Project Manager
(515) 725-5631

Report fatalities and catastrophes in Iowa
(877) 242-6742

OSHA Area Office

Des Moines Area Office
210 WALNUT ST RM 643
Des Moines,  IA 50309-2407

Phone: (515) 657-4960

Hazwoper Center’s Safety Training for Iowa Employees and Contractors

OSHA, HAZWOPER training, and other safety trainings are necessary to prepare your employees for the state of Iowa. Additional training may be necessary for state-specific training.

Training includes but is not limited to:

  • 40 Hour HAZWOPER Training – During the OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER training course, you will learn best practices for dealing with emergencies involving handling hazardous waste. You will also continue to learn about OSHA’s 29 CFR 1910.120(e)(3) standards.
  • 24-Hour HAZWOPER Training – Our online HAZWOPER training course provides 24 hours of Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response training required by OSHA standard 29 CFR Part 1910.120.
  • An 8-hour refresher course – The 8-Hour HAZWOPER refresher course meets all of the requirements outlined in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 for eight hours of HAZWOPER annual refresher training for workers who remove waste and could potentially be exposed to hazardous substances.
  • Confined Space Course for Construction – Entry Supervisors & The Competent Person – Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations require all employer-designated confined space entry supervisors and competent persons receive applicable training required in the Confined Spaces in Construction standard found at 29 CFR 1926, Subpart AA. This course is designed to provide training and information about Federal OSHA’s Confined Spaces in Construction standard to affected personnel, their managers, and interested individuals.
  • Confined Space Course for Construction – Entrants & Attendants – Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations require all employer-designated confined space entrants and attendants receive applicable training required in the Confined Spaces in Construction standard found at 29 CFR 1926, Subpart AA. This course is designed to provide training and information about Federal OSHA’s Confined Spaces in Construction standard to affected personnel, their managers, and interested individuals.
  • Identifying Permit Required Confined Spaces at Construction Sites – This course is designed to assist the student who is only interested in knowing if they have any permit-required confined spaces at construction sites. It is based on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations for the Confined Spaces in Construction standard found at 29 CFR 1926, Subpart AA. This course is NOT recommended for confined space entrants, attendants, entry supervisors, or the competent person. We have more suitable courses available for those individuals (see above).
  • Hydrogen Sulfide Awareness Training – This online Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Awareness Certification course explains how to recognize, evaluate, and control exposure to Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S). Students will learn about the properties of this gas that can make it extremely dangerous when not handled properly. This training is geared towards those who work in any industry with a high potential for exposure to H2S. The course aligns with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.143 and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120. The course includes several sections containing information on how to identify hazards, prepare for emergencies before they happen, respond appropriately during emergencies, and protect yourself from the physical effects of Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S).
  • Hydrogen Sulfide Annual Refresher Training – This online Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Awareness Annual Refresher Certification course provides a refresher on how to recognize, evaluate, and control exposure to Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S). Students will learn about the properties of this gas that can make it extremely dangerous when not handled properly. This training is geared towards those who work in any industry with a high potential for exposure to H2S. The course aligns with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.143 and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120. The course includes several sections containing information on how to identify hazards, prepare for emergencies before they happen, respond appropriately during emergencies, and protect yourself from the physical effects of Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S).

Undergraduate Programs in Iowa

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

Iowa Western Community College: Associate of Arts in Fire Science Technology

The Fire Science Technology program will strengthen the careers of firefighters, whether they are already employed or interested in this field.

Iowa Central Community College: Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science

The Fire Science program at the Iowa Central Community College is designed for those who aspire to enter one of many rewarding careers in fire fighting.