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New Mexico Safety Training Online & On-site

Some fun facts about New Mexico: Many people visit the Roswell UFO Museum each year, which is near a spot where some people claim a UFO crashed in 1947. New Mexico is also known for its turquoise and its Pecos Valley Diamonds.

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.

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

  • Las Vegas
  • Artesia
  • Portales
  • Lovington
  • North Valley
  • Espanola
  • Silver City
  • Grants
  • Bernalillo
  • Socorro
  • Anthony
  • Corrales
  • Shiprock
(Others not listed)

Hazwoper Center Headquarters

2088 Estero Blvd 3E
Ft Myers Beach, FL 33931

7805 Shady Oaks Drive
North Richland Hills, TX 76182

New Mexico State Plan

The New Mexico 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 New Mexico State Plan.

New Mexico Environment Department
1190 St. Francis Drive, Suite N4050
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87502
Phone: (505) 827-2855

James C. Kenney, Cabinet Secretary
Jennifer J. Pruett, Deputy Security

Occupational Health and Safety Bureau
525 Camino de los Marquez, Suite 3
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87502

Robert Genoway, Bureau Chief
Phone: (505) 476-8700

Compliance Program

Gregory Marquez, Compliance Program Manager
Phone: (505) 476-8724

Consultation Program
Melissa Barker, Consultation Manager
Phone: (505) 222-9588

OSHA Area Office

El Paso Area Office
U.S. Dept. of Labor – OSHA 4849 N. Mesa, Suite 200
El Paso,  TX 79912-5936

Phone: (915) 534-6251

New Mexico State Plan Office

Santa Fe State Plan Office
525 Camino de los Marquez, Suite 3
Santa Fe,  NM 87502

Phone: (505) 476-8700

Hazwoper Center’s Safety Training for New Mexico Employees and Contractors

OSHA, HAZWOPER training, and other safety trainings are necessary to prepare your employees for the state of New Mexico. 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 New Mexico

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

University of New Mexico Los Alamos: Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science

This program is designed to provide students with the skills they need for various fire science and emergency medical services careers.

Central New Mexico Community College: Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Services, Paramedic Concentration

This program prepares students for careers as paramedics, including general education courses.