Hazwoper Safety Training

Washington: Ultraviolet overexposure is among the hazards of working in the harsh environment, according to a new study. The study by the Antarctic Division (AAD) and the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency, found that 80 percent of the subjects received excess solar ultra violet radiation, and 31 percent received more than five times a limit. During the summer of 2004-05 and 2006-07, there was a research undertaken that measured sun exposure on workers who were unloading vessels at Australia’s three Antarctic stations. They included ship personnel, barge operators, other than scientists who wore UVR sensitive badges on their chests for the working day duration. Jeff Ayton, chief medical officer of AAD said that despite of the sun protection that was provided to the workers, about 70 percent of them were reported feeling sun burnt. “It is not only the short-term health effects like sunburn we must worry about, we also need to think about the long term effects of ...

Houston (Reuters): On Friday, at the request of the U.S. Chemical Safety Board and the state Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Silver Eagle Refining agreed to shut down its 10, 250 barrel per day (bpd) Woods Cross, Utah refinery, said by the company in a statement. As a part of a probe of November 4 explosion at the plant the CSB investigators at the refinery found widespread safety problems. The refinery is located 10 miles north of Salt Lake City. The explosion knocked out power to other area refineries, leading to the widespread of criticism of Silver Eagle. The explosion damaged dozens of nearby homes. "Over the past days, the CSB team has developed a number of serious concerns about the integrity of the piping and equipment at various locations in the plant," Bresland said. "These concerns include a lack of documentation that is required and a lack of needed calculations of the fitness for service of various pieces of equipment." Earlier CSB...

Franklin Non-Ferrous Foundry, Inc. has been cited by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for 17 alleged serious and willful violations of agency standards. OSHA states that Granite State employers face a total of$254,000 in fines following comprehensive OSHA inspection began in April of this year. Franklin Non-Ferrous Foundry, in Franklin, NH, is casts bronze, brass and aluminum alloys into products that range from 4 oz up to 230 lb. Rosemarie Ohar, OSHA’s New Hampshire area director said the foundry’s most serious violations involve “absence or inadequate protections for workers whose duty exposes them to airborne concentrations of lead.” She recounted the health hazards related to the exposure of lead, including serious damage to the nervous, circulatory, urinary and reproductive systems. OSHA concluded that Franklin Non-Ferrous did not provide biological monitoring that is required for the workers, who are exposed to lead in the course of their duties no...

It is true that the workers who are working in chemical plant have the great chance to suffer from illness, injuries or even death. In fact chemical plants are full of potential hazards and have the high risk of causing accidents and disasters if they are not treated properly. Hazard may come from hazardous chemicals, high temperature, electrical, unsafe act and conditions, high pressure, work at elevated area etc. Therefore, safety in a chemical plant holds an important role. There may be various reasons why including safety training courses in chemical plant is very important. Below is some of the reason for you to know the importance of safety in chemical plant; • Safety protects employers, workers and all people including strangers from injuries, illness or death. • It protects company’s property and facility from any damage. • It ensures survival of company’s business. • It teaches people in the plant how to work safely. • It enhances company’s reputation. • Keep...

There are many materials used in industrial process which is potentially dangerous to our health and the environment. With the increasing sophistication and complexity of the modern industrial processes, the use of hazardous materials such as solvents, chemicals and rare metals are also in rise. Ignoring the proper usage of hazardous materials can have disastrous consequences. It is therefore, important that the employees know how to recognize these potentially dangerous substances, how to properly handle them safely and how to dispose them correctly. For the regulation of handling hazardous waste, the EPA created the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) in 1976. In the year 1986, OSHA was given the responsibility to protect the employees who work with the hazardous materials and waste (HAZMAT). In response to that, OSHA created a regulatory standard known as the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Standard. This standard was formally adopted in 1990. ...

Hazwoper training certified by OSHA is now available online for all workers on hazardous work sites. Which mean that now you can avail training which is critical to your job in the comfort of your own place and at your convenient time. Whether you want to join for certification or if you simply need of the annual refresher and update course then you can find the training you need online. One main benefit of taking your Hazwoper training via internet is the ability to progress at the pace which is comfortable for you. If you find any section of the course to be tough then you can extra time and if the section comes easier then you need not dwell on that section. Each of the section has set of quizzes which must be passed well to progress to the next section. All you require is to study sufficiently to gain the knowledge needed to pass the quizzes. Hazwoper training courses are available online in 40 Hour, 24 Hour and 8 Hour annual refresher course lengths. Each course consists of study ...

Hazwoper certification allows people to get proper training for their needs, no matter what their needs may be. When it comes to safety of workplace and dealing with hazardous materials, the Hazwoper Standard is what people learn to keep them safe no matter what they encounter. While OSHA courses proves great for some jobs but they don’t cover everything. And having the right training can be very critical for your job. If your work deals with the hazardous materials, then you will need Hazwoper certification to make most of your career. Hazwoper training course will teach you how to handle hazardous materials cleanup, issues those are related to emergency situations and other things that might happen on the job that people need to be prepared for be informed about to make the job safer and more responsible. Hazwoper training course is available in many different formats. You can take online training courses to suit all your needs, or attend a typical classroom courses. There are also o...

There is wide range of hazards signs available to ensure that you are using the correct signage around our workplace. The need of these warning sign is due to the perceived number of hazards in the workplace. This has increased greatly in recent years in line with the government legislation and safety measures and precautions that are in place. What was once only small equipment that was taken for granted is now a risk or hazard that requires a complete regulation itself. Hazard symbols are very easily identifiable and have been designed with this purpose in mind. The use of these hazard symbols is often regulated by law and is directed by standards organizations. Hazards symbols may appear with different backgrounds, borders, colors and supplement information to signify the type of hazard. There are many of the hazard symbols which are used in circulation today have been tested on different age groups who speak a variety of languages, it ensures that the message carried by the hazard ...

Over a period of time many old, out-of-date and seldom used chemicals gets piled up in the basement, garages and cupboards. With time, containers begin to deteriorate and their labels fade. If the products are not being used then it should be given to someone who will use them or it is better to dispose hazardous chemicals legally and safely. Cleaners, Detergents and Bleach: According to the University of Mexico Extension Service, small quantities of these products can be diluted with water and safely flushed down the drain. They warn not to mix products that contain bleach with cleaners which contain ammonia. These two chemicals interact and becomes toxic, potentially a deadly gas. Disposal of Aerosol Cans: Contents of aerosol cans are under pressure and can explode. Aerosol cans should be thrown away only when they are completely empty. Ohio State of University publishes a fact sheet for how to dispose household wastes. It is suggested to empty an aerosol can by turning the can upsid...

In today’s society there is a rapid growth in the trend of “Go Green”, to improve health and protect the environment. There are companies, non-profits and individuals alike are pushing for the greener and safer alternatives to most of the products and services. The rate of depletion of our natural resources is alarming, the time has come to take action against the hazardous chemicals and ingredients used in products which is used in business or in general. By adopting eco-friendly way of living, it will make a huge difference on the environment. The damaged which already has been done can still be repaired by making proper efforts. To support this universal cause of “Go Green”, some companies have now introduced green cleaning products. These are the products that are made from the extract of plants and vegetables. Today these green chemicals are available for virtually cleaning application including window cleaning, automotive detailing, carpet cleaning, unclogging drains, floor ...