HAZWOPER REFRESHER TRAINING

In accordance with paragraph (e) (8) of 29 CFR 1910.120, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) individuals must complete an 8 hr Refresher annually.

Is it that time of year again for you? If so you are in luck!

EPAcampus is now offering the Annual 8 hr Refresher course online for only $95! The topics covered include:

· Regulation Overview
· Hazard Recognition
· Site Characterization, Analysis, and Control
· Toxicology
· Medical Surveillance
· Safe Work Practices and PPE
· Decontamination
· Chemical Awareness
· Emergency Procedures

To sign up simply click here, for questions please call 888-318-3497.

Chemical Safety Testing Improved!

The EPA recently collaborated with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to offer a new toxicity testing agreement. The project is being made possible through a newly signed five year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which leverages the strength of both organizations.

What does this mean to you?

The EPA’s Office of Research and Development (ORD) coordinates and implements the EPA’s research in the field of computational toxicology (blending computer science with molecular biology). The goal of the Center is to improve the ability of the agency to assess chemical hazard and risk. In detail they are working to make the process more effective and efficient, while increasing the numbers of chemicals that can be evaluated.

For more information about the NCCT and its programs visit their site: www.epa.gov/ncct/