HAZWOPER training is one of the most important elements in the safety training catalog because the skills and knowledge to identify and respond to hazardous chemicals could ultimately have someone’s life weighing in the balance. Surprisingly, many people are unaware what the term HAZWOPER even means, but it stands for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response. This name encompasses many vital responsibilities that could prove to be critical in emergency situations.

It is important that fire fighters and emergency response personnel have gone through at least the awareness level of HAZWOPER training because you never know when a hazardous emergency could arise. It is not only critical that emergency response and fire fighters know how to identify potential hazards but have the ability to create solutions to these emergency situations.

It is especially important, and required by law, that individuals working with or near hazardous chemicals on a regular basis be given the training to handle such possible emergency situations without a hitch. When you’re talking about life or death situations it is imperative that personnel have the training they need to complete their job responsibilities without sacrificing their safety, health or their life.