Hazardous waste is a byproduct of industrial production, so many businesses end up needing to dispose of this material. These businesses employ hazardous waste management specialists to ensure they identify, accumulate, minimize and dispose of this waste safely while conforming to regulations from a wide range of industries.
Become a certified specialist by enrolling in our hazardous waste management training course.
The Hazardous Waste Management Specialist course from The National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP) offers students the opportunity to learn the regulations, standards and safety procedures associated with handling potentially hazardous materials. This comprehensive course covers the latest regulatory requirements, universal waste ordinances, VOC standards for hazardous waste generators, waste exemptions and exclusions, and waste minimization requirements.
Students who complete the hazardous waste management training and earn their specialization certificate will be able to:
Students should expect the HMS training course to take approximately 13 hours to complete.
(1.30) CEUs are offered for this course. As an IACET Accredited Provider, NASP offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. CEUs will be reflected on the Certificate upon successful completion of the course and passing the exam. Partial credit or adjusted CEUs will not be awarded for individuals who do not successfully meet the criteria for achievement of CEUs.
The student will take a comprehensive online exam at the end of the course. You must score 80% to receive a certificate. You have two opportunities to pass the exam.
A refresher course and exam will be required every three (3) years. The cost of this recertification is $150.
NASP is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free of all forms of discrimination. View the full document here.
The instructor(s) has no financial interest in any course documents, products, tools, or instruments. View the full document here.
NASP is proud to offer a large selection of engaging and accessible courses designed to help safety professionals from across industrial backgrounds earn specialist certificates. Each course provides students with the skills and knowledge they need to maintain safe workplaces and meet or exceed standards set by OSHA, ANSI and other regulatory organizations.
Our courses are all available completely online, giving you easy access to work toward your certificate anywhere, anytime. Begin our hazardous waste management training online by adding this course to your cart and completing your purchase in our Gnosis learning software. You’ll gain immediate access to coursework and exams, so you can get started right away.
The NASP HMS course is $395 for general members and $345 for those with premium memberships. Students have six months to complete the program from their purchase date, with six-month extensions available upon request.
