Package 3 - 40 Hour HAZWOPER + The Clean Water Act

Introduction

The Clean Water Act or CWA is the primary Federal Law governing water pollution and water related hazards in the United States. This act establishes the goals that are important in eliminating toxic substance releases to water, and additional water pollution. It helps to ensure that surface waters meet the standards that are necessary for human consumption and recreation.

Package 3 of the OSHA Oil Spill Clean Up courses is specifically designed to provide applicants with the training and certifications that are needed to participate in the clean up operations. This package comprises of the 40 Hour HAZWOPER Course and The Clean Water Act Course.

The 40 Hour HAZWOPER Course

The 40 Hour HAZWOPER Course covers a number of issues pertaining to hazard awareness and recognition at workplaces. OSHA has developed the 40 Hour HAZWOPER program to help protect workers and employees working in hazardous sites. In addition, OSHA has also devised certain standards and regulations to ensure the health and safety of these workers.
The 40 Hour HAZWOPER Course is required to be taken by employees who work on projects involving uncontrolled hazardous waste operations that are mandated by the government. This course is also for those workers who are involved in voluntary clean-up operations, storage disposal, emergency response operations, treatment of hazardous substances and uncontrolled hazardous waste sites.

Topics covered by the Course

The course covers all the topics included in 29 CFR 1910.120 and helps workers to: Workers must first undergo the 40 Hour HAZWOPER training before they enter any work site. They must in addition, have at least 3 days of practical field experience under a trained supervisor. The online course also meets the OSHA standard requirements. However, the 3 days practical training is the responsibility of the student, supervisor or employer.

The Clean Air Act

What is the Clean Air Act?

The Clean Air Act describes the legislative history of the reduction of air pollution. The Air Pollution Act was first passed by the United States Congress in 1955, then came the Clean Air Act which was passed in 1963. Further amendments were passed in 1966, and the Clean Air Act extension was passed in 1970 with further amendments being passed in 1977 and 1990.

Topics Covered by the Course

This course covers the following topics: