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HAZWOPER

Program Contact
Applied and Natural Sciences Department, (408) 861-3860, or e-mail program@ucsc-extension.edu.

Program Overview
Both OSHA and the California Code of Regulations require specialized training for professionals involved in Hazardous Materials Management.

Often, this training must be completed annually. UCSC Extension offers courses that meet the stringent requirements of various state and federal agencies.

Courses:

• 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Training (Federal OSHA, 29 CFR 1910.120 Training) (4 CEU) CSPs can claim 4 COC points / ABIH credit: 5.0 CM
• 8-Hour Annual Refresher Course for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Personnel (0.8 CEU) CSPs can claim 0.8 COC points / ABIH credit: 1.0 CM
• Hazardous Waste Handling and Awareness Training (0.7) CSPs can claim 0.7 COC points

Continuing Professional Education Courses

ABIH Credit: A number of UCSC Extension courses qualify for ABIH certification maintenance points, which certified industrial hygienists need to maintain their certification. See individual course descriptions for CM points awarded.

CSP Credit: Many required and elective courses in the Hazardous Materials Management and Occupational Safety and Health certificate programs qualify for Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification maintenance points. For more information go to www.bcsp.org. 

CHMM Recertification Credit: Most UCSC Extension courses in Environmental Safety and Management qualify for CEUs needed for recertification of Certified Hazardous Materials Managers. For more information about recertification requirements, call (301) 984-8969.

For more information on courses and programs in this section, call (408) 861-3860 or e-mail program@ucsc-extension.edu.

	HAZWOPER	Campus(es)	Status
	6457 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Training (Federal OSHA, 29 CFR 1910.120 Training)	SANTA CLARA CUPERTINO	Available
	5363 8-Hour Annual HAZWOPER Refresher	SANTA CLARA CUPERTINO	Available
	1993 Hazardous Waste Handling and Awareness Training	SANTA CLARA CUPERTINO	Available