Health & Safety

Prepare yourself for the hazards you’ll encounter on the job with our HAZWOPER 40-Hour/OSHA 10 Construction training program. This course provides essential knowledge on site characterization, toxicology, hazard recognition, chemical awareness, radiation hazards, and bloodborne pathogens.

CO351 – 50 hours
Instructor: Eugene Johnson 
Course Fee: $850 (textbook included)
Date: TBA
Day: TBA
Time: TBA
Location: 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg
Building: Workforce Training Center

For information contact RVCCWTC@raritanval.edu

Course Highlights:

• Meets and exceeds OSHA 1910.120, NFPA 472 & 1072 Standards
• Daily precautions like safe work practices, respiratory protection, PPE, and decontamination methods
• Critical monitoring techniques, including medical surveillance, air monitoring, and material sampling
• Hands-on training with PPE Levels A and B, leak containment, drum over-packing, and technical decontamination
• Introduction to OSHA
• Worker Rights
• Confined Space Entry

Who Should Enroll? 

This course is mandatory for individuals handling hazardous waste as emergency responders, hazardous waste site operators, or TSDF workers.

Get Certified and Advance Your Career 

Students completing the program gain the skills to join Hazmat Response Teams, work in construction sites, crime scene clean-up, or environmental companies. You'll finish the course with practical experience in a simulated HAZMAT environment, ready to tackle real-world challenges safely and confidently.

Confined space entry course description explains how to safely enter and work in hazardous, enclosed areas like tanks, manholes, or pits by covering hazard identification, risk assessment, personal protective equipment (PPE), air monitoring, ventilation, rescue procedures, and regulatory requirements, primarily OSHA's Confined Space Standard. These courses train workers on their roles (entrant, attendant, or supervisor) to prevent injuries and fatalities through proper procedures and safety measures.  

BU074 - 8 hours
Instructor: Eugene Johnson
Course Fee: $195
Date: November 4 – November 6
Day: Tuesday & Thursday
Time: 5-9pm
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A hazardous materials (HazMat) on-scene incident commander course trains personnel to manage and control emergency responses involving hazardous materials. The curriculum focuses on orchestrating a safe, effective, and organized response, including personnel safety, hazard and risk assessment, and resource management. 

BU076 - 8 hours
Instructor: Eugene Johnson
Course Fee: $195
Date: November 11 – November 13
Day: Tuesday & Thursday
Time: 5-9pm
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Our HAZWOPER 40-Hour and Level 3 Hazmat Technician Refresher Courses give you the annual training you need to meet OSHA requirements while keeping your skills sharp. In just one day you’ll review the latest safety procedures, regulatory updates, and hands-on techniques for PPE, decontamination, and emergency response, helping you stay compliant, competitive, and ready for high-risk situations.

BU223 - 8 hours  
Instructor: Eugene Johnson
Course Fee: $195
Date: November 18 – November 20
Day: Tuesday & Thursday
Time: 5-9pm
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