Hazardous Waste Management Specialist (HMS)

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Certificate Information

  • courses: 1
  • hours: 13
  • CEUs: 1.3

Description

This course will provide a student with the knowledge of how to properly identify, accumulate, minimize, and ship hazardous waste. You will learn how to develop a contingency plan and how to comply with land disposal restrictions. The course provides a comprehensive overview of the latest regulatory requirements, waste exemptions and exclusions, universal waste requirements, VOC standards for hazardous waste generators, and waste minimization requirements. The required amount of time to complete the course is dependent upon your knowledge of workplace safety. You have up to six months to complete the course.

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to:

  • Determine what is considered a hazardous waste.
  • Use various tables within the regulations to identify a hazardous waste and then properly mark, label and create a manifest for various types of containers.
  • Possess the knowledge to develop the elements of a hazardous waste management and minimization plan, a hazardous waste contingency plan, as well as understand the reporting requirements for spills and/or leaks of HAZMATs.

Prerequisites

The Hazardous Waste Management Specialist (HMS) Course is a foundational course that requires no prerequisites.

Learning Objectives

  • Definition of Hazardous Waste
  • Comprehensive Overview of Applicable Standards
  • RCRA, CERCLA, SARA, TSCA, DOT
  • Container Marking and Labeling
  • Waste Minimization Requirements
  • Proper Manifesting
  • Transportation
  • Emergency Response
  • Land Disposal Certification
  • Universal Waste
  • Used Oil Regulations

Performance Outcomes

Designation: Hazardous Waste Management Specialist (HMS)

Continuing Education Units

(1.3) 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.

Online Exams

The student will take a comprehensive online exam at the end of the course. You must score 80% to receive certification. You have two opportunities to pass each exam.

Recertification

A refresher course and exam will be required every three (3) years. The cost of this recertification is $150.

Non-discrimination Policy

NASP is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free of all forms of discrimination. View the full document here.

Proprietary Interest Disclosure

The instructor(s) has no financial interest in any course documents, products, tools, or instruments. View the full document here.

NASP Reviews

  • Pamela Nery
    Verified
    For someone who has been in the safety and security field for 19 years I find the information this organization provides to be highly effective and cost effective.
  • Amos Wells
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    Great Source for training and information Eric is awesome and will go the extra mile for you. Thanks for all the years of your support in my Career and the support when I needed you each time I called you guys.
  • Linda
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    I want to thank you again for a great training experience. The instructor did a fantastic job of keeping the group focused, on task and having fun.
  • Nick
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    It was an amazing experience taking your CSM course. I admire the instructor’s knowledge and facilitation methods. NASP’s approach is a Class Act.
  • Chris
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    I want to just say again how much I enjoyed the CSM class. The instructor did a great job, and I felt it was a great learning experience for me, and look forward to utilizing that "education" in a positive way with our Safety group.
  • Becca Provost
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    I just wanted to say “thank you” to you and your Team!!!  It was a really great class and I have been raving how much I enjoyed it (and my peers in the class).  The NASP team made the presentation not only accurate but interesting for which I am grateful!  Y'all made OSHA "fun"!
  • Adam
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  • Bill
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    Just wanted to drop a quick note and thank you again for putting on such a great course.
  • Macken Dobbin
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    I just wanted to thank you so much for teaching the CSM course. It was by far the most enjoyable as well as informative course I have taken.
  • Ginny
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    Your organization gives our training efforts increased credibility and acceptance by those in business and industry. We are proud of and very happy with our partnership and look forward to continued activities together in the future.

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