Board of Directors and Advisory Board Meeting (23 Oct 2026)

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Monthly meeting of board of directors and advisory board.

2027 HAZWOPER Training - 40 hour course (and 8 hr training) (11 Jan 2027)

Mon, 11 Jan 2027 14:00:00 GMT

MWCC will provide an in-person 40-hour HAZWOPER Training consistent with OSHA's Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response standard (29 CFR 1910.10 and 1925.65). Students will receive a training manual, and at the conclusion of the course, they will receive validation certificates.

Registration fee per registrant is the low cost of $300; $100 for full-time students. Class is limited to the first 50 participants. A waiting list will be available in the event of cancellations.

In addition, one of the days - Thursday - will be eligible for the 8-hour refresher training at a fee of $50. This registration is limited to 15 participants.

At the conclusion of this course, the participant will be able to:

Understand the crucial role of OSHA in ensuring workplace safety and learn how to navigate its regulations and requirements effectively.

Employ techniques to identify hazards in their environment, utilizing Site Characterization to detect problems and implement hazard elimination strategies.

Gain expertise in identifying, handling, and mitigating exposure to hazardous materials through the proficient use of Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

Deepen their knowledge of materials that pose flammable, explosive, chemical, or radiological risks and learn the symptoms and preventative measures of exposure.

Understand the importance of PPE in minimizing exposure to hazards, and how to select and use the correct PPE for different work zone characteristics.

Establish effective Site Control Programs to protect workers and develop comprehensive emergency response strategies.

Learn to develop and implement essential health and safety programs, including Medical Surveillance Programs and Site Security measures.

Master the principles of decontamination, understand toxicology as it relates to chemical exposures, and identify the steps for any Hazard Communication Program.

Acquire skills in air monitoring and understand the confined space permit system, recognizing the hazards and medical concerns associated with confined spaces.

Engage in detailed discussions on potentially hazardous situations involving corrosives, solvents,oxidizers, reactive chemicals, radiation hazards, and the principles of emergency management.

As indicated, this class will be offered in-person.

Missouri Waste Control Coalition upcoming events

Board of Directors and Advisory Board Meeting (23 Oct 2026)

2027 HAZWOPER Training - 40 hour course (and 8 hr training) (11 Jan 2027)