{"id":184174,"date":"2023-09-25T16:16:17","date_gmt":"2023-09-26T02:16:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=184174"},"modified":"2024-01-12T12:48:13","modified_gmt":"2024-01-12T22:48:13","slug":"hazardous-waste-cleanup-training-maui","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2023\/09\/25\/hazardous-waste-cleanup-training-maui\/","title":{"rendered":"Free hazardous waste cleanup training for Maui residents, companies"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading time: <\/span> 2<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>
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Free training for Maui residents and companies needing to upskill their teams for the wildfire recovery effort will be held October 2–6, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. at the University of Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> Maui College<\/a> campus.<\/p>\n

The Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER<\/abbr>) training prepares cleanup and emergency response workers to operate safely during a variety of scenarios involving hazardous substances. This training covers policies, practices and procedures that reduce the risk of injury and illness related to harmful exposures on the worksite.<\/p>\n

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This training is part of the Good Jobs Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span><\/a> initiative offering free job training and other online programs through the UH<\/abbr> Community Colleges<\/a>. These trainings will provide opportunities for Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> residents to upskill and earn industry credentials in the healthcare, skilled trades and technology industries, which will lead to employment, paid internships and apprenticeship pathways.<\/p>\n

In order to be eligible, applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, and be a resident of the State of Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> and eligible to work in the U.S. Additionally, applicants must be employed as a site worker or manager\/supervisor with potential exposure to hazardous substances required to have HAZWOPER<\/abbr> 40-hour certification for Maui wildfire response in the State of Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> and must complete the Good Jobs Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> On-Boarding Form<\/a>. There is also an application for the course<\/a> (use code HAZ<\/abbr>-1023).<\/p>\n

UH<\/abbr> Maui College also plans to schedule the following courses this fall:<\/p>\n