training

Hazardous Materials & Hazwoper Training

at the University of Minnesota

Training for Hazmat Professionals

With more than 20 years of experience, the University of Minnesota provides hands-on training and continuing education for professionals in the field. 

We provide training for waste site workers, engineers, industrial hygienists, emergency management professionals, police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and other health and safety professionals.

Upcoming Courses

All hazardous materials courses are designed to meet OSHA training requirements under 29CFR1910.120(q) (HAZWOPER) for hazardous materials site workers as mandated by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA). Continuing Education credits offered.

Online registrations are processed by University of Minnesota Tickets & Events, where you will be redirected.


Waste Site Worker

Course Dates Register
8-Hour Refresher June 4 Register online

Learn more  |  View full course schedule and register


Emergency Response

Course Dates Register
8-Hour Refresher June 11 Register online

Learn more  |  View full course schedule and register


Emergency Preparedness

Course Dates Register
Hospital Decontamination in Red Wing July 31 Register online

Learn more  |  View full course schedule and register


Mold Remediation

No courses at this time


These programs are sponsored in part by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) as part of the Hazardous Material Worker Health and Safety Training Cooperative Agreement U45ES006184, University of Minnesota Principal Investigator: Dr. William A. Toscano, Jr.

New Registration System

We have launched a new online registration system for our courses. All online course registrations and payments are now processed by University of Minnesota Tickets & Events. Register online 


Forms & Resources


Course Locations

Most of our courses are held in the following locations:

Light Rail Construction

Construction of the Central Corridor Light Rail on the UMN Twin Cities campus has changed many routes, and will likely affect your travel. Visit the Central Corridor Light Rail website for the latest updates.

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