2024 Oiled Wildlife Volunteer HAZWOPER Refresher Training – Registration Open

Posted on September 26, 2024October 16, 2024 by Nhi Irwin

Registration is now open for the 2024 HAZWOPER Refresher for oiled wildlife volunteers.

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We are happy to be able to offer the HAZWOPER training for oiled wildlife volunteers once again. This year’s format will be a combination of virtual learning and in-person workshop. Here’s how it works:

Register for the class below.
You will get a link to the videos as confirmation of your registration.
You must watch each video below and pass all quizzes with a score of at least 80% prior to attending the in-person training.
On Saturday, November 9, 2024, attend the live session workshop to be held at the Washington State Department of Ecology Northwest Region Office, located in Shoreline.
An online link to a hybrid meeting will also be provided when you have completed the video and quiz.

You must watch each video below and pass all quizzes with a score of at least 80% prior to attending the in-person or online training on Saturday, November 9, 2024 to receive the 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher certificate.

Required Day-of Training Details

Where: WA Ecology NW Office 15700 Dayton Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133
- or online via Zoom by following this link: https://waecy-wa-gov.zoom.us/j/88696168290
When: 10am to 2:00pm. A working lunch will be provided.

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Name*
First Last
Organization (if applicable)
Email*
Have you taken this HAZWOPER class before?*
- No - this is my first time.
- Yes - I have taken this in previous years.
Are you currently registered on the OilSpills101 site as a volunteer?
- No
- Yes
Are you currently affiliated with a volunteer organization?
- No
- Yes
If yes, please provide name of organization
This class requires attendance of a live session to complete the requirements. Please indicate if you are planning on attending an in-person or online session.*

Register Now: 2022 Oiled Wildlife HAZWOPER Training

Posted on October 19, 2021September 6, 2022 by Nhi Irwin

Registration is now open for the 2022 HAZWOPER Refresher for oiled wildlife volunteers.

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We’re Back!

We are happy to be able to offer the HAZWOPER training for oiled wildlife volunteers once again! This year’s format will be similar to last year’s. Here’s how it will work.

Register for the class below.
On September 22 – You will receive a link to pre-recorded presentations on specific topics covered in the class. You will be asked to view each session and take a short quiz prior to attending the live session on either Thursday, October 13, 2022, or Saturday, October 15, 2022
On Thursday, October 13, 2022, OR Saturday, October 15, 2022 – You will attend a live webinar session for an opportunity to ask specific questions and take part in a drill.

Oil Spill Awareness and Support Training – Register Now!

Posted on August 10, 2020August 11, 2020 by Nhi Irwin

Oil Spill Awareness and Response Support (OSARS) Volunteers
September 19 & 26, 2020 (Download the OSARS Training Flyer) | Click to Register

What
OSARS Volunteers is designed to engage and prepare volunteers to assist with oil spills in the Puget Sound region. Each year, over 20 billion gallons of oil and other hazardous chemicals are transported in Puget sound. Trained volunteers can support spill response and assessment.

Who

We want to recruit volunteers from organizations around Puget Sound. These include WSU Beach Watchers, Beach Naturalists and Shore Stewards, MRC, Audubon Society, COASST, PAWS, and many more. Volunteers from diverse organizations will help build a network to respond to an oil spill emergency.

When & Where
The program will occur on September 19 and 26, 2020 and will meet on-line via Zoom. Registration ends September 17th, for information visit: http://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/naturalresources/osars/
Please register before August 24th to receive a $15 discount!

For more information contact Patricia Townsend (patricia.townsend@wsu.edu)

Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact Jonathan Robinson at (425) 357-6008 or jonathan.w.robinson@wsu.edu at least two weeks prior to the event. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension ofﬁce.