We’re bringing HAZWOPER certification training to two regions: January 12–15 in Ogden, UT, and January 26-29 in Nampa, ID. Each week will feature the 24-Hour Hazardous Materials Technician In-Person Training and the 8-Hour Annual Refresher In-Person Training. Registration is open now, reserve your spot today!
WHY HAZWOPER TRAINING MATTERS PROTECTING WORKERS, STAYING COMPLIANT
HAZWOPER training isn’t just a regulation, it’s the foundation of a safer workplace. These hands-on courses prepare employees to recognize hazards, respond effectively, and stay ready year after year.
The EPA recently announced it will reconsider the 2023 Technology Transitions Rule, which impacts timelines and GWP limits for certain refrigerants. While these changes are significant for facilities using HFCs, they have limited impact on ammonia-based systems.
“Ammonia, with a GWP of nearly zero, is our first choice for all new systems,” explains Mike Sansom, PE, Engineering Manager at SIR. “Only when the customer requires a synthetic do we face the implications of these rule changes; and even then, the customer typically has someone on staff more well versed in the regulations of their chosen refrigerant than we need to be. It’s good to be aware of what’s happening on that side of the industry, but we don’t really concern ourselves with the HFC regulation changes more than that.”
For more background on the EPA’s proposed revisions, read the full article from NaturalRefrigerants.com.
LET'S MEET AT THE RETA CONFERENCE
SPOKANE, WA - OCTOBER 20-24
Our leadership team will be at the RETA Conference in Spokane, WA (October 20–24, 2025), and we’d love to catch up with industry friends and peers. If you’ll be there, let us know and we’ll find a time that works for us to connect.
TEST YOUR ICY INTELLECT
QUESTIONS FROM THE ICE BUCKET
Q: You’ve probably heard of "HAZWOPER" training…but what does it actually stand for?
A) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response B) Hazards, Workers & Personal Equipment Readiness C) Hazard Watch Operations & PPE Regulations D) Handle All Zones With Outstanding Eagerness & Responsibility
