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The New England Consortium (TNEC)
The region's model Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Worker Health and Safety training organization.
Empower your employees to participate in their own health & safety
Reduce your costs and safeguard your work environment
Protect your company against public relations nightmares
A few of our popular
TNEC Training Courses
40-Hour Hazardous Waste Site Worker Basic Health & Safety Training
A five-day course consisting of classroom presentations; tabletop exercises; dress-outs in level 'A' or 'B' suits; and live interactive drills.
View Schedule and Register8-Hour Hazardous Waste Site Worker Refresher Training
Personnel who have participated in a 40-hour Hazardous Waste Site Worker Training (TNEC Course #101, or equivalent) are required to participate annually in an 8-Hour Refresher Training.
View Schedule and Register24 hour Emergency Responder HazMat Technician
The course is designed to meet OSHA requirements for training industrial emergency response workers and workers at RCRA licensed facilities involved in the generation, treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste.
View Schedule and Register8-Hour Emergency Responder Refresher Training
Prerequisite: Emergency responders at all levels (Awareness, First Responder Operations and Technician) are required by OSHA under 1910.120 (q) to participate in Annual Refresher Training.
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News & Updates from TNEC
YouTube Video Advertising our Health and Safety
November 3, 2021
Our COSH partner in New Hampshire, NH COSH, produced a YouTube video advertising our Health and Safety Series in October. It also discusses New Hampshire's Worker's Memorial on April 28th. P...
Massachusetts Reports First Case of Silicosis in Stone Countertop Worker
January 20, 2026
A report from Insurance Journal details the first confirmed silicosis case in Massachusetts among a stone countertop fabrication worker after 14 years of industry exposure. Public health off...
The Silent Hazard: Confronting the Rising Threat of Violence Against Women at Work
November 25, 2025
The article in ehsleaders examines the growing problem of violence against women in the workplace, framing it as an underrecognized occupational health hazard. It outlines how women in many ...
Are toxic workplaces becoming the norm?
November 25, 2025
In an online article from Safety+Health, it reports new findings showing that a large majority of workers perceive their workplaces as “toxic,” citing issues such as psychological stress, la...
Anxiety and Depression Widespread Among Construction Workers, Survey Finds
November 3, 2025
Safety+Health, an NSC publication, included a national survey of construction workers revealed that mental health concerns remain a serious issue in the industry. About 64 percent of respond...
Disaster Training for Workers Saves Lives
October 22, 2025
TNEC is a proud recipient of NIEHS WTP grant.
Watch to learn how NIEHS WTP-funded organizations train and prepare workers for natural and human-caused disasters. Find out how you can acce...
Appreciation for TNEC Training
“The strongest feature of the course was the instructors – they keep the course interesting by eliciting examples of their own and also students’ experience and expertise. I love the hands-on and being able to move around to train. The teachers’ use of materials and encouraging candid and comfortable discussion was great.”
“This was an excellent course. I’m always happy with TNEC’s refresher courses as they have all the info without being boring or spoon-feeding you. I really liked the versatility and the fact that it was targeted to our needs. Thanks so much!”
“This was a great course! It was really great to be able to learn about topics and then be able to apply them. The integration of lecture and hands-on activities was excellent.”