Strong management staff members constantly undergo rigorous training and continuing education. Our education and training exceeds industry requirements in order to provide our clients access to the most skilled and knowledgeable team possible. Our employees hold such industry-recognized credentials as CHMM, REM and HAZWOPER certifications. Specific requirements for these credentials are listed below.

Certified Hazardous Materials Manager– (CHMM)

The CHMM Master Level is the premier credential of our organization and industry. The requirements are stringent and include having seven years of experience in the field of Hazardous Materials Management/Engineering and the required level of college education, experience and competency, including passing a rigorous national examination. The exam analyzes and validates the CHMM's proficiency in all aspects of our profession, including knowledge of Federal laws, as well as business and field practices and ethics.

Registered Environmental Manager – (REM)

This credential represents the professionals engaged in management of hazardous materials and related areas. Training includes: operating philosophies and environmental ethics, environmental management systems and tools, pollution prevention and ISO-14000 basics, air and water pollution control, hazardous waste management, corrective and remedial actions, toxic substances control, environmental and community safety, emergency preparedness plans, audits, assessments and checklists.

Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER)

All Strong management and sales staff, account managers and destruction specialists initially receive HAZWOPER training, with eight hour refresher courses taken annually.

These courses emphasize worksite health and safety standards, the ability to identify potential site hazards, and the appropriate steps to prevent illness or injury. Training includes: identifying hazardous materials, medical surveillance, on-site safety considerations, chemical protection clothing, respiratory protection, donning/doffing/decontamination and site safety/health plan.

49 CFR HAZMAT/DOT Training

All Strong management and sales staff, account managers and destruction specialists initially receive training in 49 CFR HAZMAT/DOT training.

DOT 49CFR172.704 mandates training and testing for any employee responsible for handling or managing hazardous materials. Hazmat employees include those who prepare the packages for shipping, prepare, sign or review the paperwork, load trucks, drive the vehicles or unload or receive the hazardous materials.

Areas of training include:
• General awareness/familiarization
• Function-specific training
• Safety
• Security awareness
• In-depth security