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HAZMAT KENTUCKY's primary training center is located in Louisville, Kentucky. Located on the YouthBuild Louisville campus, we offer one of the state's signature training programs for HAZMAT related courses. As a proud member of the Midwest Consortium for Hazardous Waste Worker Training, we offer a comprehensive list of leading-edge classes that utilize state-of-the-art equipment and are taught with a hands-on training style by seasoned trainers. Contact us today to learn why we are the primary training center for Kentucky!

For years, we have offered our diverse clientele the option of off-site training's that are aimed at meeting specific outcomes, timelines and budgets. We invite you to contact us today to learn more about these customized training's.

Head Instructor: Natalie Melendez Lopez

Driven by a longstanding interest in agriculture and environmental problems, I pursued a career in environmental science to tackle issues including public health and safety, climate change, pollution control and reduction, and biodiversity loss. Possessing a master's degree in environmental policies and management, I have concentrated on policies and regulations, problem solving, and advocating sustainable practices in agriculture, industrial, and healthcare sectors to reduce negative impacts on the environment and society.

During my ten-year career in the healthcare industry, I oversaw the implementation of a comprehensive recycling and reprocessing program aimed at decreasing hospital waste and encouraging cost-effective equipment procurement. The project contributed to waste reduction and encouraged a more sustainable approach to healthcare equipment and hospital waste segregation.

Getting through the challenges of the 2020 pandemic that impacted many people's lives showed me how important it is to take health and safety precautions in all aspects of our lives. By dedicating myself to following safety standards and effective healthcare practices, I was able to work safely, which resulted in fewer injuries, fewer people getting hurt, and a slower spread of illnesses.

With years of experience in health and safety practices, I gained my skills through regular evaluations of worksite safety and the steadfast application of safety guidelines. The Hazmat Program, which is dedicated to improving community safety and health, particularly in Kentucky, delivers critical training certificates that equip individuals with the information and skills needed to achieve successful health and safety objectives in various occupations.

TRAINERS

In addition to the knowledgeable full-time staff at HAZMAT Kentucky, we also draw on the expertise of trainers in a variety of fields.  These seasoned trainers provide real-world experience that is unparallel anywhere else in the State.  Most of them have 20+ years in the field as first-responders in emergency services.

It is the contributions of this diverse and skilled group of contractors from across the State that helps our program thrive.  Our repeat customers appreciate the collaborative nature of our program and know that we seek to offer our attendees a well-rounded, informative and experiential training environment.