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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

With a lifelong fascination for weather phenomena and environmental issues, I embarked on a career in environmental science to address challenges such as climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss. Armed with a Master's degree in Environmental Policies and Management, my focus has been on advocating for sustainable practices in agriculture and industry to mitigate the adverse impacts on our environment and communities.

During my tenure in the healthcare sector spanning a decade, I spearheaded the implementation of a comprehensive recycling and reprocessing program aimed at reducing hospital waste and promoting cost-effective equipment procurement. The initiative not only contributed to waste reduction but also fostered a more sustainable approach to healthcare delivery, ultimately benefiting both the institution and its patients.

The life-changing experience of overcoming the pandemic's obstacles highlighted how important it is to give safety and health precautions first priority in all aspect of our lives. Through my advocacy of strict safety regulations and healthcare policies, I was able to protect the health and safety of medical personnel as well as the general public, which in turn helped to lower the population's exposure to the virus.

Drawing upon my rich background in health and safety protocols, I have honed my expertise through extensive worksite safety assessments and the diligent enforcement of safety regulations. With a steadfast commitment to fostering safer and healthier communities, particularly in Kentucky, I offer invaluable training programs to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in a secure environment.

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.