About Us

OSHACode® is an American training firm that is nationally recognized specializing in pro-level, content rich, in-depth online environmental, health, and safety (EHS) training. With years of professional experience in the field, we have had the privilege of training individuals and groups across both the public and private sectors—including federal and state regulators, Fortune 500 companies, and small businesses. Our trainers have a proven track record in health and safety fundamentals, as well as regulatory compliance. OSHACode® is a leading provider of online OSHA, HAZWOPER, DOT HAZMAT, EPA RCRA, and workplace safety training.

We are a professional online training organization focused on OSHA compliant EHS training and education. Our specialty is HAZWOPER training (40 hour, 24 hour, and 8 hour refresher), which is crucial for workers handling hazardous waste or responding to chemical emergencies. Our instructors have been around since the late 1990s and trained major federal and private-sector clients — including responders for events like Deepwater Horizon Gulf Oil Spill and the Columbia Space Shuttle recovery.

If you’re considering taking one of our courses or working with us, please know that we are OSHA compliant, and highly experienced in the field.

Headquartered in Augusta, Georgia, we work with a network of experienced health and safety consultants across the nation. Our commitment to high-quality training has allowed us to play a vital role in several major events where safety and rapid response were critical.

Our Vision

The true measure of an instructor is the ability to prepare every student to understand regulatory requirements, recognize workplace hazards, and return home safely. We strive to deliver the highest-quality online safety training while remaining aligned with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other applicable regulatory requirements. Let that be the measure of our training.

Our goal has never been to be the fastest or the cheapest. Every course, illustration, practice test, and technical article is designed to help workers understand not just what the regulations require, but why they matter and how to apply them safely in the field.

Key Training Contributions

✅ First Commercial HAZWOPER Training Online

In 1998, Clay Bednarz, MS, RPIH, did something the occupational safety industry had never seen: he built and launched the first commercial HAZWOPER training course ever delivered online. At a time when most safety professionals still relied entirely on classroom instruction and printed materials, Bednarz recognized that the internet could make rigorous, regulation-compliant HAZWOPER training accessible to workers and employers anywhere — without sacrificing the instructional quality the standard demanded. 

✅ HAZWOPER Hands-on Simulator®

Developed an interactive simulator to support employers in delivering site-specific, hands-on training for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The simulator received OSHA acceptance when used in conjunction with an employers overall site-specific HAZWOPER training, enhancing the effectiveness of safety instruction. Our online training solution became an integral tool for rapid training deployment, enabling teams to complete their certification efficiently while maintaining the highest safety standards.

✅ NASA & the Space Shuttle Columbia Recovery

When Space Shuttle Columbia broke apart upon reentry, debris was scattered across multiple states, much of it hazardous. NASA needed to mobilize large response teams, but personnel required the 40 hour HAZWOPER certification before deployment. Our online training solution became a key component in ensuring rapid deployment, allowing teams to complete their training efficiently and safely.

✅ 2010 Gulf Oil Spill & U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

During the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, our trainers served as the primary training provider for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS). Their mission was to assess contamination levels and protect marine life. Aided by our online HAZWOPER training, FWS personnel were able to deploy just days after the initial petroleum release. Additionally, based on their experience with our training, FWS referred us to the U.S. Coast Guard, where we trained numerous officials involved in the response.

✅ U.S. Secret Service HAZMAT Training

When the U.S. Secret Service needed agents to complete their HAZMAT First Responder Refresher Training, traditional classroom sessions at the White House posed security challenges. To address these concerns, our founder was contacted to provide an effective and secure online training solution. Agents were able to complete their certification without disruptions or security risks.

At OSHACode® we take pride in providing efficient, effective, and nationally recognized EH&S training that makes a real difference. We look forward to continuing our mission of enhancing workplace safety and supporting critical operations across industries

✅ CompetencyScenario™ Based HAZWOPER Training

At the heart of every OSHACode® HAZWOPER course is the CompetencyScenario™ methodology — an instructional approach built around the way hazardous site decisions actually happen in the field. Rather than presenting workers with abstract facts and asking them to select a memorized answer, CompetencyScenario™ places the learner inside a realistic workplace situation and asks them to make the kind of judgment call they will face on site.