Course Overview
The IICRC Health and Safety Technician (HST) course provides essential training for anyone working in cleaning, restoration, remediation, or facility maintenance. This course goes beyond basic compliance to teach practical strategies for identifying hazards, controlling risks, and building a culture of safety on every jobsite.
Whether you’re a technician, supervisor, or business owner, HST training gives you the knowledge and confidence to prevent injuries, reduce liability, and keep your team safe.
HST certification is valuable for: cleaning and restoration technicians; water, fire, mold, and trauma remediation professionals; janitorial and facility maintenance staff; supervisors and project managers; anyone responsible for jobsite safety or training.
Available Formats + Duration |
Pre-Requisite |
Exam Available |
IICRC CECs |
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Live Stream - 2 days |
None |
Yes - IICRC |
14 |
What You'll Learn
This course delivers a comprehensive overview of occupational health and safety principles with direct application to real-world restoration and cleaning environments. Key learning areas include:
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Hazard Identification: Spot chemical, physical, biological, and environmental risks before accidents occur.
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Risk Assessment: Evaluate jobsite conditions and determine the level of hazard exposure.
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Hierarchy of Controls: Apply elimination, engineering, and administrative controls before relying on PPE.
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Safe Work Practices: Implement procedures that reduce injuries and improve day-to-day safety performance.
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GHS & Chemical Safety: Read and interpret labels, pictograms, and SDS under the Globally Harmonized System.
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PPE Selection & Use: Choose, fit, maintain, and properly use protective equipment for cleaning and restoration tasks.
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Emergency Response Basics: Understand essential steps for incident prevention, reporting, and response.
IICRC Certification
To earn certification, students must pass the certification exam, which is available for an additional fee paid directly to the IICRC.
Students must visit www.iicrc.org to register online and submit the exam fee prior to or on the first day of class.
Please keep a copy of your payment confirmation or have the means to log in at the end of the scheduled class to report to the instructor once exam registration is complete. You will need to provide proof of registration to complete the exam on the last day of training. Please contact the IICRC with any questions regarding this process.
