veteran-led safety
training you can trust

Real Drills. Real Safety. Real Results.

About Us

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We believe safety isn't just a requirement - it's a culture. 

At HAZWOPER Training USA, we deliver OSHA-compliant safety programs that prepare workers for real hazards though hands-on, field-tested instruction led by one of the most qualified safety professionals in the country.

Led By Experience That's Been There - And Done It.

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Certified Instruction You Can Trust

Our instructors bring over 30 years of field-tested experience — delivering complete OSHA training to protect workers and meet every standard.

Adaptive Training, Anytime, Anywhere

Our certified instructors deliver hands-on OSHA training in English or Spanish, on-site wherever your team operates. Your workforce, your schedule.

OSHA-Compliant & Nationwide

We meet or exceed all requirements under 29 CFR 1910.120, offering 40-Hour, 24-Hour, and 8-Hour HAZWOPER courses nationwide.

Hands-On, Real World Training

Every HAZWOPER class includes live drills, supervised field exercises, and PPE instruction - not just slides or videos.

Proven Methods, Field-Tested Results

Our instructors bring the focus and consistency of proven safety systems — refined through real experience.

Our Mission

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To empower workers and supervisors with the skills, confidence and certification to stay safe - and keep their teams safe - no matter what hazards they face.

We combine veteran-led discipline, OSHA-verified curriculum, and practical field instruction to turn safety complaicne into second nature.

Meet the Instructor: 
David Cervantes

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"Your Safety is Our Mission."

Founder and lead instructor, David brings over 30 years of combined military, construction, and industrial safety experience to every course he teaches.

Built on Certification, Backed by Results

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David’s qualifications represent the highest standards of safety education, leadership, and compliance in the industry.

He is a Certified Safety and Health Official (CSHO), Safety Management Professional (SMP), and Certified Environmental, Safety & Health Trainer (CET) — credentials backed by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals and the Texas A&M OSHA Training Institute.

Before founding HAZWOPER Training USA, David served in safety and operational leadership roles across the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Army — experience that forged the discipline, precision, and accountability now built into every course he teaches.

David also holds a B.S. in Occupational Safety and Health, and a Master’s in International Relations and Conflict Resolution.

He’s also bilingual, and offers HAZWOPER programs in both English and Spanish — expanding safety access to the workforce.

Instructor Profile

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Military Service:
U.S. Navy – Aviation & Ground Safety Officer; supported U.S. Marine Corps and Army units in joint safety and emergency operations.

Experience:
30+ years in safety management, training, and OSHA compliance across construction, environmental, and industrial sectors.

Credentials:
CSHO, SMP, CET, CHRM, CIHM, CECM, CIT

Trainer Certifications:
OSHA Construction & General Industry, HAZWOPER, First Aid/CPR, Fall Protection, and Confined Space Entry.

Affiliations:
NASP, ASSP, NESHCTA, CCHEST, CSLA

Languages:
English & Spanish

Education:
B.S., Occupational Safety & Health
M.A., American Military University – Occupational Safety & Health

your safety is our mission.
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