The Midwest Consortium for Hazardous Waste Worker Training (MWC) provides model training programs to workers and residents who may be exposed to hazardous substances.


This programming is delivered by 13 training centers in 9 states – Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, Tennessee, and Wisconsin – with significant impact beyond those states.

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This map shows the locations of program delivery by MWC trainers during the 2025-26 program year (red dots) along with the locations by zip code of the homes or workplaces of training participants (green dots).

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#MWCWednesdayWisdom ๐Ÿ‘ƒ Your nose can get used to an odor surprisingly quickly. When that happens, you may stop noticing the smell even though the substance is still present. Donโ€™t rely on your sense of smell alone to determine whether the air is safe, especially around chemicals or other potentially hazardous substances.

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What people have to say about our training centers and courses.

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Participant

Medical Device Company - Minneapolis, MN

“As a result of your refresher course onsite we learned the importance of organizing a team during chaos. We learned the command structure to use in spill response. We have applied the training to respond to an acid leak. Thank you for all you do to keep us safe!”

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MN Dept of Health

Manager, Environmental Laboratory Section

“The training we receive from the University of Minnesota helps to ensure our goal of employee and facility safety is met. As a result of the training provided, we have established our own outreach program to the hazmat community in Minnesota; we would not have this otherwise.”

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City of Minneapolis

Supervisor

“The instructors are knowledgeable and combine this with their own experiences to make for a course that those attending participate in. Being able to attend a course that includes individuals from other fields brings in their experiences is a huge bonus.”