General Info

Hammer Training & Education Center is a United States Department of Energy training facility that provides hands-on training for the Hanford site and the nation's Homeland Security mission. It stands for Hazardous Materials Management and Emergency Response. The center assists in preparing workers and emergency responders for high-risk tasks and advanced technologies. It offers training programs in various areas, such as engineering, construction and maintenance. The Hanford Site is a more than 1,500-square-kilometer defense site that provides environmental clean-up. It employs more than 42,000 employees in over 125 countries. In addition, the organization manages nearly 2,000 projects worldwide. Hammer Training & Education Center is located in Richland, Wash.