Onsite Workshop

Held at Our Corporate Headquarters

Kappler University is based at our corporate headquarters in beautiful Guntersville, Alabama. The workshop includes technical presentations, a guide to protective apparel selection, and hands-on hazmat exercises and competitions.

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Road Show

Held at Your Location

The Kappler University Road Show is a condensed version of our Onsite Workshop based at your location. For more information, contact Tiffany Koontz at tkoontz@kappler.com.

Virtual

Held Anywhere with an Internet Connection

The Kappler University Virtual delivery offers customized training based on your schedule and tailored to the needs of the specific audience. For more information, contact Tiffany Koontz at tkoontz@kappler.com.

Distributor/Sales Representative Training

Held Anywhere with an Internet Connection

This training path is designed for distributors and sales reps of Kappler products. Instruction is generally delivered virtually and according to your schedule. For more information, contact Tiffany Koontz at tkoontz@kappler.com.

Other Training Capabilities:

HAZWOPER Refresher Training

In accordance with 29 CFR 1910.120, Kappler offers an 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher training, either onsite or at customer site, depending on need. Please contact us regarding the cost for this service.

Continuing Education

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be awarded for participation in Kappler University Onsite Workshop, HAZWOPER Refresher, and other courses as developed.

Customized Training

If there is a training need not mentioned above, we can work to customize a program with targeted focus on specific facets of the occupational safety and health arena, either onsite, customer-site or virtual delivery.


Meet our Technical Support and Training Manager, Tiffany Koontz, CHMM, CIT

Tiffany is responsible for technical assistance for Kappler’s protective garments as well as all aspects of Kappler’s training programs. She has worked with hazardous materials and safety industries since 2007, and her response background includes chemical laboratories, hazardous materials emergency response, hazardous materials treatment, storage and disposal facilities, and transportation. Tiffany serves as a member of both the NFPA Technical Committee on Hazardous Materials Clothing and Equipment and Emergency Medical Services Protective Clothing and Equipment. She is also involved in the ASTM F23 Committee on Protective Clothing and Equipment and ASTM E54 Homeland Security Applications. Through multiple projects with fire/rescue, medical, law enforcement and federal personnel, Tiffany has gained valuable insight into the demanding applications existing in the workplace. Having an instructional development and delivery background serving local, state, and federal jurisdictions, she can tailor any training to meet your specific needs.

Welcome to Kappler University Onsite Workshop

Come Experience World-Class Training with True Southern Hospitality!

Kappler University offers in-depth technical presentations, critical protective apparel selection instruction and an overview of Kappler protective products. Hands-on training provides a series of challenging and entertaining exercises and competitions to allow for meaningful application of classroom learning. A campus tour offers a firsthand look at how Kappler products are made with quality and care by skilled technicians who take great pride in what they do.

Location, Logistics & Pricing

Kappler University onsite sessions are held at Kappler’s state-of-the-art corporate training facility in Guntersville, Alabama. Training is implemented over one and a half days and can accommodate up to 20 attendees. All course materials, snacks, meals, and hotel are provided attendees simply cover expenses for logistics and travel to and from our corporate facility.


Schedule Of Events

Wednesday Afternoon

5:00 p.m. - Arrival at The Hampton Inn, dinner to follow.

Thursday

7:30 am – Arrive at the Technology and Training Center for a full day of training, followed by dinner.

Friday

7:45 am – Arrive at the Technology and Training Center for a half day of training, followed by lunch before departure.

Topics Covered

  • Kappler History
  • Fabrics, Seams and Styles
  • Levels of Protection
  • Hands-on Training
  • Hazard Assessment
  • Standards and Testing
  • Operations Overview
  • Plant Tour
  • Product Features and Benefits
  • Multi-Hazard Scenario Case Studies
  • New Products
  • Team Hazmat Responses Challenge
  • Hazmatch Demonstration
Customer Service

Y'all Call

The best protective apparel advice comes with a southern accent.

  • Have suit questions?
  • Need a chemical tested?
  • Want a sample suit to evaluate?

Kappler garments are made with American pride in Alabama where the accent is always on quality.

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