The Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Challenge is an annual training event held at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), and hosted by the Emergency Management Division of Los Alamos National Laboratory.
The 2026 Hazmat Challenge will be conducted in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 and NFPA 470 to ensure training certification captures:
to meet Hazardous Materials Technician qualification standards.
For the past 29 years HAZMAT teams have joined the challenge for a chance to network with one another, practice technical skills, and learn new HAZMAT techniques under realistic conditions in a safe environment. The HAZMAT Challenge is an event where you can have fun and forget you are learning at the same time.
Vehicles, trucks, tankers, and rail cars are used in some of the props to mimic real-life hazardous material situations. Past Challenge scenarios have included:
Team slots are available on a first-come, first-served basis with registration limited to one team per organization. There is a maximum of 8 team slots.
There is to be a MAX of 5 participants per team. Additional people may register but will only be able to observe the event.
Loaner PPE is available. Contact challenge staff with needs prior to your arrival.
For general information contact: