Hazwoper 40 Hour Course
This course is specifically designed for workers who are involved in clean-up operations, voluntary clean-up operations, emergency response operations, and storage, disposal, or treatment of hazardous substances or uncontrolled hazardous waste sites. Topics include protection against hazardous chemicals, elimination of hazardous chemicals, safety of workers and the environment, OSHA regulations. This course covers topics included in 29 CFR 1910.120. Please note that hands-on training is not required for the 40 hour Hazwoper course; although hands-on is the preferred training method by OSHA. To be in compliance with OSHA regulations, the employee must complete 3 days of hands-on training offered by the employer.
Hazwoper 24 Hour Course
This course fulfills your requirements for certification under 29 CFR, Part 1910.120 (e), or other applicable state regulations for certification to the 24-hour Occasional Site Worker level.
Hazwoper 8 Hour Annual Refresher Course
CATEGORY:
Environmental
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course meets the requirements in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 for eight hours of annual refresher training for workers at hazardous waste sites. This course is designed for general site workers who remove hazardous waste or who are exposed or potentially exposed to hazardous substances or health hazards. Topics include HAZWOPER regulations, safety and health plans, hazardous chemicals, safety hazards, air monitoring, medical surveillance, site control, decontamination, personal protective equipment, and respiratory equipment. This course covers the topics in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120. Prerequisites: Enrollment is open to those who have already completed the 40-hour or 24-hour HAZWOPER training.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Be able to read and understand OSHA regulations and requirements
Use Site Characterization to identify hazards found in the workplace and steps to be taken to minimize hazards
Better understand the principles of toxicology and how they relate to various types of chemical exposures
Develop a Medical Surveillance Program and understand its purpose
Identify the uses for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and how to choose the correct PPE for a situation
Understand the principles of decontamination as well as levels of decontamination and decontamination methods
Have a better understanding of potentially hazardous situations involving corrosives, solvents, oxidizers, and reactive chemicals
Understand the various considerations in an emergency and the importance of training and actions to personal safety and the safety of others
TOPICS COVERED:
Regulation Overview
Hazard Recognition
Site Characterization, Analysis, and Control
Toxicology
Medical Surveillance
Safe Work Practices and PPE
Decontamination
Chemical Awareness
Emergency Procedures
REGULATORY REQUIREMENT:
Please see the state/regulatory requirement from the course catalog page.
SEAT TIME:
8 Hours
COURSE PRE-REQUISITE:
To be eligible to take the 8 hour refresher course, you must have taken the 24 or 40 hour HAZWOPER course.
COMPLETION:
Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a certificate of completion.
TESTING:
Quizzes - All quizzes must be passed with a 100% to proceed forward to the next lesson.
Final Exam- Final Exam must be passed with a 70% to pass the course. The final exam can be taken three times if necessary.