HAZWOPER Training Courses
HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response), covered in 29 CFR 1910, is a set of guidelines produced and maintained by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration which regulates hazardous waste operations and emergency services in the United States and its territories. Those involve, must undertake some level of HAZWOPER Training courses to satisfy the requirements of their role.
HAZWOPER applies to five groups of employers and their employees. This includes employees who are exposed (or potentially exposed) to hazardous substances (including hazardous waste) and who are engaged in one of the following operations as specified by OSHA regulations 29 CFR 1910.120(a)(1)(i-v) and 29 CFR 1926.65(a)(1)(i-v). Cleanup operations required by a governmental body (federal, state, local or other) involving hazardous substances conducted at uncontrolled hazardous-waste sites. The HAZWOPER training courses are provided in a 24-Hour Course and a 40-Hour course. Active professionals will have to also renew their training each year with an 8-hour Refresher.
– Corrective actions involving clean-up operations at sites covered by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (RCRA) as amended (42 U.S.C. 6901 et seq.)
– Voluntary cleanup operations at sites recognized by a federal, state, local, or other governmental body as uncontrolled hazardous-waste sites
– Operations involving hazardous waste which are conducted at treatment, storage and disposal facilities regulated by Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, parts 264 and 265 pursuant to the RCRA, or by agencies under agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to implement RCRA regulations
– Emergency response operations for releases of, or substantial threats of release of, hazardous substances (regardless of the hazard’s location)
– Training in these areas require OSHA Approved coursework plus a certain required number of supervised field hours of practical work also. Students may get involved with a 24 Hour Course, a 40 Hour Course or an 8 Hour First Responder Course if their specific duties are mandated in such operations. Others, such as general public, civic groups, tribal organizations, or NGOs may take the Awareness Course.
Professionals will need to take the 8-Hour Annual Renewal to maintain their certification.
Please review the table of Hazwoper Training Courses below and get started today! For other safety or environmental training courses, please take a further look on our related pages!
| Course Name | Course Description | Price | Enroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAZWOPER Basic | HAZWOPER stands for Hazardous Wastes Operation and Emergency Response. Hazardous wastes are major sources of workers’ injuries and fatalities in workplaces. This course gives you a basic understanding of OSHA standards and OSHA's role in the prevention and elimination of workers’ injuries and from hazardous wastes present in workplaces. | $20.00 | Enroll Now |
| HAZWOPER 8 hr Annual Refresher | This course meets the requirements outlined in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 for 8 (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. The course is comprised of nine sections covering topics pertaining to workplace hazards associated with Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER). Topics include HAZWOPER regulations, Site Characterization, Toxicology, Hazard Recognition, Personal Protective Equipment, Decontamination, Medical Surveillance, Confined Space Entry and Emergency Procedures. Upon successful completion of the course you will receive a certificate of completion which is accepted by OSHA as documentation of training. | $40.00 | Enroll Now |
| HAZWOPER 24 Hour | This course covers 24 hours of instruction, required by 29 CFR 1910.120(e) (3), OSHA's Hazardous Waste and Emergency Response training standard. This course is designed for workers on site only occasionally for a specific limited task and who are unlikely to be exposed over permissible exposure limits and published limits OR workers regularly on site who work in areas which have been monitored and fully characterized indicating that exposures are under permissible exposure limits and published exposure limits, where respirators are not necessary, there are no health hazards or the possibility of an emergency developing. This course is comprised of 14 sections, covering topics pertaining to work place hazards associated with Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER). Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate of completion which is accepted by OSHA as documentation of training. | $189.00 | Enroll Now |
| HAZWOPER 40 Hour | This course covers 40 hours of instruction required by 29 CFR 1910.120(e)(3), OSHA's Hazardous Waste and Emergency Response training standard. This course is designed for General site workers engaged in hazardous substance removal or other activities which expose or potentially expose workers to hazardous substances and health hazards. This course is comprised of 24 sections, covering topics pertaining to workplace hazards associated with Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER). Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate of completion which is accepted by OSHA as documentation of training. | $295.00 | Enroll Now |
| HAZWOPER 24-Hour Course Plus GHS Hazardous Communication | The HAZWOPER 24 hour training program teaches students how to protect workers when in hazardous situations. The program is designed to comply with the extensive federal regulations (29 CFR 1910.120) to ensure the safety and the health of workers. This course also includes the new GHS Hazard Communication standards for labeling, SDS, pictograms, and new requirements. | $199.00 | Enroll Now |
| HAZWOPER 40 Hour Plus GHS Hazardous Communication | This course covers 40 hours of instruction required by 29 CFR 1910.120(e)(3), OSHA's Hazardous Waste and Emergency Response training standard. This course is designed for General site workers engaged in hazardous substance removal or other activities which expose or potentially expose workers to hazardous substances and health hazards. This course is comprised of 24 sections, covering topics pertaining to workplace hazards and is intended for workers participating in Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency response removal who will be required to wear a respirator and are likely to be exposed to Hazardous Substances over PEL (Permissible Exposure Limits). Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate of completion which is accepted by OSHA as documentation of training. | $295.00 | Enroll Now |
| HAZWOPER 8-Hour Annual Refresher Plus GHS Hazardous Communication | This course meets the requirements outlined in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 for 8 (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. The course is comprised of nine sections covering topics pertaining to workplace hazards associated with Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER). Topics include HAZWOPER regulations, Site Characterization, Toxicology, Hazard Recognition, Personal Protective Equipment, Decontamination, Medical Surveillance, Confined Space Entry and Emergency Procedures. Upon successful completion of the course you will receive a certificate of completion which is accepted by OSHA as documentation of training. | $55.00 | Enroll Now |