OSHA 24-Hour HAZWOPER Training Course

HAZWOPER training prepares cleanup and emergency response workers to operate safely during a variety of scenarios involving hazardous substances. This training covers policies, practices and procedures that reduce the risk of injury and illness related to harmful exposures on the worksite.

Who Needs OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training?

Most workers who are new to uncontrolled hazardous waste or emergency response operations are required to complete 40 hours of HAZWOPER training. This includes general site workers (such as laborers and equipment operators) and on-site management and supervisors.

Roles that require this training may include:

  • Equipment operators
  • General laborers
  • Other general site workers
  • On-site management and supervisory personnel

Types of Work Covered by HAZWOPER Standards

According to OSHA standards, HAZWOPER training applies to workers and employers involved in five specific types of operations:

  • Uncontrolled hazardous waste cleanup operations required by a government body
  • Corrective actions involving cleanup operations at Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) sites
  • Hazardous waste operations at treatment, storage and disposal (TSD) facilities
  • Operations at non-TSD facilities that generate hazardous waste
  • Emergency response actions involving the potential release of hazardous substances

OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training Benefits

All workers should have access to high-quality workplace safety training and education. This HAZWOPER course is designed to be convenient, effective and accommodating for all students.

Course benefits include:

  • Guaranteed to pass
  • OSHA-authorized training with access to a course trainer for questions
  • Audio narration and interactive exercises
  • Real-life case scenarios
  • Download or print fact sheets and final exam prep resources
  • Links to OSHA regulations
  • Train anywhere and anytime — All you need is internet access

OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training Topics

The 40-hour HAZWOPER course explains a wide range of health and safety topics relevant to hazardous waste operations, including:

  • Types of Hazards
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Levels of Protection
  • Decontamination
  • Toxicology
  • Fire Prevention
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Medical Surveillance
  • Site Emergencies
  • Drums and Containers
  • Fall Hazards
  • Electrocution
  • Struck by Hazards
  • Caught-In Hazards
  • Hazardous Communication
  • And More