Who Needs 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training?
Types of Work Covered by HAZWOPER Standards
Types of Work Covered by HAZWOPER Standards
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
The 40-hour course is designed for workers who face the highest risk of exposure on the job.
Types of Work Covered by HAZWOPER Standards
Types of Work Covered by HAZWOPER Standards
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
For a full list of operations that require HAZWOPER training, see OSHA's HAZWOPER standards.
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 or -Between Hazards
- Hazardous Communication
- And More
You'll also learn about worker protections under OSHA and important regulations and agencies related to HAZWOPER.
Register Now for 40-Hour HAZWOPER Online Course
Register Now for 40-Hour HAZWOPER Online Course
Register Now for 40-Hour HAZWOPER Online Course
This online course satisfies OSHA's 40-hour HAZWOPER training requirement. It is fully narrated and contains interactive exercises and real-world examples. You have an unlimited number of attempts to pass each module quiz and the final exam, which require a score of 70% or higher.
Request In-Person Event for 40-Hour HAZWOPER
Register Now for 40-Hour HAZWOPER Online Course
Register Now for 40-Hour HAZWOPER Online Course
This in-person course satisfies OSHA's 40-hour HAZWOPER training requirement and includes the required three days of in-person training led by a trained and experienced supervisor. You have 3 attempts to pass each module quiz and the final exam, which require a score of 70% or higher, without required remediation.
Request In-Person 3-Day Training
Register Now for 40-Hour HAZWOPER Online Course
Request In-Person 3-Day Training
Because employers are responsible for providing field training, which includes hands-on experience with PPE and an overview of site-specific safety risks, the LAB offers employers the option using a resource at the LAB. Attendees to this training must provide a certificate of completion from an accredited course to be admitted.
24-Hour HAZWOPER
24-Hour HAZWOPER
24-Hour HAZWOPER
Workers who are less likely to encounter hazardous substances above permissible exposure limits require 24 hours of HAZWOPER training. This course is appropriate for those who only occasionally work at HAZWOPER sites.
8-Hour HAZWOPER
24-Hour HAZWOPER
24-Hour HAZWOPER
The 8-Hour HAZWOPER course satisfies OSHA requirements for annual refresher training. This training on HAZWOPER standards is required each year for workers who previously completed a 40-hour or 24-hour HAZWOPER course.