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Cal/OSHA 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher Training
- In accordance with Cal/OSHA HAZWOPER Regulations in Title 8, Section 5192 Paragraphs (a) to (q), and Federal OSHA Regulations 29 CFR 1910.120(e) and 29 CFR 1926.65(e)
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Cal/OSHA 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher Training Course Syllabus
This Cal-OSHA 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher consists of 33 lessons divided into 7 modules. Students are required to take each lesson in sequential order as listed below.
Introduction
Module 1: Regulatory Overview
Understand the Title 8, Section 5192 Paragraphs (a) to (q) and OSHA 1910.120 and 29 CFR 1926.65(e) regulations, HAZWOPER training requirements, the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), and the importance of Safety Data Sheets (SDSs). The module also provides information on developing worker medical surveillance programs, the features of a site-wide medical treatment plan, and the recordkeeping requirements employers must comply with under OSHA guidelines.
- Lesson 1: OSHA and the HAZWOPER Standard
- Lesson 2: Hazard Communication
- Lesson 3: Medical Surveillance Program
Module 2: Toxicology
Focusing on Toxicology, this module covers common toxic and chemical substances, the primary methods of chemical exposure, target organ poisons, and chemical exposure routes.
- Lesson 4: Introduction to Toxicology
- Lesson 5: Chemicals and Target Organ Toxicity
- Lesson 6: Factors Influencing Toxicology
Module 3: Hazard Classification
Learners will be taught to examine the physical and chemical properties of hazardous materials and hazardous waste, the steps to complete a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), as well as recognize biological and radiological hazards, and bloodborne pathogens.
- Lesson 7: Job Hazard Analysis
- Lesson 8: Physical and Chemical Properties
- Lesson 9: Fire and Oxygen Deficiency
- Lesson 10: Physical Hazards
- Lesson 11: Other Hazards
- Lesson 12: Bloodborne Pathogens
- Lesson 13: Introduction to Radiological Hazards
Module 4: Personal Protective Equipment
Provides an overview of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including types of PPE, respiratory protection programs, common respirators used at a worksite and their benefits, and the different levels of Chemical Protective Clothing (CPC) available for hazmat employees.
- Lesson 14: Introduction to Respiratory Protection
- Lesson 15: Types of Respirators
- Lesson 16: Introduction to PPE
- Lesson 17: Chemical Protective Clothing (CPC)
- Lesson 18: PPE for the Head, Eyes, Face, and Ears
- Lesson 19: PPE for the Hands and Feet
Module 5: HAZWOPER Site Operations
Covers site control, the three hazardous work zones found on a hazardous waste site, atmospheric and air monitoring, direct-reading instruments and their calibration, and procedures and safety strategies for working in confined spaces.
- Lesson 20: Site Safety and Health Plan
- Lesson 21: Site Control Strategy
- Lesson 22: Introduction to Air Monitoring
- Lesson 23: Direct Reading Instruments
- Lesson 24: Toxic Atmosphere Monitoring
- Lesson 25: Introduction to Confined Spaces
- Lesson 26: Confined Space Entry Plan
Module 6: Material Sampling and Analysis
Dives into material sampling at a hazardous waste site, including field and environmental sampling plans, drum transportation and opening procedures, and the Department of Transportation (DOT) role in transporting hazardous materials and hazardous waste.
- Lesson 27: Field Sampling Plan
- Lesson 28: Environmental Sampling
- Lesson 29: Introduction to Handling Drums
Module 7: Emergency Response Procedures
Focuses on decontamination topics, including the importance of establishing personal decontamination stations (PDS), factors affecting chemical permeation, the required steps in a multi-step decontamination line, and the order in which medical attention and decontamination should be performed in various emergency situations.
- Lesson 30: Introduction to Decontamination
- Lesson 31: Decontamination Facility Design
- Lesson 32: Decontamination Methods
- Lesson 33: Site Emergencies
Final Examination
Frequently Asked Questions
This course meets and exceeds the compliance requirements outlined in Title 8, Section 5192 Paragraphs (a) to (q) and Federal OSHA Regulations 29 CFR 1910.120(e) and 29 CFR 1926.65(e).
This 8-hour refresher is important as OSHA has consistently identified hazardous substance exposure, improper PPE use, and inadequate site control as contributing factors in enforcement cases and workplace incidents, highlighting the need for regular refresher training to maintain worker competency and reduce risk.
The course is designed to reinforce safe work practices, update workers on regulatory requirements, and ensure readiness for hazardous waste operations and emergency response.
- Meets annual refresher requirements under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 and 1926.65.
- Designed for hazardous waste workers, supervisors, and emergency responders needing Cal-OSHA-approved HAZWOPER refresher training.
- Covers critical topics including hazard communication, toxicology, air monitoring, PPE, confined spaces, and decontamination.
- Helps reduce workplace incidents by reinforcing hazard recognition, safe work practices, and emergency response procedures.
Workers in uncontrolled hazardous waste or emergency response operations, including:
- equipment operators
- general laborers
- other general site workers
- on-site management and supervisory personnel,
are required to complete 8 hours of Cal-OSHA HAZWOPER refresher training as per State and Federal OSHA requirements.
This course is a mandatory annual requirement for individuals who have already completed the Cal/OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training (2025).
Certificate of Completion: Immediately after passing the final exam, you can download, save, or print your certificate in PDF format.
Validity: The course certificate is valid for one year.
Renewal: Simply take this course in 12 months to maintain compliance and stay current on HAZWOPER best practices at construction sites.
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It is a quick, comprehensive refresher on maintaining compliance.
The course was well structured and provided a clear refresher on California OSHA and HAZWOPER requirements. The content was practical and directly applicable to field work.
An excellent review of critical topics.
Very informative and practical refresher training. The examples helped reinforce safe work practices on hazardous waste sites.
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