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OSHA HAZWOPER 40 Hour Online
course is designed for individuals seeking initial Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification for work in compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(e) regulations. The 40-hour HAZWOPER training is a standard requirement for general site workers who are engaged in hazardous substance removal or other activities which could expose or potentially expose them to hazardous substances.OSHA requires that workers must have 40-hours of initial training and at least three days of actual field experience under the direct supervision of a trained, experienced supervisor.
Some of the benefits of HAZWOPER OSHA Online Training:
All of our courses are built using HTML 5, making them more compatible with the browser on your mobile device (e.g., smartphone or tablet).
We periodically update content and add new videos, graphics and animations to make user experience easy and plausible and to keep the content fresh and as lively as possible.
Please click here to view demo.
Telephone Support: Mon-Sat 8am - 5pm (PST)
Our instructors are quick to respond, as we are firm believers that the most important attribute of good customer service, is a fast response time.
Course Lessons
This course consists of 18 modules broken down into 80 lessons. Students are required to take each lesson in sequential order as listed below.
Course Content
Module 10: Personal Protective Equipment
- Lesson 35: Introduction to PPE
- Lesson 36: Chemical Protective Clothing (CPC)
- Lesson 37: PPE for the Head, Eyes, Face and Ears
- Lesson 38: PPE for the Hands and Feet
- Lesson 39: Selection of Chemical Protective Clothing
- Lesson 40: Monitoring and Medical Concerns of PPE
- Lesson 41: Donning and Doffing PPE
- Lesson 42: Inspection and Maintenance of PPE
Module 16: Confined Spaces
- Lesson 66: Introduction to Confined Spaces
- Lesson 67: Confined Space Roles and Responsibilities
- Lesson 68: Confined Space Entry Plan
- Lesson 69: Confined Space Pre-Entry Procedures
- Lesson 70: Entering a Confined Space
- Lesson 71: Confined Space Hazards
- Lesson 72: Confined Space Safety Equipment
- Lesson 73: Confined Space Rescue and Emergencies
The core objective of the 40 Hour HAZWOPER training is to meet OSHA’s HAZWOPER training requirements of 29 CFR 1910.120(e)(3)(i) for general industry. According to this standard once workers have completed the initial 40 hours of training, the worker must get supervised field experience.
According to 29 CFR 1910.120(e)(3)(i)
General site workers (such as equipment operators, general laborers and supervisory personnel) engaged in hazardous substance removal or other activities which expose or potentially expose workers to hazardous substances and health hazards shall receive a minimum of 40 hours of instruction off the site, and a minimum of three days actual field experience under the direct supervision of a trained experienced supervisor.
Course Objectives
After course completion the following learning objectives will be achieved:
- Fully understand OSHA regulations and requirements related to general site workers;
- Comprehend OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard and Globally Harmonized System (GHS);
- Understand the importance of an effective Health and Safety Program;
- Identify potentially hazardous situations involving corrosives, solvents, oxidizers and reactive chemicals;
- Understand basic toxicology principles and how they are related to chemical exposure;
- Understand the principles of decontamination as well as levels of decontamination and its methods;
- Understand site characterization by identifying site hazards and steps to minimize these hazards;
- Understand the uses of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and how to identify and select the correct PPE related to a particular worksite;
- Understand the components of an effective Medical Surveillance Program;
- Understanding of the various considerations in an emergency situation and the training and actions needed for personnel safety and the safety of others;
- An awareness of confined spaces;
- Understand procedures for safe handling, storage, and transportation of compressed gas cylinders;
- Recognize the detection and monitoring tools available to the worker.
This course is designed by OSHA Certified Outreach Trainers, and is updated and reviewed as soon as new requirements or regulations are released by OSHA. The course meets and exceeds the compliance requirements with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(e) regulations.
HAZWOPER Certification
Once the course is completed, you will immediately be able to download, save or print your 40 Hour HAZWOPER Certificate of Course Completion which is provided in PDF format. Hard copy and Plastic Wallet Card certificates will arrive in U.S. mail within 2-3 weeks.
Training Requirements
OSHA requires that workers must have 40-hours of initial training off the site and at least three days of supervised field experience before they are allowed to enter the work site. The three-day field experience under a trained and qualified supervisor is the responsibility of the employer. OSHA also requires an annual 8-hour refresher course thereafter, in order to maintain this initial certification.
A FINAL NOTE
It is important to remember that you are taking the online version of the 40-hour HAZWOPER training; required by OSHA for general site workers engaged in activities involving hazardous substances. The hands-on training and field experience required by the HAZWOPER Standard are not a part of this course.
It is ultimately the responsibility of the employer to provide adequate training to its employees depending on their job type and experience; and to meet OSHA requirements in the process.
Online Training on Mobile Devices
Flexibility is not limited to any one place or time anymore! Take our online training on your computer or from the comfort of your own palm.
Our Learning Management System tracks your progress, allowing you to switch between your computer and mobile device without retaking any training content.
Supported Browsers
- It has 12-month validity and can be maintained by taking the 8 Hour HAZWOPER Refresher course thereafter.
- All our courses are designed to take a specific amount of time. However, some students may get through the course more quickly, while others may take longer to complete their training. This course will take around 40 hours to complete.
- Yes, it expires in 12 months and thereafter a renewal is mandatory.
- Either by taking the 8 Hour HAZWOPER Refresher course or by re-taking the OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER certificate course.
- The course meets and exceeds the compliance requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(e) regulations.
- The certification covers the General Site Clean-up provision.
- General site workers who are engaged in hazardous substance removal or other activities which could expose or potentially expose them to hazardous substances.
- Workers who handle contaminated waste, soil, water, etc.
- Workers who handle tanks which store/treat and pipes which pump in/out contaminated waste.
- Workers who may work near sites which release contaminated waste.
- Workers who may work near sites which are contaminated such as hazardous waste treatment plants.
- Clean-up operations crews of hazardous waste sites.
- Workers who work with emergency response team which handle or may be exposed to contaminated substances.
- Workers who work at a listed or proposed for listing site under the Superfund National Priority List (NPL).
- Workers who conduct operations at corrective action sites under the purview of U.S. EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
- The OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER course is targeted at workers who are exposed to contaminated substances which exceed the Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) and hence, must wear the appropriate personal protective equipment.
- The OSHA 24 Hour HAZWOPER course is targeted at workers working at contaminated sites but undertake work tasks which do not expose them to hazardous substances at or above the PELs.
OSHA HAZWOPER 40 Hour Online
course is designed for individuals seeking initial Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification for work in compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(e) regulations. The 40-hour HAZWOPER training is a standard requirement for general site workers who are engaged in hazardous substance removal or other activities which could expose or potentially expose them to hazardous substances.OSHA requires that workers must have 40-hours of initial training and at least three days of actual field experience under the direct supervision of a trained, experienced supervisor.
Some of the benefits of HAZWOPER OSHA Online Training:
All of our courses are built using HTML 5, making them more compatible with the browser on your mobile device (e.g., smartphone or tablet).
We periodically update content and add new videos, graphics and animations to make user experience easy and plausible and to keep the content fresh and as lively as possible.
Please click here to view demo.
Telephone Support: Mon-Sat 8am - 5pm (PST)
Our instructors are quick to respond, as we are firm believers that the most important attribute of good customer service, is a fast response time.
Course Lessons
This course consists of 18 modules broken down into 80 lessons. Students are required to take each lesson in sequential order as listed below.
Course Content
Module 10: Personal Protective Equipment
- Lesson 35: Introduction to PPE
- Lesson 36: Chemical Protective Clothing (CPC)
- Lesson 37: PPE for the Head, Eyes, Face and Ears
- Lesson 38: PPE for the Hands and Feet
- Lesson 39: Selection of Chemical Protective Clothing
- Lesson 40: Monitoring and Medical Concerns of PPE
- Lesson 41: Donning and Doffing PPE
- Lesson 42: Inspection and Maintenance of PPE
Module 16: Confined Spaces
- Lesson 66: Introduction to Confined Spaces
- Lesson 67: Confined Space Roles and Responsibilities
- Lesson 68: Confined Space Entry Plan
- Lesson 69: Confined Space Pre-Entry Procedures
- Lesson 70: Entering a Confined Space
- Lesson 71: Confined Space Hazards
- Lesson 72: Confined Space Safety Equipment
- Lesson 73: Confined Space Rescue and Emergencies
The core objective of the 40 Hour HAZWOPER training is to meet OSHA’s HAZWOPER training requirements of 29 CFR 1910.120(e)(3)(i) for general industry. According to this standard once workers have completed the initial 40 hours of training, the worker must get supervised field experience.
According to 29 CFR 1910.120(e)(3)(i)
General site workers (such as equipment operators, general laborers and supervisory personnel) engaged in hazardous substance removal or other activities which expose or potentially expose workers to hazardous substances and health hazards shall receive a minimum of 40 hours of instruction off the site, and a minimum of three days actual field experience under the direct supervision of a trained experienced supervisor.
Course Objectives
After course completion the following learning objectives will be achieved:
- Fully understand OSHA regulations and requirements related to general site workers;
- Comprehend OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard and Globally Harmonized System (GHS);
- Understand the importance of an effective Health and Safety Program;
- Identify potentially hazardous situations involving corrosives, solvents, oxidizers and reactive chemicals;
- Understand basic toxicology principles and how they are related to chemical exposure;
- Understand the principles of decontamination as well as levels of decontamination and its methods;
- Understand site characterization by identifying site hazards and steps to minimize these hazards;
- Understand the uses of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and how to identify and select the correct PPE related to a particular worksite;
- Understand the components of an effective Medical Surveillance Program;
- Understanding of the various considerations in an emergency situation and the training and actions needed for personnel safety and the safety of others;
- An awareness of confined spaces;
- Understand procedures for safe handling, storage, and transportation of compressed gas cylinders;
- Recognize the detection and monitoring tools available to the worker.
This course is designed by OSHA Certified Outreach Trainers, and is updated and reviewed as soon as new requirements or regulations are released by OSHA. The course meets and exceeds the compliance requirements with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(e) regulations.
HAZWOPER Certification
Once the course is completed, you will immediately be able to download, save or print your 40 Hour HAZWOPER Certificate of Course Completion which is provided in PDF format. Hard copy and Plastic Wallet Card certificates will arrive in U.S. mail within 2-3 weeks.
Training Requirements
OSHA requires that workers must have 40-hours of initial training off the site and at least three days of supervised field experience before they are allowed to enter the work site. The three-day field experience under a trained and qualified supervisor is the responsibility of the employer. OSHA also requires an annual 8-hour refresher course thereafter, in order to maintain this initial certification.
A FINAL NOTE
It is important to remember that you are taking the online version of the 40-hour HAZWOPER training; required by OSHA for general site workers engaged in activities involving hazardous substances. The hands-on training and field experience required by the HAZWOPER Standard are not a part of this course.
It is ultimately the responsibility of the employer to provide adequate training to its employees depending on their job type and experience; and to meet OSHA requirements in the process.
Online Training on Mobile Devices
Flexibility is not limited to any one place or time anymore! Take our online training on your computer or from the comfort of your own palm.
Our Learning Management System tracks your progress, allowing you to switch between your computer and mobile device without retaking any training content.
Supported Browsers
- It has 12-month validity and can be maintained by taking the 8 Hour HAZWOPER Refresher course thereafter.
- All our courses are designed to take a specific amount of time. However, some students may get through the course more quickly, while others may take longer to complete their training. This course will take around 40 hours to complete.
- Yes, it expires in 12 months and thereafter a renewal is mandatory.
- Either by taking the 8 Hour HAZWOPER Refresher course or by re-taking the OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER certificate course.
- The course meets and exceeds the compliance requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(e) regulations.
- The certification covers the General Site Clean-up provision.
- General site workers who are engaged in hazardous substance removal or other activities which could expose or potentially expose them to hazardous substances.
- Workers who handle contaminated waste, soil, water, etc.
- Workers who handle tanks which store/treat and pipes which pump in/out contaminated waste.
- Workers who may work near sites which release contaminated waste.
- Workers who may work near sites which are contaminated such as hazardous waste treatment plants.
- Clean-up operations crews of hazardous waste sites.
- Workers who work with emergency response team which handle or may be exposed to contaminated substances.
- Workers who work at a listed or proposed for listing site under the Superfund National Priority List (NPL).
- Workers who conduct operations at corrective action sites under the purview of U.S. EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
- The OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER course is targeted at workers who are exposed to contaminated substances which exceed the Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) and hence, must wear the appropriate personal protective equipment.
- The OSHA 24 Hour HAZWOPER course is targeted at workers working at contaminated sites but undertake work tasks which do not expose them to hazardous substances at or above the PELs.