This OSHA 8-hour refresher course is designed for workers who handle hazardous substances and respond to hazardous waste operations, particularly those working with ammonia in industrial settings. It meets the annual refresher requirements of OSHA’s HAZWOPER standards 29 CFR 1910.120 and 29 CFR 1926.65. It provides specialized training on the safe handling of ammonia, a highly hazardous chemical commonly used in refrigeration, manufacturing, and other industries.
Who Can Benefit from OSHA 8-Hour HAZWOPER and Safe Ammonia Handling Refresher Training?
This course is for employees who have completed the initial 24-hour or 40-hour HAZWOPER training and require annual refresher training. It is ideal for:
- Hazardous materials handlers
- Emergency response personnel
- Industrial refrigeration workers
- Waste management professionals
- Maintenance staff handling ammonia
Some Benefits of HAZWOPER OSHA Online Training
You can take the final exam once you complete the required study time. Upon passing the final exam, you will receive an electronic certificate of course completion, which will be emailed immediately.
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Our OSHA 8-Hour HAZWOPER and Safe Ammonia Handling Refresher Training course can be taken entirely online. The material can be accessed anywhere, anytime from a computer, iPad®, iPhone®, or an Android® device of your choice. All you need is a fast internet connection and access to a web browser. All our training courses are built using HTML 5, making it more compatible with the browser on your smartphone or another mobile device such as a tablet.
Our cloud-based learning management system (LMS) tracks your progress so you can seamlessly switch between different devices during your training without losing any progress. You can stop training in the middle of a lesson on your iPad® and resume your online training course on your iPhone® without missing a step.
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Course Objectives – OSHA 8-Hour HAZWOPER and Safe Ammonia Handling Refresher Training
- Review HAZWOPER regulations and key safety protocols.
- Identify workplace hazards related to hazardous materials and ammonia.
- Understand proper PPE use, decontamination procedures, and emergency response.
- Apply safe ammonia handling practices, including leak detection and ventilation.
- Follow proper spill response and incident management procedures.
- Recognize health risks and first aid measures for ammonia exposure.
OSHA 8-Hour HAZWOPER and Safe Ammonia Handling Refresher Training
This OSHA 8-Hour HAZWOPER and Safe Ammonia Handling Refresher Training course consists of 7 modules divided into a total of 30 lessons. Students must take each lesson listed below in sequential order.
OSHA 8-Hour HAZWOPER and Safe Ammonia Handling Refresher Training: Introduction
Module 1: Regulatory Overview
The first module covers the 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 related to the case for developing worker medical surveillance programs, the various features of a site-wide medical treatment plan, and the recordkeeping requirements that employers must comply with as per OSHA guidelines.
- Lesson 1: OSHA and the HAZWOPER Standard
- Lesson 2: Hazard Communication
- Lesson 3: Medical Surveillance Program
Module 2: Toxicology
The second module focuses on Toxicology and 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
The third module examines the physical and chemical properties of hazardous materials and hazardous waste, the steps to complete a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), 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
Module 4: Personal Protective Equipment
This module provides an overview of Personal Protection 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 use by hazmat employees.
- Lesson 13: Introduction to Respiratory Protection
- Lesson 14: Types of Respirators
- Lesson 15: Introduction to PPE
- Lesson 16: Chemical Protective Clothing (CPC)
- Lesson 17: PPE for the Head, Eyes, Face, and Ears
- Lesson 18: PPE for the Hands and Feet
Module 5: HAZWOPER Site Operations
The fifth module covers site control, the three hazardous work zones found on a hazardous waste site, atmospheric monitoring and air monitoring, and direct reading instruments and their calibration.
- Lesson 19: Site Control Strategy
- Lesson 20: Site Work Zones
- Lesson 21: Introduction to Air Monitoring
- Lesson 22: Direct Reading Instruments
- Lesson 23: Toxic Atmosphere Monitoring
Module 6: Emergency Response Procedures
The seventh module focuses on topics of decontamination, including the importance of establishing personal decontamination stations (PDS), factors that affect 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 24: Spill Containment Program
- Lesson 25: Introduction to Decontamination
- Lesson 26: Decontamination Facility Design
- Lesson 27: Decontamination Methods
- Lesson 28: Site Emergencies
Module 7: Ammonia Safety
This module covers the properties, uses, and potential hazards of ammonia as a refrigerant, emphasizing safe handling, transfer, and transport within refrigeration systems. Participants will learn about necessary safety measures, OSHA and other regulatory standards, and best practices for storing and handling anhydrous ammonia to ensure compliance and prevent incidents.
- Lesson 29: Introduction to Ammonia and its Hazards
- Lesson 30: Safety Protocols in Handling Ammonia and Designing Ammonia Refrigeration Systems
Final Examination
The OSHA 8-Hour HAZWOPER and Safe Ammonia Handling Refresher Training course has been designed by OSHA-certified Outreach Trainers. Furthermore, new requirements of regulations released by OSHA get integrated into the course as soon as possible to make sure learners receive the most up-to-date OSHA HAZWOPER training experience. Learners can be confident that course materials in the HAZWOPER Refresher course meet or exceed compliance requirements as set forth in the OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 and 29 CFR 1926.65 regulations.
IACET-Accredited Trainer
The International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) plays a pivotal role in upholding high standards within the professional development landscape. Established as the originator of the Continuing Education Unit (CEU) system, IACET remains a leader in ensuring quality education through its rigorous accreditation process. This process aligns with the globally recognized ANSI/IACET Standard, guaranteeing program providers deliver exceptional instruction and learners receive valuable, verifiable credentials.
HAZWOPER OSHA Training LLC, provider No. #5660391-1, is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). We adhere to the globally recognized ANSI/IACET Standard for excellence in instructional practices. This accreditation enables HAZWOPER OSHA Training to issue the IACET CEU, validating the quality of our educational offerings.
This OSHA 8-Hour HAZWOPER and Safe Ammonia Handling Refresher Training course provides you with 0.8 CEUs.
HAZWOPER Training Certification
When learners complete the final examination for the OSHA 8-Hour HAZWOPER and Safe Ammonia Handling Refresher Training, they can immediately download and print their course completion certificate. This will be sent via email immediately after the final exam is passed. If you require a plastic wallet ID card, please enhance your training package by purchasing the add-on product.
Training Requirements
OSHA requirements state that workers must complete an annual OSHA HAZWOPER 8-Hour Refresher Training after the initial OSHA 24- or 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training in order to maintain their initial certification and to remain updated on any regulatory changes.
A Final Note
As a reminder, our OSHA 8-Hour HAZWOPER and Safe Ammonia Handling Refresher Training course is an online training that meets OSHA requirements for general site workers engaged in hazardous waste activities. However, it is ultimately the employer’s responsibility to ensure workers are sufficiently trained for job duties involving hazardous substances. To this end, employers may need to provide additional site-specific training depending on employees’ job type and experience.
All our courses are designed to take a specific amount of time. However, some students may get through this online training course much faster than others. This OSHA 8-Hour HAZWOPER and Safe Ammonia Handling Refresher Training course will take around 8 hours to complete.
This refresher course is essential because it:
- Ensures Compliance: Meets OSHA’s annual refresher training requirements under 29 CFR 1910.120 and 29 CFR 1926.65 to maintain HAZWOPER certification.
- Enhances Safety Awareness: Reinforces knowledge of hazardous material handling, toxicology, PPE, decontamination, and emergency response procedures, ensuring workplace safety.
- Provides Ammonia-Specific Training: Covers safe ammonia handling, leak detection, ventilation, and emergency response, helping workers mitigate risks associated with anhydrous ammonia exposure.
This OSHA 8-Hour HAZWOPER and Safe Ammonia Handling Refresher Training course meets and exceeds the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 and 29 CFR 1926.65 regulations. It also provides pertinent details on safe ammonia handling in line with OSHA’s General Industry Standard 29 CFR 1910.111.
This course is ideal for workers involved in hazardous waste operations and ammonia-related tasks, including:
- Hazardous materials handlers;
- Emergency response personnel;
- Industrial refrigeration workers;
- Waste management professionals;
- Safety managers and supervisors; and
- Maintenance staff working with ammonia.
Yes, participants must have previously completed either the OSHA 24-hour or 40-hour HAZWOPER training before enrolling in this refresher course. OSHA mandates annual refresher training to ensure that workers stay updated on safety procedures related to hazardous materials, including ammonia. Additional refresher training may be required if:
- Employees take on new tasks involving hazardous substances.
- OSHA regulations or workplace safety protocols are updated.
- An employee shows gaps in safety knowledge or improper work practices.
According to OSHA, “If the date for refresher training has lapsed, the need to repeat the initial training must be determined based on the employee’s familiarity with safety and health procedures used on site. The employee should take the next available refresher training course. There should be a record in the employee’s file indicating why the training has been delayed and when the training will be completed.”
According to OSHA, “Refresher training may be given in segments so long as the required 8 hours have been completed by the employee’s anniversary date.”
Certificate of Completion: Immediately after passing the final exam, you can download, save, or print your certificate in PDF format.
Validity: The 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher course certificate is valid for 12 months.
Renewal: To renew, retake the course each year to maintain compliance and stay current on best practices.
You must purchase our add-on product to obtain a plastic wallet ID card. Once purchased, you must upload a passport-style photograph to your HAZWOPER OSHA Training account or email it to info@hazwoper-osha.com. The plastic wallet card will be mailed to you within 2-3 weeks of completing the course, purchasing the wallet ID card, and providing the required photograph.
