HAZWOPER 8 Hour Refresher | OSHA HAZWOPER Refresher Training Online

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Our OSHA HAZWOPER 8-Hour Refresher training course is designed for individuals seeking Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification in compliance with OSHA regulations 29 CFR 1910.120(e)(8) and 29 CFR 1926.65(e)(8).

This 8-Hour HAZWOPER training course is suitable for workers who need to refresh their current 24- or 40-hour HAZWOPER certification. As per OSHA regulations, workers need to refresh their HAZWOPER certification every 12 months to ensure they stay up-to-date and educated on safety practices related to hazardous waste and hazardous materials operations.

The 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher training provides information on topics that are familiar from the initial 24- or 40-hour HAZWOPER training, including decontamination, personal protective equipment (PPE), and standard emergency response procedures required for work at a hazardous waste site.

Some of the benefits of HAZWOPER OSHA Online Training

The 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher course is delivered 100% online, so you can access your learning content anywhere, anytime, from a computer or mobile device of your choice. All of our training courses utilize HTML 5, which makes them compatible with standard browsers on mobile devices. As long as you have a fast internet connection and access to a standard web browser, you will be able to work on your OSHA HAZWOPER course.

We know it’s important for learners to have flexibility. That’s why we make it easy to complete your 8-hour HAZWOPER Refresher course online, on your schedule. Our Learning Management System (LMS) tracks your progress as you go, which means you can seamlessly switch between different devices in the course of your HAZWOPER training without losing any progress.

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Our HAZWOPER training courses are self-paced, which means you can complete your 8-Hour HAZWOPER refresher on the go, moving through training content as quickly or slowly as you like. Not only can you work at your own pace, you can start and stop as often as you need to without losing any progress. Since our cloud-based system tracks every step of your HAZWOPER training, you can stop training in the middle of the lesson on your iPad, and resume your 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher training on your iPhone without missing a step. You don’t even need to complete an entire lesson before making a switch!

All of our HAZWOPER training courses are regularly updated to incorporate any new changes to OSHA and HAZWOPER standards, as well as add other relevant, timely workplace scenarios. We strive to make the 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher course interesting, engaging, and applicable to your workplace experiences.

In addition to updating our content, we also incorporate new videos, graphics, and animations to provide an enjoyable user experience throughout your HAZWOPER training.

The 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher course is narrated by a professional voice talent. These men and women bring a conversational, pleasant tone to the educational material, encouraging a more enjoyable training experience.

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After you complete the required study time for the 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher course, you are eligible to take the final exam. Upon passing, you will receive an electronic certificate of completion in your email inbox immediately. Your plastic wallet card will arrive via U.S. mail within 2-3 weeks of passing the final exam, provided you upload a passport size picture.

We are available to assist you with your HAZWOPER training 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for online inquiries, and Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (PST) by telephone. We believe the cornerstone of good customer service is a fast response time. Therefore, you can always expect a quick resolution for your issue from our team. Our OSHA Certified Outreach Trainers are also always quick to clear any of your concerns regarding the HAZWOPER course content.

This 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher course consists of 8 modules divided into a total of 40 lessons. Students must take each lesson listed below in sequential order.

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8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher Training: Introduction

Module 1: Regulatory Overview– The first module of the 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher training 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).
Lesson 1: OSHA and the HAZWOPER Standard
Lesson 2: Hazard Communication

Module 2: Toxicology– The second module of the 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher training focuses on Toxicology and covers common toxic and chemical substances, the primary methods of chemical exposure, target organ poisons, and chemical exposure routes.
Lesson 3: Introduction to Toxicology
Lesson 4: Chemicals and Target Organ Toxicity
Lesson 5: Factors Influencing Toxicology

Module 3: Hazard Classification – The third module of the 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher training examines 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 6: Job Hazard Analysis
Lesson 7: Physical and Chemical Properties
Lesson 8: Fire and Oxygen Deficiency
Lesson 9: Physical Hazards
Lesson 10: Other Hazards
Lesson 11: Bloodborne Pathogens
Lesson 12: Introduction to Radiological Hazards

Module 4: Personal Protective Equipment-The fourth module of the 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher training 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: Respirator Selection Factors
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-The fifth module of the 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher training covers site control, the three hazardous work zones found on a hazardous waste site, atmospheric monitoring and air monitoring, direct reading instruments and their calibration, and personal sampling strategies.
Lesson 20: Site Control Strategy
Lesson 21: Site Work Zones
Lesson 22: Introduction to Air Monitoring
Lesson 23: Direct Reading Instruments
Lesson 24: Toxic Atmosphere Monitoring
Lesson 25: Laboratory Analysis
Lesson 26: Personal Sampling

Module 6: Material Sampling and Analysis– The sixth module of the 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher training examines material sampling on a hazardous waste site, including field and environmental sampling plans, drum transportation and opening procedures, and the DOT’s role in the transportation of hazardous materials and hazardous waste.
Lesson 27: Field Sampling Plan
Lesson 28: Environmental Sampling
Lesson 29: Hazardous Material Sampling
Lesson 30: Introduction to Handling Drums
Lesson 31: Opening Various Types of Drums
Lesson 32: Drum Sampling and Characterization
Lesson 33: Drum Transportation

Module 7: Decontamination– The seventh module of the 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher training 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 situations.
Lesson 34: Introduction to Decontamination
Lesson 35: Decontamination Facility Design
Lesson 36: Decontamination Methods
Lesson 37: Emergency Decontamination

Module 8: Emergency Response Procedures– The eighth module of the 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher course explains common worker-related and hazardous waste-related emergencies that may occur on a hazardous waste site, elements of an OSHA-required emergency response plan, evacuation methods, and the importance of proper documentation for an emergency incident.
Lesson 38: Introduction to Site Emergencies
Lesson 39: Emergency Evacuation and Response
Lesson 40: Site Emergencies Documentation

Final Examination: The final examination for the 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher course will test to ensure you understand OSHA regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.120(e)(8).

The primary objective of the 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher course is to meet OSHA requirements for the annual refresher training as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.120 (e)(8) for the general industry and and 29 CFR 1926.65(e)(8) for the construction industry.

According to 29 CFR 1910.120(e)(8) and 29 CFR 1926.65(e)(8):
“Employees specified in paragraph (e)(1) of this section, and managers and supervisors specified in paragraph (e)(4) of this section, shall receive eight hours of refresher training annually on the items specified in paragraph (e)(2) and/or (e)(4) of this section, any critique of incidents that have occurred in the past year that can serve as training examples of related work, and other relevant topics.”

Course Objectives

By the end of the 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher training course, the learner will be able to:

Understand OSHA regulations and requirements related to general site workers employed at a hazardous waste site;
Recall the site safety and health procedures used in the workplace;
Identify potentially dangerous situations involving common physical and chemical hazards;
Understand basic toxicology principles and how they relate to chemical exposure;
Explain the principles of decontamination, levels of decontamination, and multiple decontamination methods used on a hazardous waste site;
Discuss the site control strategies and the activities performed in each hazardous work zone;
Understand when personal protective equipment (PPE) is required and how to identify and select the correct PPE related to a particular worksite;
Understand the factors that must be considered during an emergency situation, including training and actions required to protect workers and the surrounding community; and
Recognize the detection and monitoring tools available to workers on a hazardous waste site.

The 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher 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 meets or exceeds compliance requirements as set forth in the OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(e) and 29 CFR 1926.65(e) regulations.

HAZWOPER Training Certification

When learners complete the final examination for the 8-Hour HAZWOPER 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. A plastic wallet card of the HAZWOPER Refresher training course will arrive via U.S. mail within 2-3 weeks after you upload a passport size photograph.

Training Requirements

The initial OSHA 24- or 40-hour HAZWOPER training certification is a prerequisite for the OSHA 8-hour HAZWOPER Refresher training course.

A Final Note

As a reminder, our 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher 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.

As an employer, do you want to train your employees as a team? Do your employees want to learn from a qualified instructor?

We at HAZWOPER OSHA are experienced in offering customized group instructor-led training (ILT). We have successfully facilitated virtual training for larger groups with OSHA-authorized trainers who guide individuals through the key topics of the OSHA HAZWOPER 8-Hour Refresher Training according to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(e) and OSHA 29 CFR 1926.65(e) regulations. Our instructor-led safety training courses are on-topic and reiterate the importance of safety and health in the workplace.

As we aim to assist employers in their endeavor to safeguard their employees’ health and safety while at the workplace, we are happy to offer the opportunity to customize this OSHA HAZWOPER 8-Hour Refresher Training course with your workplace-specific requirements to enable you to fulfill your workplace safety and health objectives.

Rates and charges to transform the OSHA HAZWOPER 8-Hour Refresher Online Training course to an ILT version are dependent on the number of participants and changes required (if any) to the course content.

Just email (info@hazwoper-osha.com) or call (1-866-429-6742) us with:

The course(s) of your choice,
The preferred date for scheduling the training, and
The number of employees expected to be trained.

We will get back to you with a quotation within 24 Hours!

To learn more about in-person or virtual group instructor-led training, click here.

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Answer: The HAZWOPER Refresher training course will take around 8 hours to complete. However, since the course is largely self-paced, the exact training time will vary based on how quickly learners progress through the material.

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Answer: Our HAZWOPER Refresher course meets and exceeds requirements of the OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(e) and 29 CFR 1926.65(e) regulations.

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Answer: Yes. OSHA requires all workers involved in hazardous waste operations to first complete an initial 24- or 40-hour HAZWOPER training. After this initial training, workers must complete an 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher course each year to maintain their certification and receive updates on important regulatory changes.

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Answer: The 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher course must be taken every 12 months to maintain current OSHA 24-Hour or 40-Hour HAZWOPER certifications.

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Answer: No. The OSHA 8-Hour HAZWOPER training is a refresher course for the OSHA 24-Hour or 40-Hour HAZWOPER certifications. For first-time certification, either the OSHA 24-Hour or 40-Hour HAZWOPER online courses and necessary field experiences must be completed.

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Answer: Yes, a certificate will be sent once the course is successfully completed.

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Answer: Yes, it expires in 12 months.

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Answer: When you’ve successfully completed your final examination for the 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher, you will immediately be able to download and print your Course Completion Certificate in PDF format.

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To receive a plastic wallet ID card, upload a passport style and size photograph to your HAZWOPER OSHA Training account. Alternatively, email the photograph to info@hazwoper-osha.com. You will receive your plastic wallet card via U.S. mail within 2-3 weeks of final exam completion.

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