OSHA 8 Hour HAZWOPER Refresher Training – 29 CFR 1910.120 (e)

In accordance with Federal OSHA Regulations 29 CFR 1910.120(e) and 29 CFR 1926.65(e)
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Course Facts

What You Get

Certificate of Completion

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Training Duration

8 Hour(s)

Learning Type

100% online, available 24/7

Course Access Validity

3-month completion timeline, 1-year access to training materials.

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Certificate Validity

12 months, before a refresher is required.

OSHA 8 Hour HAZWOPER 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 OSHA 8 Hour HAZWOPER Refresher Training course is suitable for workers who need to refresh their current OSHA 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.

Do not let your employees' HAZWOPER certification expire. Enroll them in our 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher training now.

The OSHA 8 Hour HAZWOPER Refresher Training provides information on topics that are familiar from the initial OSHA 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.

The primary objective of the OSHA 8 Hour HAZWOPER Refresher Training 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 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 OSHA 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;
Comprehend the fundamental principles of toxicology and their connection 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.

OSHA 8 Hour HAZWOPER Refresher Training Syllabus

This OSHA 8 Hour HAZWOPER Refresher Training course consists of 7 modules divided into a total of 33 lessons. Students must take each lesson listed below in sequential order.

Course Content

Lessons

Introduction

Module 1: Regulatory Overview

The first module of the OSHA 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). 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 of the OSHA 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 4: Introduction to Toxicology
Lesson 5: Chemicals and Target Organ Toxicity
Lesson 6: Factors Influencing Toxicology

Module 3: Hazard Classification

The third module of the OSHA 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 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

The fourth module of the OSHA 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 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

The fifth module of the OSHA 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 procedures and safety strategies to adopt when working in confined spaces.

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: Confined Spaces Program

Module 6: Material Sampling and Analysis

The sixth module of the OSHA 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 involvement of the Department of Transportation (DOT) in the transportation of hazardous materials and hazardous waste.

Lesson 26: Field Sampling Plan
Lesson 27: Environmental Sampling
Lesson 28: Introduction to Handling Drums
Lesson 29: Spill Containment Program

Module 7: Emergency Response Procedures

The seventh module of the OSHA 8 Hour HAZWOPER Refresher Training course 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 30: Introduction to Decontamination
Lesson 31: Decontamination Facility Design
Lesson 32: Decontamination Methods
Lesson 33: Site Emergencies

Final Examination:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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

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

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

No. The OSHA 8 Hour HAZWOPER Refresher 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 Training courses and necessary field experiences must be completed.

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

Yes, it expires in 12 months.

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, “Computer-based training may meet some refresher training requirements, provided that it covers topics relevant to workers’ assigned duties. It must be supplemented by the opportunity to ask questions of a qualified trainer and by an assessment of the hands-on performance of work tasks.”

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.”

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

To obtain a plastic ID card, you must purchase our add-on product. Once purchased, you will need to upload a passport-style photo in the correct size to your HAZWOPER OSHA Training account, or alternatively, send it via email 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 photo.