OSHA 8 Hour Hazwoper Safety Supervisor Training

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Our OSHA 8 Hour HAZWOPER Supervisor Refresher Online Training is designed for managers and supervisors seeking to refresh their initial 40- or 24-hour HAZWOPER Training Certification and the initial 8-hour HAZWOPER Supervisor Certification in compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(e)(8) and OSHA 29 1926.65(e)(8) regulations.

OSHA regulations require that managers and supervisors who supervise or are directly responsible for employees at a hazardous waste site shall receive 8 hours of Refresher Training annually.

Please note that the initial 8-hour HAZWOPER Supervisor Certification is a prerequisite for this course.

Once you pass the final exam at the end of the course, you will receive a valid course completion certificate. You may access the course for 1 year starting from the date of course registration.

Some of the benefits of HAZWOPER-OSHA Online Training:

Mobility

This course is taken entirely online, and 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 of our courses are built using HTML 5, making them more compatible with the browser on your mobile device (e.g., smartphone or tablet).

Self-Paced

As a learner, you are able to learn at your own pace and even participate in courses when you are on-the-go. There's no need to take the training in a single sitting. Start and stop as often as you want. Our cloud based system tracks your progress, allowing you to switch between your computer and mobile devices without retaking any training content. You can stop training in the middle of a lesson on one device and pick it up at the same spot on another. There is no need to complete an entire lesson in order to move from one device to another.

Interactive & Engaging Content

Our Interactive course adds more value for the learner - by creating a two-way dialogue – enabling a personalized, user-focused experience from start to finish.
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.

Fully Narrated

All of our courses are narrated by professional narrators, who KNOW how to bring their words to life in a enthusiastic, conversational tone. We firmly believe that the right voice can help elevate your learning experience.
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Certificate & Wallet ID

Once you complete the required study time, you can take the final exam. Upon passing the final exam you will receive an electronic certificate of completion which will be emailed to you immediately. Hard copy and Plastic Wallet Card certificates will arrive in U.S. mail within 2-3 weeks.

24/7 Support

Online Support: 24/7, 365-days per year
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.

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.

Course Content:

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8-Hour HAZWOPER Supervisor 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 core objective of the OSHA 8 Hour HAZWOPER Supervisor Refresher Online Training is to meet OSHA’s HAZWOPER training requirements of 29 CFR 1910.120(e)(8) for the general industry and 29 CFR 1926.65(e) 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.

After course completion the learner will be able to:

Fully understand OSHA regulations and requirements related to general site workers;
Comprehend the basic principles of toxicology and how they are related to chemical exposure;
Understand the site control strategy and various operations performed in each work zone;
Summarize the principles of decontamination as well as its methods;
Understand the uses of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and identify and select the appropriate PPE related to a particular worksite;
Recognize the physical, biological, chemical, and environmental hazards present on a hazardous waste site;
Recognize a hazardous waste site emergency and appropriate response procedures; and
Outline the monitoring and detection tools available to workers.

This course is designed by OSHA Certified Outreach Trainers and is updated and reviewed as soon as new requirements or regulations are issued by OSHA. The course meets and exceeds the compliance requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(e) and 29 CFR 1926.65(e) regulations.

HAZWOPER Certification

Once this HAZWOPER 8 Hour Supervisor Refresher training course is completed, you can immediately download, save, or print your Course Completion Certificate in PDF format. A plastic wallet card will arrive in the U.S. mail within 2-3 weeks provided you upload a passport size picture.

Training Requirements

The initial 8-hour HAZWOPER Supervisor training certification is a prerequisite for this training course.

A FINAL NOTE

It is important to remember that you are taking the online version of the 8-hour HAZWOPER Supervisor Refresher Training required by OSHA for managers and supervisors who oversee workers engaged in work operations at hazardous waste sites.

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.

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Yes, initially, the OSHA 8 Hour HAZWOPER Supervisor certification must be completed. Thereafter, this refresher training course can be taken annually by those in a supervisory capacity.

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 8 hours to complete.

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

It has a 12-month validity period.

Yes, it expires in 12 months.

Renewal is possible by re-taking the OSHA 8 Hour HAZWOPER Supervisor Refresher online training course.

The course meets the OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(e)(8) regulations under the General Industry standard.

This course is designed for managers and supervisors seeking to refresh their initial 8-hour HAZWOPER Supervisor Certification in compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(e)(8) regulations. This training course covers only half of the annual training required. Managers and supervisors must also annually re-take the 8 Hour HAZWOPER Refresher online training to fulfill the 16 hours of yearly training required by OSHA.

The OSHA 8 Hour HAZWOPER Supervisor Refresher online training course must be taken within twelve months of the initial 8-hour HAZWOPER Supervisor Certification.

OSHA allows for employees to take the 8 Hour HAZWOPER Supervisor Refresher training after the previous training certificate has lapsed. The employee should take the next available refresher training course. The reason for the delay in training and when the training will be completed should be recorded in the employee's file.
There may, however, be instances when a lapsed certificate may require an employee to re-take the initial 8 Hour HAZWOPER Supervisor training. The need for this must be determined on a case-by-case basis by the employer.

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