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OSHA HAZWOPER and RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Technician Safety Training
- In accordance with Federal OSHA Regulations 29 CFR 1910.120(e) and 29 CFR 1926.65(e) and EPA Regulations 40 CFR Part 261 and Part 262
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OSHA HAZWOPER and RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Technician Safety Training Course Syllabus
This OSHA HAZWOPER and RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Safety Training course consists of 20 modules divided into a total of 90 lessons. Students must take each lesson listed below in sequential order.
Introduction
Module 1: Regulatory Overview
This module introduces key regulations governing hazardous waste operations, including OSHA’s HAZWOPER standard (29 CFR 1910.120 and 29 CFR 1926.65) and EPA regulations (40 CFR Parts 261 and 262) for RCRA hazardous waste management requirements. It covers hazard communication standards, labeling requirements, and the NFPA and DOT hazard classification systems.
- Lesson 1: OSHA and the HAZWOPER Standard
- Lesson 2: EPA and RCRA
- Lesson 3: Hazard Communication
- Lesson 4: NFPA System and DOT Labels
Module 2: EPA Cradle-to-Grave Program
Focuses on hazardous waste management from generation to disposal, emphasizing EPA waste compliance. Participants will also learn about universal waste and the roles of different waste generators.
- Lesson 5: Hazardous Waste – An Overview
- Lesson 6: Hazardous Waste Generators
- Lesson 7: Hazardous Waste Storage
- Lesson 8: Hazardous Waste Transportation
Module 3: Regulations for Specific Wastes
Delves into the handling of specific regulated wastes, including used oil and universal waste, while covering land disposal restrictions (LDR). This section underscores the importance of RCRA training in various industries.
- Lesson 9: Regulations for Specific Wastes
- Lesson 10: LDR, Recycling, and Used Oil
- Lesson 11: Universal Waste
Module 4: Planning and Organization
Covers establishing an organizational structure and developing a Site Safety and Health Plan—both key components of workplace safety training and effective hazardous waste management operations.
- Lesson 12: Organizational Structure
- Lesson 13: Site Safety and Health Plan
Module 5: HAZWOPER Site Characterization
Introduces off-site and on-site characterization methods, site control strategy, and communication. Learners will understand how proper site evaluation supports HAZWOPER training objectives.
- Lesson 14: Off-Site Characterization
- Lesson 15: On-Site Survey and Monitoring
- Lesson 16: Site Control Strategy
- Lesson 17: Site Work Zones
- Lesson 18: Site Security and Communication
- Lesson 19: Site Control Strategy
Module 6: Medical Surveillance
This module provides an overview of the medical surveillance requirements for hazardous waste workers. Key topics include program components, periodic medical exams, recordkeeping, and program reviews.
- Lesson 20: Medical Surveillance Program
- Lesson 21: Program Review and Record Keeping
Module 7: Toxicology
Participants will gain an understanding of toxicology concepts, exposure pathways, and the impact of hazardous chemicals on human health. This module also discusses target organ toxicity and factors that influence toxicity levels.
- Lesson 22: Introduction to Toxicology
- Lesson 23: Chemicals and Target Organ Toxicity
- Lesson 24: Factors Influencing Toxicology
Module 8: Hazard Classification
This module focuses on classifying workplace hazards. It includes the physical and chemical properties of hazardous materials, fire and oxygen deficiency risks, and biological and radiological hazards. It also covers bloodborne pathogens. Participants learn to classify hazards accurately, a key skill in OSHA hazardous materials training.
- Lesson 25: Job Hazard Analysis
- Lesson 26: Physical and Chemical Properties
- Lesson 27: Fire and Oxygen Deficiency
- Lesson 28: Physical Hazards
- Lesson 29: Other Hazards
- Lesson 30: Bloodborne Pathogens
Module 9: Chemical Hazards
This module provides an overview of hazardous chemical categories, including corrosives, solvents, oxidizers, reactive materials, and explosives. You will learn the best practices for handling these substances safely.
- Lesson 31: Corrosives
- Lesson 32: Hazardous Mixtures
- Lesson 33: Solvents
- Lesson 34: Oxidizers
- Lesson 35: Reactive Materials
- Lesson 36: Explosives
Module 10: Radiological Hazards
This module covers the fundamentals of radiological hazards, types of radiation exposure, and safety measures for working in radioactive environments.
- Lesson 37: Introduction to Radiological Hazards
- Lesson 38: Exposure to Radiation
Module 11: Respiratory Protection
Participants will learn about respiratory protection programs, including types of respirators, selection criteria, fit testing, and maintenance procedures to ensure safety in hazardous environments.
- Lesson 39: Introduction to Respiratory Protection
- Lesson 40: Types of Respirators
- Lesson 41: Respirator Selection Factors
- Lesson 42: Respirator Fit Testing
- Lesson 43: Training and Maintenance
Module 12: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
This module focuses on selecting, using, and maintaining PPE, including chemical protective clothing (CPC), head and face protection, and PPE for hands and feet.
- Lesson 44: Introduction to PPE
- Lesson 45: Chemical Protective Clothing (CPC)
- Lesson 46: PPE for the Head, Eyes, Face, and Ears
- Lesson 47: PPE for the Hands and Feet
- Lesson 48: Selection of Chemical Protective Clothing
- Lesson 49: Monitoring and Medical Concerns of PPE
- Lesson 50: Donning and Doffing PPE
- Lesson 51: Inspection and Maintenance of PPE
Module 13: Decontamination
This module covers decontamination principles, facility design, equipment selection, and emergency decontamination procedures to prevent contamination spread.
- Lesson 52: Introduction to Decontamination
- Lesson 53: Decontamination Facility Design
- Lesson 54: Decontamination Equipment Selection
- Lesson 55: Decontamination Methods
- Lesson 56: Testing for Effectiveness
- Lesson 57: Emergency Decontamination
Module 14: Air Monitoring
This module covers air monitoring techniques, toxic atmosphere monitoring, and direct reading instruments for hazardous waste site assessment.
- Lesson 58: Introduction to Air Monitoring
- Lesson 59: Direct Reading Instruments
- Lesson 60: Toxic Atmosphere Monitoring
- Lesson 61: Laboratory Analysis
- Lesson 62: Site Monitoring
- Lesson 63: Personal Sampling
Module 15: Compressed Gases
It provides guidance on safe handling, storage, and emergency response for compressed gases, reinforcing environmental health and safety protocols.
- Lesson 64: Introduction to Compressed Gases
- Lesson 65: Safe Handling and Storage of Cylinders
- Lesson 66: Transportation and Disposal of Cylinders
- Lesson 67: Emergency Response
Module 16: Material Sampling and Analysis
It covers the field sampling plan, environmental sampling, and hazardous material sampling to maintain waste disposal regulations and achieve HAZMAT certification goals.
- Lesson 68: Field Sampling Plan
- Lesson 69: Environmental Sampling
- Lesson 70: Hazardous Material Sampling
Module 17: Handling Drums
Focuses on drum handling, sampling, and transportation. It includes safe opening, sampling, and transportation of hazardous material drums.
- Lesson 71: Introduction to Handling Drums
- Lesson 72: Opening Various Types of Drums
- Lesson 73: Drum Sampling and Characterization
- Lesson 74: Drum Transportation
Module 18: Confined Spaces
This module covers confined space hazards, entry procedures, safety equipment, and emergency response planning for confined space incidents.
- Lesson 75: Introduction to Confined Spaces
- Lesson 76: Confined Space Roles and Responsibilities
- Lesson 77: Confined Space Entry Plan
- Lesson 78: Confined Space Pre-Entry Procedures
- Lesson 79: Entering a Confined Space
- Lesson 80: Confined Space Hazards
- Lesson 81: Confined Space Safety Equipment
- Lesson 82: Confined Space Rescue and Emergencies
Module 19: Excavations
This module focuses on excavation safety, including soil classification, protective systems, and hazard identification.
- Lesson 83: Introduction to Excavations
- Lesson 84: Soil Classification
- Lesson 85: Protective Systems
Module 20: Emergency Response Procedures
Covers managing spills, site emergencies, and communication systems. This is the core of spill response training and is essential for effective HAZMAT certification.
- Lesson 86: Managing Spills and Emergencies
- Lesson 87: HAZWOPER Site Emergencies
- Lesson 88: Emergency Communication Systems
- Lesson 89: Emergency Evacuation and Response
- Lesson 90: Site Emergencies Documentation
Final Examination
Frequently Asked Questions
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 HAZWOPER and RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Safety Training course will take around 40 hours to complete.
This hazardous waste management and RCRA training course is essential because it:
- Ensures Compliance with OSHA and EPA Regulations
- Meets OSHA HAZWOPER (29 CFR 1910.120 and 29 CFR 1926.65) requirements for hazardous waste operations and emergency response.
- Ensures adherence to EPA RCRA (40 CFR Parts 261 and 262) regulations for hazardous waste identification, storage, and disposal.
- Helps businesses avoid costly fines, penalties, and legal liabilities for non-compliance.
- Enables Workplace Safety and Risk Reduction
- Provides workers with the knowledge to safely handle hazardous materials, reducing the risk of exposure, contamination, and injuries.
- Covers hazard communication (HAZCOM), PPE usage, decontamination procedures, and emergency response to mitigate workplace hazards.
- Helps prevent chemical spills, fires, and environmental damage.
- Protects Human Health and the Environment
- Ensures proper waste management practices to prevent pollution and protect ecosystems.
- Reduces the risks of toxic exposure to workers, communities, and emergency responders.
- Promotes sustainable hazardous waste disposal methods.
- Enhances Career Opportunities and Industry Recognition
- Required for many roles in environmental health and safety (EHS), hazardous waste management, and emergency response.
- Demonstrates expertise in HAZWOPER and RCRA compliance, making employees more valuable to employers.
- Opens doors to jobs in manufacturing, construction, waste treatment, remediation, and government agencies.
- Increases Preparedness for Emergency Situations
- Trains workers to respond effectively to hazardous waste spills, leaks, and accidents.
- Enhances emergency response coordination for first responders, site managers, and cleanup crews.
- Helps businesses implement site-specific health and safety plans (HASP) to minimize risks.
- By completing HAZWOPER & RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Safety Training, workers and organizations can ensure compliance, maintain workplace safety, and protect both people and the environment from the risks arising due to exposure to hazardous materials.
This OSHA HAZWOPER and RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Safety Training course meets and exceeds the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 and 29 CFR 1926.65 regulations, and the EPA regulations 40 CFR Part 261 and 40 CFR Part 262 in line with the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) for hazardous waste generators.
This OSHA HAZWOPER and RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Safety Training course is ideal for the following personnel.
- Environmental health and safety (EHS) professionals
- Hazardous waste handlers and technicians
- Industrial hygienists
- Site supervisors and project managers
- Regulatory compliance officers
- First responders and emergency response teams
- Waste treatment, storage, and disposal facility (TSDF) employees
- Construction and remediation workers at hazardous sites
There are no prerequisites for the OSHA HAZWOPER and RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Safety Training. However, having a basic understanding of safety procedures and working in a role that involves hazardous waste handling can be beneficial
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.
Under OSHA's HAZWOPER regulations, employees who have completed 24-hour or 40-hour HAZWOPER training must take an 8-hour annual refresher to maintain certification. The EPA and the RCRA also require annual retraining to ensure that workers stay updated on changes in hazardous waste regulations and site-specific procedures.
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.
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It was a clear, informative, and to the point course. The course broke down complex regulations in a way that made them easier to understand. The section on personal protective equipment was particularly useful for my line of work.
The training covered everything from hazardous waste handling to emergency response. I especially liked the sections on confined spaces and respiratory protection. The course was well-paced and easy to navigate.
I’ve taken many safety training courses, and this one stood out for its depth and clarity. The modules were well-organized, and the information was practical. I would recommend this course to anyone in the industry.
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