Our OSHA HAZWOPER and RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Safety Training course is designed for workers involved in hazardous waste operations and emergency response. It ensures compliance with OSHA’s HAZWOPER standards, 29 CFR 1910.120 for general industry and 29 CFR 1926.65 for construction industry, and EPA regulations Part 261 and Part 262 to meet the RCRA requirements. Part 261 defines and classifies hazardous waste, while Part 262 outlines the regulatory requirements for hazardous waste generators, ensuring proper handling, storage, and disposal to protect human health and the environment.
This course provides essential training on hazardous waste identification, storage, transportation, site safety procedures, personal protective equipment (PPE), air monitoring, and emergency response. Participants will gain the necessary knowledge to safely handle hazardous materials and maintain regulatory compliance in industrial and environmental settings.
Who Can Benefit from the OSHA HAZWOPER and RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Safety Training?
This OSHA HAZWOPER and RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Safety Training course is ideal for:
- 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, and
- Construction and remediation workers at hazardous sites.
Some Benefits of HAZWOPER OSHA Online Training
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Our OSHA HAZWOPER and RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Safety Training course provides comprehensive training on hazardous waste management, safety procedures, and regulatory compliance under OSHA standards 29 CFR 1910.120 and 29 CFR 1926.65, and EPA regulations 40 CFR Part 261 and Part 262. Participants will learn to handle hazardous waste safely, implement proper site controls, and respond effectively to workplace hazards.
Course Objectives – OSHA HAZWOPER and RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Safety Training
strong>After completing the course, the learner will be able to:
- Understand HAZWOPER and RCRA regulations and their role in hazardous waste management.
- Identify hazardous waste classifications, labelling, and proper storage requirements.
- Recognize workplace hazards associated with hazardous materials and hazardous waste operations.
- Apply safe handling, transportation, and disposal methods for hazardous substances.
- Implement emergency response procedures, including spill containment and decontamination.
- Utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) effectively to minimize exposure risks.
- Follow best practices for air monitoring, confined space entry, and site control measures.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations for hazardous waste operations.
OSHA HAZWOPER and RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Safety Training
This OSHA HAZWOPER and RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Safety Training course consists of 20 modules divided into a total of 89 lessons. Students must take each lesson listed below in sequential order.
OSHA HAZWOPER and RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Safety Training: 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 19: Site Control Strategy
- 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
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 19: Medical Surveillance Program
- Lesson 20: 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 21: Introduction to Toxicology
- Lesson 22: Chemicals and Target Organ Toxicity
- Lesson 23: 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 24: Job Hazard Analysis
- Lesson 25: Physical and Chemical Properties
- Lesson 26: Fire and Oxygen Deficiency
- Lesson 27: Physical Hazards
- Lesson 28: Other Hazards
- Lesson 29: 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 30: Corrosives
- Lesson 31: Hazardous Mixtures
- Lesson 32: Solvents
- Lesson 33: Oxidizers
- Lesson 34: Reactive Materials
- Lesson 35: 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 36: Introduction to Radiological Hazards
- Lesson 37: 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 38: Introduction to Respiratory Protection
- Lesson 39: Types of Respirators
- Lesson 40: Respirator Selection Factors
- Lesson 41: Respirator Fit Testing
- Lesson 42: 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 43: Introduction to PPE
- Lesson 44: Chemical Protective Clothing (CPC)
- Lesson 45: PPE for the Head, Eyes, Face, and Ears
- Lesson 46: PPE for the Hands and Feet
- Lesson 47: Selection of Chemical Protective Clothing
- Lesson 48: Monitoring and Medical Concerns of PPE
- Lesson 49: Donning and Doffing PPE
- Lesson 50: 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 51: Introduction to Decontamination
- Lesson 52: Decontamination Facility Design
- Lesson 53: Decontamination Equipment Selection
- Lesson 54: Decontamination Methods
- Lesson 55: Testing for Effectiveness
- Lesson 56: 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 57: Introduction to Air Monitoring
- Lesson 58: Direct Reading Instruments
- Lesson 59: Toxic Atmosphere Monitoring
- Lesson 60: Laboratory Analysis
- Lesson 61: Site Monitoring
- Lesson 62: 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 63: Introduction to Compressed Gases
- Lesson 64: Safe Handling and Storage of Cylinders
- Lesson 65: Transportation and Disposal of Cylinders
- Lesson 66: 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 67: Field Sampling Plan
- Lesson 68: Environmental Sampling
- Lesson 69: Hazardous Material Sampling
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 67: Field Sampling Plan
- Lesson 68: Environmental Sampling
- Lesson 69: 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 70: Introduction to Handling Drums
- Lesson 71: Opening Various Types of Drums
- Lesson 72: Drum Sampling and Characterization
- Lesson 73: 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 74: Introduction to Confined Spaces
- Lesson 75: Confined Space Roles and Responsibilities
- Lesson 76: Confined Space Entry Plan
- Lesson 77: Confined Space Pre-Entry Procedures
- Lesson 78: Entering a Confined Space
- Lesson 79: Confined Space Hazards
- Lesson 80: Confined Space Safety Equipment
- Lesson 81: Confined Space Rescue and Emergencies
Module 19: Excavations
This module focuses on excavation safety, including soil classification, protective systems, and hazard identification.
- Lesson 82: Introduction to Excavations
- Lesson 83: Soil Classification
- Lesson 84: 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 85: Managing Spills and Emergencies
- Lesson 86: HAZWOPER Site Emergencies
- Lesson 87: Emergency Communication Systems
- Lesson 88: Emergency Evacuation and Response
- Lesson 89: Site Emergencies Documentation
Final Examination
The HAZWOPER and RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Safety Training course has been designed by OSHA-certified Outreach Trainers. Furthermore, new requirements of regulations or guidelines released by OSHA and the EPA 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(e) and 29 CFR 1926.65(e) regulations, and EPA regulations 40 CFR Part 261 and 40 CFR Part 262.
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 HAZWOPER and RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Safety Training course provides you with 4.0 CEUs.
HAZWOPER Training Certification
When learners complete the final examination for the HAZWOPER and RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Safety Training, they can immediately download and print their course completion certificate. This will be sent via email immediately after the final exam is passed.
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 to maintain their initial certification and remain updated on any regulatory changes.
A Final Note
As a reminder, our HAZWOPER and RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Safety 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 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.
