HAZWOPER 8 hr Annual Refresher

OSHA's HAZWOPER standard requires covered employees, managers, and supervisors to receive eight hours of refresher training annually. For hazardous waste site operations covered by 29 CFR 1910.120(e), refresher training reviews applicable initial training topics, incidents from the previous year that can serve as training examples, and other relevant subjects.

This 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher reviews key topics such as hazard recognition, exposure limits, site characterization and monitoring, Hazard Communication, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), personal protective equipment, decontamination, emergency procedures, medical surveillance, and site-specific hazards. The course is designed for workers who have completed the initial or equivalent HAZWOPER training applicable to their duties. Employers are responsible for determining the training employees need based on their work activities, responsibilities, and applicable HAZWOPER requirements.

After successfully completing the course, you can access a certificate of completion documenting your refresher training.

Online HAZWOPER refresher training gives workers and employers a convenient way to complete annual refresher instruction. On-demand access allows learners to work through the course at their own pace while receiving consistent training across teams and locations.

The course provides a structured review of important HAZWOPER topics, including hazard recognition, PPE, site characterization, decontamination, and emergency procedures. For businesses, online delivery can also simplify assigning training and maintaining course completion records.

Because HAZWOPER requirements depend on the work being performed, employers remain responsible for providing any additional site-specific, hands-on, or other training necessary for employees to safely perform their assigned duties.

Enroll in the HAZWOPER 8-hour refresher course, complete the required online training, and successfully finish the course requirements. The course is available online and self-paced, so you can log in and out as needed during your access period.

After successfully completing the course, you can access your certificate of completion as documentation of your refresher training.

HAZWOPER refresher training is required annually for workers covered by applicable annual refresher requirements. OSHA intends covered workers to complete refresher training within 12 months of their initial training or previous refresher training.

The current price for HAZWOPER 8-hour refresher training is displayed on this page before purchase. Prices are subject to change at any time.

Enrollment includes access to the online course and a certificate of completion after you successfully finish the training. Volume pricing may be available based on the number of learners enrolled.

Covered workers must receive HAZWOPER refresher training annually. For employees covered by 29 CFR 1910.120(e)(8), the refresher consists of eight hours addressing applicable previous training topics, relevant incidents from the past year, and other relevant subjects. Employers are responsible for making sure workers receive the refresher and any other training appropriate for their duties and workplace.

Yes. If your annual HAZWOPER refresher date has passed, OSHA states that you should take the next available refresher course. Missing the anniversary date does not automatically mean you must repeat your entire initial training.

If a substantial amount of time has passed, your employer should evaluate your familiarity with applicable safety and health procedures to determine whether additional or repeat initial training is necessary. Learn more about the importance of HAZWOPER refreshers.

Yes, if the 24-hour initial training level applies to your duties and you are required to complete annual HAZWOPER refresher training. Both qualifying 24-hour and 40-hour hazardous waste site workers are subject to annual refresher training requirements.

Your employer should determine which initial and refresher training requirements apply to your work. Explore our HAZWOPER training courses to compare available options.