HAZWOPER 24 Hour

Online Training Certification Course

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Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response, or HAZWOPER, was designed by OSHA to protect workers at hazardous sites. The 24-hour HAZWOPER training course is intended for workers who will perform tasks in the vicinity of hazardous substances. While they will not be faced with the daily hazards of cleaning or handling hazardous materials, even occasional exposure requires initial safety training. Our online certification course meets OSHA's 24 HAZWOPER education requirements. It should be paired with at least one day of on-site training that includes hands-on experience and an overview of site-specific hazards.

This course is for:
Employees must receive HAZWOPER training to the level required by their job function and responsibility. HAZWOPER 24 training applies to general site workers, occasional site workers, and all other personnel who will not face daily hazards. For example, equipment operators, general laborers, and supervisory personnel may engage in activities that expose or potentially expose workers to hazardous substances, but not at levels above permissible thresholds.

Refresher training applies to all employees, managers, and supervisors.

Case Study: Romic Environmental Technologies is located in East Palo Alto, California. In 2007, an employee was working as a sampler and opening sealed 55-gallon drums. His task was to verify if the waste in the drums was indeed the waste indicated on the drum manifests. The employee lined up all 12 drums in the Drum Sampling Area (next to the Drum Storage Area) and placed sampling jars on top of each drum. He equipped himself with a full facepiece respirator, gloves, and a rubber apron over his long-sleeved uniform.

Using a pneumatic impact wrench, he began opening the drums. There were no issues with the first four or five drums, but when the pneumatic impact wrench contacted the next drum (which showed no signs of bulging or deformities), it immediately burst into flames. The employee was hit in the stomach by the exploding drum and then engulfed in flames. His clothes caught fire, and he began running. The Production Manager rolled the employee on the ground to extinguish the flames. A second employee sprayed the injured employee with a fire extinguisher. The employee was treated at the hospital. He received first and second-degree burns on his right ear.

OSHA determined that the accident was probably caused by the sparks from the pneumatic impact wrench (commonly known as an air gun).

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Governing Regulations: OSHA has two HAZWOPER standards, which are found in 29 CFR 1910.120 and 1926.65. The standard for the construction industry (1926.65) is identical to that of general industry (1910.120).

What You'll Learn

About This Course

HAZWOPER Course Objectives

Unit One

OSHA Penalties + Reputational Damage
OSHA Severe Violator Enforcement Program

Unit Two

Introduction to HAZWOPER Safety
Definitions and Key Terms
Buddy System
Cleanup Operation
Codes, Code of Federal Regulations
Decontamination
Emergency Response
Facility
Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Response Team
Hazardous Substance
Hazardous Waste
Hazardous Waste Site
Hazardous Waste Operations
Health Hazard
Substances That Are Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health
Oxygen Deficiency
Permissible Exposure Limit
Post-Emergency Response
The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
Waste Generators
Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Sites
Groups Covered by HAZWOPER-Overview
Cleanup Operations
Corrective Cleanup Actions
Voluntary Cleanup Actions
Facilities
Emergency Response Operations
Required Training
Site Workers
Infrequent Site Visitors
Frequent Site Visitors
On-Site Workers
Management and Supervisors
Frequency of Training and Refresher Training
Equivalent Training
Refresher Training
Three Main Risks of Hazardous Substances and Situations
Categories of Chemical Toxins
Highly Fluorinated Chemicals
Fluorinated Chemicals-Exposure Sources
Chemical Toxins-Antimicrobials
Chemical Toxins-Flame Retardants
Chemical Toxin-Plasticizers
Solvents
Chemical Toxins-Heavy Metals
Heavy Metals-Environmental Concerns
Routes of Entry for Chemical Toxins
Unit Summary
Unit Quiz

Unit Three

Unit Objectives
How the Code of Federal Regulations is Organized
Employer Responsibilities - ALL
Occupational Safety and Health Act
Tort Law
Small Steps Through Legislation
Chemicals in the Workplace
The Need for More Comprehensive Legislation
The OSH Act Passes in 1970
The Creation of OSHA
Who OSHA Covers
Employer Responsibilities
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard Aligns with Global Requirements
Best Practices for a Hazard Communication Program
Hazard Communication Program
More Information about Safety Data Sheets
Filing a Whistleblower Complaint
Employee Responsibilities
Safety Data Sheets-Sections 1 to 16
Labels
Labeling
HMIS and NFPA Coding Systems
Pictograms
OSHA's Eight Pictograms
Use of Non-OSHA Pictograms
Written Safety and Health Program
Safety and Health Program
Organizational Structure
Comprehensive Work Plan
Safety and Health Training Program Details
Site-Specific Safety and Health Plan
Management Leadership
Worker Participation
Hazard Identification
Hazard Prevention and Control
Education and Training
Program Evaluation and Improvement
Communication and Coordination
Medical Surveillance Program
On-Site OSHA Consultations
Unit Summary
Unit Quiz

Unit Four

Characterizing Sites
Preliminary Evaluation
Secondary Evaluation
Hazard Identification
Location and Size of Site
Description of Response Activity
Risk Identification and Hazard Assessment
Duration of Planned Employee Activity
Site Topography
Expected Safety and Health Hazards at a Site
Pathways for Hazardous Substance Dispersion
Status and Capabilities of Emergency Response Teams to Provide Assistance
Site Chemical and Physical Properties
Ignitability
Corrosivity
Reactivity
Toxicity
Personal Protective Equipment
Monitoring
Air Monitoring
Instruments for Testing and Monitoring Air Quality
On-Site Use of Direct-Reading Instruments
Direct-Reading Instruments: Operation and Interpretation
Types of Direct-Reading Instruments
Laboratory Analysis of Air Samples
Periodic Monitoring and Monitoring of High-Risk Employees
Risk Identification and Hazard Assessment
PELs
IDLH Concentrations
Potential Skin Absorption and Irritation Sources
Potential Eye Irritation Sources
Explosion Sensitivity
Flammability Ranges
Oxygen Deficiency
Employee Notification
Site Control Program
Unit Summary
Unit Quiz
Site-Specific Hazards
Electrical Hazards
Effects of Electrical Current
Electrical Shock Hazard
Physical Reactions to Electrical Shock
Fall Hazard
Electrical Burn Hazard
Arc Flash Hazard
Hazardous Locations
Work On or Around Energized Equipment or Systems
Work On or Around De-Energized Equipment or Systems
What Is Lockout/Tagout?
Examples of Lockout/Tagout Materials and Hardware
Additional Safety Precautions
Walking Working Surfaces Safety
Walking Working Surfaces Regulations
Slip, Trip, and Fall Hazards
Risk Factors That Increase Slips, Trips, and Falls
Stairways
Portable Ladders
Fixed Ladders
Scaffolding
Floor and Wall Holes
Risk Identification
Risk Control
Heat Stress and Cold Stress Environments
Introduction to Heat Stress Safety
The Body's Reaction to Temperature Hazards
What is Heat Stress?
Heat-Related Illnesses and Conditions
Risk Levels
Heat Stress Environments
Environmental Stress Factors
Job-Specific (Indoor) Heat Stress Factors
Employer Responsibilities and Controls for Indoor Workplaces
Prevention and First Aid
Introduction to Cold Stress Safety
How the Body Maintains Internal Temperature
How the Body Reacts to Cold Conditions
Contributing Factors
Cold Stress Illnesses and Injuries
Engineering Controls
Work Practice Controls
Work Shifts
Cold Temperature Clothing for the Body and Head
Emergency Kit
Confined Spaces
High-Risk Jobs
Applicable Regulations
Confined Space Hazards
Oxygen Deficient Environment
Oxygen Enriched Environment
Hazardous Atmospheres
Atmospheric Hazards
Configuration Hazards
Engulfment Hazards
Communication
Equipment
Exiting
Preventative Measures
Ventilation
Monitoring Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment
Powered Equipment Hazards
Power Tools
Machinery
Cranes, Derricks, and Rigging
General Safety Guidelines
Ground Conditions
Employee and Site Safety Guidelines
Further Precautions
Forklifts
Forklift Designations and Designated Areas
Operator Risks
Work Environment Risks
Motor Vehicle Hazards
Transportation Hazards
Blind Spots
OSHA Engineering and Work Practice Controls for Motor Vehicles
Traffic Signs
Excavation Hazards
Trenching
Hazard Controls of Excavations
Unit Summary
Unit Quiz Questions

Unit Five

Introduction to Personal Protective Equipment
Hazard Assessment
Engineering and Work Practice Controls
Employer PPE Responsibilities
Eye and Face Protection
OSHA's Eye and Face Protection General Criteria
Employees with Prescription Lenses
Head Protection
Foot and Leg Protection
Types
Hand and Arm Protection
Types
Body Protection
Types
Hearing Protection-Determining Need
Hearing Conservation Program
Respiratory Protection
Air-Purifying Respirator (APR)
Types of Air Purifying Respirators
Estimating APR Cartridge Service Life
Atmosphere-Supplying Respirators
Levels of Personal Protection - A through D
PPE for Emergency Response and Recovery Workers
Selecting PPE for Emergency Response Workers
Additional OSHA standards
Elements of an Emergency Plan
Written Emergency Response Plan
Unit Summary
Unit Quiz

Unit Six

Sanitation at Temporary Workplaces
General Requirements
Potable and Nonpotable Water
Toilets for Employees
A Guide to Restroom Access for Transgender Workers
Food Handling
Sleeping Facilities
Washing Quarters
Change Rooms
Garbage
Unit Summary
Unit Quiz

Unit Seven

Handling and Labeling Drums and Containers
Health and Safety Hazards When Handling Drums
Potential of Rupture or Ignition
Radioactive Wastes
Shock-Sensitive Wastes
Alarm Systems and Communication
Required Regulations for Drums and Containers
Prior to Drum or Container Handling
Preliminary Inspection of Vicinity
Preliminary Inspection Details
Preliminary Plan
Prior to Moving Drums
Prior to Opening Drums
Keeping Drum Movement to a Minimum
Detection Devices to Determine Underground Location
United Nations Salvage Drum Requirements
Salvage Drum Requirements
Remote-Controlled Devices
Procedures for Opening Damaged Drums and Containers
Salvage Drums, Absorption Material, and Fire Extinguishers
Types of Drums and Containers
Handling Drums and Containers
Opening Drums and Containers
Drum Sampling
Drums and Containers That Should Not be Moved
Characterization
Staging
Bulking
Shipping and Transport
Labeling Hazardous Waste for Transport
Hazardous Waste Spills in Transit
Special Cases
Unit Summary
Unit Quiz

Unit Eight

Decontamination
Contamination Factors
Decontamination Facility Design
Factors Determining Decontamination Facility Design
Field Standard Operating Procedures
Standard Operating Procedures
Contamination Reduction Zone Requirements
Setting Up Decontamination Stations
Decontamination Layouts
Maximum Decontamination Layout
Decontamination Equipment
Disposal of Equipment and PPE
When to Perform Emergency Decontamination
Emergency Decontamination and PPE
Steps for Performing Emergency Decontamination
Emergency Decontamination and PPE
Solvents
Solvents Incompatible with Hazardous Substances
Commercial Laundries
Decontamination Methods
Decontamination Plan
Unit Summary
Unit Quiz

Unit Nine

Radiation
OSHA Regulation
Understanding Doses of Terminology
Understanding Doses of Radiation
Understanding Radiation Areas
What Is Radiation?
Ionizing Radiation Versus Non-Ionizing Radiation
Types of Ionizing Radiation
Human-Made Radiation
Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials
Exposure Pathways
Chronic and Acute Exposure
Detecting Radiation
Maximum Permissible Dosage
Other Employer Responsibilities
Employee Training
Recordkeeping
Radiation Emergencies
Caution Signs and Labels
Immediate Evacuation Warning Signal
Notification of Incidents
Unit Summary
Unit Quiz

Unit Ten

Introduction to Medical Surveillance
Purpose to Medical Surveillance
Medical Surveillance Program Requirement
Medical Surveillance vs. Medical Screening
Examples of Medical Screening
Requirements for Medical Screening
Written Safety and Health Program
Medical Surveillance Program
Laboratory Requirements
Medical Surveillance Program Components
Pre-Employment Screening
Periodic Medical Examinations
Emergency Treatment
Emergency Treatment Program
Non-Emergency Treatment
Medical Recordkeeping
Medical Record Contents
Medical Surveillance Program Evaluation
Employees Covered
Medical Examinations and Consultations
Information Provided to Physician
Physician's Written Opinion
Medical Examinations and Consultations
Controls, PPE, and Procedures
Unit Summary
Unit Quiz

Final Exam

It will take a MINIMUM of 24 hours to complete this online course. The student may log on and off as needed. A bookmark will be set so when they log back in they will return to where they left off.

We have no restrictions on how long a person takes to complete a course. Likewise, if you are purchasing for others, we have no time limit on assigning courses, so you can purchase a larger quantity than you currently need and take advantage of volume discounts.

A 24 HAZWOPER training certification is valid for 12 months. Following successful completion of HAZWOPER 24, refresher training is required annually thereafter. Eight hours of in-person or online training maintains HAZWOPER certification, which allows personnel to access work sites requiring HAZWOPER certification.

Each student will receive 2.4 CEUs (or 24 CMEs) from Compliance Training Online® for completing this course.

Alexander K Verified
HAZWOPER 24 Hour

I think the course could be improved with the following additions: An option to auto play the reader and save the set playback speed. A tracker that shows each Unit, their parts and subparts A study guide to go along with the material. Overall it was a good class teaching important material. Thank you.

Irving R Verified
HAZWOPER 24 Hour

This is a very in-depth course.

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HAZWOPER 24 Hour

Very informative and in depth.

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HAZWOPER 24 Hour

The course was very informative.