OSHA 8 Hour HAZWOPER Refresher Training – 29 CFR 1910.120 (e)
This OSHA 8 Hour HAZWOPER Refresher Training course is designed for individuals seeking Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification in compliance with OSHA regulations 29 CFR 1910.120(e)(8) and 29 CFR 1926.65(e)(8).
Why This Training Matters
OSHA requires workers to maintain current HAZWOPER certification to ensure safe practices when working with hazardous substances or at hazardous waste sites. A refresher is required every 12 months to reinforce knowledge and skills in handling chemical hazards, emergency response procedures, and safety equipment usage. This course ensures employees are prepared to work safely and comply with OSHA regulations, reducing the risk of accidents and environmental incidents.
Key Benefits
- Maintains OSHA compliance by renewing HAZWOPER certification annually.
- Reinforces knowledge of hazardous waste operations and emergency response procedures.
- Improves employee safety awareness and reduces workplace hazards.
- Provides updated information on personal protective equipment (PPE) and decontamination procedures.
- Ensures preparedness for chemical spills, exposures, and other emergency scenarios.
What You’ll Learn
- Review of initial OSHA 24 or 40 Hour HAZWOPER training content.
- Proper use, selection, and maintenance of PPE.
- Decontamination procedures for personnel and equipment.
- Hazard recognition and risk assessment strategies at hazardous waste sites.
- Emergency response planning and incident management.
- Safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
- Regulatory updates and best practices in hazardous waste operations.
Who Should Take This Course?
- Workers required to maintain HAZWOPER certification for hazardous waste operations.
- Employees involved in emergency response, cleanup, and chemical handling.
- Safety officers and compliance professionals overseeing hazardous sites.
- Contractors and subcontractors handling hazardous materials.
- Site supervisors and team leads responsible for hazardous operations.
Do not let your employees’ HAZWOPER certification expire. Enroll them in our 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher Training today to ensure compliance and safety at every hazardous work site.
After completing the OSHA 8 Hour HAZWOPER Refresher Training, participants will be able to:
- Understand OSHA regulations and requirements related to general site workers employed at a hazardous waste site;
- Recall the site safety and health procedures used in the workplace;
- Identify potentially dangerous situations involving common physical and chemical hazards;
- Comprehend the fundamental principles of toxicology and their connection to chemical exposure;
- Explain the principles of decontamination, levels of decontamination, and multiple decontamination methods used on a hazardous waste site;
- Discuss the site control strategies and the activities performed in each hazardous work zone;
- Understand when personal protective equipment (PPE) is required and how to identify and select the correct PPE related to a particular worksite;
- Understand the factors that must be considered during an emergency situation, including training and actions required to protect workers and the surrounding community; and
- Recognize the detection and monitoring tools available to workers on a hazardous waste site.