OSHA HAZWOPER 8 Hour Supervisor Refresher Training
This OSHA HAZWOPER 8 Hour Supervisor Refresher Training is specifically designed for managers and supervisors who have previously completed their initial 24-hour or 40-hour HAZWOPER training, as well as the initial 8-hour OSHA HAZWOPER Supervisor Training. The course ensures continued compliance with OSHA regulations 29 CFR 1910.120(e)(8) and 29 CFR 1926.65(e)(8).
Course Overview
The course refreshes key knowledge and skills required for supervisors overseeing hazardous waste operations and emergency response scenarios. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of toxicology, hazard classification, decontamination procedures, personal protective equipment (PPE), and effective emergency response protocols.
Who Should Enroll?
- Managers and supervisors at hazardous waste sites
- Safety officers responsible for team oversight in HAZWOPER operations
- Environmental compliance coordinators
- Emergency response team leads
- Personnel responsible for training, mentoring, or supervising hazardous materials employees
Key Topics Covered
- Hazardous substance identification and toxicology
- Hazard classification and risk assessment methods
- Decontamination procedures for personnel and equipment
- Selection, use, and maintenance of PPE for workers and supervisors
- Emergency response protocols and site-specific contingency planning
- Supervisory roles and responsibilities at hazardous waste sites
- Regulatory updates and OSHA compliance requirements
Course Benefits
- Stay OSHA-compliant with the latest HAZWOPER supervisory regulations
- Reduce workplace incidents and improve safety culture
- Enhance leadership skills in emergency and hazardous situations
- Ensure employees under your supervision are properly trained and protected
- Maintain your annual refresher requirement for certification
Important: Completion of the initial OSHA 8 Hour HAZWOPER Supervisor Certification is required before taking this refresher course.
Upon completion of the OSHA 8 Hour HAZWOPER Supervisor Refresher Training course, the learner will be able to:
- Understand fully the OSHA regulations and requirements pertaining to general site workers.
- Comprehend the fundamental principles of toxicology and their relevance to chemical exposure.
- Understand the site control strategies and operations performed in each work zone.
- Summarize the principles of decontamination and the methods used to decontaminate personnel and equipment.
- Recognize the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE), and identify and select appropriate PPE for specific worksites.
- Identify physical, biological, chemical, and environmental hazards present at hazardous waste sites.
- Recognize hazardous waste site emergencies and understand the appropriate response procedures.
- Outline the monitoring and detection tools available to workers at hazardous waste sites.