The OSHA 8 Hour HAZWOPER Supervisor Training course is tailored for managers and supervisors aiming to obtain Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations 29 CFR 1910.120(e)(4) and 29 CFR 1926.65(e)(4).
According to OSHA regulations, managers and supervisors overseeing employees at a hazardous waste site must complete at least 8 hours of specialized training in addition to the initial OSHA 40 or 24 Hour HAZWOPER Training Certification.
Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to:
- Discuss the environmental laws relevant to workers at hazardous waste sites.
- Explain how supervisor training integrates with the HAZWOPER training and refresher sequence.
- Summarize management leadership concepts and the responsibilities of supervisors.
- Explain the components of a comprehensive Safety and Health Program.
- Define industrial hygiene and the four core activities that define this field.
- Summarize the fundamentals of a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Program and the criteria for selecting appropriate PPE for a specific worksite.
- Discuss the importance of a Heat Illness Prevention Plan and its essential components.
- Explain the significance of a Spill Containment Program in managing hazardous material spills.