OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Training – 29 CFR 1910.120

Upon completing this course, learners will be able to:

•  Thoroughly understand OSHA HAZWOPER regulations and requirements for general industry and construction site workers.
•  Comprehend OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard and the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).

•  Recognize the importance of an effective HAZWOPER Site Safety and Health Program.

•  Identify potentially hazardous situations involving corrosives, solvents, oxidizers, hazardous mixtures, and reactive chemicals.

•   Grasp basic toxicology and chemical safety principles related to chemical exposure.

•   Understand decontamination principles, including the levels and methods of decontamination.

•  Characterize sites by identifying hazards and steps to mitigate them.

•   Utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and identify the appropriate PPE for specific hazardous waste worksites.

•   Understand the components of an effective Medical Surveillance Program.

•   Consider various aspects of environmental emergency response, including necessary training and actions for personnel safety.

•  Explain the potential dangers of confined spaces.

•  Follow procedures for the safe handling, storage, and transportation of compressed gas cylinders.

•  Recognize the air monitoring and detection tools available to hazardous waste site workers.

The HAZWOPER training course offers 40 hours of instruction, detailing the OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) standards to ensure adherence to OSHA regulations 29 CFR 1910.120(e) and 29 CFR 1926.65(e). This course aims to equip workers involved in cleanup and emergency response activities with the necessary skills to handle hazardous substances safely. The training encompasses a range of policies, practices, and procedures designed to mitigate the risk of injury and illness resulting from exposure to hazardous materials in the workplace.

This course meets and exceeds the compliance requirements presented in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(e) and 29 CFR 1926.65(e) regulations.