HAZWOPER

HAZWOPER training provides vital safety and health information to workers who perform cleanup, emergency response or corrective actions involving the uncontrolled release of hazardous substances.

This includes work related to hazardous chemical leaks, chemical fires and site preparation that uncovers buried hazardous waste.

Employees at high risk of exposure must complete 40 hours of HAZWOPER training, while those at lower risk require 24 hours of training. Both types of workers must complete eight hours of HAZWOPER refresher training each year.

40-HOUR HAZWOPER

Laborers and other general site workers must complete 40 hours of HAZWOPER training. This course teaches key policies, practices and procedures that protect workers from harmful exposures to hazardous substances.

24-HOUR HAZWOPER

Workers who are less likely to encounter hazardous substances above permissible exposure limits require 24 hours of HAZWOPER training. This course is appropriate for those who only occasionally work at HAZWOPER sites.

8-HOUR HAZWOPER

The 8-Hour HAZWOPER course satisfies OSHA requirements for annual refresher training. This training on HAZWOPER standards is required each year for workers who previously completed a 40-hour or 24-hour HAZWOPER course.