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OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120
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OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Training Online

What Is eTraining's 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training Course?

100% Online
Self-Paced
Certificate Included
Mobile Friendly

Get your crew certified online, at their own pace, on any device. Every worker who passes gets a printable certificate for your compliance records. Meets OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120. Accepted nationwide. 50,000+ workers certified. Available in English and Spanish.

OSHA 40 certification is the 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification. It is the training OSHA requires under standard 29 CFR 1910.120 for workers with the most exposure to hazardous substances: the people doing hazardous waste cleanup, treatment, storage, disposal, or emergency response. A worker earns it by finishing a 40-hour course and passing the final exam, and the certification is valid for 12 months.

Provided by e-Training Inc., an online workplace-safety training provider that has certified 50,000+ workers over 14+ years. Course built to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120; completion earns continuing-education credit recognized by ABIH and BCSP.

Additional Resources: HAZWOPER Training Levels Explained and HAZWOPER Compliance.

$199.00
Per person • No subscription required
Topics Covered
  • Site Characterization and Control
  • Planning & Organization
  • Decontamination
  • Medical Monitoring
  • Hazardous Materials Handling
  • Emergency Response
  • Protective Equipment
  • Hazard Recognition including Biological, Radiological, & Meteorological
  • PPE & NIOSH
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Course Details at a Glance

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Who Should Take This Course?

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Industries That Require This Training

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What's Included

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What You Get When You Enroll

Everything included with your OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Training Online training.

  • ✓40-Hour Online TrainingComplete a full 40-hour HAZWOPER course through 10 interactive modules with built-in quizzes and knowledge checks.
  • ✓OSHA-Aligned CurriculumLearn OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 standards covering hazards and PPE and decontamination and emergency response and site control.
  • ✓400-Page Training ManualDownload a comprehensive 400-page manual covering the full OSHA hazardous waste standard for ongoing reference.
  • ✓Free Annual RefresherGet complimentary access to the 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher course for the following year.
  • ✓Instructor SupportAccess professional instructors for guidance and answers to your course-related questions.
  • ✓Wallet ID CardObtain a convenient wallet-sized ID card as proof of certification.
  • ✓Continuing Education CreditsEarn 6.68 ABIH Industrial Hygiene Certification Maintenance Points and 4 BCSP Continuance of Certification points.
  • ✓Instant certificate of completionPrintable PDF, ready immediately after passing
  • ✓Mobile-friendly platformTrain on desktop, tablet, or smartphone
  • ✓Progress saved automaticallyStop and restart without losing your place
  • ✓30-day satisfaction guaranteeFull refund if you're not satisfied

Course Details at a Glance

Everything you need to know before enrolling in the OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Training Online.

Detail
Information
OSHA Standard
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120
Course Duration
40 hours
Format
100% online, narrated with photos, video, and interactivity
Available Versions
100% online and self-paced, in English or Spanish
Passing Score
70% on final exam
Certificate
Personalized HAZWOPER certificate that cites the OSHA standard, printable immediately upon passing
Languages
English and Spanish
Device Compatibility
Desktop, tablet, and smartphone
Accepted
Our courses meet federal standards, but state requirements may vary. Please verify before purchase.
Price Match
eTraining will beat any competitor's price + $10

Who Should Take the OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Training Online?

Find out if this training applies to your role, your job site, or your employer's compliance requirements, and whether it matches the certification you need.

  • ✓Work on uncontrolled hazardous waste cleanup sites
  • ✓Work on RCRA corrective actions sites
  • ✓Work at hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal (TSD) facilities
  • ✓Respond to hazardous substance spills or releases
  • ✓Do environmental cleanup or remediation work
  • ✓Are hazardous materials (HazMat) technicians
  • ✓Supervise or manage  overseeing hazardous waste operations
  • ✓Are new workers and have never taken HAZWOPER training

Industries That Require OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Training Online

Employers across a wide range of industries use this course to meet federal, state, and site-specific safety training requirements for their workforce.

  • ✓Environmental remediation and cleanup contractors
  • ✓Hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facilities
  • ✓Chemical manufacturing and processing plants
  • ✓Oil and gas operations (upstream, midstream, downstream)
  • ✓Nuclear and radiological waste management
  • ✓Mining and mineral extraction operations
  • ✓Emergency response teams and HazMat units
  • ✓Government agencies (EPA, DOE, military installations)
  • ✓Utility companies dealing with hazardous materials
  • ✓Transportation companies hauling hazardous cargo
Why eTraining

Better Training.
Better Outcomes.

Over 50,000 workers trained. Here's what makes us the trusted choice for OSHA compliance.

OSHA Citation Printed on Every Certificate
Every certificate shows OSHA citation — so your employer and site safety officer can verify compliance at a glance.
No Setup. No LMS. Train in Minutes.
Pay once, get instant access — no account setup, no app downloads, no IT required. Works on any browser.
Built for Field Workers, Not Classrooms
Content is grounded in real hazardous waste site operations — not recycled classroom slides. Scenarios reflect the work your crew actually does.
Trusted by Safety Managers & Contractors
Used by EHS managers, general contractors, and federal site supervisors to keep crews certified on time, every year.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Training Online.

40-Hour HAZWOPER training is an OSHA-required safety course for workers who may be exposed to hazardous substances or hazardous waste at their workplace, such as hazardous waste cleanup, TSD facilities, and emergency response. Required by OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.120, this training covers hazard identification, personal protective equipment, decontamination, emergency response procedures, and safe work practices at hazardous waste sites. It is the foundational HAZWOPER training level for general site workers.
OSHA requires 40-Hour HAZWOPER training for general site workers at uncontrolled hazardous waste operations, workers at RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the principal U.S. federal law governing the disposal of solid and hazardous waste) corrective action sites, employees at treatment/storage/disposal (TSD) facilities, emergency response personnel, and supervisors managing hazardous waste operations. Workers with limited exposure may qualify for the 24-Hour HAZWOPER course instead.
The course requires 40 hours of instruction time across 10 modules. Because it is self-paced, you can complete it over several days or weeks at your convenience. Most students finish in 1–2 weeks of focused study. Progress saves automatically so you can pause and resume on the same device.
40-Hour HAZWOPER is for general site workers with the highest potential exposure to hazardous substances. 24-Hour HAZWOPER is for workers with limited exposure who are not involved in direct cleanup operations. 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher is an annual requirement for anyone who has already completed 24-hour or 40-hour HAZWOPER training to maintain their certification.
Yes. HAZWOPER certification is valid for 12 months from the date of completion. OSHA requires all HAZWOPER-trained workers to complete an 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher course annually to maintain their certification. If you miss the annual refresher deadline, you may be required to retake the full 40-Hour course.
Yes. Online HAZWOPER training is a valid option recognized by OSHA for meeting the instructional training requirements under 29 CFR 1910.120. However, OSHA also requires 3 days of supervised, hands-on field experience provided by the employer following online training completion. This online course fulfills the classroom instruction portion of the training.
Per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(e)(3)(i), employers must provide 3 days (24 hours) of supervised field experience at the work site following completion of the 40-Hour HAZWOPER course. This must be conducted under an experienced supervisor and cover site-specific hazards, PPE, and emergency procedures relevant to your workplace.
The course covers 10 modules including: introduction to HAZWOPER and OSHA regulations, hazardous substance properties, toxicology and health effects, personal protective equipment (PPE), respiratory protection, site control and characterization, decontamination procedures, emergency response, confined space entry at HAZWOPER sites, and monitoring procedures and equipment.
Yes. eTraining offers the complete 40-Hour HAZWOPER course in Spanish. The Spanish version covers the same curriculum, meets the same OSHA requirements under 29 CFR 1910.120, and provides the same HAZWOPER certificate upon completion.
Yes. HAZWOPER certification from eTraining is accepted at hazardous waste sites nationwide. However, each site has unique hazards, so OSHA requires employers to also provide site-specific training covering the particular hazardous substances, PPE requirements, and emergency procedures for that location.
Yes. Upon passing the final exam with a score of 70% or higher, you can immediately print a certificate of completion. This certificate serves as proof of training for your employer.
Yes. The course is accessible on desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Progress saves automatically on the same device, so you can stop and resume where you left off.
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