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Site Characterization and Control
Planning & Organization
Decontamination
Medical Monitoring
Hazardous Materials Handling
Emergency Response
Protective Equipment
Hazard Recognition including Biological, Radiological, & Meteorological
PPE & NIOSH
This online OSHA HAZWOPER training is broken up into 10 parts. There will be knowledge check quizzes throughout our courses to help keep you on pace which will help you prepare for the final. The training course materials are packed with photos, interactivity, videos, and a wealth of valuable health and safety information in accordance with the standard set by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120.e
After completion of the final exam with a score of 70% or better, you will be able to print a personalized HAZWOPER certificate of completion with your name, the course you passed, the date taken and certificate number. Additional Resources: HAZWOPER Training Levels Explained and HAZWOPER Compliance.
For over 14 years, we've been certifying hundreds of thousands of workers with high-caliber compliance training that actually engages learners. While competitors offer glorified PowerPoint presentations, we invest in superior animation, professional narration, and thoughtful instructional design. Our courses aren't just compliant, they're memorable and effective. We make quality training easy to deploy, manage, and track, with responsive North American support. Whether you're onboarding 10 workers or 10,000, you get the same premium experience backed by proven results.
Our customized progress tracking software will automatically provide up to date information on where your employees are within a course.
Combining the accessibility of online training with the self-paced nature of our courses, and the ability to deliver them on almost any device, offers the ultimate in training convenience.
A well-designed and thought out course increases student engagement and retention. The quality of the content and delivery of our online training is second to none.
It is important to us that our customers get any questions or issues answered quickly. We guarantee that our staff will be accessible and responsive, whether by phone or email.
Combining the accessibility of online training with the self-paced nature of our courses, and the ability to deliver them on almost any device, offers the ultimate in training convenience.
Our customized progress tracking software will automatically provide up to date information on where your employees are within a course.
Combining the accessibility of online training with the self-paced nature of our courses, and the ability to deliver them on almost any device, offers the ultimate in training convenience.
A well-designed and thought out course increases student engagement and retention. The quality of the content and delivery of our online training is second to none.
It is important to us that our customers get any questions or issues answered quickly. We guarantee that our staff will be accessible and responsive, whether by phone or email.
Combining the accessibility of online training with the self-paced nature of our courses, and the ability to deliver them on almost any device, offers the ultimate in training convenience.
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. 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.
Hazwoper 40 Hour Course Outline
10 Parts
Part 1 –Introduction
Part 2 –Regulations
Part 4 – OSHA Regulations
Part 5 – Environmental Regulations
Part 6 – DOT Regulations
Part 7 – Rights and Responsibilities
Part 8 – Hazards, Monitoring, Decontamination
Part 9 – Medical Monitoring, & Material Handling
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