What is the HAZWOPER 8-Hour Refresher course?

An annual training requirement under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 and 29 CFR 1926.65 providing updated instruction on hazardous waste operations.

What's the difference between the 8-Hour Refresher and the 40-Hour course?

The 40-Hour course is initial, comprehensive training while the 8-Hour Refresher serves as annual continuing education.

Hazwoper 8 Hour Refresher Training & ID Card

Q: What is included with the ID card version of this course?

The ID card version contains the complete refresher training plus a laminated wallet ID card that is mailed within 3 days of course completion.

Q: What topics does the HAZWOPER 8-Hour Refresher cover?

The course addresses 5 units: general categories of hazards, medical surveillance programs, general physical hazards and chemical protective clothing, respiratory requirements, and site characterization and control procedures.

Q: What happens if I let my certification lapse?

You may be required to retake the full 24-Hour or 40-Hour HAZWOPER course to regain certification.

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✓8-Hour Refresher TrainingComplete HAZWOPER 8-Hour Refresher training meeting OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 and 29 CFR 1926.65 requirements.
✓Wallet ID CardReceive a laminated wallet ID card mailed within 3 days of course completion.
✓Interactive Course FormatComplete narrated course content with interactivity and video and interactive quizzes.
✓Instant certificate of completionPrintable PDF, ready immediately after passing
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✓Progress saved automaticallyStop and restart without losing your place
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OSHA Standard

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120

Course Duration

8 hours

Format

100% online with narration, interactivity, video, and quizzes

Passing Score

70% on final exam

Certificate

Printable certificate available immediately upon completion

Languages

English and Spanish

Device Compatibility

Desktop, tablet, and smartphone

Prerequisite

Completion of OSHA 24-Hour or 40-Hour HAZWOPER course

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Who Should Take the Hazwoper 8 Hour Refresher w/ ID Card?

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.

✓Workers who have completed OSHA 24-Hour or 40-Hour HAZWOPER training and need annual refresher certification
✓Workers who remove hazardous waste or handle hazardous substances
✓Workers exposed or potentially exposed to any hazardous substance or health hazard at their job site
✓Employees at hazardous waste cleanup sites
✓TSD facilities, or emergency response operations
✓Any HAZWOPER-certified worker required by OSHA to complete annual 8-hour refresher training

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Industries That Require Hazwoper 8 Hour Refresher w/ ID Card

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

✓Hazardous waste cleanup and remediation
✓Environmental services and consulting
✓Chemical manufacturing and processing
✓Oil and gas extraction and refining
✓Government and municipal environmental agencies
✓Construction involving hazardous materials
✓Treatment, storage, and disposal (TSD) facilities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Hazwoper 8 Hour Refresher w/ ID Card.

Any worker who has completed OSHA 24-Hour or 40-Hour HAZWOPER training must take an 8-Hour Refresher course annually to maintain their HAZWOPER certification. This includes workers who remove hazardous waste, are exposed or potentially exposed to hazardous substances, or work at hazardous waste sites, TSD facilities, or emergency response operations.

OSHA requires the 8-Hour Refresher to be completed every 12 months. HAZWOPER certification is valid for 12 months from the date of completion. If you miss the annual refresher deadline, you may be required to retake the full 24-Hour or 40-Hour HAZWOPER course.

The ID card version includes the same complete HAZWOPER 8-Hour Refresher training plus a laminated wallet ID card that is mailed within 3 days of course completion. If you would like a photo included on the ID card, email a headshot to info@etraintoday.com. A version without the ID card is also available for $5 less.

The course covers 5 units: general categories of hazards (including NFPA 704 system, exposure guidelines, and chemical characteristics), medical surveillance programs (including heat stress recognition and treatment), general physical hazards and chemical protective clothing, respiratory requirements (including APRs and SCBAs), and site characterization and control procedures (including decontamination).

The HAZWOPER 8-Hour Refresher is an annual training requirement under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 and 29 CFR 1926.65. It provides 8 hours of updated instruction on hazardous waste operations, hazard recognition, chemical characteristics, medical surveillance, personal protective equipment, and site control procedures. It is required for all workers who have previously completed OSHA 24-Hour or 40-Hour HAZWOPER training.

Yes. eTraining’s HAZWOPER 8-Hour Refresher is 100% online and fully self-paced. It includes narration, interactivity, video, and quizzes. You can access it on desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Progress saves automatically so you can pause and resume on the same device.

Yes. eTraining offers the complete HAZWOPER 8-Hour Refresher course in Spanish. The Spanish version covers identical content and meets the same OSHA requirements under 29 CFR 1910.120 and 29 CFR 1926.65.

The 40-Hour HAZWOPER course is the initial, comprehensive training required for workers with the highest exposure to hazardous substances. The 8-Hour Refresher is the annual continuing education course required to maintain that certification. The refresher updates workers on regulation changes, reinforces key safety concepts, and covers current best practices.

Yes. Upon completion, you will immediately receive a personalized, printable certificate of completion. The ID card version also includes a laminated wallet ID card mailed within 3 days.

If you do not complete the 8-Hour Refresher within 12 months of your last HAZWOPER training, your certification may lapse. OSHA may require you to retake the full 24-Hour or 40-Hour HAZWOPER course to regain certification. Specific requirements may vary by employer and jurisdiction.