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OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120
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HAZWOPER Safety Orientation

What Is HAZWOPER Safety Orientation Course?

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The HAZWOPER Safety Orientation course is an interactive online training program designed to help facilities comply with OSHA’s HAZWOPER regulation (29 CFR 1910.120).

The course instructs employees about how to reduce or eliminate potential exposure to hazardous materials in their work environments. Areas covered include preparing for working with hazardous materials, avoiding bad mental habits and complacency, working at the right pace, controlling emotions, adjusting to the limitations of PPE, mental discipline, and acquiring the information needed to work safely.

Topics covered include why mental discipline is critical to handling hazardous materials safely, how to avoid complacency and stay focused on the job at hand, how the constraints that PPE places on bodies can lead to accidents, and why it is important to know the characteristics of the chemicals that workers will be dealing with.

The course uses a combination of audio, full-motion video, text, and colorful graphics. It is divided into logical sections so information is easily understood and retained. It is provided in partnership with MARCOM, a top-rated safety and compliance training content provider.

The course is approximately 45 to 60 minutes long, 100% online, self-paced, and accessible on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.

For those who need a more in-depth HAZWOPER course, or a refresher, check out our Hazwoper 40-Hour Course, or our Hazwoper 8-Hour Refresher Course.

$19.95
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Topics Covered
  • Why mental discipline is critical to handling hazardous materials safely
  • How to avoid complacency and stay focused on the job
  • How the constraints that PPE places on the body can lead to accidents
  • Why it is important to know the characteristics of the chemicals workers will encounter
  • Preparing for working with hazardous materials
  • Working at the right pace
  • Adjusting to the limitations of PPE
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Course Information

Everything You Need to Know
About This Course

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Course Details at a Glance

Key facts before you enroll.

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Who Should Take This Course?

Find out if this training applies to you.

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Industries That Require This Training

See which sectors depend on this training.

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What's Included

Everything that comes with your enrollment.

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What You Get When You Enroll

Everything included with your HAZWOPER Safety Orientation training.

  • ✓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 HAZWOPER Safety Orientation.

Detail
Information
OSHA Standard
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120
Course Duration
45-60 minutes
Format
100% online with audio, full-motion video, text, and graphics
Passing Score
70% on final exam
Certificate
Printable certificate of completion upon passing
Languages
English
Device Compatibility
Desktop, tablet, and smartphone
Accepted
Our courses meet federal standards, but state requirements may vary. Please verify before purchase.
Provider
MARCOM (in partnership with eTraining)

Who Should Take the HAZWOPER Safety Orientation?

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 remove hazardous waste or handle hazardous substances
  • ✓Workers exposed or potentially exposed to any hazardous substance or health hazard in the course of their work
  • ✓New workers being oriented to hazardous materials worksites
  • ✓Experienced workers needing a refresher on safe work habits and mental preparedness
  • ✓Safety officers responsible for orienting workers to HAZWOPER job sites
  • ✓Workers at any job site where hazardous materials and waste are present

Industries That Require HAZWOPER Safety Orientation

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
  • ✓Chemical manufacturing and processing
  • ✓Oil and gas extraction and refining
  • ✓Environmental services and consulting
  • ✓Construction involving hazardous substances
  • ✓Treatment, storage, and disposal (TSD) facilities
  • ✓General manufacturing facilities handling hazardous chemicals
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the HAZWOPER Safety Orientation.

  This is an interactive online training course designed to help facilities comply with OSHA’s HAZWOPER regulation (29 CFR 1910.120). It instructs employees on how to reduce or eliminate potential exposure to hazardous materials through mental preparedness, safe work habits, and understanding the constraints of working in PPE.
  This course is approximately 45 to 60 minutes long and is designed for workers who remove hazardous waste, or are exposed or potentially exposed to any kind of hazardous substance or health hazard in the course of their work. It is especially useful for new workers being oriented to HAZMAT worksites and experienced workers needing a refresher on safe work habits.
  The course covers why mental discipline is critical to handling hazardous materials safely, how to avoid complacency and stay focused on the job at hand, how the constraints that PPE places on bodies can lead to accidents, and why it is important to know the characteristics of the chemicals that workers will be dealing with. Additional areas include preparing for working with hazardous materials, working at the right pace, controlling emotions, and acquiring the information needed to work safely.
   Working with hazardous materials requires constant alertness, focus, and attention to detail. Mental discipline helps workers avoid bad habits and complacency that can lead to accidental exposure, spills, or other safety incidents. The course explains how to maintain mental focus and avoid the complacency that can develop when workers become overly familiar with their work environment.
   Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as chemical suits, respirators, and gloves can limit a worker’s mobility, vision, dexterity, and communication ability. These physical constraints can increase fatigue, reduce situational awareness, and lead to accidents if workers are not trained to recognize and adjust to these limitations. The course teaches workers how to adapt to the constraints of PPE.
  Knowing the characteristics of chemicals such as their toxicity, flammability, reactivity, and routes of exposure is essential for making safe decisions on the job. Workers who understand the specific hazards of the materials they handle are better equipped to use proper PPE, follow correct procedures, and respond appropriately to unexpected situations.
Yes. The course is 100% online and fully self-paced. It uses a combination of audio, full-motion video, text, and colorful graphics. Progress saves automatically so you can pause and resume on the same device.
  This course is provided by eTraining in partnership with MARCOM, a top-rated safety and compliance training content provider.
  Yes. Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a printable certificate of completion.
   No. This is a safety orientation course for HAZWOPER environments. It is not a replacement for the full 40-Hour or 24-Hour HAZWOPER course. For comprehensive HAZWOPER certification, eTraining offers the 40-Hour HAZWOPER Course and the 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher Course.
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