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HAZWOPER Safety Orientation

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HAZWOPER Safety Orientation

Course Overview

HAZWOPER Safety Orientation is a 45 to 60 minute online course for workers exposed to hazardous substances under 29 CFR 1910.120. It covers mental discipline, complacency, PPE limits, chemical information, safe work pace and hazard recognition.

  • Explains why mental discipline matters when workers handle hazardous materials and waste on job sites safely.
  • Covers complacency, focus, work pace and emotional control during hazardous materials work tasks on site.
  • Reviews how PPE limits movement and comfort, and why workers need chemical information before HAZMAT tasks.

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.

  • 45-60 minutes, self-paced
  • Instant certificate
  • Mobile friendly
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About This Course

  • 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

OSHA StandardOSHA 29 CFR 1910.120
Course Duration45-60 minutes
Format100% online with audio, full-motion video, text, and graphics
Passing Score70% on final exam
CertificatePrintable certificate of completion upon passing
LanguagesEnglish
Device CompatibilityDesktop, tablet, and smartphone
ProgressProgress saved automatically, stop and restart without losing your place
AcceptedOur courses meet federal standards, but state requirements may vary. Please verify before purchase.
ProviderMARCOM (in partnership with eTraining)

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

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.

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.

   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.

  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.

   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.

Yes. This course is 100% online and fully self-paced. There is no in-person component required. The course uses a combination of audio, full-motion video, text, and graphics.

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