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29 CFR 1910.120 (HAZWOPER)
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Work Practices and Engineering Controls

What is the Work Practices and Engineering Controls Course?

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The Work Practices and Engineering Controls course is an interactive online training program designed to help facilities comply with OSHA’s HAZWOPER regulation (29 CFR 1910.120). The course helps employees understand the nature and behavior of hazardous chemicals, and how to reduce or eliminate potential exposure to hazardous materials in their work environments.

Hazardous materials and waste are part of many work situations and can be found on many types of job sites. OSHA mandates that anyone working with these substances receive comprehensive training. Areas covered in the course include HAZMAT work practices, HAZMAT engineering controls, the site safety and health plan, responsibilities of the site safety and health officer, ventilation systems, remote-controlled equipment, the use of eyewash stations, and more.

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. The course is 100% online, self-paced, and accessible on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.

This course is provided in partnership with MARCOM, a top-rated safety and compliance training content provider.

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
  • HAZMAT work practices
  • Engineering controls
  • Site safety and health plan
  • Responsibilities of the site safety and health officer
  • Ventilation systems
  • Remote-controlled equipment
  • Use of eyewash stations
  • Emergency response measures
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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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  • ✓Instant certificate of completionPrintable PDF, ready immediately after passing
  • ✓Mobile-friendly platformTrain on desktop, tablet, or smartphone
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  • ✓30-day satisfaction guaranteeFull refund if you're not satisfied

Course Details at a Glance

Everything you need to know before enrolling in the Work Practices and Engineering Controls.

Detail
Information
OSHA Standard
29 CFR 1910.120 (HAZWOPER)
Course Duration
45-60 minutes
Format
100% online with audio, full-motion video, text, and graphics
Passing Score
70% on final exam
Certificate
Certificate of completion available 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 Work Practices and Engineering Controls?

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 at job sites
  • ✓Employees exposed or potentially exposed to hazardous substances or health hazards during work
  • ✓Workers at HAZWOPER sites who need training on safe work procedures
  • ✓Environmental cleanup and remediation workers
  • ✓Industrial workers handling hazardous chemicals or materials
  • ✓Employees needing HAZWOPER-related training on engineering controls and work practices
  • ✓Safety managers and supervisors responsible for site safety and health plans

Industries That Require Work Practices and Engineering Controls

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
  • ✓Environmental services and consulting
  • ✓Oil and gas production and refining
  • ✓Pharmaceutical manufacturing
  • ✓Industrial maintenance and facility management
  • ✓Government environmental agencies
  • ✓Emergency response and hazmat operations
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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.
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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 Work Practices and Engineering Controls.

  This course is an interactive online training program designed to help facilities comply with OSHA's HAZWOPER regulation (29 CFR 1910.120). It helps employees understand the nature and behavior of hazardous chemicals and how to reduce or eliminate potential exposure through proper work practices and engineering controls.
  This course 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.
  The course covers what work practices are typically used in HAZMAT environments, how to identify different types of engineering controls, information covered in a Site Safety and Health Plan, how to describe typical emergency response measures, and how to use an eyewash station in an emergency.
   This course addresses OSHA's HAZWOPER regulation, 29 CFR 1910.120.
  Work practices are procedures and methods workers follow to minimize hazard exposure (such as proper handling techniques). Engineering controls are physical modifications to the workplace that reduce hazards at the source (such as ventilation systems, remote-controlled equipment, and eyewash stations).
   Yes. The course is 100% online and accessible on desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Your progress saves automatically so you can pause and resume on the same device at any time.
  This course is provided in partnership with MARCOM, a top-rated safety and compliance training content provider.
  This is a standalone course. For more comprehensive HAZWOPER training, eTraining also offers a 40-Hour HAZWOPER Course and an 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher Course.
Yes. Upon successfully completing the course, you will receive a certificate of completion.
  A Site Safety and Health Plan outlines the procedures, responsibilities, and safety measures required at a hazardous materials work site. The course covers the key components of this plan, including the responsibilities of the site safety and health officer.
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