According to OSHA standard 29 CFR Part 1910.120, HAZWOPER training is required for any workers who perform cleanup, emergency response, or corrective actions that involve the uncontrolled release of hazardous substances.
HAZWOPER is the acronym used for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Rescue. Any employee working with hazardous substances, whether on a permanent or temporary basis, and engaged in work operations where they handle, store, treat, or dispose of hazardous materials should be given HAZWOPER training.
Workers who may be exposed to, or potentially exposed to, hazardous substances should also be given adequate training by employers.
Workers exposed to contaminated substances at hazardous waste sites that exceed
the Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) and wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must also be provided with HAZWOPER training.
What will I learn?
- 1. Regulatory Overview
- 2. Hazard Recognition
- 3. Health and Safety Hazards
- 4. Personal Protective Equipment
- 5. Site Safety and Control Measures
- 6. Decontamination Procedures
- 7. Emergency Response Planning
- 8. Spill Response and Cleanup
- 9. Waste Management
- 10. Medical Surveillance
- Have basic safety knowledge.
- Work in roles involving hazardous substances (e.g., construction, emergency response).
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Be physically fit for training and drills.
- Understand the course language (usually English).
- Be committed to safety practices.
- Register with an accredited training provider.
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