Category
OSHA COURSES
Course Fees
$25.00
40 Hours - Hazwoper
Course Overview
The 40-Hour HAZWOPER course is a comprehensive
safety training program developed under the OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.120.
It is designed for workers involved in cleanup operations, emergency response,
and voluntary handling of hazardous substances at uncontrolled hazardous waste
sites or treatment, storage, and disposal facilities. This course equips
participants with the knowledge and skills needed to recognize, evaluate, and
control hazards associated with chemical exposure and environmental
contamination. It covers both theoretical instruction and practical, hands-on
exercises to ensure worker competency in hazardous environments.
This training is mandatory for general site workers
and supervisors engaged in hazardous waste operations where exposure to
hazardous substances is possible.
Course Modules
The OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER course typically includes the following key modules:
· Introduction to OSHA and 29 CFR 1910.120
· Roles and Responsibilities of Workers and Employers
· Recognition and Evaluation of Hazardous Substances
· Toxicology and Routes of Exposure
· Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Selection and Use
· Respiratory Protection and Fit Testing
· Hazardous Materials Handling and Storage
· Spill Containment and Control Techniques
· Decontamination Procedures and Site Control
· Air Monitoring and Sampling Instruments
· Confined Spaces in Hazardous Waste Operations
· Fire Prevention and Explosion Risk
· Emergency Response and Evacuation Procedures
· Site Safety and Health Plan (HASP) Development
· Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Procedures
· Hazard Communication and Labeling (HazCom and GHS)
· Environmental Monitoring and Health Risk Control
· Hands-On Field Exercises and Simulated Emergency Scenarios
· Recordkeeping and OSHA Documentation Requirements
