HAZWOPER Refresher

This online course is continuing education training for workers who have completed a 24- or 40-hour HAZWOPER course. It is updated annually to reflect changes in regulations, and meets regulatory requirements for 8 hours of annual refresher training.

Course Overview

This 8 hour online Hazwoper Refresher course serves as continuing education training for workers who have completed a 24 or 40 hour HAZWOPER course. It is updated annually to reflect any changes in regulation and meet the requirements of OSHA CFR 1910.120 for 8 hours of annual refresher training.

Intended Audience

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. Keep in mind that any worker exposed to hazardous or potentially hazardous substances must, at a minimum, take this refresher course annually to ensure adequate training. More information on when a Hazwoper refresher course should be taken can be found on OSHA's website or by clicking here.

Course Topics

  • Environmental law updates
  • Hazard recognition
  • Hazard assessment
  • Engineering controls
  • Air monitoring
  • Toxicology/chemical characteristics
  • Chemical decontamination
  • Case studies
  • Site characterization