This HAZWOPER training course is designed to create awareness to hazards that may be present when working at a hazardous waste cleanup site or responding to an emergency release.
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Describe measures that can be taken to prevent injury and illness including controlling hazards and placing importance on thinking safety first
- List chemical hazards (including both health and physical hazards from chemicals), signs and symptoms of exposure, and precautions that can be taken
- Discuss other health hazards to be aware of like radiation, biological hazards, heat stress, cold temperatures, ergonomic issues, noise, and possible psychological impacts
- Recognize other physical hazards including electrical hazards, confined spaces, equipment and tool hazards, falling objects, weather-related hazards, and other site safety hazards
Intended Audience: Any employees who may be involved or expected to engage in:
- Hazardous waste cleanup operations where the employee may be exposed to hazardous substances; or
- A response to an occurrence which results, or is likely to result, in an uncontrolled release of a hazardous substance
Regulations Covered: 29 CFR 1910.120, 29 CFR 1926.65, 29 CFR 1910.1096, 29 CFR 1910.137, & 29 CFR 1910.146
Product Codes:
- E-Learning - English: 51593
- E-Learning - Spanish: 66676
- Classroom - English: 68556
NOTE: In OSHA's view, HAZWOPER online training, by itself, is not sufficient to meet the intent of the agency's training requirements for HAZWOPER, 29 CFR 1910.120 for general industry or 29 CFR 1926.65 for construction. Therefore, online training must be supplemented by site-specific elements, hands-on training and exercises, and an opportunity for trainees to ask questions of a qualified trainer. When using this course as a tool to help with training under 1910.120(q)(6)/1926.65(q)(6), we suggest you:
- Ensure your trainer is qualified, in accordance with 1910.120(q)(7)/1926.65(q)(7);
- Augment the online training with site-specific elements;
- Tailor your training to the employees' assigned duties;
- Include hands-on training to familiarize trainees with equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE), and safe practices;
- Provide trainees with immediate and direct access to a qualified trainer as they are taking the course;
- Offer an opportunity for trainees to ask questions of the qualified trainer;
- Ensure all training elements listed in the regulation are covered; and
- Ensure the employer certifies the trainee has met the training requirements in accordance with 1910.120(q)(6)/1926.65(q)(6). (NOTE: The online training does not provide HAZWOPER certification; the online course certificate only acknowledges the completion of the online training itself.)
HAZWOPER: Health & Physical Hazards covers the following topics:
Illness & Injury Prevention
- The Importance of Safety
- Control Hazards
- Think Safety First
Chemical Hazards
- Chemical Health Hazards
- Chemical Physical Hazards
- Dangerous Atmospheres
Other Health Hazards
- Other Health Hazards at Work
- Radiation
- Biological Hazards
- Heat Stress
- Cold Temperatures
- Ergonomic Issues
- Noise
- Psychological Impacts
Other Physical Hazards
- Other Physical Hazards at Work
- Electrical
- Confined Spaces
- Equipment & Tools
- Falling Objects
- Weather-Related Hazards
- Other Site Safety Hazards
This training content is available to download in SCORM 1.2 format for use on your own Learning Management System or company intranet!
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