HAZWOPER Awareness: The Basics Training Course

Have you ever heard of HAZWOPER? Do you know what it stands for, when it applies, and what it is? HAZWOPER stands for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response. It’s a vital standard enforced by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). HAZWOPER’s primary goal is worker protection when a hazardous substance is released unexpectedly. Do you know what determines if a substance is considered a chemical hazard? Do you know how to choose the appropriate PPE? How should a chemical spill be cleaned up? What would you do if a large chemical spill or release was hard to contain or stop? What is the correct plan of action? The HAZWOPER standard requires that you, the worker, are adequately trained to know the correct answers to these questions.      

Both OSHA and the EPA provide clear rules and regulations on protecting workers from exposure to hazardous materials in the workplace (29 CFR 1910.120, 29 CFR 1910.1200, 40 CFR 311, and other related standards). These standards require that all employees be taught how to safely and effectively handle hazardous substances in the event of an unexpected release. This knowledge is essential in keeping the work environment safe for all.

This course will explain the goals of HAZWOPER and how to determine when it does and does not apply. It will review key components of the Hazard Communication standard and define what constitutes something as a chemical hazard. This course will explain who requires HAZWOPER training, the training curriculum, and how much training is needed based on your job. Finally, this course will dive deeper into each section of the HAZWOPER standard and provide an overview of each component. If you need to learn more about HAZWOPER and everything it encompasses, this training is for you!

This program is available with closed captions in Spanish and French.