Introduction
This is the first in a ten-course series comprising the 40-hour HAZWOPER for General Site Workers certificate program per OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.120. This course focuses on the requirements for each of the three types of HAZWOPER operations: cleanup operations; treatment, storage, and disposal (TSD) facility operations; and emergency response operations.
OSHA Requirements
It is important to understand the 40-hour HAZWOPER is a two-phase process:
- 40 hours of off-site instruction
- 3 days of worksite-specific practice in field
OSHAcademy online training fulfills the first phase of this process. An employer must provide the 3 days of worksite-specific, hands-on practice in the field.
Time Requirement
OSHA Standard 1910.120 requires students to complete 40-hours of off-site training as part of this program. OSHAcademy has divided the 40-hour HAZWOPER program into ten courses. Each course has a minimum time requirement, which must be met before a student is granted access to the course exam.
This course has a minimum time requirement of 3 hours. You can monitor your time on this course using the timer located in the top-left corner of each page.
Course Objectives
| ID | Objective |
|---|---|
| TO 1.0 | Achieve a minimum score of 70% on the final course assessment. |
| LO 1.1.1 | Define "HAZWOPER," "hazardous waste site," and "hazardous waste generator," and describe associated employer requirements. |
| LO 1.1.2 | Discuss the three phases in the EPA "cradle to grave" hazardous waste management process. |
| LO 1.1.3 | Describe the three categories of hazardous waste generators and the five categories of associated work operations. |
| LO 1.2.1 | Describe HAZWOPER requirements for cleanup operation including site evaluation, control, training, materials handling, decontamination, sanitation, and emergency response. |
| LO 1.3.1 | Summarize HAZWOPER requirements for treatment, storage, and disposal (TSD) facilities including hazard control, hazard communication, decontamination, and emergency response. |
| LO 1.4.1 | Describe requirements and responsibilities associated with each of the six "HAZMAT" activities. |
| LO 1.4.2 | List and discuss member roles and responsibilities in an Incident Command System (ICS). |
| LO 1.5.1 | Discuss HAZWOPER activities and responsibilities on brownfields and clandestine drug labs. |
Key: Terminal Objective (TO), Learning Objective (LO)