Introduction
This is the seventh 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 basic requirements and best practices for site control, security, and decontamination.
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 the 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 | List and discuss the elements of a Site Control Program. |
| LO 1.1.2 | Describe site control maps, site preparation requirements, and site work zones. |
| LO 1.2.1 | List and give examples of site security, standing orders, and communications best practices. |
| LO 1.3.1 | List and discuss the elements of a Site Decontamination Plan. |
| LO 1.4.1 | Describe decontamination and the Decision Tree for evaluating testing methods of physical and chemical contaminants. |
| LO 1.4.2 | Discuss the safety and health hazards associated with decontamination. |
| LO 1.4.3 | Describe the worker decontamination site design, equipment, and procedures. |
Key: Terminal Objective (TO), Learning Objective (LO)