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669 HAZWOPER for General Site Workers X
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Qualified Trainers

Trainers who teach HAZWOPER training subjects must have satisfactorily completed a train-the-trainer course and training on the subjects they are expected to teach.

Trainers must complete a train-the-trainer course and certified as qualified to train HAZWOPER subjects.

They must have the training and/or academic credentials and instructional experience necessary to demonstrate competent instructional skills and a good command of the subject matter they are to teach.

OSHAcademy offers a 36-hour OSH Trainer (Train-the-Trainer) program which can help meet this requirement.

Refresher Training

Employees involved in emergency response must receive annual refresher training of sufficient content to maintain their competencies, or shall demonstrate competency in those areas at least yearly.

Documentation

A statement shall be made of the training or competency, and if a statement of competency is made, the employer shall keep a record of the methods used to demonstrate competency.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

2-8. Trainers who teach HAZWOPER subjects must _____.