HAZWOPER 8 hr Annual Refresher

Our HAZWOPER 8 hr Annual Refresher course meets the requirements outlined in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 for 8 (eight) hours of annual refresher training for workers at hazardous waste sites. Our course is designed for general site workers who remove hazardous waste or who are exposed or potentially exposed to hazardous substances or health hazards. The course is comprised of nine sections covering topics pertaining to workplace hazards associated with Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER). Topics include HAZWOPER regulations, Site Characterization, Toxicology, Hazard Recognition, Personal Protective Equipment, Decontamination, Medical Surveillance, Confined Space Entry and Emergency Procedures. The training must be completed annually after the student has completed the intial 40 Hour or 24 Hour training. Upon successful completion of the course you will receive a certificate of completion which is accepted by OSHA as documentation of training. At the completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Recognize and recall OSHA regulations and requirements.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Site Characterization.
• Identify the principles of toxicology and how they relate to various types of chemical exposures.
• Describe potentially hazardous situations involving corrosives, solvents, oxidizers, and reactive chemicals.
• Identify chemicals and hazards they present in the workplace.
• Identify components of OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard and steps of any Hazard Communication Program.
• Identify radiation hazards and different types of radiation.
• Identify different types of respiratory equipment.
• Indicate Protection Factors.
• Identify the uses for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and how to choose the correct PPE.
• Recognize and indicate the characteristics of a work zone.
• List the elements of site security.
• Recognize the principles of decontamination methods as well as levels of decontamination.
• Define a Medical Surveillance Program and its purpose.
• Identify the types and methods of air monitoring.
• Recall characteristics of the confined space permit system, such as main confined space atmospheric hazards and types of ventilation.
• Describe the medical concerns associated with confined spaces.
• Indicate the various considerations in an emergency situation and the importance of training and action for personal safety and the safety of others.

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