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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
Our courses follow stringent OSHA, EPA, DOT, CDC, and various other regulatory agency guidelines in terms of the curriculum. The courses are regularly updated with any changes and updates to regulations and requirements as set forth by those agencies.
There are two ways to register on the HAZWOPER OSHA Training website.
- Simply click on the Register button at the top right side of our website.
- Choose the course you want to take from the Online Courses menu and click the enroll button next to the course name. Then choose the number of seats you require and click on the checkout button. Thereafter, fill in your name, address, and company information and create a username and password. Record your username and password somewhere because this will allow you to log in and out, saving your study time. You will also receive an automated email with these details. When you’re asked for payment information, you may use your credit card, or use a purchase order number for a corporate account.
Our courses are set up to take a specific amount of time. Some students may get through the training more quickly, while others may take longer to complete their training. Remember, the training should be used as an intricate tool in the context of an overall training program; it can be combined with other training throughout the year in order to meet any needed hour requirements.
No, you can complete the training at your own pace and convenience. Our LMS will keep track of your progress, enabling you to resume where you left off upon your next login.
However, OSHA specifies limited hours of training per day for some courses such as the Outreach Training programs. Please check the course-specific Q&A/FAQ for details.
Typically for short courses (1-7 hours), you have 45 days to complete the training, while for 8- to 10-hour courses you have 90 days to complete the training. For longer courses (24, 32, or 40 hours) we allow for 180 days to complete the training. However, if you need longer, we can work that out on a case-by-case basis, and we have never denied an extension request.
For courses provided by our training partners, the allocated period for training may differ. Please check the respective websites for more details.
Our online safety training courses are mobile-friendly. This means that you can take the training on any iPhone®, iPad®, or Android® device of your choice.
However, courses provided by our training partners may not be accessible on all mobile devices. Check the course-specific details for more information.
Our cloud-based Learning Management System (LMS) tracks your course progress, allowing you to switch between your computer, laptop, or mobile devices without repeating any content.
Yes, you will receive a PVC wallet ID card with a photo (to be uploaded to your HAZWOPER-OSHA Training Profile) in addition to the PDF certificate for the following online safety training courses:
- OSHA HAZWOPER series,
- RCRA Training, and
- 10-Hour DOT Hazmat Training.
Wallet ID cards are mailed from our Main Office in Southern California via the U.S. Postal Service to anywhere in the United States. Wallet ID cards are created and mailed within 2-3 business days after course completion and the receipt of an appropriate passport-size photograph. Please allow for appropriate mail time, as this may vary by location.
Online training offers the two-pronged benefit of time-saving and cost-saving. There is no need to travel to a traditional classroom at a specific time and place. These online safety training courses are self-paced which means you can complete the training at your own convenience from your home, work, or wherever according to your own schedule. What is more important is that online training does not interrupt ongoing work operations as training can be scheduled to avoid peak work hours.
At HAZWOPER OSHA we provide you with a customized learning experience tailored to the specific needs of your organization. Our courses follow stringent OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other regulatory agencies guidelines in terms of the curriculum We also allow employers to add their specific plant or site-related information and questions to our curriculum. This results in a more relevant and focused training approach. This customization of our generic courses takes them a notch further in terms of increased employee efficiency and safety while enhancing the learning experience for organizations.
In terms of online training, it takes a lot more than good content to keep the reader engaged and interested. Not only is our safety training course content up to the mark, written by experts; but our focus has also been on how to engage the readers and keep them interested. The key to achieving this target for us is; interactivity.
We have an ever-growing library of videos and animations; as well as various interactive learning exercises to keep the reader engaged throughout the safety training program. There is nothing like a video to help teach sensitive and complex subjects and processes; and the bottom line; it appeals to audiences of all ages.
SAVING LIVES MATTERS! OSHA and other governmental bodies protect workers by stressing the importance of safe practices on the job because without an understanding of potential dangers at the work site workers are at higher risk for workplace injury or death.
Thus, by engaging in OSHA, EPA, and DOT online or in-person training courses, employers can utilize cost-effective training measures that can easily meet the legal framework advocated by these regulatory bodies thereby enabling organizations to avoid potential legal proceedings, worker compensation costs, and penalties.
We have a custom question bank that generates questions according to the unique needs and areas of improvement required for each unique individual requirement. We also allow employers to add their specific plant or site-related information and questions to our curriculum at a small fee.
Our training courses have two types of tests – lesson quizzes and a final exam.
The lesson quizzes test your knowledge of key safety concepts and regulations as explained in a lesson. You can take a lesson quiz only after completing a lesson. You’ll receive feedback on the screen immediately after submitting your last answer. This will help you to understand how well you’ve grasped the key points from each lesson.
The final exam is designed to test your understanding of fundamentals covered over the entire duration of a particular course. You’ll receive feedback on the screen immediately after submitting your answers. If you don’t pass, take a break, and try again.
You may take the lesson quizzes and the final exam as many times as needed.
For courses provided by our training partners, the terms for taking the lesson quizzes and the final exam may differ. Please check their respective websites for more details.
With online training becoming more common due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have evolved our training to include online group training possibilities. We now offer virtual instructor-led training (ILT) courses.
Please refer to our HAZWOPER OSHA Instructor-Led Training page for more information.
Yes, we offer in-person, on-site training programs conducted by OSHA-authorized trainers for organizations that need to train large groups of employees.
For more information, refer to our In-Person Group Safety Training page.
Yes. We offer all our in-house developed online safety training courses as SCORM packages. For more information, please check our Inquire About LMS SCORM Packages webpage.
See our OSHA Regulations by U.S. State page or OSHA’s State Plans page for more information about State Plans.
HAZWOPER stands for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response.
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) is a set of guidelines created and maintained by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), which regulates the hazardous waste operations and emergency services in the United States. HAZWOPER regulates the safety of individuals who work around hazardous waste, whether it's related to regulated disposal sites, improper-disposal cleanup sites, or emergency response to new and accidental or unregulated releases of hazardous substances.
HAZWOPER regulations are written and enforced by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
According to OSHA, “The Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER) applies to five distinct groups of employers and their employees. This includes any employees who are exposed or potentially exposed to hazardous substances — including hazardous waste — and who are engaged in one of the following operations as specified by 1910.120(a)(1)(i-v) and 1926.65(a)(1)(i-v):
- Clean-up operations — required by a governmental body, whether federal, state, local, or other involving hazardous substances — that are conducted at uncontrolled hazardous waste sites.
- Corrective actions involving clean-up operations at sites covered by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (RCRA) as amended (42 U.S.C. 6901 et seq.).
- Voluntary clean-up operations at sites recognized by federal, state, local, or other governmental body as uncontrolled hazardous waste sites.
- Operations involving hazardous wastes that are conducted at treatment, storage, and disposal facilities regulated by Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations Parts 264 and 265 pursuant to RCRA, or by agencies under agreement with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to implement RCRA regulations: and
- Emergency response operations for releases of, or substantial threats of releases of, hazardous substances regardless of the location of the hazard.”
Most states follow the Federal OSHA HAZWOPER training requirements. States with an OSHA-Approved State Plan may have requirements above and beyond the Federal OSHA HAZWOPER standard. In these cases, you may be able to take Federal level training and supplement with state-specific training. See our OSHA HAZWOPER by State page or OSHA State Plans page for more information about State Plans.
In compliance with the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 CFR 1910.120 regulations, HAZWOPER certification is required for anyone who works in any of the 3 different levels of HAZWOPER sites – contaminated sites, emergency response and/or Hazardous Waste Treatment Storage and Disposal Facilities (TSDF).
OSHA holds the employer ultimately responsible for adequately training their employees. The HAZWOPER certification granted to an employee is held jointly by the training provider and the employer.
There are several levels of training under the HAZWOPER standard, based on the type of work being performed and the potential hazards the employee will face. Training topics and minimum training hours differ for each level. The HAZWOPER training levels under OSHA standards 1910.120(e)(3), 1910.120(q)(6) and 1910.120(p)(7) show the training requirements for workers performing: Contaminated site clean-up; Emergency response; and TSD for hazardous waste.
Receive your certification with our 24 or 40-hour course or renew your HAZWOPER certification with our 8-hour refresher.
The HAZWOPER certification is valid for up to 12 months, after which a refresher training is required to maintain the certification. As indicated in 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(8), a refresher training is required to offer workers the latest information and skills they need to perform their jobs safely.
SAVING LIVES MATTERS! OSHA protects workers by stressing the importance of safe practices on the job because without an understanding of potential dangers at the work site workers are at higher risk for a workplace injury or death.
Also, by engaging in OSHA training online or in-person, workplaces can utilize cost-effective training measures that can easily meet the legal framework that OSHA requires businesses to have to avoid potential legal proceedings.
According to OSHA “If the date for refresher training has lapsed, the need to repeat initial training must be determined based on the employee’s familiarity with safety and health procedures used on site. The employee should take the next available refresher training course. There should be a record in the employee’s file indicating why the training has been delayed and when the training will be completed.”
According to OSHA “Computer-based training may meet some refresher training requirements, provided that it covers topics relevant to workers’ assigned duties. It must be supplemented by the opportunity to ask questions of a qualified trainer and by an assessment of hands-on performance of work tasks.”
According to OSHA “Refresher training may be given in segments so long as the required 8 hours have been completed by the employee’s anniversary date.”
According to OSHA “Computer-based training may meet some refresher training requirements, provided that it covers topics relevant to workers’ assigned duties. It must be supplemented by the opportunity to ask questions of a qualified trainer and by an assessment of hands-on performance of work tasks.”
Your employer must supplement any online course with:
- Supervised personal protective equipment (PPE) practice, including respirators and full protective gear.
- Site-specific training to familiarize you with the protocols particular to your duties and employer.
- The required amount of directly supervised fieldwork (one day for HAZWOPER 24, three days for HAZWOPER 40). The lessons above MUST be separate from your fieldwork.
Find out from your employer if you are not sure of which is the right training for you.There are different requirements depending on your field and position. Initially, full-time site workers will need a 40-hour HAZWOPER training and occasional site workers will need a 24-hour HAZWOPER training. To keep the certification current, an 8-hour refresher is required every year.
See our OSHA HAZWOPER by State page or OSHA’s State Plans page for more information about State Plans.
Employees should stay up-to-date in the refresher training, although OSHA does understand that courses may be missed because of unavoidable circumstances. If you have missed a refresher training course, you should attend the next available course. If a substantial amount of time has passed since your initial or refresher training, then repeating the initial training may be necessary.
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Yes, an email address is necessary for the purpose of enrolling in our online courses.
You can access the training on any desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. However, courses provided by our training partners may not be accessible on all devices. Check the course-specific details for more information.
You do not need to download any software to access the courses online. Courses do have audio, so they will work best if you have audio enabled on your computer or tablet.
Log into your account, and under “My Courses” click on your specific course and then “Continue to Lesson”. Our course book-marking system will continue from what the last point you were within the course.
There are several levels of training under the HAZWOPER standard, based on the type of work being performed and the potential hazards the employee will face. Training topics and minimum training hours differ for each level. The HAZWOPER training levels under OSHA standards 1910.120(e)(3), 1910.120(q)(6) and 1910.120(p)(7) show the training requirements for workers performing: Contaminated site clean-up; Emergency response; and TSD for hazardous waste.
Receive your certification with our 24 or 40-hour course or renew your HAZWOPER certification with our 8-hour refresher.
All our courses are compatible with almost all modern web browsers (Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge). To use online training, users should have a basic knowledge of computers. This should include, but is not limited to, the ability to open and close documents and web pages; and the ability to navigate a website and web pages. Advanced computer users will be able to use our eLearning system to its full capacity.
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