Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Refresher Training
HAZWOPER Annual 8-Hour Refresher (29
CFR 1910.120) In compliance with the Occupational afety and Health Administration
(OSHA) regulation 29 CFR 1910.120, this 8-hour annual training is to
recertify individuals who have already taken the 40-hour or 24-hour
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training.
The 8-hour annual refresher-training course can be taken on-line while
complying with the OSHA regulations. While this training course is very comprehensive, we highly recommend
that additional site-specific training be taken for certain hazardous
materials that may be encountered at different sites. Course Objectives:
- Describe training and other requirements for Hazardous Waste Operations
and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) workers. Describe various types of hazardous substances. Define toxicity and describe factors that affect it. Describe hazardous substance labeling requirements and standards. Describe factors associated with respiratory protection. Describe various types of and selection criteria for personnel
protective equipment. Describe decontamination guidelines and methods. Describe proper handling of drums and other hazardous waste containers. Recognize results of mixing incompatible chemicals and list examples
of various incompatible chemicals.
- Take the HAZWOPER Certification exam.
Course Outline: A. Describe training and other requirements for Hazardous Waste
Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) workers.
- IntroductionOverview of Pertinent Environmental Regulations Access to Medical Records HAZWOPER StandardsConfined Space Entry
- Hazard Communication Standard
B. Describe various types of hazardous substances.
- Hazard RecognitionVapor PressureFlashpointpHVapor DensityOxidizers
- Lower/Upper Explosive Limits
C. Define toxicity and describe factors that affect it.
- Toxicology Measurement of Toxicity Types of ExposureRoutes of Exposure Absorption of Toxic Substances Synergism
- Carcinogens, Mutagens, and Teratogens
D. Describe hazardous substance labeling requirements and standards.
- Placards and Labeling NFPA Hazardous Substance Identification
- Department of Transportation Identification System
E. Describe factors associated with respiratory protection.
- Respiratory Protection Using Air Purifying Respirators Measuring Chemical Concentration Determining Canister Service Life Determining the Protection Factor of a Respirator Respirator Fit Test Respirator Approval Recommendations for Using Respirator Canisters
- Supplied-Air Respirators
F. Describe various types of and selection criteria for personnel
protective equipment.
- Personnel Protective Equipment Required Equipment List for Levels of Protection Types of personnel Protective Clothing
- Inspection and Maintenance of Protective Clothing
G. Describe decontamination guidelines and methods.
- Decontamination and Work Zones Decontamination PlansDecontamination Guidelines and Procedures Decontamination Methods When Decontamination FailsLaboratory Testing of Contaminated Articles Factors That Affect Permeation of Protective Clothing Substances and Tools for Effective Decontamination Decontamination Tools, Devices, and Equipment
- Work Zones
H. Describe proper handling of drums and other hazardous waste
containers.
- Handling Drums and Other Containers Drum Handling Flow Chart Drum Inspection Survey of the Area Planning Purpose of Planning Equipment for Moving Drums Worker Safety Drums That May Contain Explosive or Shock-Sensitive Waste Bulging Drums Drums Containing Packaged Laboratory Waste (Lab Packs) Leaking, Open, and Deteriorated Drums Buried Drums
- Opening Drums
I. Recognize results of mixing incompatible chemicals and list
examples of various incompatible chemicals.
- Results of Mixing Incompatible Chemicals
- Incompatible Hazardous Substances
J. Take the HAZWOPER Certification exam.
- HAZWOPER 8-Hour Annual Refresher Certification Exam
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