DESCRIPTION

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40 credited hours of instruction required by 29 CFR 1910.120(e)(3), OSHA's Hazardous Waste and Emergency Response training standard.

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Designed for workers engaged in hazardous substance removal or other activities which expose or potentially expose workers to hazardous substances and health hazards. This course is comprised of 24 sections, covering topics pertaining to workplace hazards and is intended for workers participating in Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency response removal who will be required to wear a respirator and are likely to be exposed to Hazardous Substances over PEL (Permissable Exposure Limits). Upon successful completion, you will receivea certificate of completion which is accepted by OSHA as documentation of training.

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End of Course Objectives:

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At the completion of this course, you will be able to:

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• Understand and read OSHA regulations and requirements

• Site Characterization

• Understand the principles of various types of chemical exposures

• Describe potentially hazardous situations involving chemicals

• Understand Chemicals hazards they present in the workplace

• Summarize the components of OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard and the steps for any Hazard Communication Program

• Identify radiation hazards 

• Identify different types of respiratory equipment

• Understand Protection Equipment

• Identify the uses for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and how to choose the correct PPE

• Understand the characteristics of emergency situations

• Site security

• Understand the  levels of decontamination and methods

• Develop a Medical Surveillance Program and understand its purpose

• Methods of air monitoring

• Understand confined space permit system; be able to identify the main confined space atmospheric hazards, types of ventilation and gain an overall understanding of medical concerns associated with confined spaces

• Understand the importance of training and actions to personal safety and the safety of others

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Training Topics Include:

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• Safety and Health Program

• Site Characterization and Analysis

• Training Program

• Medical Surveillance

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Sanitation at Temporary Workplaces

• Monitoring

• Handling Drums and Containers

• Decontamination

• Emergency Response Plan

• OSHA Guidelines and Standards

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"I'm finished" Instructions

Follow the link in your enrollment package to the EXAM page. Complete the exam with a 70% or higher to receive credit for 40 HOUR HAZWOPER. After successful completion of the course the certificate of completion will be emailed directly to you for download. 

 

Chapter Quiz Information

Chapter quiz questions are not the exam questions. They are there to guide you to the important information for your final exam.

 

Final Exams

The final exam must be passed successfully with 70% or higher in order to receive your certificate of completion.