About This Course

HAZWOPER 40-Hour Certification Training

OSHA-Compliant | Instant Certificate | 100% Online + Hands-On Requirement
Covers 29 CFR 1910.120 | Available in English & Español

About This Course

Protect yourself and your team with the most comprehensive HAZWOPER 40-Hour Training available. Designed for workers who are exposed or potentially exposed to hazardous substances, this course meets the initial training requirements of OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.120.

Whether you’re engaged in cleanup operations, hazardous waste storage, emergency response, or voluntary remediation work, this course delivers the training required to ensure safety on hazardous job sites. Developed by industry experts and reviewed by OSHA for online delivery, this course ensures you’re getting trusted, up-to-date content.

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Who Needs This Course?

This course is required for individuals involved in:

  • Cleanup of hazardous waste sites (mandatory or voluntary)

  • Emergency response operations

  • Storage, treatment, or disposal of hazardous substances

  • Work at uncontrolled hazardous waste sites

OSHA Requirements

Per OSHA standards, full certification for HAZWOPER 40-Hour training includes:

  • 40 hours of initial training (provided in this online course)

  • 8 hours of hands-on training (must be completed separately with a qualified instructor)

  • 3 days of field experience under the supervision of a trained, experienced professional (arranged by the employer)

This course fulfills the online portion of the 40-hour requirement. Employers are responsible for arranging the remaining hands-on and field training components.

Course Facts

  • Duration: 40 Hours

  • Access: 24/7 Online, Self-Paced

  • Certificate: Downloadable upon successful completion

  • Languages: English & Español

  • Support: Dedicated Customer Assistance

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

  • Understand OSHA’s mission and regulatory role

  • Identify and evaluate hazardous substances in the workplace

  • Use Site Characterization to assess jobsite risks

  • Interpret Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and hazard labels

  • Recognize symptoms and effects of toxic exposure

  • Implement safe work practices and emergency procedures

  • Understand and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • Apply decontamination and site control strategies

  • Conduct air and personal monitoring

  • Respond to exposure incidents and comply with medical surveillance protocols

  • Identify hazards associated with confined spaces, excavations, bloodborne pathogens, and more

Topics Covered

  • OSHA & HAZWOPER Introduction

  • Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Labeling

  • Hazardous Chemical & Radiological Awareness

  • Toxicology and Hazard Recognition

  • Site Characterization & Control

  • Respiratory Protection and PPE

  • Decontamination Procedures

  • Air Monitoring & Material Sampling

  • Confined Space Entry

  • Emergency Response Procedures

  • Medical Surveillance Requirements

  • Fire Protection and Safe Work Practices

  • Bloodborne Pathogen Awareness (including OSHA updates)

Testing & Completion

  • Quizzes: All quizzes must be passed with a score of 70% or higher to proceed

  • Final Exam: Requires a minimum score of 70% (you may retake it up to three times)

  • Certificate: Instantly downloadable upon successful completion

Additional Requirements

📌 Note: This course does not include the 8 hours of hands-on training or the 3-day supervised field experience. These must be completed separately to fulfill full OSHA HAZWOPER certification.