Health & Safety
HAZWOPER
24-Hour HAZWOPER
24 hours to complete
SCORM
Last updated 04/2025
About this course
This online HAZWOPER course provides 24 hours of training on OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) standards. The course satisfies training requirements outlined in OSHA standards 29 CFR 1910.120 and 1926.65, which require workers to complete HAZWOPER training before starting work at an uncontrolled hazardous waste operation.
HAZWOPER training prepares cleanup and emergency response workers to operate safely during a variety of scenarios involving hazardous substances. This training covers policies, practices and procedures that reduce the risk of injury and illness related to harmful exposures on the worksite.
Do you need the 40-Hour HAZWOPER?
Or do you just need the 8-Hour HAZWOPER Annual Refresher course?
The 24-hour HAZWOPER course explains a wide range of health and safety topics relevant to hazardous waste operations, including:
Do you need the 40-Hour HAZWOPER?
Or do you just need the 8-Hour HAZWOPER Annual Refresher course?
The 24-hour HAZWOPER course explains a wide range of health and safety topics relevant to hazardous waste operations, including:
- Types of Hazards
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Levels of Protection
- Decontamination
- Toxicology
- Fire Prevention
- Hazardous Materials
- Medical Surveillance
- Site Emergencies
- Drums and Containers
- Fall Hazards
- Electrocution
- Struck by Hazards
- Caught-in or -Between Hazards
- Hazardous Communication
- And More
You'll also learn about worker protections under OSHA and important regulations and agencies related to HAZWOPER.
Although this course satisfies OSHA requirements for the education portion of HAZWOPER training requirements, students are also required to complete three days of in-person training led by a trained and experienced supervisor. Employers are responsible for providing field training, which includes hands-on experience with PPE and an overview of site-specific safety risks.
Course outline
2 modules
24 hours to complete
1 minutes
of video lectures
Module 1 • 2 assignments
24-Hour HAZWOPER Course
Module 1 • 2 assignments
24-Hour HAZWOPER Course
This online course satisfies OSHA's 24-hour HAZWOPER training requirement. It is fully narrated and contains interactive exercises and real-world examples. You have an unlimited number of attempts to pass each module quiz and the final exam, which require a score of 70% or higher.
Upon completion of the course, you'll receive an official certificate of completion, which you can instantly download and print. You can provide a certificate to your employer as proof of your training and download duplicates anytime for your convenience.
- How this course works (it's a little different from other HeatSpring courses) (01:31 minutes)
- 24-Hour HAZWOPER Training
Author
OSHA Education Center is HeatSpring's official provider for OSHA training. Since 2012, OSHA Education Center has been delivering the training and regulatory expertise that professionals and employers need to stay up to date with industry training requirements. HeatSpring partners with OSHA Education Center to deliver 10- and 30-hour OSHA Outreach training, including...
Frequently asked questions
Full FAQHow does this course work?
You can begin this online course instantly upon enrollment. This course is delivered entirely online. Pre-order courses are available on launch date. The lecture video and other materials are available any time. After successfully completing the course, you will be able to generate a certificate of completion.
How long do I have access to the materials?
Students get unlimited access to the course materials as soon as they enroll and for one year (365 days) after enrollment. Rewatch videos and review assignments as many times as you want. View updates the instructor makes to the course as the industry advances. Return to your course anytime with online access from anywhere in the world. After the one year of access expires, access can be extended by joining as a HeatSpring member. A single membership extends access to course materials for all past enrollments.
Is there a certificate of completion?
Yes, when you complete this course you are eligible for a certificate of completion from HeatSpring. You can download your certificate as soon as you have completed all of the course requirements. Students can easily share their verified certificates on their LinkedIn profiles using our LinkedIn integration.
Can I register multiple people?
Yes, please visit our For Teams page to get a group discount.
Who Needs 24-Hour HAZWOPER Training?
This training is appropriate for workers who are unlikely to experience high-risk exposure hazards at uncontrolled hazardous waste operations. This includes workers on site only occasionally for specific limited tasks and those who work in areas where hazards do no exceed permissible exposure limits.
Roles that require this training include:
- Hazardous materials technicians
- Hazardous materials specialists
- Hazardous materials supervisors
- On-scene incident commanders
- Management and supervisors
Management and supervisors who typically need 40-hour HAZWOPER training can meet OSHA requirements with this 24-hour course if their only area of responsibility is workers who require 24-hour HAZWOPER training. These managers and supervisors will also need to complete eight hours of specialized training at the time of job assignment.
How Long Does HAZWOPER 24 Certification Last?
Your 24-hour HAZWOPER certification will remain valid for 12 months. You will need to complete an 8-hour HAZWOPER Refresher course each year to keep your certification. If you miss the deadline, your employer may require you to retake the 24-hour course.
HAZWOPER Refresher Training
OSHA requires employees, managers and supervisors who complete 24-hour HAZWOPER training to take an 8-hour HAZWOPER Refresher course each year to familiarize themselves with key policies and safe practices.