Health & Safety
HAZWOPER
40-Hour HAZWOPER
40 hours to complete
SCORM
Last updated 04/2025
About this course
This online HAZWOPER course provides 40 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.
The 40-hour HAZWOPER course explains a wide range of health and safety topics relevant to hazardous waste operations, including:
The 40-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
40 hours to complete
1 minutes
of video lectures
Module 1 • 2 assignments
40-Hour HAZWOPER Course
Module 1 • 2 assignments
40-Hour HAZWOPER Course
This online course satisfies OSHA's 40-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)
- 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training
Conclusion • 1 assignments
Feedback and Additional Resources
Conclusion • 1 assignments
Feedback and Additional Resources
This is our last module but you still have access to the all of course materials for 12 months (1 year), so keep working and you'll be able to complete the course at your own pace. After your year of access expires you can optionally extend access with a HeatSpring Membership. Enjoy the course and keep in touch!
- Feedback: 2-minute Exit Survey
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. This course is self-paced and you can set your own schedule to complete the materials. You can begin the lecture videos and other course materials as soon as you enroll. After successfully completing the course, you will be able to generate a certificate of completion.
How long do I have access to the materials?
You have 180 days to complete the course after you start.
Is there a certificate of completion?
Yes, when you complete this course you are eligible for a certificate of completion. You can download your certificate as soon as you have completed all of the course requirements.
Can I register multiple people?
Yes, please visit our For Teams page to create a free Team account and enroll your group.
Who Needs 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training?
Most workers who are new to uncontrolled hazardous waste or emergency response operations are required to complete 40 hours of HAZWOPER training. This includes general site workers (such as laborers and equipment operators) and on-site management and supervisors.
Roles that require this training may include:
- Equipment operators
- General laborers
- Other general site workers
- On-site management and supervisory personnel
The 40-hour course is designed for workers who face the highest risk of exposure on the job. For workers and supervisors who are on site only occasionally and unlikely to be exposed above permissible exposure limits, 24-hour HAZWOPER training is appropriate. All workers who complete HAZWOPER training must take an 8-hour HAZWOPER Refresher course each year.
Types of Work Covered by HAZWOPER Standards
According to OSHA standards, HAZWOPER training applies to workers and employers involved in five specific types of operations:
- Uncontrolled hazardous waste cleanup operations required by a government body
- Corrective actions involving cleanup operations at Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) sites
- Hazardous waste operations at treatment, storage and disposal (TSD) facilities
- Operations at non-TSD facilities that generate hazardous waste
- Emergency response actions involving the potential release of hazardous substances
For a full list of operations that require HAZWOPER training, see OSHA's HAZWOPER standards.
How Long Does HAZWOPER 40 Certification Last?
The 40-hour HAZWOPER certification remains valid for 12 months. To maintain your certification, you are required to complete an 8-hour HAZWOPER Refresher course each year. If you miss the deadline, you may be required to retake the 40-hour course.