8 Hour HAZWOPER Refresher Training Online – OSHA Compliant Annual Renewal
The OSHACode® 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher course provides OSHA-compliant annual refresher training required under 29 CFR 1910.120(e)(8) for workers who previously completed 24-Hour or 40-Hour HAZWOPER training. This fully online, self-paced course helps hazardous waste workers maintain compliance, reinforce hazard awareness, and stay current with safe work practices. This expert-developed training is built for workers, supervisors, contractors, and employers.
OSHACode® provides a self-paced learning experience designed to help previously trained workers maintain current knowledge, reinforce safe work practices, and meet annual training expectations under hazardous waste operations standards. Our training includes scenario-based HAZWOPER components with our exclusive CompetencyScenario™ framework.
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$65.00
Stay Current with Annual HAZWOPER Training
Workers who previously completed 24 Hour or 40 Hour HAZWOPER training commonly need annual refresher training to remain current with hazard recognition, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), emergency procedures, and changing jobsite conditions. Refresher training helps reinforce critical concepts that protect workers operating in hazardous environments where mistakes can have serious consequences.
Stay current with annual HAZWOPER training from OSHACode®, a trusted provider of hazardous waste operations training.
Who Needs the 8 Hour HAZWOPER Refresher?
Impacted personnel include:
- General Site Workers
- Occasional Site Workers
- Supervisors
- Environmental remediation personnel
- Contractors entering hazardous waste sites
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What You Will Learn
This refresher course reviews key HAZWOPER topics such as hazard recognition, exposure awareness, personal protective equipment, decontamination principles, site control concepts, emergency response actions, air monitoring awareness, and safe work practices. It is designed to reinforce practical knowledge that workers may need in the field.
Why Choose OSHACode?
OSHACode® delivers professional-grade HAZWOPER training developed with real industry experience connected to hazardous operations, environmental restoration, worker protection, and compliance education. Our courses are designed for clarity, flexibility, and practical relevance so learners can complete training efficiently without sacrificing quality
Why Workers Choose OSHACode
- OSHA-focused hazardous waste operations training
- Scenario-based learning approach
- Developed using real-world field experience
- Self-paced online flexibility
- Interactive narrated modules
- Practical hazard recognition emphasis
- Immediate downloadable certificate
- One-year course access
What Happens If Your HAZWOPER Refresher Expires?
If workers fail to complete annual refresher training within 12 months of their previous training date, employers must evaluate whether the worker retains sufficient competency and familiarity with hazardous waste operations procedures. Depending on the lapse duration and job duties, additional refresher or retraining may be necessary.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 8 hour HAZWOPER refresher training?
The 8 hour HAZWOPER refresher is an annual training course required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under 29 CFR 1910.120(e)(8). It is designed to maintain knowledge and skills for workers previously certified through the 24 hour or 40 hour HAZWOPER training.
Can I take this refresher if I completed my 40 hour training years ago?
Yes, if you have maintained continuous annual refreshers or have active HAZWOPER field experience. If there has been a significant gap, your employer may require additional HAZWOPER training or full re-training.
Do I receive a certificate after completing the course?
Yes. Upon completion, you will receive an 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher Certificate. This document should be kept on file by both the worker and employer as proof of compliance.
Is this training valid nationwide?
Yes. Online 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher training that complies with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 (e) is recognized across all U.S. states and territories.
Does HAZWOPER refresher training expire?
Many employers require workers to complete refresher training annually to maintain current training status and readiness for hazardous operations.
What if my refresher training has lapsed?
Employer policies and jobsite requirements may vary. Some employers may require refresher training or additional review depending on how long training has lapsed and the duties being performed.
Flexible Self-Paced Online Learning
Start training anytime and complete the course on your own schedule. Learners can pause when needed and return where they left off, making the course ideal for busy professionals and organizations managing workforce training deadlines.
Immediate Proof of Completion
Upon successful completion, learners can quickly access documentation (8×10 Certificate of Completion) showing completion of the 8 Hour HAZWOPER Refresher course. This helps workers and employers maintain training records and support workplace readiness.
Training for Employers and Teams
OSHACode supports companies that need multiple employees trained quickly and consistently. Our online platform helps employers manage refresher requirements across one location or many while reducing scheduling delays and administrative burden.
Accreditation
This course meets the eligibility for Continuance of Certification (COC) points awarded by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP).
Also, for the following organizations, our courses may be eligible for technical contact hours or re-certification points:
• Board for Global EHS Credentialing (Formerly The American Board of Industrial Hygiene)
• American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC)
Duration
8 hours (regulatory requirement) – you may login and logout to accrue your study time.
Course Description
Our 8 Hour HAZWOPER Refresher course was developed using OSHA guidance documents and built on decades of experience in the health and safety field. In compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(e), this annual HAZWOPER refresher is required for individuals who have previously completed the 40 Hour or 24 Hour HAZWOPER training for General Site Workers. The program is designed to keep workers current with essential knowledge and skills, ensuring ongoing compliance with OSHA’s annual re-certification requirements.
Upon successful completion, participants receive a certificate recognized and accepted by regulatory authorities. The course is delivered entirely online and is self-paced, allowing learners to progress on their own schedule while dedicating at least eight hours to meet the refresher requirement.
Throughout the training, students engage with interactive modules, our CompetencyScenario™ based knowledge checks, and final self-graded exam. Quizzes may be retaken as often as needed, and there are unlimited attempts to pass the final exam. This flexible format supports comprehension, accommodates different learning styles, and ensures participants remain prepared to work safely in hazardous environments.
Course Outline
Module 1: Government and Private Agencies
– Introduction
– Government Agencies
– Department of Labor
– Department of Health & Human Services
– US Environmental Protection Agency
– US Department of Transportation
– US Department of Energy
– US Nuclear Regulatory Commission
– State Plans
– Code of Federal Regulations
– Scope and Application of HAZWOPER
– Other Organizations
– ANSI
– NFPA
– AGIH
Module 2: Training Requirements
– Training
– Supervisors
– Employees
Module 3: Planning and Organization
– Planning and Organization
– Organization Chart
– Work Plan
Module 4: Health and Safety Plan Part 1
– 10 Elements of a Health and Safety Plan
– Hazard Analysis
– Employee Training
– Personal Protective Equipment
– Specific Medical Monitoring
– Air Monitoring
Module 5: Health and Safety Plan Part 2
– Site Control
– Decontamination
– Emergency Response
– Confined Spaces
– Spill Containment
– New Technologies
– Health Effects
– Acute Exposures
– Chronic Exposures
Module 6: Toxicology Part 1
– Dose Response Relationship
– Toxicity and Hazard
– LD50 and LC50
Module 7: Toxicology Part 2
– Four Routes of Exposure
– Inhalation
– Ingestion
– Absorption
– Injection and Contact
– Chemicals in The Body
– Target Organs
– Chemical Interaction
Module 8: OSHA Exposure Limits
– Factors Determining Toxicity
– Chemical Factors
– Exposure Factors
– Environmental Factors
– Exposure Limits
– PLV
– TLV
– REL
– TWA
– STEL
– Ceiling Limits
– IDLH
Module 9: NIOSH Pocket Guide
– Sections
– 16 sections of NIOSH Pocket Guide
Module 10: Labels and Placards
– NFPA and DOT
– NFPA 704 Diamond
– DOT Placards and Labels
– HAZCOM/GHS
Module 11: Physical Properties
– Water
– Boiling Point
– Flash Point
– Vapor Pressure
– Density
– Solubility
– Melting Point
– Flammability
– Phase Diagram of Water
– pH scale
– Radiation Types
– Fire Triangle
Module 12: Hazards Part 1
– Chemical exposure
– Explosion and fire
– Oxygen deficiency
Module 13: Hazards Part 2
– Ionizing radiation
– Biologic hazards
– Safety hazards
– Electrical hazards
– Heat stress
– Cold stress
Module 14: Hazards Part 3
– Cold Stress (cont’d)
– Heat Stroke
– Noise
– Illumination
– Administrative Controls
Module 15: Medical Surveillance
– Developing a Program
– Pre-employment Screening
– Periodic Medical Examinations
– Termination Examination
– Emergency Treatment
– Non-emergency Treatment
– Medical Records
– Program Review
Module 16: Site Characterization
– Offsite Characterization
– Onsite Survey
– Information Documentation
– Hazard Assessment
Module 17: Air Monitoring
– Measuring Instruments
– Site Monitoring
– Personal Monitoring
– Hazardous Waste Site Exposure
Module 18: Personal Protective Equipment Part 1
– Developing a PPE Program
– Selection of Respiratory Equipment
– Positive Pressure Respirators
– Negative Pressure Respirators
– Facepiece Types
– Factors Affecting Respirator Seal
– Assigned Protection Factor
Module 19: Personal Protective Equipment Part 2
– Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
– Supplied Air Respirators (SARs)
– Combination of SCBA/SAR
– Air-Purifying Respirators
– Respirator Fit Test
– User Seal Check
Module 20: Personal Protective Equipment Part 3
– Selection of Protective Clothing and Accessories
– Selection of Chemical
– Protective Clothing (CPC)
– Permeation and Degradation
– Heat Transfer Characteristics
– Selection of Ensembles
– PPE Use
Module 21: Personal Protective Equipment Part 4
– PPE Use Continued
– Heat Stress and Other Physiological Factors
Module 22: Site Control
– Site Map
– Site Preparation
– Site Work Zones
– Exclusion Zone
– Contamination Reduction Zone
– Support Zone
– Buddy System
Module 23: Decontamination
– Decontamination Plan
– Prevention of Contamination
– Types of Contamination
– Decontamination Methods
– Effectiveness of Decontamination
– Health & Safety Hazards
– Decontamination Facility Design
– Disposal Methods
Module 24: Drum and Container Management
– Inspection
– Planning
– Handling
– Opening
– Sampling
– Characterization
– Bulking
– Shipping
Module 25: Site Emergencies
– Planning
– Personnel
– Training
– Communications
– Site Mapping
– Safe Distances and Refuges
– Evacuation Routes and Procedures
– Medical Treatment/First Aid
– Emergency Response Procedures
– Documentation
Certificate
After successfully passing a final exam, you can immediately download your official certificate. A copy is stored in our site database should you need additional copies. View Certificate Example
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