COURSE
DESCRIPTION:
This course meets the requirements in
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 for eight hours of annual refresher training for workers at
hazardous waste sites. This course is designed for general site workers who
remove hazardous waste or who are exposed or potentially exposed to hazardous
substances or health hazards. Topics include HAZWOPER regulations, safety and
health plans, hazardous chemicals, safety hazards, air monitoring, medical
surveillance, site control, decontamination, personal protective equipment, and
respiratory equipment. This course covers the topics in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120.
Prerequisites: Enrollment is open to those who have already completed the
40-hour or 24-hour HAZWOPER training.
LEARNING
OBJECTIVES:
- Be
able to read and understand OSHA regulations and requirements
- Use
Site Characterization to identify hazards found in the workplace and steps
to be taken to minimize hazards
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Better understand the principles of toxicology and how they relate to
various types of chemical exposures
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Develop a Medical Surveillance Program and understand its purpose
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Identify the uses for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and how to choose
the correct PPE for a situation
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Understand the principles of decontamination as well as levels of
decontamination and decontamination methods
- Have
a better understanding of potentially hazardous situations involving
corrosives, solvents, oxidizers, and reactive chemicals
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Understand the various considerations in an emergency and the importance of
training and actions to personal safety and the safety of others
TOPICS
COVERED:
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Regulation Overview
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Hazard Recognition
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Site Characterization, Analysis, and Control
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Toxicology
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Medical Surveillance
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Safe Work Practices and PPE
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Decontamination
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Chemical Awareness
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Emergency Procedures
REGULATORY
REQUIREMENT:
Please see the state/regulatory requirement from the course catalog page.
SEAT TIME:
8 Hours
COURSE
PRE-REQUISITE:
To be eligible to take the 8 hour refresher course, you must have taken the 24
or 40 hour HAZWOPER course.
COMPLETION:
Upon
successful completion of this course, you will receive a certificate of
completion.
TESTING:
Quizzes - All quizzes must be passed with a 100% to proceed forward to the next
lesson.
Final Exam- Final Exam must be passed with a 70% to pass the course. The final
exam can be taken three times if necessary.
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