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Why was HAZWOPER created?
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) standards are issued by OSHA to protect workers and enable them to safely work with hazardous substances.
OSHA issued HAZWOPER regulations in 1986. The purpose of this training was to issue regulations that ensured protection for workers employed in hazardous waste operations. HAZWOPER intends to prevent and minimize the chance of worker injury and illness due to potential exposures to hazardous materials.
HAZWOPER covers employers performing the following operation categories:
Hazardous waste cleanup operations
Operations that involve hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal
Emergency response operations that involve hazardous substance releases
Who Needs Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Training?
The HAZWOPER standard provides training for emergency response workers, employers, and other workers who are potentially exposed to hazardous materials.
The training information criteria improve workplace health and safety and reduces workplace injuries and illnesses that potentially happen from exposure to hazardous materials.
Employers and their employees must understand the full scope of HAZWOPER training. Employers and employees must determine how to apply specific sections to their work operations.
How do you get a HAZWOPER certification?
You earn your HAZWOPER training by completing certified training courses. Some of these training courses are available online and can be accessed any time, anywhere.
These are the required training courses:
HAZWOPER 40-hour
HAZWOPER 40-hour covers details on remaining safe on a hazardous job site. This course is for those involved in cleanup operations, disposal, and emergency response operations.
HAZWOPER 24-Hour
HAZWOPER 24-Hour covers general potential problems at work sites. HAZWOPER 24-Hour is a requirement for individuals visiting an Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Operation.
HAZWOPER 8-Hour
HAZWOPER 8-Hour is a refresher course for those who are already certified in HAZWOPER training for the treatment of hazardous substances or uncontrolled hazardous waste sites.
What are the five levels of HAZWOPER training?
For responders who are the initial observers of hazardous material release. These responders are usually on-site and work as warehouse, lab employees, or similar positions. These employees must know how to initiate an emergency response sequence that notifies the correct parties.
First Responder Operations Level Training. This applies to those responding to the potential and actual release of hazardous material to preserve assets and protect people and the environment.
Hazardous Materials Technician Hazwoper training is required for those designated as “emergency response technicians” responsible for the response to release or potential release of hazardous materials and for acting to patch, plug, or otherwise prevent further release.
The Hazardous Materials Specialist training is given to those who are responsible for providing additional support to hazardous substance technicians
On-Scene Incident Commander training. These incident commanders are responsible for the management of any emergencies that arise. They strategize, develop, and implement preventative measures, safety objectives, and tactics that manage hazardous materials risks.
