Virginia HAZWOPER Training - 8hr/24hr/40hr
Virginia HAZWOPER 40hr/24hr Training & 8hr Annual Refresher
HAZWOPER training meets the requirements of OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.120 for workers, managers, and supervisors working in hazardous waste operations and emergency response sites in Virginia. The OSHA HAZWOPER Standard includes 3 types of operations and 9 levels of certification for workers who are exposed to hazardous substances and are engaged in cleaning, treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials. All hazmat workers within these operations must take a 40hr or 24hr HAZWOPER Training Course and an 8hr Annual Refresher.
Virginia HAZWOPER Training Required
The OSHA HAZWOPER Standard (29 CFR Part 1910.120) – requires that all workers that are exposed to or handle hazardous materials:
- Are required take a 24 hour or 40 hour HAZWOPER Training Course; and
- An 8hr Annual Refresher Course;
- At a level required by their job function and responsibility; and
- Before they are permitted to engage in hazardous waste operations that could expose them to hazardous substances.
Virginia has adopted, by reference, the federal rules for hazardous waste operations and emergency response (HAZWOPER) in general industry workplaces in the Virginia Administrative Code (16VAC25-90-1910).
All of our courses comply with OSHA regulations. Receive your certification with our 24- or 40-hour course, or renew your HAZWOPER certification with our 8-hour refresher.
Virginia HAZWOPER 40hr/24/8hr Training Course Info
- 8 hour
- 24 hour
- 40 hour
Virginia 8-hour HAZWOPER Training - Annual Refresher
Description: This 8 hour HAZWOPER online training course meets the requirements outlined in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 for 8 hours of annual refresher compliance training for workers, managers and supervisors.
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. Newly updated! Fully interactive training written by industry experts!
Free Supplemental: GHS Hazardous Communication (HAZCom) 1-hr Course
OSHA recently adopted the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for labeling and classification of chemicals. As part of "Employee's Right to Know," all employees who may be exposed to hazardous chemicals must receive Hazard Communication Training within 30 days of their hire date. In many states, this training must be repeated on an annual basis.
This supplemental course provides students with training on the changes implemented to the HAZCOM Standard brought about by the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals, in accordance with OSHA's HazCom Regulation: 29 CFR 1910.1200.
Hours: 8 hours + 1 hour GHS Course
Audience: This course is intended for workers, managers and supervisors who participate in hazardous waste operations where they may be exposed to hazardous materials, waste, and/or substances and health hazards.
Pre-Requisites
Enrollment is open to those who have already completed the 40-hour or 24-hour HAZWOPER training and need annual refresher training.
Learning Objectives
The course is comprised of nine (9) sections covering topics pertaining to workplace hazards associated with Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER). Topics include:
- HAZWOPER Regulations – Recognize and recall OSHA regulations and requirements.
- Site Characterization – Demonstrate an understanding of Site Characterization.
- Toxicology – Identify the principles of toxicology and how they relate to various types of chemical exposures.
- Hazard Recognition – Describe potentially hazardous situations involving corrosives, solvents, oxidizers, and reactive chemicals.
- Personal Protective Equipment – Identify the uses for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and how to choose the correct PPE.
- Decontamination – Recognize the principles of decontamination methods as well as levels of decontamination.
- Medical Surveillance – Define a Medical Surveillance Program and its purpose.
- Confined Space Entry – Recall characteristics of the confined space permit system, such as main confined space atmospheric hazards and types of ventilation. Describe the medical concerns associated with confined spaces.
- Emergency Procedures – Indicate the various considerations in an emergency situation and the importance of training and action for personal safety and the safety of others.
Quizzes, Exam & Course Completion
Module Quizzes
At the end of each module, you will be given a module quiz. You must score at least 70% on each module quiz to move forward in the course.
Final Exam
Once you have successfully completed all of the modules, you must pass a final exam to receive full credit for the course. You must make a score of at least 70% to pass this exam and complete the course.
Course Completion Certificate
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a printable certificate of completion which is accepted by OSHA as documentation of training.
Industry Terms
- HAZWOPER
- Clean-up Operation
- Decontamination
- Emergency Response
- Hazardous Materials Response (HAZMAT)
- Hazardous Waste
- Hazardous Substances as defined in 40 CFR 261.3 and 49 CFR 171.8.
- Hazardous Waste Operations
Virginia 40-hour HAZWOPER Training
Description: The 40 hour HAZWOPER online training course is intended for workers, managers and supervisors working at a hazardous waste operations and emergency response (HAZWOPER) sites.
This course is intended to meet initial training requirements found in OSHA standard 29 CFR Part 1910.120 for general site workers who participate in hazardous waste operations, where they may be exposed to hazardous substances and health hazards.
Along with any HAZWOPER 40 Hour training, students must also obtain additional site-specific training, along with three days of actual field experience under the direct supervision of a trained experienced supervisor.
Free Supplemental: GHS Hazardous Communication (HAZCom) 1-hr Course
OSHA recently adopted the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for labeling and classification of chemicals. As part of "Employee's Right to Know," all employees who may be exposed to hazardous chemicals must receive Hazard Communication Training within 30 days of their hire date. In many states, this training must be repeated on an annual basis.
This supplemental course provides students with training on the changes implemented to the HAZCOM Standard brought about by the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals, in accordance with OSHA's HazCom Regulation: 29 CFR 1910.1200.
Hours: 40 hours
Audience: This course is intended for workers, managers and supervisors who participate in hazardous waste operations where they may be exposed to hazardous materials, waste, and/or substances and health hazards.
- General site workers involved with removing toxic, flammable or corrosive substances who are likely to be exposed to hazardous substances and site health hazards over permissible and published exposure limits and who are required to wear respirators on the job site.
- On-site supervisors and managers who are in charge of general site workers engaged in hazardous waste operations .
Pre-Requisites
There are no pre-requisite requirements for this course.
Learning Objectives
This course is comprised of 25 sections, covering topics pertaining to workplace hazards associated with Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER). Topics include:
- Read and understand OSHA regulations and requirements.
- Summarize Site Characterization.
- Understand the principles of toxicology and how they relate to various types of chemical exposures.
- Describe potentially hazardous situations involving corrosives, solvents, oxidizers and reactive chemicals.
- Understand Chemicals and the hazards they present in the workplace.
- Summarize the components of OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and the steps for any Hazard Communication Program.
- Identify radiation hazards and different types of radiation.
- Identify different types of respiratory equipment.
- Understand Protection Factors.
- Identify the uses for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and how to choose the correct PPE.
- Understand the characteristics of each work zone.
- List the elements of site security.
- Understand the principles of decontamination as well as levels of decontamination and methods.
- Develop a Medical Surveillance Program and understand its purpose.
- Identify the types and methods of air monitoring.
- Understand confined space permit system; be able to identify the main confined space atmospheric hazards, types of ventilation and gain an overall understanding of medical concerns associated with confined spaces.
- Understand the various considerations in an emergency situation and the importance of training and actions to personal safety and the safety of others.
- Detectors and monitors at a hazardous waste site.
- Excavations, including soil analysis, sloping, benching and shoring
Quizzes, Exam & Course Completion
Module Quizzes
At the end of each module, you will be given a module quiz. You must score at least 70% on each module quiz to move forward in the course.
Final Exam
Once you have successfully completed all of the modules, you must pass a final exam to receive full credit for the course. You must make a score of at least 70% to pass this exam and complete the course.
Course Completion Certificate
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a printable certificate of completion which is accepted by OSHA as documentation of training
Industry Terms
- HAZWOPER
- Clean-up Operation
- Decontamination
- Emergency Response
- Hazardous Materials Response (HAZMAT)
- Hazardous Waste
- Hazardous Substances as defined in 40 CFR 261.3 and 49 CFR 171.8.
- Hazardous Waste Operations
Virginia HAZWOPER Training Sequence
The 29 CFR Part 1910.120 OSHA standard requires employees to complete the appropriate HAZWOPER training prior to beginning work in a hazardous waste emergency response operation. Understand the sequence of training and any additional site-specific training for proper compliance:
- Step 1. Complete either the 24 hour or 40 hour HAZWOPER training course. There are no prerequisites for these courses.
- Step 2. Perform any additional site-specific training or certification as directed by employer. Additional HAZWOPER training is performed and certified by the trainer and employer.
- Step 3. HAZWOPER Supervisor Training. This training requires you complete either a 24 hour or 40 hour HAZWOPER course prior to enrolling in a supervisor course.
- Step 4. HAZWOPER 8 hour Annual Refresher course is required to maintain 40 hour, 24 hour, and Supervisor certifications.
Virginia Levels of HAZWOPER Training
HAZWOPER training is designed to reduce the risks of exposure to workers employed in three specific activities. These activities are considered three levels of HAZWOPER training as listed in 29 CFR Part 1910.120. Within these three levels, there are various job functions and training requirements.
Level 1. Emergency Response
- First Responder Awareness - Initial: Competancy / Annual: Competancy
- First Responder Operations - Initial: 8hrs / Annual: Competancy
- HAZMAT Technician - Initial: 24hrs / Annual: Competancy
- HAZMAT Specialist - Initial: 24hrs / Annual: Competancy
- Incident Commander - Initial: 24hrs / Annual: Competancy
Level 2. Cleanup of Contaminated Hazardous Waste Sites
- 40 hour HAZWOPER Site Worker - Initial: 40hrs / Annual: 8hrs
- 24 hour (Occasional) HAZWOPER Site Worker - Initial: 24hrs / Annual: 8hrs
- HAZWOPER Supervisor - Initial: 40hrs + 8hrs Supervisor / Annual: 8hrs
Level 3. Treatment, Storage, and Disposal (TSD) of Hazardous Waste
- 24 hour (Occasional) HAZWOPER Site Worker - Initial: 24hrs / Annual: 8hrs
Virginia HAZWOPER Training - State Requirements
Virginia has adopted, by reference, the federal rules for hazardous waste operations and emergency response (HAZWOPER) in general industry workplaces in the Virginia Administrative Code (16VAC25-90-1910).
Title 16. Labor and Employment
Agency 25. Safety and Health Codes Board
Chapter 90. Federal Identical General Industry Standards
16VAC25-90-1910. Federal Identical General Industry Standards (29 CFR 1910)
The OSHA HAZWOPER Standard (29 CFR Part 1910.120) – requires that all employees that are exposed to or handle hazardous materials must take a 24hr or 40hr HAZWOPER Training Course and an 8hr Annual Refresher, at a level required by their job function and responsibility, before they are permitted to engage in hazardous waste operations that could expose them to hazardous substances. On-site, job-specific equipment training provided by the employer is essential to fulfill the HAZWOPER requirement.
Virginia Occupational & Labor Safety State Agency
Virginia has a federally approved occupational safety and health plan administered by the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) Compliance Program - which is part of the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI).
The Virginia State Plan covers all private sector places of employment in the state with a few exceptions. The Virginia State Plan also covers state and local government workers. It does not apply to federal government employers including the United States Postal Service. Federal OSHA covers the issues not covered by the Virginia State Plan.
The Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) - mission is to make Virginia a better place in which to work, live, and conduct business. DOLI achieves this goal by promoting safe, healthful workplaces, best employment practices, job training opportunities through registered apprenticeship, the protection of children from hazardous employment, and safe operation of boiler and pressure vessels.
The Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) Compliance Program conducts inspections of private and public sector employers to assure compliance with the laws, standards and regulations of the Commonwealth.
The Virginia Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) is designed to recognize and promote exceptional safety and health management programs. In VPP, the Department of Labor and Industry's Occupational Safety and Health Program (VOSH), management and labor establish a cooperative relationship at a general industry or public sector workplace that has implemented a strong safety and health program.
Virginia Department of Labor and Industry
Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) Compliance Program
VOSH Research and Analysis
600 E Main Street, Suite 207
Richmond, VA 23219-2441
Phone: 804-786-1035
Web: http://www.doli.virginia.gov
State Reporting:
Virginia HAZWOPER Online Training
Virginia employees and employers covered by the OSHA HAZWOPER standard are required to take the initial HAZWOPER training which consists of a 24-hour or a 40-hour course. Depending on your job type and experience, you may be able to just take the 24-hour course to meet your HAZWOPER training requirement.
Every year after the initial training requirement has been met, workers are required to take an 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher course. This refresher course is designed to meet the annual training requirement for hazardous waste operations and emergency response (HAZWOPER) workers.
Disclaimer: The information presented on this website has been compiled from Federal and State sources and documents believed to be reliable and represent the best professional judgment of HAZWOPER Training. The accuracy of the information, however, is not guaranteed, nor is any responsibility assumed or implied, by us, and/or any other individual or entity assopciated with HAZWOPER Training, as applicable for any damage or loss resulting from inaccuracies or omissions. Contact federal or state agency staff to verify information.
