HAZWOPER Awareness: The Basics Training Course

Hazardous substances present unique risks that require specialized training, planning, and safety procedures to protect workers and the environment. This HAZWOPER Awareness: The Basics Training Course provides a practical introduction to OSHA's Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Standard, helping employees understand when the standard applies, what it requires, and how it supports workplace safety.

Participants will learn the fundamentals of hazardous waste operations, emergency response activities, hazard communication requirements, and worker protection responsibilities while gaining a better understanding of the regulations designed to reduce hazardous substance exposure.

Designed for employees, supervisors, safety professionals, emergency responders, contractors, environmental personnel, and anyone who may work around hazardous substances, this training provides a strong foundation in HAZWOPER awareness and compliance.

Training Objectives

• Describe what HAZWOPER stands for, its purpose, and when it applies
• Discuss key components of the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS)
• Explain chemical hazards, Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), and hazard information
• Understand HAZWOPER training requirements and curriculum expectations
• Review the major sections of OSHA's HAZWOPER Standard

Course Overview

Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) is one of OSHA's most important workplace safety standards for employees who may encounter hazardous substances during cleanup operations, emergency response activities, treatment facilities, storage locations, or uncontrolled releases.

This introductory training provides an overview of HAZWOPER and explains how the standard helps protect workers from hazardous substance exposures while supporting safer workplace operations.

Participants will learn what HAZWOPER is, when the standard applies, and which types of workplaces and job functions require HAZWOPER training. The course reviews the primary goals of worker protection, hazard recognition, exposure prevention, and emergency preparedness.

Learners will also explore the relationship between HAZWOPER and OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard. Topics include chemical hazards, Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), hazard identification, workplace labeling systems, and employee rights related to hazardous substance information.

The training examines HAZWOPER training requirements, including awareness-level training and the various training levels required for employees based on their job duties and exposure potential. Participants will gain a better understanding of how training supports safe work practices and regulatory compliance.

Special attention is given to the major components of the HAZWOPER Standard, including site characterization, hazard assessments, personal protective equipment, medical surveillance, emergency response planning, training requirements, and exposure controls.

By understanding the fundamentals of HAZWOPER, organizations can help employees recognize hazards, respond appropriately to emergencies, and contribute to safer work environments involving hazardous substances.

This program is available with Spanish and French closed captions.

Compliance Standards & Regulations

This course references the following standards and regulations:

• OSHA HAZWOPER Standard (29 CFR 1910.120)
• OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
• OSHA Construction HAZWOPER Standard (29 CFR 1926.65)
• EPA Hazardous Waste Operations Requirements (40 CFR 311)

Key Benefits

• Provides a strong foundation in HAZWOPER awareness
• Improves understanding of hazardous substance risks
• Reinforces hazard communication requirements
• Supports OSHA compliance initiatives
• Increases employee awareness of emergency response responsibilities
• Promotes safer handling of hazardous materials
• Strengthens workplace safety and preparedness efforts

Course Details

• Course Length: 22 Minutes
• Language(s): EN / ES / FR
• SKU: AT110
• Produced: 2024

Includes a downloadable participant guide.

Streaming video is included with the license.

Compatible with your LMS or accessible through a hosted LMS platform.

Video Streaming Licensing Options

The pricing displayed above applies to the hosted video-streaming option and includes access for the selected number of learners based on the license tier selected.

Included with Your License

• Hosted video-streaming access
• Downloadable participant guide
• Closed captions (where available)
• Certificate of completion (where applicable)

Need Additional Delivery Options?

In addition to our hosted video-streaming solution, we also offer:

• SCORM course packages for LMS deployment
• Classroom Video-on-Demand training packages
• Enterprise licensing solutions
• Multi-year licensing options

Additional delivery options are priced separately from the hosted video-streaming licenses displayed above.

For organizations requiring access for more than 250 learners, SCORM deployment, classroom training packages, or enterprise licensing solutions, please contact us for a custom quote.