8-Hour HAZWOPER Annual Online Refresher Training

This NET HAZWOPER online training course with the HAZWOPER Hands-on Simulator® features modules with award-winning content and 12 interactive modules. The study timer helps you know how many hours you’ve accrued while you study. Self-grading quizzes prepare you to pass the final exam. You’ll receive an emailed certificate after completing the course.

When you complete NET’s 8-hour online HAZWOPER refresher training, you will have re-certification as a 24-Hour HAZWOPER or 40-Hour general site worker. This course is to be completed as your annual refresher training after having previously completed the 24- or 40-hour HAZWOPER training.

You will re-visit how to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as it applies to contaminated site activities and the limitations of PPE, being able to read and interpret a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for chemical safety and spill response activities, and recognizing and distinguishing the 9 U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) hazard class ratings as they relate to chemical safety.

You will also be able to recognize different chemical labeling systems, requirements and standards, interpret the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 704 Diamond for chemical hazards, and define and understand Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste as it differs from a hazardous material.

Additionally, you’ll know the laws and regulations as they relate to hazardous substances, the chemical properties that cause harm to people, the environment and property, and the toxicology of various chemicals on the human body.

The 8-hour course also refreshes your understanding of respiratory protection relating to contaminated site cleanup, the four levels of PPE used in contaminated site cleanup and emergency response and how to implement a proper decontamination sequence. The course topics covered also include regulatory requirements for HAZWOPER workers, drums and other hazardous waste containers, and incompatible chemicals and examples of various incompatible chemicals.

Course topics:

• Health and safety plans
• Hazard communication
• Workplace hazards
• Labels and placards
• Personal protective equipment
• Respiratory protection
• Decontamination
• Emergency response procedures
• Experience proper donning, doffing and decontamination in the HAZWOPER Hands-on Simulator
• Take the HAZWOPER Certification exam

If you are in an OSHA-approved Plan State, you may need additional training. Plan state requirements are often more stringent than federal HAZWOPER training requirements. While NET’s training course is very comprehensive, additional site-specific training must be taken for certain hazardous materials/environments that may be encountered at different sites. This is an employer obligation.

Who needs the 8-Hour HAZWOPER refresher certification?

• Individuals who work with hazardous materials or who may come in contact with hazardous materials require HAZWOPER refreshers every year after their initial certification.

What is the training sequence for Emergency Response Workers?

• Emergency Response Workers are required to take the HAZWOPER First Responder Operations (FRO) Annual Refresher, HAZMAT Specialist 29 CFR, and HAZWOPER 8-hour Refresher. You will also need HAZWOPER annual refreshers depending on the time frame.

What training requirements are there for general site workers at contaminated sites?

• General site workers need to take either the 40-hour or 24-hour HAZWOPER course. This is followed by site-specific training directed by your employer. After you’re certified, you’ll need to complete a yearly 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher course.

What is the 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher?

• Once you complete the 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher, you will receive recertification for the 24-hour HAZWOPER or the 40-hour general site worker.

What are some of the course features for the 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher?

• Includes 12 interactive modules
• HAZWOPER Hands-on Simulator® - (OSHA Accepted)
• Award winning content - CEU's
• Self-grading quizzes and final exam
• OSHA Study Timer (tracks your study time login and logout at your convenience)
• Certificate of Completion: e-cert and wallet card (instant download of e-certificate upon course completion)
• HAZWOPER course access for 1 year from the time of registration
• Download your certificates at any time in the future.

What information will be revisited in this training refresher?

• The 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher course also refreshes your understanding of respiratory protection relating to contaminated site cleanup, the four levels of PPE used in contaminated site cleanup and emergency response, and how to implement a proper decontamination sequence.

What training is required for hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facilities?

• Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) treatment, storage, and disposal facilities (TSDF) are required to complete the 24-hour HAZWOPER certification and employer-directed on-site training. Once certified, an annual 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher is required.

Does HAZWOPER certification expire?

• Yes, HAZWOPER certifications need to be renewed annually by completing HAZWOPER 8-Hour refresher training.

Why should I use NET for my HAZWOPER certification or refresher?

• National Environmental Trainers (NET) are industry thought-leaders. NET created the first online safety training in 1998 and are always working to improve our systems, courseware, and learner management features. Our online courses are intuitive, self-directed, and simple-to-use. Reach out to us if you would like more information.

What are the prerequisites of the 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher?

• 24 or 40 Hour HAZWOPER Course – 29 CFR 1910.120 (e)