OSHA 8 Hour HAZWOPER Refresher

We offer the choice between an OSHA 8 Hour HAZWOPER Refresher and an OSHA 8 Hour HAZWOPER Supervisor Refresher (for those who already have the initial HAZWOPER Supervisor Training).

While the OSHA 8 Hour HAZWOPER Refresher is different than the OSHA 8 Hour HAZWOPER Supervisor Refresher, students are NOT required to take both.

Currently, there are multiple versions of this course for users to choose from. To see what is covered in each version, click here.

Our refresher course can be taken with the OSHA 8 Hour HAZWOPER Supervisor (Initial) Training as a package deal as described below.

Each refresher course comes with an Adobe pdf certificate (View a sample certificate) that can be downloaded, saved, or printed as many times as needed.

This training comes with an optional PVC ID card with an optional photo (View a sample Wallet ID Card) for an additional $5.00 if selected at the time of enrollment. To do so, just select the course that is priced at $44.95. Adding this option later will cost an additional $10.00.

This training can also be taken as EMS continuing education for an additional $5.00. Select the EMS CE 8 Hour HAZWOPER Refresher at the time of enrollment.

All of our courses are updated regularly and include many photos, helpful links to other great sources of useful information, and interactive quizzes that check your progress along the way.

Package Deals for Additional Savings

The package deals below combine three of our online courses with the OSHA 8 Hour HAZWOPER Supervisor (Initial) course:

The objectives of this course are to meet the Federal OSHA HAZWOPER training requirements of 29 CFR 1910.120(e)(8), 29 CFR 1910.120(p)(7)(i) or 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(8) for general industry, and 29 CFR 1926.65(e)(8), 29 CFR 1926.65(p)(7)(i) or 29 CFR 1926.65(q)(8) for construction. This course is also intended to meet any HAZWOPER training requirements for the EPA and State OSHA regulations.

Per 29 CFR 1910.120(e)(8) and 29 CFR 1926.65(e)(8)

Employees specified in paragraph (e)(1) of this section, and managers and supervisors specified in paragraph (e)(4) of this section, shall receive eight hours of refresher training annually on the items specified in paragraph (e)(2) and/or (e)(4) of this section, any critique of incidents that have occurred in the past year that can serve as training examples of related work, and other relevant topics.

Per 29 CFR 1910.120(p)(7)(i) and 29 CFR 1926.65(p)(7)(i)

The employer shall develop and implement a training program which is part of the employer's safety and health program, for employees exposed to health hazards or hazardous substances at TSD operations to enable the employees to perform their assigned duties and functions in a safe and healthful manner so as not to endanger themselves or other employees. The initial training shall be for 24 hours and refresher training shall be for eight hours annually. Employees who have received the initial training required by this paragraph shall be given a written certificate attesting that they have successfully completed the necessary training.

Per 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(8) and 29 CFR 1926.65(q)(8)

Those employees who are trained in accordance with paragraph (q)(6) of this section shall receive annual refresher training of sufficient content and duration to maintain their competencies, or shall demonstrate competency in those areas at least yearly.

This course has 1 module exam for each module. The exams are taken once a student completes a module while the information is still fresh. There is no cumulative final exam.

Each exam consists of 10 questions randomly selected from a large pool of questions. A score of 70% or better is required to pass each exam.

If a student does not pass the exam the first time, they may retake the exam as many times as necessary in order to pass.

This course is designed to help workers meet the OSHA 8 Hour HAZWOPER Refresher requirement.

If this course takes less than 8 hours to do, it should be combined with other training conducted throughout the year to meet the 8 hour requirement.

The additional training can come from hands-on training, training that is job or company specific, or even tailgate safety meetings.

Also, workers must receive additional training, when required by OSHA standards, on the specific hazards of their job.

Training Providers should be used to ensure credibility and augment a company's training program. Therefore, in addition to the training provided by an outside party, a student should receive site-specific training that is supplied by their own company. This training should target the company's unique approach to hazard prevention, including the use of site-specific equipment, health and safety policies, and emergency procedures. As a rule, this company specific training should be well documented.

The bottom line in ALL SITUATIONS is that employers are required to ensure that their employees are adequately trained to do their job.

Below are some frequently asked questions specific to this course. If you do not find your question here, we do have more FAQs.

Q - What if it has been longer than 12 months since I received my refresher training?
A - This does not mean you must take the initial training all over again. Per OSHA, "If the date for refresher training has lapsed, the need to repeat the initial training must be determined based on the employee's familiarity with safety and health procedures used on site. The employee should take the next available refresher training course. There should be a record in the employee's file indicating why the training has been delayed and when the training will be completed."

Q - Can I use my one-time 8 Hour Initial HAZWOPER Supervisor training course as my refresher training for that year?
A - No, OSHA would expect a general hazardous waste site worker who is becoming a supervisor or manager to receive at least 16 hours of training during the year they become a supervisor: 8 hours of management and supervisory training in addition to 8 hours of employee refresher training. HAZWOPER requires that supervisors and managers be trained and given supervised field experience to at least the level of the employees who they will oversee, and have at least eight additional hours of specialized training on the topics listed in 1910.120(e)(4).

Q - How long will this course take to complete?
A - Our courses are set up to take a specific amount of time. Some students may get through the training more quickly, while others may actually take longer to complete their training. Remember, this training should be used as an intricate tool in the context of an overall training program; it can be combined with other training throughout the year in order to meet any hour requirements needed.

Q -Do I have to finish the course in one sitting?
A - No, our courses are designed so you can start and stop as needed, allowing you to break the training up over a longer period of time. Our system will keep track of your progress, enabling you to resume where you left off upon your next login. It is important that once you start a section, you complete that section or you will need to start that section over from the beginning upon your return.

Q - Can I take the course from more than one computer?
A - Yes, you can take the online portion by signing in with your username and password from any location and computer with high-speed internet access. However, each computer does need to meet our basic system requirements for viewing our online courses.

Q - Will I receive a certificate for this course?
A - Yes, once you have completed a course, you are able to download, save or print a certificate of completion from your student account. Certificates are created in a pdf format. Users must have the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader before attempting to download the completion certificate.

See a sample certificate

Q - Will I receive a wallet ID card?
A - In addition to the pdf certificate, this course also comes with the option to purchase a laminated wallet ID card for $5.00. This card will be mailed from our Main Office in Southern California. Wallet ID cards are created and mailed either the same or next business day, depending on what time the course is completed. Please allow for appropriate mail time, as this may vary by location.

View a sample Wallet ID Card

If you do not find your question here, we do have more FAQs.