This HAZWOPER training course is designed to cover the topics of personal protective equipment, site control, and other hazard control measures.
- The eLearning course covers the following topics:
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- PPE Basics
- Respiratory Protective Equipment
- Chemical-Protective Clothing
- Four Levels of Protection (Levels A, B, C, D)
- Site Control
- Elements of Site Control
- The Site Map
- The Buddy System
- Site Communications
- Site Security
- Site Work Zones
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Safe Work Practices
- Other Hazard Control Measures
- Safe Handling of Drums and Containers
- Safe Confined Space Entry
- Engineering Controls
- Lockout/Tagout
- Proper Illumination
- Sanitation for Temporary Work Spaces
- The New Technology Program
- After completing this course, learners will understand:
- The purpose and limitations of personal protective equipment
- The HAZWOPER requirements for personal protective equipment
- The varieties of respiratory protective equipment and their protection factor
- The varieties of chemical protective clothing
- How to select protective ensembles
- The elements of site control, including the buddy system
- The types and purpose of site work zones
- Safe practices for handling hazardous waste drums and containers
- Safe practices for entering confined spaces
- Other safe practices, control measures, and standard operating procedures
- Intended Audience: Any employees who may be involved or expected to engage in:
- Hazardous waste cleanup operations where the employee may be exposed to hazardous substances; or
- A response to an occurrence which results, or is likely to result, in an uncontrolled release of a hazardous substance.
- Length: 90 minutes
- Copyright Date: 2013 (Rev. 11/13, 2/18)
This online course is part of the HAZWOPER 8-Hour Refresher Training: Waste Site Workers Curriculum. To view the other four courses included in this curriculum, as well as other levels of training, visit the Hazwoper Training Page.
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