8-HR HAZWOPER Refresher Pilot Study Description:

The 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher Pilot Study is used to evaluate if NASP has met the learning objectives we set out to achieve. It is of utmost importance that you take this course in its entirety in the Learning Management System (LMS) and refrain from “clicking through slides.” Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and the hours associated with them are meant to reflect the average time to complete the course by a student learning the topic for the first time. Even though you may already be familiar with portions of the material, you must read the content word-for-word so that we can use your timed results as part of our evaluation.

You must document the time (number of minutes) that it takes for you to complete the course, including each course section, each review game, and the final exam on the Pilot Study-Individual Student Calculation Worksheet. The worksheet and instructions will be provided to you upon course enrollment. The worksheet results will be combined with those of other pilot study participants to determine the final CEUs to be awarded for the course studied. Participants will receive CEUs for completing the Pilot Course once the CEU value has been determined.

Additionally, your feedback is what makes this Pilot Study work; we ask that you please complete the Course Review Survey found at the end of the course and provide thorough answers. We thank you for taking the time to complete this study! Because of individuals like you, we can continually create and improve the products that thousands of professionals rely on.

You must complete the Pilot Course and Pilot Study-Individual Student Calculation Worksheet by

Friday, August 15, 2025.

Please DO NOT register for this course if you cannot meet the deadline.

8-HR HAZWOPER Refresher Course Description:

This 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher course is designed to comply with the annual training requirements set forth by OSHA under 29 CFR 1910.120 for general site workers involved in hazardous waste operations and emergency response. Whether you are an equipment operator, site supervisor, environmental technician, or emergency responder, this training serves to maintain your proficiency in hazard recognition, regulatory compliance, and safety practices when working in hazardous environments.

Through dynamic case studies, participants explore real-world applications of site characterization, hazard mitigation, and coordinated response efforts. The training reinforces foundational knowledge and introduces updates related to chemical, biological, radiological, physical, and environmental hazards commonly encountered on hazardous waste sites.

Topics Covered:

• OSHA HAZWOPER Regulatory Overview (29 CFR 1910.120)
• Site Characterization and Hazard Assessment
• Medical Surveillance and Fitness for Duty
• Hazard Recognition (Chemical, Biological, Physical, Radiological)
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Selection and Use
• Engineering and Administrative Controls
• Fire, Explosion, and Toxic Hazards
• GHS/HAZCOM Standards and Hazard Communication
• Environmental Case Study: Enbridge Line 6B Incident
• Emergency Response Planning and Coordination
• Refresher on Control Measures and Work Practices

Intended Audience:

This course is intended for:

• General site workers at uncontrolled hazardous waste operations
• Environmental remediation personnel
• Supervisors and managers responsible for worker safety
• Emergency response workers involved in hazardous substance releases

Upon completion of the 8-HR HAZWOPER Refresher course, the student will have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to:

• Identify key health and safety hazards associated with hazardous waste operations.
• Understand and apply OSHA’s HAZWOPER standards, including training levels and responsibilities.
• Interpret the requirements for medical surveillance, PPE, and control measures.
• Assess and characterize hazardous waste sites, including physical, chemical, and biological evaluations.
• Apply lessons learned from large-scale environmental incidents.
• Comprehend hazardous materials labeling systems, including GHS and HAZCOM.
• Demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures, exposure limits, and decontamination methods.

Prerequisites:

Completion of the initial 24- or 40-hour HAZWOPER training as per OSHA regulations is required prior to enrolling in this refresher course.

Continuing Education Units:

CEUs offered for this course will be determined upon completion of the Pilot Study. As an IACET Accredited Provider, NASP offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. CEUs will be reflected on the Certificate upon successful completion of the course and passing the exam. Partial credit or adjusted CEUs will not be awarded to individuals who do not successfully meet the criteria for achievement of CEUs.

Online Exams:

The student will take a comprehensive online exam at the end of the course. You must score 80% to receive a certificate of completion. You have two opportunities to pass the exam.

Recertification:

Please Note: An annual 8-hour HAZWOPER Refresher course is required under 29 CFR 1910.120 for general site workers involved in hazardous waste operations and emergency response. The cost of this refresher course will be determined once the Pilot Study has been completed.

Non-discrimination Policy:

NASP is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free of all forms of discrimination. View the full document here.

Proprietary Interest Disclosure:

The instructor(s) has no financial interest in any course documents, products, tools, or instruments. View the full document here.