A complete library for all of your HAZWOPER training needs.
Whether you are training new hires or longtime employees in need of refresher courses, the OverNite Software library of 23 comprehensive courses addresses key topics of OSHA’s HAZWOPER standard. From Site Security and Control to Handling Drums and Containers, you will find an array of courses that help your employees understand HAZWOPER safe work practices.
Our courses are delivered via a state-of-the-art learning management system that allows you to customize curricula, adjust testing parameters, and even customize courses with site-specific content and photos.
The HAZWOPER library provides a comprehensive selection of topics for everyone from new hires to Incident Commanders. These courses also can be used as the foundation for satisfying the 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher training requirements outlined in OSHA’s Title 29 CFR 1910.120.
HAZWOPER Course Descriptions
850 Site Security and Control
Site Security and Control examines site maps; work zones, controlled access points, and boundaries; the buddy system; site and emergency communication; accessing medical assistance; and safe work practices. (30 min)
851 Site Characterization and Analysis
Site Characterization and Analysis addresses the site evaluation process; health and safety risks; PPE for initial site entry; pre-entry information; types of monitoring; and risk identification and employee notification. (25 min)
852 Regulations
Regulations addresses the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) standard; the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA); the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA); Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA); Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA); the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) and other regulations pertinent to HAZWOPER; and the future of worker health and safety regulations. (45 min)
853 Hazards of Toxic Substances
Hazards of Toxic Substances examines the physical properties of toxic substances; toxicity; hazards and hazard factors; local and systemic health effects; and measuring and monitoring exposures. (50 min)
854 Identifying Hazardous Materials
Identifying Hazardous Materials informs learners who are exposed, or potentially exposed, to hazardous substances of how to identify hazardous materials in transit and in the workplace. The course covers various containers, labeling, and safety data sheets in addition to basic descriptions and examples of hazardous materials. (55 min)
855 Spill Response
Spill Response addresses the difference between an incidental release and one that requires an emergency response; rescue/response actions, including sequence; the National Response System; and Incident Command. (45 min)
856 Decontamination
Decontamination defines decontamination and discusses decontamination procedures that are required elements of a HAZWOPER site-specific safety and health plan. It also discusses decontamination plans, methods, areas, and monitoring. Emergency decontamination is also addressed for equipment and PPE. (40 min)
857 Site Safety and Health Program
Site Safety and Health Program addresses the purposes and components of site safety and health programs; site-specific safety and health plans; safety and health training programs; and medical surveillance programs. (35 min)
858 Site-Specific Safety and Health Plan
Site-Specific Safety and Health Plan defines a site-specific safety and health plan, lists its elements, and discusses site-specific safety and health plan tools. (30 min)
859 Training
Training explains the importance of HAZWOPER training and identifies training recipients and levels. This course also lists training requirements for: emergency responders and workers at cleanup sites and treatment, storage, and disposal facilities. (30 min)
860 Air Monitoring and Detection
Air Monitoring and Detection addresses when to conduct air monitoring and detection; types and limitations of direct-reading instruments; monitoring for IDLH conditions; laboratory analysis of samples; monitoring of high-risk employees at hazardous waste sites; and personal air sampling methods. (40 min)
861 Sampling and Analysis
Sampling and Analysis defines sampling and analysis and also addresses personal sampling, environmental sampling techniques, drum sampling techniques, wipe sampling, bulk sampling, and analytical methods and laboratories. (75 min)
862 Chemical Hazards
Chemical Hazards discusses the health and physical hazards that chemicals pose. Toxicity, route of exposure, dose, duration, sensitivity, reaction, and interaction are examined as well as ways to reduce exposure to chemicals. (55 min)
863 Physical Hazards
Physical Hazards defines physical hazards and also addresses noise, heat stress, cold stress, ionizing radiation, vibration, certain chemicals, and slips, trips, and falls. (75 min)
864 Personal Protective Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment addresses PPE programs; respiratory protection programs; types of respirators; respirator selection, use, maintenance, and storage; chemical protective clothing selection, use, maintenance, and storage; EPA levels of protection; and PPE uses and hazards. (60 min)
865 Medical Surveillance
Medical Surveillance addresses the purposes and components of a medical surveillance program and pre-employment screening. Periodic medical screening is also addressed. (45 min)
866 Confined Space Entry
Confined Space Entry explores confined space entry, including confined space examples, hazards, permit-required confined spaces, hazard controls, training requirements, assigned personnel duties, employer’s responsibilities, entry permits, and safe entry. (75 min)
867 Information Sources
Information Sources addresses accuracy of information; the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS); downstream flow of information; Safety Data Sheet (MSDS); hazard communication program; hazard communication changes; and other information sources. (35 min)
868 Containment and Cleanup
Containment and Cleanup examines the elements of a spill containment program and new spill containment technologies. (25 min)
869 Rescue Equipment and First Aid
Rescue Equipment and First Aid provides general awareness about first aid.Course topics include techniques and supplies used to administer first aid and types of care provided as the result of common hazardous waste site accidents. This course is not a first aid certification course. (55 min)
870 Lockout/Tagout Procedures
Lockout/Tagout Procedures addresses energy control programs; the purposes of lockout/tagout procedures; energy sources and their control; lockout/tagout procedure steps; steps for reactivating equipment; differences between lockout and tagout; effective lockout and tagout devices; training requirements; and tag limitations. (55 min)
871 Emergency Response Plan
Emergency Response Plan examines the origins of the HAZWOPER emergency response plan; emergency action vs. emergency response plans; elements of emergency action and emergency response plans; how to handle an emergency response; and the Incident Command System. (45 min)
872 Handling Drums and Containers
Handling Drums and Containers addresses drum and container inspection, handling, opening, and sampling; characterization, staging, and bulking; shipping and transport; and entering tanks and vaults. (55 min)