Introduction
This is the fifth in a ten-course series comprising the 40-hour HAZWOPER for General Site Workers certificate program per OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.120.
This course focuses on the three phases of site characterization, hazard identification, air monitoring, and general monitoring practices.
OSHA Requirements
It is important to understand the 40-hour HAZWOPER is a two-phase process:
- 40 hours of off-site instruction
- 3 days of worksite-specific practice in the field
OSHAcademy online training fulfills the first phase of this process. An employer must provide the 3 days of worksite-specific, hands-on practice in the field.
Time Requirement
OSHA Standard 1910.120 requires students to complete 40-hours of off-site training as part of this program. OSHAcademy has divided the 40-hour HAZWOPER program into ten courses. Each course has a minimum time requirement, which must be met before a student is granted access to the course exam.
This course has a minimum time requirement of 4 hours. You can monitor your time on this course using the timer located in the top-left corner of each page.
Course Objectives
| ID | Objective |
|---|---|
| TO 1.0 | Achieve a minimum score of 70% on the final course assessment. |
| LO 1.1.1 | Summarize the preliminary, on-site surveys, and ongoing monitoring phases of the site characterization process |
| LO 1.1.2 | Identify indicators of potential IDLH and other dangerous conditions on-site. |
| LO 1.1.3 | List the information that the employer must gather prior to site entry. |
| LO 1.2.1 | Discuss the on-site survey duties of the qualified person immediately after initial site entry. |
| LO 1.2.2 | Describe initial and ongoing on-site monitoring and survey requirements and practices conducted to detect potential IDLH conditions. |
| LO 1.3.1 | Define and describe common exposure limits, IDLH concentrations, and effects of exposure to substances that can be absorbed. |
| LO 1.3.2 | Describe upper/lower explosion and flammability limits, flashpoint, and ignition temperature. |
| LO 1.3.3 | Describe ongoing hazardous substance monitoring and employee notification requirements. |
| LO 1.4.1 | Identify at least 4 types of hazardous substances that can cause the release of hazardous substances into the air. |
| LO 1.5.1 | Describe the equipment and general procedures for air sampling. |
Key: Terminal Objective (TO), Learning Objective (LO)