Introduction
This is the sixth 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 understanding the types of personal protective equipment (PPE); selecting appropriate PPE ensembles (A, B, C, or D) for a variety of circumstances; PPE usage, care, and training requirements; and heat and cold stress.
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 5 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 OSHA and EPA requirements for personal protective equipment (PPE). |
| LO 1.2.1 | Describe the use of protective clothing including full-body protection, head, hand-am, eye-face, and ear protection. |
| LO 1.3.1 | Define permeation, degradation, penetration, and other considerations when selecting chemical-protective equipment. |
| LO 1.4.1 | Describe CPC selection, use and inspection requirements. |
| LO 1.5.1 | Describe CPC ensemble inspection and storage requirements. |
| LO 1.6.1 | Discuss the hazards associated with extreme temperatures and precautions to take to avoid heat and cold stress while using CPC. |
Key: Terminal Objective (TO), Learning Objective (LO)