Introduction
This is the tenth 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 bloodborne pathogens; worker rights under the OSHA Act of 1970, handling drums and containers; the levels of emergency responder training; and how to use the Emergency Response Guide.
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 | Define "bloodborne pathogens" and "other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) and give examples. |
| LO 1.1.2 | Identify the requirements within the employer's Exposure Control Plan (ECP). |
| LO 1.1.3 | Describe "universal precautions" and methods to control exposure. |
| LO 1.2.1 | Describe the requirements for the various levels of emergency responder training. |
| LO 1.3.1 | Identify the requirements for the safe handling and disposal of drums and waste containers. |
| LO 1.4.1 | Discuss the various employee rights and employer responsibilities during an OSHA inspection. |
| LO 1.5.1 | Describe and give examples of how to use the DOT Emergency Response Guidebook. |
Key: Terminal Objective (TO), Learning Objective (LO)