24-HR HAZWOPER General Site Worker

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HAZWOPER General Site Worker Course Information

  • courses: 1
  • hours: 24
  • CEUs: 2.4
  • Narration: Yes

24-Hour HAZWOPER Training Course Details

The 24-Hour HAZWOPER General Site Worker Course is designed for employees who are engaged in hazardous waste operations and who may be exposed to hazardous substances on contaminated sites, but who do not require the full 40-hour initial training. This course meets the requirements of OSHA’s Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) standard, 29 CFR 1910.120(e).

General site workers trained at this level are typically equipment operators, laborers, or other personnel who need the knowledge and skills to recognize hazards, protect themselves, and perform assigned duties under the direction of fully trained supervisors or managers.

Upon completion, participants will be prepared to work safely on hazardous waste sites as part of a site team, with a focus on hazard recognition, protective measures, and safe work practices.

Upon successful completion of this 24-Hour HAZWOPER course, the student will have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to:

  • Analyze hazardous situations using basic hazard and risk assessment techniques.
  • Determine appropriate response actions based on the results of hazard analysis.
  • Select and apply proper PPE for hazardous substance response.
  • Demonstrate correct use of advanced respiratory protection equipment.
  • Implement advanced techniques to stop or control hazardous substance releases.
  • Operate specialized tools, equipment, and materials to conduct leak control procedures.
  • Establish and manage effective decontamination operations.
  • Apply strategies to prevent secondary contamination during response activities.
  • Coordinate effectively with other response levels, including awareness, operations, specialists, and command staff.
  • Demonstrate safe disengagement from emergency operations.
  • Define and correctly use basic chemical and toxicological terminology relevant to emergency response.
  • Recognize potential health and safety hazards associated with hazardous materials.

Prerequisites

The 24-Hour HAZWOPER General Site Worker Course is a foundational course that requires no prerequisites.

Continuing Education Units

(2.4) CEUs are offered for this course. 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 for 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 certification. You have two opportunities to pass the exam.

Recertification

A refresher course and exam will be required every year. The cost of this recertification is $79.00.

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.

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.

Minimum System Requirements

  • Operating System: Windows 7 (32 bit) and above, Linux, MacOS
  • Processor Speed: 2.5 GHz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Browser: Google Chrome (Active internet service is needed)

Tablets and smartphones cannot be used to complete LMS courses.

Course Access Instructions

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Who needs 24-hour HAZWOPER training?

24-hour HAZWOPER training is intended for workers who perform duties at hazardous waste sites but do not require the full 40-hour HAZWOPER course. Under OSHA’s HAZWOPER standard, 29 CFR 1910.120, this level of training generally applies to employees who may enter or work on hazardous waste sites where hazardous substances are present, but whose exposure risk is limited or controlled. The 24-hour HAZWOPER General Site Worker course is typically appropriate for workers who are on-site occasionally for a specific, limited task or who work in areas that have been monitored and characterized, where exposure is not expected to exceed permissible exposure limits, and respirators are not required. Workers who may need 24-hour HAZWOPER training include:
  • General site workers with limited hazardous substance exposure
  • Equipment operators working in controlled or characterized areas
  • Utility workers performing specific tasks at hazardous waste sites
  • Surveyors, inspectors, or sampling personnel with limited site duties
  • Environmental technicians working under the direction of supervisors
  • Contractors or subcontractors entering hazardous waste sites
  • Workers supporting cleanup operations without direct high-risk exposure
  • Site personnel who do not require 40-hour HAZWOPER training based on job duties and exposure potential
The 24-hour HAZWOPER course helps workers understand hazard recognition, personal protective equipment, decontamination procedures, emergency response basics, and safe work practices for hazardous waste operations. Employers are responsible for determining the appropriate level of HAZWOPER training based on each worker’s job duties, site conditions, and potential exposure risks. Workers who perform hands-on work in areas with a higher likelihood of hazardous substance exposure, or who may be exposed above permissible exposure limits, may need 40-hour HAZWOPER training instead. View our full HAZWOPER training online course options to determine which course is most appropriate for your role.

Frequently Asked Questions

24-Hour HAZWOPER General Site Worker

24-hour HAZWOPER training is OSHA-required training for certain workers involved in hazardous waste operations who have limited exposure risk or perform specific tasks at hazardous waste sites. The training is based on OSHA’s Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response standard, 29 CFR 1910.120.

The NASP 24-Hour HAZWOPER General Site Worker online course covers key topics such as hazard recognition, chemical and toxicological terminology, personal protective equipment, decontamination, safe work practices, and emergency response procedures.

24-hour HAZWOPER training is typically required for workers who enter hazardous waste sites but do not require the full 40-hour HAZWOPER training. This may include employees who perform limited tasks, work in monitored or controlled areas, or are not expected to be exposed to hazardous substances above permissible exposure limits.

Employers should evaluate the worker’s duties, site hazards, exposure potential, and OSHA requirements to determine whether 24-hour HAZWOPER or 40-hour HAZWOPER training is appropriate.

The main difference between 24-hour and 40-hour HAZWOPER training is the level of exposure risk and job responsibility.

24-hour HAZWOPER training is generally for workers with limited exposure potential or limited duties at hazardous waste sites. 40-hour HAZWOPER training is intended for workers who perform more direct, hands-on work at hazardous waste sites and may be exposed to hazardous substances at or above permissible exposure limits.

If a worker’s exposure level or job duties are uncertain, the 40-hour HAZWOPER course may be the more comprehensive option.

Yes. The NASP 24-Hour HAZWOPER General Site Worker course is available online and is designed to help workers complete the classroom-style training portion required under OSHA’s HAZWOPER standard.

Please note that employers may also need to provide site-specific training, hands-on instruction, supervised field experience, or practical PPE training depending on the worker’s role, jobsite conditions, and regulatory requirements.

Workers who complete 24-hour HAZWOPER training are required to complete an annual 8-hour HAZWOPER Refresher course to maintain compliance with OSHA’s HAZWOPER training requirements.

NASP offers the required refresher course and exam. The current recertification cost is $79.00.

No. The NASP 24-Hour HAZWOPER General Site Worker course is a foundational course and has no prerequisites.

The NASP 24-Hour HAZWOPER General Site Worker course is designed to meet the training requirements of OSHA’s Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response standard, 29 CFR 1910.120(e), for applicable general site workers.

Employers are responsible for ensuring that each worker receives the correct level of HAZWOPER training, along with any required site-specific instruction, supervised field experience, hands-on training, and annual refresher training.