8-Hour HAZWOPER Annual Refresher Training Online

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HAZWOPER Refresher Course Information

  • courses: 1
  • hours: 8
  • CEUs: 0.8
  • Narration: Yes

8-Hour HAZWOPER Training Course Details

This 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher course is designed to comply with the annual HAZWOPER training requirements set forth by OSHA under 29 CFR 1910.120 for general site workers involved in hazardous waste operations and emergency response. Whether you are an equipment operator, site supervisor, environmental technician, or emergency responder, this training serves to maintain your proficiency in hazard recognition, regulatory compliance, and safety practices when working in hazardous environments.

Through dynamic case studies, participants explore real-world applications of site characterization, hazard mitigation, and coordinated response efforts. The training reinforces foundational knowledge and introduces updates related to chemical, biological, radiological, physical, and environmental hazards commonly encountered on hazardous waste sites.

Topics Covered

  • OSHA HAZWOPER Regulatory Overview (29 CFR 1910.120)
  • Site Characterization and Hazard Assessment
  • Medical Surveillance and Fitness for Duty
  • Hazard Recognition (Chemical, Biological, Physical, Radiological)
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Selection and Use
  • Engineering and Administrative Controls
  • Fire, Explosion, and Toxic Hazards
  • GHS/HAZCOM Standards and Hazard Communication
  • Environmental Case Study: Enbridge Line 6B Incident
  • Emergency Response Planning and Coordination
  • Refresher on Control Measures and Work Practices

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

  • Identify key health and safety hazards associated with hazardous waste operations.
  • Understand and apply OSHA’s HAZWOPER standards, including training levels and responsibilities.
  • Interpret the requirements for medical surveillance, PPE, and control measures.
  • Assess and characterize hazardous waste sites, including physical, chemical, and biological evaluations.
  • Apply lessons learned from large-scale environmental incidents.
  • Comprehend hazardous materials labeling systems, including GHS and HAZCOM.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures, exposure limits, and decontamination methods.

Prerequisites

Completion of the initial 24- or 40-hour HAZWOPER training as per OSHA regulations is required prior to enrolling in this refresher course.

Continuing Education Units

(0.8) 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 to 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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8-Hour HAZWOPER Annual Refresher Training Online Reviews

  • Derek G.
    August 2025

    Great course!

Featured reviews from NASP learners who completed this course.

Who needs 8-hour HAZWOPER training?

8-hour HAZWOPER training is required annually for workers who have already completed initial HAZWOPER training and need to maintain compliance with OSHA’s HAZWOPER training requirements. Under OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.120, general site workers and certain emergency response personnel must complete HAZWOPER refresher training each year to keep their knowledge current and maintain safe work practices in hazardous waste operations. The NASP 8-Hour HAZWOPER Annual Refresher course is intended for workers who previously completed a qualifying 24-hour or 40-hour HAZWOPER course and continue to perform work involving hazardous waste operations, hazardous substances, contaminated sites, or emergency response activities.
  • Workers who may need 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher training include:
  • General site workers who completed 24-hour HAZWOPER training
  • General site workers who completed 40-hour HAZWOPER training
  • Hazardous waste site workers
  • Equipment operators
  • Environmental technicians
  • Site supervisors and managers
  • Emergency response personnel
  • Hazardous materials cleanup workers
  • Workers involved in spill response, decontamination, or hazardous substance control
  • Contractors or subcontractors who continue to work on hazardous waste sites
This annual HAZWOPER refresher course helps reinforce key safety concepts, including hazard recognition, site characterization, personal protective equipment, medical surveillance, exposure controls, hazard communication, emergency procedures, and decontamination practices. If your annual refresher training has lapsed, your employer should evaluate whether you can demonstrate continued competency or whether additional training is needed before returning to covered hazardous waste operations. Workers who have not previously completed the initial 24-hour or 40-hour HAZWOPER training should complete the appropriate initial HAZWOPER course before enrolling in an 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher course.

Frequently Asked Questions

8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher

8-hour HAZWOPER refresher training is annual training required under OSHA’s HAZWOPER standard, 29 CFR 1910.120, for workers who have already completed initial 24-hour or 40-hour HAZWOPER training and continue to work in hazardous waste operations or emergency response roles.

The NASP 8-Hour HAZWOPER Annual Refresher course reinforces important safety and compliance topics, including hazard recognition, PPE, site characterization, medical surveillance, hazard communication, emergency response procedures, control measures, and decontamination methods.

The 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher course is typically required for workers who have completed initial 24-hour or 40-hour HAZWOPER training and continue to perform duties covered by OSHA’s HAZWOPER standard.

This may include hazardous waste site workers, equipment operators, environmental technicians, site supervisors, emergency responders, cleanup workers, and other personnel who may encounter hazardous substances as part of their job duties.

HAZWOPER refresher training is required every year. OSHA requires covered workers to complete an annual 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher course to maintain compliance and keep their hazardous waste operations training current.

NASP’s 8-Hour HAZWOPER Annual Refresher course is designed to help workers meet this yearly training requirement.

Yes. The NASP 8-Hour HAZWOPER Annual Refresher course is available online and can be completed at your own pace. The course includes online training content and a comprehensive final exam.

Please note that employers remain responsible for determining whether additional site-specific training, hands-on instruction, or practical evaluation is required based on the worker’s duties, jobsite conditions, and applicable OSHA requirements.

Students must have previously completed initial 24-hour or 40-hour HAZWOPER training before enrolling in the 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher course. The refresher course is not a replacement for initial HAZWOPER training.

Workers who have not yet completed initial HAZWOPER training should take the appropriate 24-hour or 40-hour HAZWOPER course based on their job duties and potential exposure risks.

If your annual HAZWOPER refresher training has expired, your employer should evaluate whether you have maintained sufficient competency to continue performing covered work. Depending on how long the training has lapsed and your job responsibilities, you may need to complete additional refresher training or repeat initial HAZWOPER training.

Employers are responsible for ensuring workers remain properly trained and qualified under OSHA’s HAZWOPER training requirements.

The 24-hour and 40-hour HAZWOPER courses are initial training courses. The 24-hour HAZWOPER course is generally for workers with limited exposure risk or limited duties at hazardous waste sites, while the 40-hour HAZWOPER course is for workers with greater exposure potential or more direct involvement in hazardous waste operations.

The 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher course is annual refresher training for workers who have already completed initial 24-hour or 40-hour HAZWOPER training and need to maintain compliance.

To earn your 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher certificate through NASP, you must complete the online course and pass the comprehensive final exam with a score of 80% or higher. You will have two opportunities to pass the exam.

Upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate showing completion of the 8-Hour HAZWOPER Annual Refresher course and 0.8 CEUs.

The NASP 8-Hour HAZWOPER Annual Refresher course is designed to support OSHA’s annual HAZWOPER refresher training requirements under 29 CFR 1910.120 for applicable general site workers involved in hazardous waste operations and emergency response.

Employers are responsible for ensuring 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.