HAZWOPER 8-Hour Refresher Mod 2 (504.2)
REGULATORY REFERENCE: OSHA 29
CFR1910.120(8)
COURSE DURATION: 120 minutes
OVERVIEW: Employers are required
to develop and implement Hazardous Waste
Operations (HAZWOPER) training to inform
workers (including contractors and
subcontractors) performing hazardous
waste operations to the level and degree
of exposure they are likely to
encounter. Training must be conducted
initially and annually thereafter.
AUDIENCE: All employees who are
exposed to hazardous substances, health
hazards, or safety hazards and their
supervisors and management responsible
for the site shall receive training to
meet the requirements of the annual
HAZWOPER 8-hour refresher course.
PREREQUISITES: This module is
designed so that no prior knowledge is
required.
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OUTLINE: |
- Effects of Hazardous
Wastes
- Introduction to
Toxicology
- Acute and Chronic
Exposure
- Reversible and
Irreversible Toxic Effects
From Exposure
- Interaction of Chemicals
- Effects of Chemicals on
the Body
- Toxins and Their Effects
- Entry Routes and Effects
- Effects of Exposure
- Exposure Guidelines
- Specific Guidelines for
Airborne Contaminants
- Types of Exposure
Guidelines
- Exposure Terminology
Review
- Limitations/Restrictions
of Exposure Guideline Use
- OSHA's Hierarchy Of
Controlling Hazards in the
Workplace
- Levels of Protection
- APR's and Types
- Advantages/Disadvantages
Of Air Purifying Respirators
- Types Of Fit Tests
- Medical Emergencies
- Steps that can be taken
to Reduce Heat Stress
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NOTE: This course satisfies the
requirements of regarding annual
HAZWOPER refresher training.
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