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  • 1. Does HAZWOPER supervisor training expire?

    Yes, HAZWOPER supervisor training must be renewed annually through an 8-hour refresher course to maintain compliance with OSHA regulations.

  • 2. What is the difference between hazmat and HAZWOPER training?

    HAZMAT training is focused on handling hazardous materials, it prepares workers to handle and transport hazardous materials by covering  topics like accident prevention, storage, and emergency response. However, HAZWOPER training is focused on working at hazardous sites and prepares workers to work at hazardous sites, such as cleanup and superfund sites. It covers topics like regulations, toxicology, physical and chemical hazards, and emergency procedures.

  • 3. What are the three general types of HAZWOPER training?

    The three general HAZWOPER trainings required by workers at hazardous worksites include: 

    • 40-Hour HAZWOPER training – Required for workers with regular exposure to hazardous materials.

    •  24-Hour HAZWOPER training – For occasional site visitors or workers with limited exposures.

    • 8-Hour HAZWOPER refresher training– This is the annual renewal training required to maintain certifications obtained from 24 or 40-hour HAZWOPER training.