OSHA 8 Hour HAZWOPER SupervisorWho Should Take This Course?The OSHA 8 Hour HAZWOPER Supervisor (Initial) training is a one-time requirement for those who supervise HAZWOPER employees. Also, those that want to advance their career but don't have the time to be gone from work. This course is 100% online! Take the 8 Hour HAZWOPER Supervisor Initial Course $79.95
In compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulation, this course is to certify individuals who have already taken the 40-hour or 24-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training. The 8-hour supervisor training course can be taken on-line while complying with the OSHA regulations. As referenced by 29 CFR 1910.120 (e) (4), on-site management and supervisors directly responsible for or who supervise employees engaged in hazardous waste operations shall receive 24/40 hour HAZWOPER course and at least eight additional hours of specialized training at the time of job assignment on such topics as, but not limited to, the employer’s safety and health program, spill containment program, and health hazard monitoring procedure and techniques. OSHA regulations require that an instructor have the minimum education and or experience with hazardous materials to teach this course. Management and supervisor training. On-site management and supervisors directly responsible for, or who supervise employees engaged in, hazardous waste operations shall receive 40 hours initial training, and three days of supervised field experience (the training may be reduced to 24 hours and one day if the only area of their responsibility is employees covered by paragraphs (e)(3)(ii) and (e)(3)(iii)) and at least eight additional hours of specialized training at the time of job assignment on such topics as, but not limited to, the employer's safety and health program and the associated employee training program, personal protective equipment program, spill containment program, and health hazard monitoring procedure and techniques. Do You Have 10 or More That Need the Training? As the owner of SGC Group and an active UXO Safety/QC, I see the trends of what's happening with the Army Corps of Engineers. Many USACE employees have taken this course telling me that those of us in the field need to be prepared for further regulations. I also look at the 8 Hour Supervisor as making myself more employable going forward. If you have the 8 Hour HAZWOPER Supervisor and the next person doesn't, you'll have the advantage when it's hiring time. OBJECTIVES The objectives of the 8 Hour HAZWOPER Supervisor course are to meet the Federal OSHA HAZWOPER training requirements of 29 CFR 1910.120(e)(4) for general industry and 29 CFR 1926.65(e)(4) for construction. This course is also intended to meet any HAZWOPER training requirements for the EPA and State OSHA regulations. Per 29 CFR 1910.120(e)(4) Management and supervisor training. On-site management and supervisors directly responsible for, or who supervise employees engaged in, hazardous waste operations shall receive 40 hours initial training, and three days of supervised field experience (the training may be reduced to 24 hours and one day if the only area of their responsibility is employees covered by paragraphs (e)(3)(ii) and (e)(3)(iii)) and at least eight additional hours of specialized training at the time of job assignment on such topics as, but not limited to, the employer's safety and health program and the associated employee training program, personal protective equipment program, spill containment program, and health hazard monitoring procedure and techniques. This 8 Hour HAZWOPER Supervisor course consists of 19 sections broken down into 3 modules. It is recommended that users take each section in sequential order, although this is not required. Module 1 1 The HAZWOPER Supervisor 2 Laws and Regulations 3 Management's Role in Safety and Health 4 Financial Impacts of Risk Management Module 2 5 Safety and Health Program 6 Emergency Response Plan 7 Employee Training Program 8 Medical Surveillance Program 9 Personal Protective Equipment Program 10 Personal Protective Equipment Selection 11 Spill Containment Program 12 Heat Stress Program 13 Confined Space Program 14 Hazard Analysis Methodologies Module 3 15 Supervision and Leadership 16 Job Stress 17 Work Schedules and Working Alone 18 Drug-free Workplace 19 Summary and Conclusion See All of our HAZWOPER and other Safey Training
Each exam consists of 10 questions randomly selected from a large pool of questions. A 70% score or better is required to pass each exam. If a student does not pass the exam the first time, they may retake the exam as many times as necessary in order to pass. This course is designed to help workers meet the OSHA 8 Hour HAZWOPER Supervisor (Initial) requirement. This training CANNOT be a substitute for the refresher training requirement. We do offer the 8 Hour Refresher for $39.95! OSHA expects a general hazardous waste site worker who will become a supervisor or manager to receive at least 16 hours of training during the year they become a supervisor. This includes 8 hours of management and supervisory training in addition to 8 hours of employee refresher training. HAZWOPER requires supervisors and managers be given training and supervised field experience that is,at least, equivalent to the level of training their employees have received, and to have at least 8 additional hours of specialized training on the topics listed in 1910.120(e)(4). Also, workers must receive additional training, when required by OSHA standards, on the specific hazards of their job. Training Providers should be used to ensure credibility and augment a company's training program. Therefore, in addition to the training provided by an outside party, a student should receive site-specific training that is supplied by their own company. This training should target the company's unique approach to hazard prevention, including the use of site-specific equipment, health and safety policies, and emergency procedures. As a rule, this company-specific training should be well documented. The bottom line, in ALL SITUATIONS is employers are required to ensure their employees are adequately trained to do their job. Below are some frequently asked questions specific to this 8 Hour HAZWOPER Supervisor course. Q - Can I use my one-time 8 Hour Initial HAZWOPER Supervisor training course as my refresher training for that year? A - No, OSHA expects a general hazardous waste site worker will become a supervisor or manager to receive at least 16 hours of training during the year they become a supervisor. This includes 8 hours of management and supervisory training in addition to 8 hours of employee refresher training. HAZWOPER requires supervisors and managers to be given training and supervised field experience that is, at least, equivalent to the level of training their employees have received, and to have at least 8 additional hours of specialized training on the topics listed in 1910.120(e)(4). 8 Hour HAZWOPER Refresher Course for $39.95 Q - How long will this course take to complete? A - Our courses are set up to take a specific amount of time. Some students may complete the training quickly, while others may take longer. Remember, this training should be used as an intricate tool in the context of an overall training program; it can be combined with other training throughout the year in order to meet any hour requirements needed. Q -Do I have to finish the course in one sitting? A - No. Our courses are designed so you can start and stop as needed, allowing you to break up the training over a longer period of time. Our system will keep track of your progress, enabling you to resume where you left off upon your next login. It is important that once you start a section, you complete that section or you will need to start that section over from the beginning upon your return. Q - Can I take the course from more than one computer? A - Yes. You can take the online portion by signing in with your username and password from any location and computer with high-speed internet access. However, each computer does need to meet our basic system requirements for viewing our online courses. Q - Will I receive a certificate for this course? A - Yes. Once you have completed the 8 Hour HAZWOPER Supervisor course, you can download, save or print a certificate of completion from your student account. Certificates are created in a pdf format. Users must have the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader before attempting to download the completion certificate. Q - Will I receive a wallet ID card? A - In addition to the pdf certificate, this course also comes with the option to purchase a laminated wallet ID card for $5.00. Wallet ID cards are created and mailed either the same or next business day, depending on what time the course is completed. Please allow for appropriate mail time, as this may vary by location. Take the HAZWOPER Supervisor Initial Course $79.95
Who is the customer? It's the federal government! So we're in an industry where a federal agency or agencies will validate their existence and the existence of other agencies by requiring training such as this. Whether you're EOD, UXO, conducting oil spill remediation work or another career that requires you to be in a hazardous environment, you must have the HAZWOPER. If you want to be a supervisor, you should have the 8 Hour HAZWOPER Supervisor. Spend the money, take the course, increase your take home pay and keep an open eye on what the customers want. In the end, it makes you more employable. If you have any questions or concerns about the 8 Hour HAZWOPER Supervisor or any of other courses, please click HERE to go to our Contact Us form. The form comes straight to my Blackberry so you'll get a quick response from me. |
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