HAZWOPER is an industrial acronym that stands for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response. Specialists in this field are responsible for ensuring worksites conform to OSHA standards for hazardous waste handling, site safety, worker health, contingency plans and emergency responses.
Become a HAZWOPER specialist by enrolling in the online HAZWOPER Specialist training course from The National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP).
Our HAZWOPER specialist program covers elements of both general site worker supervisor and incident commander courses to meet the qualification needs of those who oversee hazardous waste sites. The training specifically focuses on preparing and implementing emergency response plans for accidents on worksites.
Students will learn the essentials of working around hazardous substances, including the basics of chemistry and toxicology and a comprehensive review of safe handling procedures. Other subjects covered in this certificate course include:
This course will take students approximately 13 hours to complete, depending on their existing knowledge of these topics.
(1.30) 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.
The student will take a comprehensive online exam at the end of the course. You must score 80% to receive a certificate. You have two opportunities to pass the exam.
A refresher course and exam will be required every three (3) years. The cost of this recertification is $150.
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At NASP, we offer a wide range of engaging and accessible courses designed to help safety professionals boost their credentials and create safer workplaces across industries. These courses provide students with the knowledge they need to understand standards from OSHA, ANSI and other regulatory organizations while protecting employees against preventable workplace incidents.
Our courses are all available online, allowing students to access them easily and learn wherever they are. To enroll, just add this course to your cart and complete your checkout in our Gnosis learning system to gain immediate access to course materials.
The NASP HAZWOPER Specialist course is $395 for general members and $345 for those with premium NASP memberships. Students have six months to complete their coursework and earn their certificate, with six-month extensions available for those who need more time.
