HAZWOPER Safety Training Videos
Hazardous substances and waste appear in many workplaces and across a wide range of job sites, so workers must be able to identify these dangers and know how to handle and dispose of them safely. Because of the risks involved, federal rules require thorough instruction for anyone who may encounter hazardous materials on the job.
The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), enacted in 1976, established federal controls over hazardous waste management from generation through final disposal, and subsequent regulations—including OSHA’s HAZWOPER standard at 29 CFR 1910.120—set workplace protections and training expectations. Under these rules, the scope and depth of required training depend on an employee’s role and the degree of their exposure to hazardous substances.
All HAZWOPER safety training courses are video-based and are available in English and Spanish. Formats include interactive online training courses, online video streaming, or DVD/USB.
Additional information about each HAZWOPER safety training videos course is available by clicking on any of the safety topic links below.
Hazardous Waste Safety Videos
Importance of HAZWOPER Safety Training in the Workplace
HAZWOPER training isn’t one-size-fits-all. OSHA’s standard (29 CFR 1910.120) ties training requirements to each employee’s role, from general site workers and supervisors at cleanup sites to emergency responders at the awareness, operations and HAZMAT technician levels. Our HAZWOPER safety training videos are organized around those roles, and Understanding HAZWOPER is the place to start, with an overview of the regulation and what it requires. New workers can begin with HAZWOPER: Safety Orientation.
Packages make it easier to meet each requirement: the General Training Package for HAZMAT employees, the 40-Hour Training Package, and the Emergency Response Operations Package for workers who contain releases. Individual training videos cover the core topics, including understanding chemical hazards, monitoring procedures and equipment, respiratory protection, work practices and engineering controls, medical surveillance and the emergency response plan. Workers returning for their yearly refresher can start with Introduction to HAZWOPER Retraining. For waste labeling and disposal courses, visit our hazardous waste safety page, and see personal protective equipment training for general PPE courses.
Every HAZWOPER course and package is available in English and Spanish. Track each worker’s initial and annual training through Unlimited Interactive Online Training, run classroom sessions with Classroom / Trainer Delivery, or order safety DVDs and USBs.