HAZWOPER 8, 24 or 40 Hour Training: How to Choose the Right Course

HAZWOPER course lengths are connected to different responsibilities and training histories. Employers should determine the employee’s role before selecting an 8-, 24- or 40-hour course.

WHY THIS MATTERS

The wrong course may not satisfy the training expected for the work. A refresher also does not replace initial training for someone who has never completed the required program.

WHAT TO KNOW

The 40-hour course is commonly associated with workers engaged in hazardous-waste operations with greater exposure potential. The 24-hour course may apply to certain limited tasks or occasional workers. The 8-hour course is commonly used as an annual refresher for appropriately trained employees.

WHO THIS IS FOR

HAZWOPER may affect environmental, remediation, emergency-response and hazardous-waste employees. Site duties and the employer’s regulatory evaluation control the decision.

HOW TRUE SAFETY CAN HELP

True Safety offers HAZWOPER training options for Colorado employers. Contact us with the employee’s duties and previous training so we can help identify the appropriate class.

NEXT STEPS

Call or text True Safety at 970-534-2530 or email support@truesafetyservices.com to ask questions and find the next available option.