Lesson Materials and Breakdown (HAZWOPER 8-hr Refresher Course)

Topics include:

• Regulatory Overview of the OSHA HAZWOPER Standard
• Review of Chemical Properties and Routes of Exposure
• Recognition and Assessment of Chemical, Physical, Radiological, and Biological Hazards
• Control of Occupational Hazards: Physical, Electrical-Energy, and Mechanical Hazards
• Respiratory Hazards and Respiratory Protection
• Personal Protective Equipment [PPE]
• Decontamination
• Petroleum and Fuel Storage Tanks
• Confined Spaces
• Environmental Site and Health Monitoring
• Hazard Communication (Labeling and Safety Data Sheets)
• Written Plans - Health and Safety Plans (HASPs)
• Lessons Learned: Incident Reviews and Case Studies
• PFAS and PFOS updates