About HAZWOPER
What is HAZWOPER Training?
HAZWOPER, often misspelled HAZWOPPER, stands for "Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard". HAZWOPER applies to five distinct groups of employers and their employees. This includes any employees who are exposed or potentially exposed to hazardous substances, including hazardous waste, and who are engaged in one of the following operations
- clean-up operations -- required by a governmental body, whether federal, state, local, or other involving hazardous substances -- that are conducted at uncontrolled hazardous waste sites;
- corrective actions involving clean-up operations at sites covered by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (RCRA) as amended (42 U.S.C. 6901 et seq.);
- voluntary clean-up operations at sites recognized by federal, state, local, or other governmental body as uncontrolled hazardous waste sites;
- operations involving hazardous wastes that are conducted at treatment, storage, and disposal facilities regulated by Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations Parts 264 and 265 pursuant to RCRA, or by agencies under agreement with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to implement RCRA regulations; and
- emergency response operations for releases of, or substantial threats of releases of, hazardous substances regardless of the location of the hazard.
Who Needs HAZWOPER Training?
HAZWOPER Training is necessary if your work involves any of the above mentioned operations. You might also need HAZWOPER training if your employer, state, federal, and/or local law deem(s) it necessary. If your work involves the handling, manipulation or even moderate to close proximity to any dangerous materials, chances are you will need it.
Where can you Take HAZWOPER Training?
If you decide that you need HAZWOPER training, the next step is deciding where and when you are going to take your training course. HAZWOPER training can be taken online or in a classroom. We usually recommend online training to individuals who prefer a relaxed, comfortable, self-paced environment and on-site training for those who desire a more "hands-on" learning experience. In general, online learning is the more cost-effective choice for the individual learner.
What Level of Training do I Need?
Depending on your involvement with hazardous materials, you might need a "First Responder - Awareness Level", a 24 Hour HAZWOPER Certificate or a 40 Hour certificate. If you are already certified, you will need to take an annual 8 hour refresher course in order to remain certified.
Please click the tabs above to learn more about the different levels of training and to enroll in a course.
Course Info Hours Price
HAZWOPER 40 Hour Training More Less 40.0 $349.95
OSHA Accepted 40 Hour Online Course
Up to 6 Months Time to Complete the Course
3 Chances to Pass the Final Exam
Official HAZWOPER Certificate in the Mail in 4 - 6 Weeks
Proof of course completion is made available by emailing our Trainer at mike.millsap@360training.com
HAZWOPER 24 Hour Online Training More Less 24.0 $199.95
OSHA Accepted 24 Hour Online Course
Up to 6 Months Time to Complete the Course
3 Chances to Pass the Final Exam
Official HAZWOPER Certificate in the Mail in 4 - 6 Weeks
Proof of course completion is made available by emailing our Trainer at mike.millsap@360training.com
HAZWOPER 8 Hour Refresher More Less 8.0 $39.95
OSHA Accepted 8 Hour Online Course
Up to 6 Months Time to Complete the Course
3 Chances to Pass the Final Exam
Official HAZWOPER Certificate in the Mail in 4 - 6 Weeks
Proof of course completion is made available by emailing our Trainer at mike.millsap@360training.com
HAZWOPER 8 Hour Refresher + Study Guide More Less 8.0 $49.95
OSHA Accepted 8 Hour Online Course
Hard Copy Study Guide to Arrive by Mail
Up to 6 Months Time to Complete the Course
3 Chances to Pass the Final Exam
Official HAZWOPER Certificate in the Mail in 4 - 6 Weeks
Proof of course completion is made available by emailing our Trainer at mike.millsap@360training.com
HAZWOPER 8 Hour Refresher Study Guide (only) More Less -- $24.95
Section by Section Study Materials
All information necessary to pass the exam
Hardcopy to Arrive by Mail
8 Hour Refresher + Bloodborne Pathogens Module More Less 9.0 $59.95
OSHA Accepted 8 Hour Online Course
Additional Bloodborne Pathogens Module
Up to 6 Months Time to Complete the Course
3 Chances to Pass the Final Exam
Official HAZWOPER Certificate in the Mail in 4 - 6 Weeks
Proof of course completion is made available by emailing our Trainer at mike.millsap@360training.com
8 Hour + Bloodborne Pathogens + Study Guide More Less 9.0 $79.95
OSHA Accepted 40 Hour Online Course
Additional Bloodborne Pathogens Module
Hardcopy Study Guide to Arrive by Mail
Up to 6 Months Time to Complete the Course
3 Chances to Pass the Final Exam
Official HAZWOPER Certificate in the Mail in 4 - 6 Weeks
Proof of course completion is made available by emailing our Trainer at mike.millsap@360training.com
8 Hour Refresher + Excavations Module More Less 9.0 $59.95
OSHA Accepted 8 Hour Online Course
Additional Excavations Module
Up to 6 Months Time to Complete the Course
3 Chances to Pass the Final Exam
Official HAZWOPER Certificate in the Mail in 4 - 6 Weeks
Proof of course completion is made available by emailing our Trainer at mike.millsap@360training.com
8 Hour + Excavations + Study Guide More Less 9.0 $79.95
OSHA Accepted 8 Hour Online Course
Additional Excavations Module
Hardcopy Study Guide to Arrive by Mail
Up to 6 Months Time to Complete the Course
3 Chances to Pass the Final Exam
Official HAZWOPER Certificate in the Mail in 4 - 6 Weeks
Proof of course completion is made available by emailing our Trainer at mike.millsap@360training.com
Live Instructor (30 Day Subscription) More Less -- $150.00
Live Instructor 30-Day Subscription
Give yourself a winning edge by adding a Live Instructor Subscription to your HAZWOPER course enrollment. This service gives you phone and email access to our in-house HAZWOPER expert and trainer to help personalize your online learning by giving you tailored guidance for successful course completion. When this add-on is purchased, you will receive an email with instructions on how to access the following services:
- Live Instructor Help Desk: Direct access to an in-house expert and instructor to answer your questions about mastering the course content and passing the test. Our live instructor help desk is available to you from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm CST by phone and email (voicemail and email responded to within 24 business hours). Valid for 30 days from the date of enrollment.
- Exam Remediation: If you are unsuccessful in your first attempt at passing the exam, send your test results to the instructor. Your results will be analyzed and a personalized remediation plan will be delivered to you (by email) to guide you on which areas to study up on and get back on track to pass your exam. Valid for 120 from the date of enrollment.
Instructor Bio:
Michael Millsap has 16 years of experience in the Safety Industry to include Fire Fighter, Safety Consultant, Safety Specialist, and Gas Detection Regional Manager. Michael has worked for the United States Air Force, First American Safety and Environmental and 3M Company.
Beginning in 1992, Michael served in the United States Air Force as a Department of Defense Fire Fighter assigned to provide special operations. Based in Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, Michael's roles consisted of rescue operations for Crash, Structural, Water, High Angle/Technical, and Confined Spaces. Michael also was a member of the HAZMAT Response Team at the Technician Level, and an acting EMT.
After an honorable discharge from the USAF, Michael attended college, majoring in Occupational Safety and Health as well as concurrently working as a safety consultant for First American Safety and Environmental for a period of three years. He performed client facility safety program audits for a variety of industries both in General Industry and Construction, developed and implemented safety programs for client companies within these industries. In addition to program development and implementation, he provided monthly safety meetings, conducted jobsite inspections, hazard analysis, accident investigation and conducted various compliance training courses.
During his employment with First American Safety and Environmental, Michael was contracted to Huntsman Polymers Company for 1 ½ years as a Safety Specialist. Michael provided essential services during plant turn around operations and an expansion project to create and start-up the new Linear Low Density Polyethylene process.
In 2000, Michael moved to Austin, Texas were he began work with 3M Company as a Regional Manager for Gas Detection Products. Michael worked with Emergency Response personnel, HAZMAT Teams, Petrochemical, Chemical and other industries regarding gas detection products, thermal imaging cameras and heat stress instruments. Identifying a need for training, other than product based, Michael authored a "Basics of Gas Detection", "Principles of Gas Detection Technologies" and "HAZMAT: Gas Detection Use and Applicability" courses. After nearly 9 years of employment with 3M Company, Michael took a position in August of 2009 with 360training.com as Trainer of Record and Product Online Education Manger.
Michael has successfully completed the OSHA 500 and 501 Trainer courses and is OSHA authorized to teach 10 and 30 Hour Outreach Courses for both Construction and General Industry. He has held certifications as HAZMAT Technician, EMT Basic, Firefighter l & ll, and various driver operator fire apparatus certifications.
For On-site Training please visit our On-site OSHA Training Page.
40 Hour HAZWOPER Training
This course covers broad issues pertaining to the hazard recognition at work sites. OSHA has developed the HAZWOPER program to protect the workers working at hazardous sites and devised extensive regulations to ensure their safety and health. This course, while identifying different types of hazards, also suggests possible precautions and protective measures to reduce or eliminate hazards at the work place.
HAZWOPER 40 Hour is required for employees working on a project consisting of Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Operation mandated by the Government.
For more information or to enroll in a HAZWOPER 40 Hour Course visit our HAZWOPER 40 Hour Training page.
24 Hour HAZWOPER training
Our HAZWOPER 24 emphasizes hazard recognition, hazard prevention and protective measures specific to hazardous waste operations. OSHA designed the HAZWOPER training program to help prevent incidents and promote job specific safety awareness during hazardous waste operations.
All employees visiting an Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Operation mandated by the Government are required to receive HAZWOPER 24 hour training.
For more information or to enroll in a HAZWOPER 24 Hour Course visit our HAZWOPER 24 Hour Training page.
HAZWOPER 8 hour annual refresher
This course meets the requirements in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 for eight hours of annual refresher training for workers at hazardous waste sites. This course is designed for general site workers who remove hazardous waste or who are exposed or potentially exposed to hazardous substances or health hazards.
You must take the 8 Hour Hazwoper course once every 12 months to maintain your HAZWOPER Certification
For more information or to enroll in a HAZWOPER 8 Hour Course visit our HAZWOPER 8 Hour Training page.