Cal/OSHA 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher

$269.00

Many classes will be concurrently presented in-person with limited seating availability (this listing) as well as online in live, instructor-led webinar format (view the webinar listing here).

NOTE: workers not completing a refresher after one year following initial or refresher HAZWOPER training are not permitted to work at a qualified site, and Cal/OSHA requires completion of a refresher within 24 months to avoid having to re-take 40-/24-Hour HAZWOPER training; federal OSHA has set no explicit such time frame.

Group discount pricing is available as follows:
3-5 participants: 5% discount
6-10 participants: 10% discount
11-15 participants: 15% discount
16-20 participants: 20% discount
21 participants: contact NES at 1-800-NES-ADVISE (1-800-637-2384)

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Classes run from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a break for lunch and additional short breaks at the instructor’s discretion.

Many classes will be concurrently presented in-person with limited seating availability (this listing) as well as online in live, instructor-led webinar format (view the webinar listing here).

Applicable Regulations:
29 CFR 1910.120 and 8 CCR 5192

Overview:
Stay in compliance with both 29 CFR 1910.120 and 8 CCR 5192 with this annual refresher course developed for employees working in California.* This course satisfies 8 CCR 5192 (e) and (p) refresher requirements for emergency response personnel (i.e., those needing to refresh their First Responder Operations, Incident Commander or Hazardous Materials Technician training). This program is updated annually in order to cover any regulatory changes, use of the Emergency Response Guidebook, personal protective equipment trends, chemical hazard classification, field safety, emergency response operations, respiratory protection, and revised hazard assessment techniques. Each student will receive a course manual and a certificate of completion.

*8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher training is intended to be completed annually following initial HAZWOPER or other emergency response training (40-Hour HAZWOPER, 24-Hour HAZWOPERFirst Responder Operations, Incident Commander, Hazardous Materials Technician) or prior 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher training. NOTE: workers not completing a refresher after one year following initial or refresher HAZWOPER training are not permitted to work at a qualified site, and Cal/OSHA requires completion of a refresher within 24 months to avoid having to re-take 40-/24-Hour HAZWOPER training; federal OSHA has set no explicit such time frame.

Individuals who are medically evaluated, present a physician’s written consent, and bring their personal respirator will receive a qualitative fit test free of charge. NES offers a quantitative fit test for an additional fee of $35 (available at our Folsom training facility only; this can be added to your order once you have placed this course in your cart). The test meets the annual fit testing requirement.

Objectives:
This course meets the annual refresher training requirements of 29 CFR 1910.120 and 8 CCR 5192 for individuals working at hazardous waste cleanup sites.

Who Should Attend:
The course is designed for individuals who have successfully completed initial 40-Hour HAZWOPER or 24-Hour HAZWOPER training or emergency responders who have received First Responder Operations, Incident Commander, or Hazardous Materials Technician training and are looking to maintain proficiency and stay current with regulatory changes.

Key Course Topics:

  • Laws and regulations
  • Chemical and reactive hazards
  • Physical and biological hazards
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Respiratory PPE
  • Hazard assessment
  • Site control
  • Decontamination
  • Medical emergencies

Did you Take Initial HAZWOPER Training with Us?
The regulations require a yearly 8-hour refresher training course. NES offers this 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher course for 50% off the listed price to all students who have taken the 40-Hour HAZWOPER or 24-Hour HAZWOPER with us in the past (not to be combined with any applicable group discounts). If you believe you qualify for the discount, contact NES at registrar@nesglobal.net or 916-353-2360 / 1-800-637-2384.

Training Facilities:

Folsom
NES, Inc. Training Facility
169 Parkshore Dr., STE 100
Folsom, CA 95630

San Leandro
3055 Alvarado Street
San Leandro, CA 94577