Cal/OSHA · Title 8 §5192 · 29 CFR 1910.120(e)
Cal/OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training
The 40-hour classroom portion of HAZWOPER for California workers new to hazardous waste cleanup, TSD facilities or emergency response, fully online with audio playback, in English or Español.
Duration
40 h
Modules
18
Lessons
80
CEU
4.0
Your path to full 40-hour HAZWOPER
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Online · this course
40-hour education portion
All 18 modules and a final exam, at your own pace within 3 months.
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In person · from your employer
3 days of field training
Led by a trained and experienced supervisor, including hands-on PPE experience and site-specific safety risks.
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Every 12 months
8-hour annual refresher
Keep certification current with the Cal/OSHA 8-Hour Refresher.
Module breakdown
Bar length = number of lessons
80 lessons in sequence, then a final examination.
Work covered by HAZWOPER
- Cleanup at hazardous waste sites
- Hazardous waste operations at treatment, storage and disposal (TSD) facilities
- Emergency response to hazardous substance releases
Who must complete 40 hours
- Equipment operators
- General laborers and other site workers
- On-site managers and supervisors
Most workers new to uncontrolled hazardous waste or emergency response operations, under state and federal OSHA requirements.
FAQ
Does the online Cal/OSHA 40-hour course cover all HAZWOPER training?
It covers the education portion of 40-hour HAZWOPER training. Students must also complete three days of in-person field training led by a trained and experienced supervisor; employers provide that field training, including hands-on PPE experience and site-specific safety risks.
Who needs 40-hour HAZWOPER training in California?
Most workers new to uncontrolled hazardous waste or emergency response operations, including equipment operators, general laborers, other site workers, and on-site managers and supervisors, must complete 40 hours of HAZWOPER training under state and federal OSHA requirements.
What work do HAZWOPER standards cover?
Cleanup at hazardous waste sites, hazardous waste operations at treatment, storage and disposal (TSD) facilities, and emergency response operations involving hazardous substance releases.
How long is the certificate valid?
12 months. Keep it current each year with the Cal/OSHA 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher.
Are there any prerequisites?
No. There are no prerequisites for the Cal/OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training course.
Start your 40 hours today
$229.99 per person, with bulk pricing from 2 seats. 100% online and available 24/7, with 3 months to finish and 1 year of access. Also offered as SCORM, virtual instructor-led and in-person training. Need less? See the Cal/OSHA 24-Hour HAZWOPER.