Completed entirely online.

Course Overview

Who Should take this course?

Who Should Take This Course?

This OSHA 16 Hour HAZWOPER Upgrade Online course is for workers with 24 Hour HAZWOPER training who wish to upgrade to the 40 Hour HAZWOPER training level. This version of the course provides training that is entirely online.

We also offer a 16 Hour HAZWOPER Upgrade Combo course that includes hands-on training.

If students have taken the 24 Hour HAZWOPER from another training provider, appropriate documentation must be provided before a 40 Hour HAZWOPER certificate is issued.

Most students select the online option for their 16 Hour HAZWOPER upgrade to the 40 Hour HAZWOPER level because they still require site-specific equipment training after they complete the course. Due the wide variety of equipment available, the equipment used in a hands-on training session may not be the same as the equipment used at your work site.

Students who should take this course entirely online are workers who a) will use HAZWOPER equipment and receive follow-up training in the use of site-specific equipment from their employer; or b) require an OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER certificate but are unlikely to use any HAZWOPER equipment on any worksite.

It should be noted that the online version does not allow students the practical experience and ability to handle the tools and equipment available to the HAZWOPER worker.

Objectives

The objectives for this course are to meet the Federal OSHA HAZWOPER training requirements of 29 CFR 1910.120(e)(3)(iv) for General Industry and 29 CFR 1926.65(e)(3)(iv) for Construction. This course is also intended to meet any HAZWOPER training requirements for EPA and State OSHA regulations.

29 CFR 1910.120(e)(3)(iv) and 2910.65(e)(3)(iv)

Workers with 24 hours of training who are covered by paragraphs (e)(3)(ii) and (e)(3)(iii) of this section, and who become general site workers or who are required to wear respirators, shall have the additional 16 hours and two days of training necessary to total the training specified in paragraph (e)(3)(i) of the HAZWOPER Regulation.

Topics

This course consists of 34 sections grouped into 4 modules. Students are required to take each section in sequential order as listed below.

ModuleSectionSection Title
Course Introduction
116 Hour HAZWOPER Upgrade Course Overview
Module 1 - Using Respiratory Protection
2Module Overview
3Using Respiratory Protection
4Types of Respiratory Protection
5Respirator Selection and Use
6Respirator Medical Evaluation
7Respirator Fit Testing
8Respirator Training Requirements
9Respirator Maintenance and Care
Module 1 Exam
Module 2 - Using Chemical Protective Clothing (CPC)
10Module Overview
11Medical Considerations for Wearing CPC
12Using Chemical Protective Clothing
13Chemical Protective Clothing Selection
14Chemical Protective Clothing Classifications
15Donning and Doffing CPC
16Inspection, Storage, and Maintenance of CPC
17Decontaminating and Cleaning CPC
Module 2 Exam
Module 3 - Using Monitoring and Detection Devices
18Module Overview
19Preventing Sparks During Gas Detection
20Sensor Technology
21Types of Gas Detection Systems
22Using Colorimetric Tubes
23Using Combustible Gas Indicators
24FIDs and PIDs
25Other Detection Devices
Module 3 Exam
Module 4 - Video Equipment Familiarization
26Module Overview
27Respiratory Video Section
28Level-A Video Section
29Level-B Video Section
30CPC Components and Accessories Video Section
31Monitoring and Detection Video Section
32Miscellaneous Tools and Equipment Video Section
33Decontamination
Course Conclusion
3416 Hour HAZWOPER Upgrade Summary and Conclusion

Exams

This course has 3 exams based upon the course's first 3 modules. Students are required to complete the exam after completing all course sections. There is no final exam.

Each exam consists of 10 questions randomly selected from a large pool of questions. A 70% score or better is required to pass each exam.

If a student does not pass an exam the first time, they may retake the exam as many times as necessary in order to pass.

Additional Training

 

Workers must receive additional training, when required by Federal and State OSHA and EPA standards, on the specific hazards of their job.

Training providers should be used to ensure credibility and augment a company's training program. Therefore, in addition to the training provided by an outside party, a student should receive site-specific training that is supplied by their own company. This training should target the company's unique approach to hazard prevention, including the use of site-specific equipment, health and safety policies, and emergency procedures. As a rule, this company specific training should be well documented.

The bottom line in ALL SITUATIONS is that employers are required to ensure that their employees are adequately trained to do their job.

Mobile Version

We're excited to announce that this course is available in HTML 5, making it more compatible with the browser on your mobile device (e.g., smartphone or tablet).

This course requires only the most recent version of your mobile device's web browser.

Mobile Pros and Cons

Mobile versions of this sort of training are new, but below are some Pros and Cons that we have noticed during our extensive testing.

Pros

  • No computer needed
  • Tablet mobility
  • Tablet screen graphics

Cons

  • Smartphone screens can be too small to see
  • Mobile browsers react differently than computer browsers
  • Phone calls can interrupt training

During our testing we noticed that tablets work much better than smartphones, simply due to their screen size. The newer the device, the better the result. We are also aware that the course will not work on the first generation iPad, nor older Android Tablets.


Test the functionality of your browser using HTML5 and compare it to the performance of other browsers. If you find other browsers are more compatible than your own, you may want to make the switch.

FAQ

Below are some frequently asked questions specific to this course.

Q - How much time do I have after completing the 24 Hour HAZWOPER training before I must upgrade to the 40 Hour HAZWOPER level?

There is no specified time limit within the OSHA regulation. However, it is important that students have completed yearly refresher training sessions.


Q - Can I really take the 16 Hour HAZWOPER Upgrade Online?

The 16 Hour HAZWOPER Upgrade Course can be taken entirely online, but keep in mind that students will need to be trained on how to use any protective


Q - In reference to the requirement for employees to have "a minimum of three days actual field experience under the direct supervision of a trained experienced supervisor", per the HAZWOPER regulation, can I do my hands-on training during that time?

The three-day requirement of direct supervision has nothing to do with the training requirement. This requirement is meant to ensure that newly trained employees are not sent to a work site and left unsupervised but get supervised field experience for at least three days. It is not part of their training period; it is part of their job function period.


Q - How long will this course take to complete?

Our courses are set up to take a specific amount of time. Some students may get through the training more quickly, while others may actually take longer to complete their training. Remember, this training should be used as an intricate tool in the context of an overall training program; it can be combined with other training throughout the year in order to meet any hour requirements needed.


Q - How long do I have to start a course once enrolled?

Students have 12 months to start their training from the time they enroll in an online course.


Q - How long do I have to complete a course once started?

Take up to 12 months to complete your online training, at your own pace and schedule.


Q - Do I have to finish the course in one sitting?

No, our courses are designed so you can start and stop as needed, allowing you to break the training up over a longer period of time. Our system will keep track of your progress, enabling you to resume where you left off upon your next login. It is important that once you start a section, you complete that section or you will need to start that section over from the beginning upon your return.


Q - Can I take the course from more than one computer?

Yes, you can take the online portion by signing in with your username and password from any location and computer with high-speed internet access. However, each computer does need to meet our basic system requirements for viewing our online courses.


Q - Will I receive a certificate for this course?

Yes, once you have completed a course, you are able to download, save or print a certificate of completion from your student account. Certificates are created in a pdf format. Users must have the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader before attempting to download the completion certificate.

Mobile Version

We're excited to announce that this course is available in HTML 5, making it more compatible with the browser on your mobile device (e.g., smartphone or tablet).

This course requires only the most recent version of your mobile device's web browser.

Mobile Pros and Cons

Mobile versions of this sort of training are new, but below are some Pros and Cons that we have noticed during our extensive testing.

Pros

  • No computer needed
  • Tablet mobility
  • Tablet screen graphics

Cons

  • Smartphone screens can be too small to see
  • Mobile browsers react differently than computer browsers
  • Phone calls can interrupt training

During our testing we noticed that tablets work much better than smartphones, simply due to their screen size. The newer the device, the better the result. We are also aware that the course will not work on the first generation iPad, nor older Android Tablets.


Test the functionality of your browser using HTML5 and compare it to the performance of other browsers. If you find other browsers are more compatible than your own, you may want to make the switch.