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OSHA Accepted, 100% Online 24/40 Hour HAZWOPER Training, 8 Hour Annual Refresher Training and First Responder Training Authority.

OSHA recognizes several levels of training, based on the work the employee will be performing and the level of hazard they will be facing. Each level requires a different training program, and OSHA specifies topics and minimum training times.

1. General site workers initially require 40 hours of instruction, 3 days of supervised hands on training, and 8 hours of refresher training annually
2. Workers limited to a specific task or workers on fully characterized sites with no hazards above acceptable levels require 24 hours of initial training, 1 day supervised hands on training, and 8 hours of refresher training annually
3. Managers and supervisors require the same level of training as the people they supervise, plus 8 additional hours of training
4. Workers who are working at a Treatment, Storage, or Disposal facility that handles RCRA wastes requir 24 hours of initial training and 8 hours of refresher training annually
5. First Responder Awareness Level require sufficient training to demonstrate competency in their assigned duties
6. First Responder Operations Level requires awareness level training plus an additional 8 hours training
7. Hazardous Materials Technician 24 hours training plus additional training to achieve competency in several areas
8. Hazardous Materials Specialist 24 hours training at the technician level, plus additional training to achieve competency in several areas
9. On Scene Incident commander 24 hours training plus additional training to achieve competency in several areas