☣️ HAZWOPER Awareness (OSHA 1910.120)
Free training for HAZWOPER Awareness (OSHA 1910.120) with a signed certificate. Learn the modules, pass the 10-question exam, EN/FR/AR, no account.
Last updated: June 2026
Understand the OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response standard (29 CFR 1910.120): who it covers, the five training tiers, site characterization, the site safety and health plan, exposure controls and PPE, decontamination, medical surveillance, and the emergency response roles from First Responder Awareness to Hazardous Materials Specialist. The course is organized into 7 modules, ending with a final exam (pass mark 80%). It is free awareness-level training designed for anyone who needs a practical, working understanding of the topic.
What you'll learn
- What HAZWOPER is and who it covers
- Training tiers and the five responder roles
- Site characterization and the Safety & Health Plan
- Exposure controls, PPE levels and air monitoring
- Site control zones and decontamination
- Medical surveillance and recognizing the hazards
- Emergency response: recognize, notify, protect
Learning objectives
- State the purpose and scope of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 and the three categories of operations it covers
- Identify the five training tiers and the minimum hours required for each
- Explain site characterization and the role of the Site Safety and Health Plan (SSHP)
- Apply the hierarchy of controls and select the correct EPA/OSHA PPE level (A, B, C, D)
- Describe site control zones and the decontamination line
- Recognize the medical surveillance and air-monitoring requirements
- Distinguish the five emergency-response roles from Awareness to Specialist and On-Scene Incident Commander
- Apply the awareness-level rule: recognize, notify, and protect — do not intervene