HAZWOPER Refresher Training - Module 4 - Hazard and Risk Assessment Techniques (US)
CE Credits Hours: 0.06
Course Objectives
Define hazard, risk and mishap;
Identify the different types of hazards;
Describe the following properties of
hazardous materials- toxic, corrosive, flammable and explosive, unstable and reactive, pyrophoric, oxidizers,
asphyxiants, cryogenic, and radioactive materials;
Give examples of hazard identification systems and how to
use them;
Identify common process equipment hazards;
Summarize how to conduct a hazard assessment of a
spill or release scene
Course Description
This is Part Four of a 13-part series of modules on HAZWOPER designed to provide the annual refresher training as required by OSHA for all employees affected by this regulation. Part Four covers hazard and risk assessment. Individuals involved in hazardous waste operations and emergency response need to know and understand what hazards they may encounter in their work environment. They must be trained to identify hazards so that they can first assess them, and then take steps to control them whenever possible. This module examines the different types of hazards, their properties, and systems available for identifying them. It also discusses risk and how to assess the scene of an emergency involving hazardous waste.
Regulations/Board Approvals
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120: Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response;
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.65: Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response;
EPA 40 CFR 311: Worker Protection
