What you'll learn
- OSHA HAZWOPER standard compliance for supervisors
- Hazard identification and risk assessment
- Site-specific safety plan development
- Decontamination procedures
- Employee safety training methods
- Job hazard analysis (JHA)
- Emergency response and spill containment
- Proper PPE selection and use
- Heat stress and confined space safety
- Medical surveillance and recordkeeping requirements
COURSE DESCRIPTION
8 Hour HAZWOPER SUPERVISOR Initial Training Online
Price: $55.00
Delivery: On-Demand (Self-Paced)
Duration: 8 Hours
Language: English
Provider: Fortier Loss Control
Customer Support: (615) 883-2816 | Toll-Free: 877-881-2235
Head Office: 2267 Jackson Downs Blvd, Nashville, TN 37214
Memphis Office: 7929 US-70 #4, Memphis, TN 38133
Knoxville Office: 321 Ebenezer Rd, Knoxville, TN 37923
Course Overview
The 8 Hour HAZWOPER Supervisor Initial Training is required for supervisors and managers overseeing hazardous waste operations or emergency response activities. This course fulfills Federal OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(e)(4) for General Industry and 29 CFR 1926.65(e)(4) for Construction, as well as equivalent EPA and state OSHA requirements.
Supervisors completing this training will be equipped to manage safety programs, ensure compliance with OSHA standards, and lead teams working with or around hazardous substances. The course provides both leadership training and technical knowledge to protect workers, the public, and the environment.
Who Should Take This Course
Supervisors and managers in hazardous waste operations
Safety officers in construction and general industry
Environmental compliance personnel
Those required to meet OSHA, EPA, or State 8-hour supervisor-level HAZWOPER requirements
Course Modules & Topics Covered
This course includes 3 modules and 19 sections, covering:
Module 1
The HAZWOPER Supervisor
Laws and Regulations
Management’s Role in Safety and Health
Financial Impacts of Risk Management
Module 1 Exam
Module 2
5. Safety and Health Program
6. Emergency Response Plan
7. Employee Training Program
8. Medical Surveillance Program
9. Personal Protective Clothing Program
10. PPE Selection
11. Spill Containment Program
12. Heat Stress Program
13. Confined Space Program
14. Hazard Analysis Methodologies
Module 2 Exam
Module 3
15. Supervision and Leadership
16. Job Stress
17. Work Schedules and Working Alone
18. Drug-Free Workplace
Module 3 Exam
Conclusion
19. Summary and Conclusion
Course Format & Requirements
Delivery: 100% online, self-paced
Assessment: Module exams (70% passing score required)
Completion: Instant downloadable certificate upon successful completion
Compliance: Meets or exceeds OSHA, EPA, and State HAZWOPER requirements
Certification
Certificate of Completion is available immediately after passing the course
Valid for one year, with an annual 8-hour refresher required
Some worksites may require an official Department of Labor (DOL) completion card, which will be mailed within 4–6 weeks after course and survey completion
End-of-Course Instructions
All quizzes and exams require a minimum 70% score to proceed
No quiz or exam can be failed three times; otherwise, you will be locked out and must retake in person
Complete the end-of-course survey to receive your DOL card (if applicable)
Additional Resources
Downloadable training materials via the “Materials” tab in the course player
OSHA reference documents and guidance: OSHA HAZWOPER Standards
Sample site safety plans, hazard analysis templates, and compliance checklists
Subject Matter Expert
Luis Quintanar — OSHA Outreach Trainer and bilingual safety professional (English/Spanish) with over 300 training certifications and extensive experience in hazardous waste operations, construction safety, and regulatory compliance.
For trainer inquiries: outreach-trainer@fortierlosscontrol.com
Why Choose Fortier Loss Control
Tennessee-based safety training provider with offices in Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville
100% online learning — start anytime, anywhere
Expert OSHA-authorized instruction
Immediate certificate download upon completion
Mobile-friendly platform for on-the-go learning
Enroll now and meet your OSHA HAZWOPER Supervisor training requirements while building the skills to lead safe and compliant hazardous waste operations.
