HAZWOPER Training
SRA’s HAZWOPER Training Program helps organizations prepare workers to safely identify, assess, and respond to hazardous materials and hazardous waste operations while maintaining OSHA compliance and workforce readiness.
Whether your team needs initial certification, annual refresher training, or supervisory training, SRA offers multiple HAZWOPER training pathways designed to support workers throughout their qualification lifecycle.
Available Courses
| Course Name | Location | Start Date | End Date | Availability | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher | Oak Ridge, TN | October 9, 2026 | October 9, 2026 | Seats Available | Reserve Your Seat |
| 24-Hour HAZWOPER | Oak Ridge, TN | October 14, 2026 | October 16, 2026 | Seats Available | Reserve Your Seat |
| 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher | Oak Ridge, TN | October 23, 2026 | October 23, 2026 | Seats Available | Reserve Your Seat |
| 8-Hour HAZWOPER Supervisor | Oak Ridge, TN | November 2, 2026 | November 2, 2026 | Seats Available | Reserve Your Seat |
| 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher | Oak Ridge, TN | November 6, 2026 | November 6, 2026 | Seats Available | Reserve Your Seat |
| 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher | Oak Ridge, TN | November 13, 2026 | November 13, 2026 | Seats Available | Reserve Your Seat |
| 40-Hour HAZWOPER | Oak Ridge, TN | November 16, 2026 | November 19, 2026 | Seats Available | Reserve Your Seat |
| 24-Hour HAZWOPER | Oak Ridge, TN | December 2, 2026 | December 4, 2026 | Seats Available | Reserve Your Seat |
| 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher | Oak Ridge, TN | December 11, 2026 | December 11, 2026 | Seats Available | Reserve Your Seat |
From Initial Qualification to Workforce Readiness
HAZWOPER training is more than a one-time certification requirement. Organizations must continually prepare workers to recognize hazards, follow site-specific procedures, respond to changing conditions, and maintain qualifications throughout their careers.
SRA’s HAZWOPER program is designed to support that entire journey.
Workers develop foundational knowledge needed to safely perform hazardous waste operations, maintain annual qualifications through refresher training, and build the additional leadership skills required to oversee work activities as supervisors.
The result is a safer, more capable, and field-ready workforce prepared to operate in high-consequence environments.
Available HAZWOPER Training Pathways
HAZWOPER Training
Designed for personnel who perform hazardous waste operations and may be exposed to hazardous substances as part of their job responsibilities. This training provides the foundational knowledge required to safely work in hazardous environments.
HAZWOPER Training
Designed for workers with more limited exposure responsibilities who still require hazardous waste operations training to safely perform assigned duties.
HAZWOPER Annual Refresher
Provides annual reinforcement of critical safety concepts, regulatory updates, hazard awareness, and best practices to maintain workforce readiness.
HAZWOPER Supervisor Training
Provides additional instruction for supervisors responsible for overseeing hazardous waste operations, leading teams, and implementing site-specific safety procedures.
Who Should Participate?
SRA’s HAZWOPER training program is designed for organizations operating in hazardous environments, including:
- Environmental remediation personnel
- Hazardous materials workers
- Nuclear facility personnel
- Department of Energy contractors
- Waste management personnel
- Industrial maintenance teams
- Manufacturing personnel
- Emergency response organizations
- Construction and demolition teams
- Field technicians
- Safety professionals
- Environmental health and safety teams
- Supervisors and frontline leaders
What Participants Will Learn
Training content varies by course level but commonly includes:
Hazard Recognition and Risk Assessment
- Identifying hazardous substances and exposure risks
- Understanding physical, chemical, biological, and radiological hazards
- Conducting risk assessments before work begins
Site Safety and Work Planning
- Developing and implementing Site Safety Plans
- Establishing work zones and site controls
- Understanding worker roles and responsibilities
- Conducting pre-job planning activities
Personal Protective Equipment
- PPE selection and limitations
- Levels of protection
- Respiratory protection considerations
- Proper use, inspection, and maintenance
Emergency Response
- Incident recognition
- Spill response concepts
- Evacuation procedures
- Emergency communications
- Contingency planning
Monitoring and Decontamination
- Environmental monitoring concepts
- Personnel monitoring
- Equipment decontamination
- Preventing contamination spread
Supervisory Leadership
- Safety oversight responsibilities
- Hazard communication
- Workforce accountability
- Leading safe work execution
Key Topics Covered
Training topics may include:
- OSHA HAZWOPER requirements
- Hazard recognition and assessment
- Site Safety Plans
- Hazardous substance awareness
- Toxicology fundamentals
- Personal protective equipment
- Respiratory protection
- Site control procedures
- Work zones and boundaries
- Decontamination procedures
- Environmental monitoring
- Air monitoring
- Emergency response procedures
- Spill containment
- Incident command concepts
- Hazard communication
- Worker exposure prevention
- Supervisor responsibilities
- Safety culture and workforce accountability
Regulatory and Program Alignment
SRA’s HAZWOPER Training Program aligns with recognized hazardous waste operations and emergency response standards, including:
Training can also be customized to support organization-specific requirements, operating procedures, and work environments.
Where this training matters most
Organizations operating in hazardous environments require more than annual compliance training. They need workers who can recognize hazards, understand procedures, communicate effectively, and safely respond when conditions change.
SRA develops workforce training programs for organizations where safety, compliance, and operational readiness are mission-critical.
This program is particularly valuable for:
Frequently Asked Questions
Which HAZWOPER training level do I need?
Training requirements depend on job responsibilities, potential exposure levels, and supervisory duties. SRA can help determine the appropriate training pathway for your workforce.
Do you offer both initial and refresher training?
Yes. SRA offers initial HAZWOPER training, annual refresher training, and supervisor training.
Is HAZWOPER training available virtually?
Yes. Delivery options may include in-person, virtual, hybrid, or customized training solutions.
Is HAZWOPER training required annually?
Workers who have completed initial HAZWOPER training typically require an annual 8-hour refresher to maintain qualifications.
Do supervisors require additional training?
Yes. Supervisors overseeing hazardous waste operations require additional specialized training beyond initial HAZWOPER requirements.
Build a Safer, More Capable Workforce
SRA helps organizations move beyond simply checking a compliance box.
Our HAZWOPER training program helps organizations develop workers who can recognize hazards, follow procedures, communicate effectively, and safely execute work in high-consequence environments.
Whether you need initial qualification, annual refreshers, or supervisory development, SRA can help build a workforce that is prepared for the field.