Every 12 months · Title 8 §5192
Cal/OSHA 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher
Already HAZWOPER-trained in California? This is your yearly check-in. In 8 hours online you refresh hazard communication, toxicology, PPE, site operations, sampling and decontamination, and keep your certification current under Cal/OSHA Title 8, Section 5192 and 29 CFR 1910.120(e).
This year's checklist
Seven modules, taken in order, then a final exam:
Regulatory overview
Title 8 §5192 and HAZWOPER requirements, hazard communication and GHS, safety data sheets, medical surveillance and recordkeeping.
Toxicology
Common toxic substances, exposure routes and target organ effects.
Hazard classification
Job hazard analysis, physical and chemical properties, fire and oxygen deficiency, bloodborne pathogens and radiological hazards.
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection, respirator types, chemical protective clothing, and head-to-toe PPE.
HAZWOPER site operations
Site safety and health plans, site control and work zones, air monitoring, direct-reading instruments and confined space entry.
Material sampling & analysis
Field and environmental sampling plans and drum handling.
Emergency response procedures
Decontamination stations and lines, facility design, methods and site emergencies.
Who's on the list
Workers in uncontrolled hazardous waste or emergency response operations who already hold initial HAZWOPER training:
- Equipment operators
- General laborers and other site workers
- On-site managers and supervisors
Not trained yet? Start with the Cal/OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER or Cal/OSHA 24-Hour HAZWOPER course.
Notes & questions
Who needs the Cal/OSHA 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher?
Workers in uncontrolled hazardous waste or emergency response operations who have completed initial HAZWOPER training, including equipment operators, general laborers, other site workers, and on-site managers and supervisors. They must complete 8 hours of refresher training every year.
Which regulations does the refresher meet?
Cal/OSHA Title 8, Section 5192, paragraphs (a) to (q), and Federal OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(e) and 29 CFR 1926.65(e).
Do I have to finish the course in one sitting?
No. You can start and stop and your progress is saved. However, once you begin a section, finish it in the same session, or that section restarts from the beginning next time you log in.
How long is the certificate valid?
One year. Download your PDF certificate immediately after passing the final exam, and retake the refresher every 12 months.
Can I get a wallet ID card?
Yes, as an add-on purchase. Upload a passport-style photo to your account and the plastic card is mailed within 2–3 weeks.
Tick it off for this year
$149.99 per person, with bulk pricing from 2 seats. 100% online, 24/7, with 3 months to finish and 1 year of access. Also available as SCORM, virtual instructor-led or in-person training.
Enroll in the refresher