DWG No. 1910.120(p) · Rev. 2026
OSHA 24-Hour HAZWOPER
RCRA TSD Operations Training
Initial HAZWOPER certification for people who treat, store and dispose of hazardous waste at RCRA-permitted facilities. 100% online, self-paced, with your certificate ready the moment you pass.
- Duration24 hours
- Lessons64 in 11 modules
- Credits2.4 CEU
- LanguageEnglish · Español
01 Who needs this training
OSHA requires TSDF employees exposed to hazardous waste to complete 24 hours of initial training under 29 CFR 1910.120(p)(7)(i) (general industry) and 29 CFR 1926.65(p)(7)(i) (construction).
- Hazardous waste workers at treatment, storage and disposal facilities (TSDFs)
- Employees handling, storing or disposing of RCRA hazardous waste
- EHS professionals who manage compliance programs
- Workers involved in waste treatment or disposal operations
- Site supervisors overseeing hazardous waste facility operations
02 Syllabus: 64 lessons, 11 modules
Lessons are taken in order and end with a final examination.
Regulatory Overview
Federal laws, navigating the CFR, OSHA and the HAZWOPER standard, hazard communication, safety and health programs.
Medical Surveillance & Toxicology
Medical surveillance programs, toxicology basics, target organ toxicity and the factors that influence exposure.
Hazard Classification
Job hazard analysis, fire and oxygen deficiency, corrosives, solvents, oxidizers, reactives, explosives, radiological and biological hazards.
Respiratory Protection
Respirator types, selection factors, fit testing, training and maintenance.
Personal Protective Equipment
Chemical protective clothing, head-to-foot PPE, selection, donning and doffing, inspection and maintenance.
HAZWOPER Site Operations
Site characterization, site control, air monitoring, direct-reading instruments and personal sampling.
Material Sampling & Analysis
Field sampling plans, drum handling, opening, sampling, characterization and transport.
Confined Spaces & Excavations
Permit-required spaces, entry plans, rescue, soil classification and protective systems.
Decontamination & Site Emergencies
Decon facility design and methods, emergency decontamination and emergency documentation.
EPA Cradle-to-Grave Program
RCRA, hazardous waste generators, storage, transportation and TSDF responsibilities.
Regulations for Specific Wastes
Spills and emergencies, EPCRA and CERCLA, land disposal restrictions, recycling, used oil and universal waste.
03 Course facts
- Price (online)
- $229.99 per person
- Training duration
- 24 hours
- Learning type
- 100% online, available 24/7, on any device
- Completion window
- 3 months, with 1 year of access to materials
- Certificate
- Instant PDF, valid 12 months
- Wallet card
- Mailed within 2–3 weeks
- Prerequisites
- None
Also available for teams as a SCORM package, virtual instructor-led ($399/person, minimum 10) or client-site in-person ($1,095/person, minimum 10), with bulk pricing from 2 seats.
04 After this course you will be able to
- Explain the environmental laws that apply to HAZWOPER workers
- Describe EPA's cradle-to-grave program for hazardous waste
- Apply OSHA requirements specific to TSDF workers
- Build the elements of an effective safety and health program
- Relate basic toxicology principles to chemical exposure
- Choose the right PPE and decontamination method for a worksite
- Use monitoring and detection tools
- Classify the three categories of hazardous waste generators
- Identify incompatible chemicals
- Recognize a site emergency and respond correctly
05 Frequently asked questions
What are TSDF operations?
TSDF operations are the work performed at hazardous waste Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facilities, including collecting, sorting, treating (for example by incineration or oxidation) and disposing of hazardous waste.
Which OSHA standards does this 24-hour TSD course meet?
The course meets OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(p)(7)(i) for general industry and 29 CFR 1926.65(p)(7)(i) for construction, under the HAZWOPER standard.
Are there any prerequisites?
No. There are no prerequisites for the OSHA 24-Hour HAZWOPER – RCRA TSD Operations Training course.
How long is the certificate valid?
The certificate of completion is valid for one year. You can download it as a PDF immediately after passing the final exam. Renew it each year with the OSHA 8-Hour HAZWOPER Annual Refresher – RCRA TSD Operations Training.
Do I get a wallet ID card?
Yes. Upload a passport-style photo to your HAZWOPER OSHA Training account and a plastic wallet card is mailed by U.S. mail within 2–3 weeks of course completion.
How long do I have to finish the course?
You have 3 months to complete the 24-hour course and 1 year of access to the training materials. The course is 100% online and available 24/7.
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