40-Hour HAZWOPER Training — Online, Self-Paced
$280 (20% off the regular $350) · Certificate Emailed on Completion
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(e)(3)(i) requires general site workers at hazardous waste operations — equipment operators, laborers, and supervisory personnel exposed or potentially exposed to hazardous substances — to complete a minimum of 40 hours of instruction off the site before they set foot on it. This course is that instruction: the full 40-Hour HAZWOPER, delivered online, at your pace.
CAGE 6VW15 · UEI NB2RPSSAB614 · GSA GS-07F-148GA
Who Needs the 40-Hour HAZWOPER
- General site workers at uncontrolled hazardous waste sites — cleanup, remediation, and removal crews
- Equipment operators and laborers exposed or potentially exposed to hazardous substances
- Personnel at treatment, storage, and disposal (TSD) operations moving into site work
- Anyone headed for a supervisory role at a HAZWOPER site — the 40-Hour is the prerequisite for supervisor training
- EOD and UXO technicians — see below
40-Hour vs. 24-Hour: the 40-Hour is for workers on site regularly with potential exposure above permissible limits. The 24-Hour covers occasional site workers unlikely to be exposed over those limits. If you're on the dig, in the exclusion zone, or running the crew — you need the 40.
EOD & UXO Techs: This Is Your Ticket to Work
Every EOD and UXO technician operating in the United States — including on UXO ranges and munitions response sites — must hold the 40-Hour HAZWOPER and keep it current with the annual refresher. It's not optional, and range contractors check it before you badge in. EOD Gear was founded by a US Navy EOD veteran and equips this community every day; our HAZWOPER program exists because our own customers kept asking where to get it without the training-mill runaround.
What the Course Covers
- Regulation overview and site characterization
- Toxicology, hazard recognition, and hazard & safety analysis
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) and respiratory protection
- Site control, decontamination, and medical surveillance
- Air monitoring, confined space entry, and radiological hazards
- Emergency procedures and material sampling
Straight talk on field experience: OSHA also requires three days of actual field experience under a trained, experienced supervisor. No online course can give you that — anyone claiming otherwise is selling you a problem. Field experience is your employer's responsibility and is documented separately; we provide the 40 hours of instruction the standard requires.
How It Works
- Enroll on the 40-Hour HAZWOPER course page — credit card, P-Card, GSA, and purchase orders accepted. Prefer classroom time? The Blended option (32 hours online / 8 hours classroom) is $380.
- Complete at your own pace — pause and resume anytime, on any device.
- Pass the final exam — you will receive your certificate via email so it can be saved to your files and/or printed for your records, ready for your employer's OSHA training file.
Your Next Move: Supervisor
Here's the practical reality from our experience in this industry: if a company is hiring personnel with HAZWOPER, they also need HAZWOPER Supervisors — and the candidate holding both the 40-Hour and the Supervisor Initial will more than likely be picked over the one with only the basic level. The 40-Hour + Supervisor Initial package is $320 — both certifications for less than most competitors charge for the 40 alone. After that, one annual 8-hour refresher keeps everything current.
For Companies: Monthly Billing & Branded Training Portals
Standing up a crew? Have ten or more employees who need HAZWOPER or other safety training?
- Monthly billing — employees enroll with no credit card and no reimbursement claim forms; your company is invoiced (or a card on file is charged) at the end of each month for that month's enrollments.
- Your own branded portal — we build a company training portal that mimics your website, with your logo.
- Admin control — your designated Corporate Administrator enrolls students, tracks progress, and prints completion certificates, including past certificates.
- On-site delivery — in-person training is taught at EOD Gear in Franklin, TN, or at your location for a group of employees. Travel charges may apply.
Set up a corporate account here. For on-site training quotes, use our contact form — every submission is logged and answered in writing, giving you documented correspondence for your contract file.
SDVOSB · GSA GS-07F-148GA · ISO 9001:2015 · ITAR Registered · CMMC 2
Start your 40-Hour today — enroll on the 40-Hour HAZWOPER course page.
Ten or more employees to train? Set up a corporate account with monthly billing and a branded portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need the 40-Hour or the 24-Hour HAZWOPER?
The 40-Hour is required for general site workers regularly on hazardous waste sites with potential exposure above permissible exposure limits. The 24-Hour covers occasional site workers unlikely to be exposed over those limits. Most cleanup, remediation, and UXO range work requires the 40-Hour.
Do EOD and UXO technicians need HAZWOPER?
Yes. EOD and UXO technicians operating in the United States, including on UXO ranges and munitions response sites, must hold the 40-Hour HAZWOPER and maintain it with the annual 8-hour refresher. Contractors verify it before site access.
Is online 40-Hour HAZWOPER training OSHA-compliant?
Yes — the 40 hours of instruction may be delivered online. OSHA separately requires three days of field experience under a trained, experienced supervisor; that is the employer's responsibility and is documented outside any online course.
How long does the course take?
The course covers 40 hours of instruction and is fully self-paced — spread it across days or weeks; your progress is saved. All module quizzes and a final exam must be passed to complete.
Does the 40-Hour HAZWOPER expire?
The 40-Hour itself is taken once, but staying current requires an 8-hour refresher every year under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(e)(8). Let it lapse long enough and your employer may require repeating initial training.
When do I get my certificate?
Immediately upon passing the final exam. You will receive your certificate via email so it can be saved to your files and/or printed for your records — and it can go straight into your employer's OSHA training records.
Should I add the Supervisor certification?
If you ever want to lead a crew — yes. Companies hiring HAZWOPER personnel also need HAZWOPER Supervisors, and many government contracts require at least one. The 40-Hour + Supervisor Initial package is $320 on our training portal.
Can I train my whole team?
Yes — if you have ten or more employees who need training, set up a corporate account. Your designated admin enrolls employees (no credit cards, no reimbursement forms), tracks progress, and prints certificates, and your company is billed monthly. We can build a branded training portal that mimics your company website. In-person delivery is available at EOD Gear in Franklin, TN, or at your location — travel charges may apply.
