HAZWOPER Training
HAZWOPER Training for EOD, UXO, and Post-Blast Operations
EOD and UXO technicians working on hazardous waste sites in the United States must hold 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification and complete an 8-hour refresher every year under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(e). EOD Gear provides online HAZWOPER training built around the environments bomb techs actually work in: munitions response sites, range clearance, post-blast scenes, and UXO recovery operations.
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training is required for personnel who may be exposed to hazardous substances during cleanup, remediation, or emergency response work. In EOD and UXO operations, those exposures go beyond the ordnance itself: contaminated soils on MMRP and FUDS projects, energetic residues at post-blast scenes, unknown chemical hazards in range scrap, and confined or disturbed sites. Compliance is driven by the environment, not the job title — and on federal munitions response contracts, current HAZWOPER certification is a condition of site access.
Our HAZWOPER Course Lineup
| Course | Who It's For | Length | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40-Hour HAZWOPER Initial (Online) | New EOD/UXO techs and site workers requiring first-time certification | 40 hours | $280 |
| 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher (Online) | Certified personnel — required annually to stay compliant | 8 hours | $39.95 |
| HAZWOPER Supervisor Initial (Online) | Site supervisors and managers overseeing HAZWOPER-certified crews | 8 hours | $79.95 |
| HAZWOPER Supervisor Refresher (Online) | Supervisors — required annually to maintain supervisor status | 8 hours | $39.95 |
| 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher (In Person) | Teams that want live, instructor-led annual refresher training | 8 hours | $150 |
All online courses are self-paced, mobile-compatible, and available 24/7. Students can start and stop as needed, retake module exams until they pass, and download a PDF certificate of completion immediately after finishing. Certification is valid for 12 months from completion; annual refresher training keeps it current.
Why EOD and UXO Techs Train with EOD Gear
EOD Gear is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that has supported the EOD, UXO, and public safety bomb tech community since 2006. Prime contractors on munitions response work can apply purchases toward SDVOSB subcontracting goals, and we accept credit cards, P-cards, GSA, and purchase orders. We know the difference between a HAZMAT bay and a demo range — because we've worked in both.
Corporate Accounts: One Invoice, Your Whole Team Compliant
If you have ten or more employees who need HAZWOPER or other OSHA training, a corporate account eliminates the administrative headache:
- No credit cards at enrollment. Your people sign up and start training immediately — we bill the company monthly in arrears for that month's enrollments. No pre-paying, no reimbursement claim forms.
- Your own branded training portal, free. Your employees train through a portal carrying your company logo.
- Admin dashboard for HR and training managers. Enroll students, track progress, and print current and past completion certificates from one place.
- No contracts. Pay only for the training your team uses. Leave anytime — though in 18+ years, few have.
Set up a corporate account or call us at (938) 336-3639 and we'll have your branded portal running, usually within one business day.
HAZWOPER Training: Frequently Asked Questions
Do EOD and UXO technicians need HAZWOPER certification?
Yes, when their work involves hazardous environments. UXO technicians on munitions response sites (MMRP, FUDS, and similar federal cleanup projects) are required to hold 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification with a current annual refresher as a condition of site access. For EOD techs and post-blast investigators, the requirement is driven by exposure: contaminated debris, energetic residues, and disturbed soils all trigger OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 coverage.
What is the difference between the 40-hour and 8-hour HAZWOPER courses?
The 40-Hour HAZWOPER course is the initial certification for workers on hazardous waste sites. The 8-Hour Refresher is the annual course that keeps an existing certification current. You take the 40-hour once, then the 8-hour refresher every year.
How long is HAZWOPER certification valid?
HAZWOPER certification must be refreshed every 12 months with an 8-hour refresher course. Without a current refresher, your certification is considered lapsed for compliance purposes on most job sites.
What happens if my annual refresher lapses?
A lapsed refresher does not automatically mean repeating the full 40-hour course. Under OSHA guidance, the employer evaluates whether the worker remains familiar with site safety and health procedures, the worker takes the next available refresher promptly, and the delay is documented in their training record. The longer the lapse, the stronger the case for retraining.
Can HAZWOPER training be completed online?
Yes. OSHA permits the classroom portion of HAZWOPER training to be delivered online. Our online courses are self-paced with module exams, and a PDF certificate is available for download immediately upon completion. Employers remain responsible for site-specific training and, where applicable, supervised field experience.
Do supervisors need separate HAZWOPER training?
Yes. Site supervisors and managers who oversee HAZWOPER-covered work need 8 additional hours of supervisor training on top of worker-level certification, plus their own annual refresher. Supervisor initial training does not count as that year's worker refresher — OSHA expects both in the year a worker becomes a supervisor.
Does HAZWOPER training replace EOD or UXO training?
No. HAZWOPER covers hazardous-environment safety and OSHA compliance. It complements — but never replaces — explosive ordnance disposal qualifications and UXO technician training.
Is HAZWOPER required for post-blast operations?
Frequently, yes. Post-blast environments commonly involve energetic residues, hazardous debris, and disturbed soils that fall under OSHA HAZWOPER requirements. Many agencies and contractors require current certification before personnel enter a post-blast scene.
Can my company get billed monthly instead of paying per student?
Yes. Our corporate accounts let your HR or training manager enroll employees with no credit card required — we invoice the company monthly for that month's enrollments, with no contracts and no pre-payment. Corporate accounts include a free branded training portal and an admin dashboard for tracking progress and printing certificates.
