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HAZWOPER Safety: Administrative, Engineering Controls and Work Practices

24 minutesEN / ESHazardous Materials & HAZWOPER29 CFR 1910.120(g) (HAZWOPER)
Quick Answer

HAZWOPER Safety: Administrative, Engineering Controls and Work Practices is a 24-minute online course that trains employees on the hierarchy of controls for minimizing hazardous substance exposure under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(g). It is designed for workers at hazardous waste sites, TSD facilities, and emergency response operations, and includes a downloadable certificate of completion.

Course Overview

OSHA's HAZWOPER standard (29 CFR 1910.120(g)) requires employers to control hazardous substance exposure using the hierarchy of controls: engineering controls first, safe work practices second, and personal protective equipment as the last line of defense. Employers at hazardous waste operations must assess their work environment for potential exposures, select and implement appropriate controls, and maintain those controls to operate effectively. Violations carry penalties up to $16,550 for serious offenses and $165,514 for willful or repeat infractions.

This course trains your team on the practical implementation of engineering controls such as ventilation systems, isolation barriers, and automated handling systems in HAZWOPER environments. Your employees will learn how to integrate these controls with safe work practices - including proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials - to create a comprehensive exposure prevention strategy. The course also covers the correct selection and use of PPE when engineering controls alone are insufficient.

What You'll Learn

  • The hierarchy of controls as required by 29 CFR 1910.120(g): engineering, work practices, and PPE
  • Engineering controls for HAZWOPER environments: ventilation, isolation, containment, and automation
  • Safe work practices for handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
  • Selecting and maintaining personal protective equipment when controls are insufficient
  • Establishing and maintaining decontamination zones and procedures
  • Regular review and updating of safety protocols to address new hazards
  • Integration of exposure monitoring data with control selection decisions

Who Needs This Training

  • Workers at hazardous waste cleanup sites subject to 29 CFR 1910.120(b)-(o)
  • Employees at treatment, storage, and disposal facilities under paragraph (p)
  • Safety managers developing exposure control programs for HAZWOPER operations
  • Industrial hygienists assessing hazardous substance exposure levels
  • Emergency response team members working in contaminated environments
  • Supervisors overseeing workers in chemical manufacturing and waste management

Regulatory Background

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(g) requires employers to implement engineering controls, work practices, and PPE to reduce hazardous substance exposure to or below permissible levels. The standard follows the hierarchy of controls: engineering solutions take priority, supplemented by safe work practices, with PPE used only when the combination of engineering controls and work practices is insufficient. Both OSHA and the EPA (under 40 CFR Parts 262-279) require employers to demonstrate that their control measures effectively protect workers. OSHA can impose penalties up to $16,550 per serious violation for inadequate exposure controls. Annual refresher training on control measures and PPE use is required for all HAZWOPER-covered employees.

Frequently Asked Questions

Under 29 CFR 1910.120(g), the hierarchy of controls requires employers to first implement engineering controls (ventilation, isolation, containment) to eliminate or reduce exposure. When engineering controls alone are insufficient, employers must add safe work practices such as proper handling procedures and decontamination protocols. PPE is the last resort, used only when the combination of engineering and work practice controls does not reduce exposure to safe levels.
Common engineering controls in HAZWOPER settings include local exhaust ventilation to capture airborne contaminants at the source, general dilution ventilation, physical isolation barriers between workers and hazards, automated material handling systems, containment structures for spill prevention, and enclosed process systems that minimize worker contact with hazardous substances.
The HAZWOPER standard requires employers to ensure that engineering controls are maintained and operate effectively. While the standard does not specify a fixed inspection frequency, OSHA expects regular monitoring and maintenance as part of the Site Safety and Health Plan. Most employers conduct daily visual checks, periodic performance testing, and formal annual reviews to ensure controls remain effective against current hazards.
PPE is required when engineering controls and work practices cannot reduce worker exposure to at or below permissible exposure limits, or when engineering controls are being installed or repaired. In emergency response situations, PPE is often the primary protection because engineering controls cannot be pre-installed at uncontrolled release sites. Employers must select PPE based on the specific hazards present and ensure workers are trained in its proper use, maintenance, and limitations.
Yes. The course addresses decontamination as a critical work practice in HAZWOPER environments, including establishing decontamination zones, proper procedures for removing contaminated PPE, and methods for verifying that decontamination was successful. For more in-depth decontamination training, employers should also consider HAZWOPER Safety: Decontamination and Best Practices.

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Employers building a comprehensive HAZWOPER training program typically pair this course with HAZWOPER Safety: Procedures, Monitoring, and Surveillance for exposure monitoring requirements and HAZWOPER Safety: Decontamination and Best Practices for hands-on decontamination protocols.

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This course is available in English and Spanish at no additional charge.

Certificate of completion included. Downloadable upon passing the final assessment.

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