This HAZWOPER training course is designed to teach learners the purpose, advantages and disadvantages of exposure monitoring and sampling, types and frequency of monitoring and sampling, the instruments used along with calibration and maintenance requirements, methods available for obtaining samples, and the importance of recognizing result data and keeping accurate records of samples collected.

• Monitoring & Sampling Basics
• Air Monitoring & Sampling
• Personal & Environmental Sampling
• Periodic Monitoring & Sampling
• After Commencing Hazardous Waste Cleanup
• Before & During Confined Space Entry
• Monitoring Instruments
• Calibration & Maintenance
• Sample Packaging, Preservation, & Tracking
• Monitoring & Sampling Results
• Record-keeping

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

• Discuss the purpose of monitoring and sampling and what hazards are detectable
• List the advantages and disadvantages of both monitoring and sampling
• List different types of monitoring and sampling including air, personal, and environmental
• Describe the frequency of monitoring and sampling including initial and periodic
• Describe the instruments used for monitoring and calibration and maintenance requirements
• Identify several sampling methods, ways to prepare for sampling, and how to preserve samples including the chain of custody
• Discuss the importance of analyzing the data from monitoring and sampling, understanding what factors may affect the data, and keeping records associated with monitoring and sampling

Approximately 60 minutes

Testing conducted in this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Users are able to repeat the course twice if the pass mark is not achieved.

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available to download and print.