This HAZWOPER training course is designed to inform learners of how chemical-related terms are defined; the health and physical hazards, properties, stability, reactivity, and toxicity of chemicals; and the routes and types of chemical exposure.

This online HAZWOPER Refresher for Emergency Responders: Chemical Fundamentals course covers the following topics:

• What is a Chemical?
• Understanding the Chemicals in Your Workplace
• Health Hazards
• Physical Hazards
• Properties of a Chemical
• Stability & Reactivity
• Toxicology

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe the difference between a health hazard and a physical hazard
• Recognize different chemical properties
• Explain the difference between stability and reactivity as they pertain to chemicals
• Discuss toxicity, dose, exposure limits, routes of exposure, and acute and chronic exposure

Approximately 30 minutes

Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark. Printable resources are available in the form of a comprehensive student manual. The manual is a valuable resource for future use and knowledge retention.

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