This HAZWOPER training course is designed to inform learners of 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.

This online HAZWOPER Refresher for Emergency Responders: Exposure Monitoring & Sampling course covers the following topics:

• Monitoring & Sampling Basics
• Air Monitoring & Sampling
• Personal Sampling
• Environmental Sampling
• Periodic Monitoring & Sampling
• Before & During Confined Space Entry
• Monitoring Instruments
• Sampling Method Selection & Preparation
• Analyzing Results

By the end of this course, you 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 40 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.