Training and certification procedures of Hazwoper.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

May 13, 1991

Ms. Karen L. Artz
Training Coordinator
BP Oil Company
4850 East 49th Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44125-1079

Dear Ms. Artz:

This is in response to your inquiry of February 22, concerning the training and certification procedures in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response final rule (29 CFR 1910.120) HAZWOPER. Please accept my apology for the delay in this reply.

Emergency response training necessary for hospital physicians/nurses that may treat contaminated patients.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

March 10, 1999

Mr. Daniel Burke
Safety Coordinator
St. John's Mercy Medical Center
615 S. New Ballas Rd.
St. Louis, Mo. 63141

Dear Mr. Burke:

Respiratory protection, medical surveillance, and training requirements under HAZWOPER

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

September 24, 2002

Mr. Scott B. Cormier
Project Manager/Prehospital Services
HCA Richmond Market Hospitals
411 West Randolph Road
PO Box 971
Hopewell, VA 23860

Dear Mr. Cormier:

Requirements for annual refresher training under OSHA's HAZWOPER standard.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.


July 25, 2007

Mr. Ron Snyder
Program Director
Midwest OSHA Education Center
Kirkwood Community College
6301 Kirkwood Blvd., SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406

Dear Mr. Snyder: