HAZWOPER stands for Hazardous Wastes Operation and Emergency Response . Hazardous wastes are major sources of workers' injuries and fatalities in workplaces. This course gives you a basic understanding of OSHA standards and its role in the prevention and elimination of workers' injuries and fatalities due to hazardous wastes present at workplaces.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

The elements listed below are the minimum system requirements to take this online course. While you may use the minimum requirements, your experience online will be greatly enhanced through the use of a faster internet connection, i.e. cable or DSL as opposed to 'dial-up'.

• IBM PC Compatible Computer [200 MHz processor with 32MB RAM]
• Sound Card with speakers or headphones
• SVGA [800x600] video card, driver, and monitor
• Microsoft Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP
• Internet connection [minimum 56Kbps recommended]
• Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.0 or greater [free download]