The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates hazardous waste under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Hazardous waste that is improperly managed poses a serious threat to human health and the environment, including wildlife. In addition, violations can cost businesses thousands of dollars, and cleanup efforts may cost millions.
The RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator Training is designed to help learners understand the responsibilities of hazardous waste generators, how to properly manage waste, and how to ship and plan for emergencies.
The RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator Training consists of 3 modules:
- Hazardous Waste Identification
- Hazardous Waste Management
- Shipping and Emergencies
- Regulations Covered: 40 CFR Part 262
- Intended Audience: Employees
- Languages: English and Spanish.
- Copyright Date: 2023
Topics Covered
Hazardous Waste Identification
Product Code: 73402 (English); 73403 (Spanish)
This course is designed to help hazardous waste generators understand federal hazardous waste management regulations by identifying different types of waste and describing exclusions and exemptions.
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Identify solid wastes.
- Differentiate between listed hazardous wastes, characteristic wastes, and mixed hazardous wastes.
- Describe exclusions and exemptions that apply.
Hazardous Waste Management
Product Code: 73404 (English); 73405 (Spanish)
This course is designed to guide hazardous waste generators on how to determine which generator category applies to them and how to properly manage waste.
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Determine a hazardous waste generator’s category.
- Describe how to notify the EPA of hazardous waste activity.
- Explain how to contain, manage, and dispose of hazardous waste.
- Describe land disposal restrictions.
Shipping and Emergencies
Product Code: 73406 (English); 73407 (Spanish)
This course is designed to guide hazardous waste generators to prepare and ship hazardous waste for shipping, as well as plan for emergencies.
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Describe how to prepare hazardous waste for shipping.
- Explain how to ship hazardous waste.
- Identify how to prepare and respond to emergencies.
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