The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) places controls on the management of hazardous waste from its generation to its ultimate disposal. This course provides you with important information on RCRA, hazardous waste and your role in staying safe if your facility or organization produces, disposes of or accumulates hazardous waste.

Course Objectives:

Define the purpose of RCRA;Determine if a waste is a hazardous waste;Identify categories of hazardous waste generators;Determine your generator status;Follow hazardous waste management and accumulation requirements;Prepare your hazardous waste for shipment off-site

Duration: 33 min.

Whenever you generate hazardous waste and accumulate it on-site, you must take the necessary precautions and steps to prevent any sudden or accidental release into the environment. This course explores the actions you must take to carefully operate and maintain your facility and therefore reduce the possibility of fire, explosion and release of hazardous waste.

Course Objectives:

Prepare for and prevent accidents involving hazardous waste;Recognize why training is necessary to comply with RCRA;Recall waste minimization techniques;Conduct a self-inspection;Prepare for a facility inspection;Identify where to find answers to your questions about hazardous waste management

Duration: 15 min.