Key Learning Objectives
- Properly and safely accumulate and handle hazardous waste and universal waste on site under the RCRA 90-day or 180-day rules
- Prepare and offer hazardous waste containers for ground transport in compliance with 49 CFR hazmat regulations
- Label and manage hazardous waste containers in satellite or central storage areas
- Describe basic responsibilities for emergency preparedness and reporting
Training Topics
- Introduction to RCRA—who is regulated?
- Defining solid waste and hazardous waste under RCRA
- Basics of RCRA waste codes
- Requirements for RCRA satellite areas
- Marking and managing containers in 90- and 180-day storage areas
- Storing and managing universal waste and used oil
- Emergency preparedness and reporting requirements
- Dealing with emergencies and releases
- Hazmat General Awareness & Security Awareness
- Selecting, filling, and closing hazmat packagings
- Marking, labeling, and placarding hazmat shipments
- Loading hazmat and checklist for hazmat shippers
- Preparing hazmat shipping papers and the Manifest