COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), pronounced “Rick-Ra”, is the standard enacted by Congress at the federal level. This program is intended to provide a basic knowledge on the different types of regulated wastes and awareness on proper handling. This course will cover the RCRA regulation, employee responsibilities as well as waste recognition. The best way to deal with hazardous, universal and special wastes is not to produce them in the first place. Where reduction is not possible then proper management is your best way of making sure you have a safe environment both at work and at home.

REGULATORY REFERENCE:

40 CFR parts 260 thru 265

APPROXIMATE DURATION:

30 Minutes

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), pronounced “Rick-Ra”, is the standard enacted by Congress at the federal level. This program is intended to provide a basic knowledge on the different types of regulated wastes and awareness on proper handling. This course will cover the RCRA regulation, employee responsibilities as well as waste recognition. The best way to deal with hazardous, universal and special wastes is not to produce them in the first place. Where reduction is not possible then proper management is your best way of making sure you have a safe environment both at work and at home.

REGULATORY REFERENCE:

40 CFR parts 260 thru 265

APPROXIMATE DURATION:

30 Minutes

COURSE OUTLINE

1. Introduction
2. The Law
3. Defining Industrial Wastes
4. Listed Wastes and Waste Codes
5. Hazardous by Contact
6. Generator Classifications
7. Employee Responsibilities
8. Labeling and Storage Requirements
9. Common Requirements
10. Transportation and Manifests
11. Treatment and Disposal Facilities
12. Emergency Response
13. Contingency Plans for LQG
14. Universal and Special Wastes
15. Special Wastes
16. Waste Minimization
17. Summary