Environmental, Safety & Health And Transportation Courseware
Environmental, Safety & Health, And Transportation
Environmental
Biosafety Hazardous Waste Handling and Disposal
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Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
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Environmental Regulations Overview
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Hazardous Waste Generator (RCRA)
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Ozone-depleting Substances
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Pollution Prevention for Employees
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Spill Prevention and Control
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Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan
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Stormwater Pollution Prevention
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Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
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Universal Waste Rule
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Used Oil Management
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Biosafety Hazardous Waste Handling and Disposal
Lesson Objectives
Biosafety Hazardous Waste Handling and Disposal
- define the term biosafety hazardous waste
- categorize different kinds of biohazardous waste
- follow standard hand hygiene precautions to prevent the transmission of disease from biohazardous waste
- follow standard personal protective equipment precautions to prevent the transmission of disease from biohazardous waste
- recognize modes of transmission of disease from biohazardous waste
- recognize how to safely store different kinds of biohazardous waste
- identify treatment methods for the safe disposal of different categories of biohazardous waste
- identify the precautions to follow when transporting biohazardous waste
- identify the steps in the process of dealing with the spill or leakage of biohazardous waste
Overview/Description
This course teaches basic precautions against the transmission of infection from biohazardous waste in the workplace. It describes the various categories of biohazardous waste and how infection can be transmitted by biohazardous waste. It also outlines standard safety precautions against transmission, and guidelines for the safe storage, treatment, and disposal of biohazardous waste. It also describes the steps for cleaning up a biohazardous spillage. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by Winn Forensics, LLC, a professional services company focusing on corporate, business and personal safety training as well as consulting on occupational injury matters. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.
This course teaches basic precautions against the transmission of infection from biohazardous waste in the workplace. It describes the various categories of biohazardous waste and how infection can be transmitted by biohazardous waste. It also outlines standard safety precautions against transmission, and guidelines for the safe storage, treatment, and disposal of biohazardous waste. It also describes the steps for cleaning up a biohazardous spillage. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by Winn Forensics, LLC, a professional services company focusing on corporate, business and personal safety training as well as consulting on occupational injury matters. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.
Target Audience
All employees who handle or have responsibility for disposing of biological hazardous waste, including healthcare workers, dental workers, waste management personnel, maintenance personnel, school custodians, and housekeeping staff
All employees who handle or have responsibility for disposing of biological hazardous waste, including healthcare workers, dental workers, waste management personnel, maintenance personnel, school custodians, and housekeeping staff
Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
Lesson Objectives
Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
- identify key concepts about the importance of environmental awareness to business
- identify key concepts related to ISO 14001
- identify the stages of the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle of an EMS and examples of activities performed at each
- identify examples of environmental aspects or impacts
- recognize the requirements for setting objectives for an EMS
- identify key components for implementing an EMS according to ISO 14001
- identify ISO 14001 requirements related to operational procedures and control
- identify the types of procedures required to monitor, measure, analyze, and evaluate company operations that are required to meet ISO 14001 requirements
- differentiate between preventive and corrective actions for dealing with nonconformities
- identify key activity areas associated with acting on an EMS to ensure continuous improvement
Overview/Description
Historically, companies have managed their own environmental challenges in response to external pressure from government agencies, environmental interest groups, and citizens focusing mainly on regulatory compliance. Today, companies recognize the importance of sound environmental management practices that result in economic gain. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies. International standards covering environmental management are intended to provide organizations with the elements of an effective environmental management system (EMS) that can be integrated with other management requirements and help organizations achieve environmental and economic needs. The standards require that 'each organization shall establish, document, implement, maintain, and continually improve an environmental management system in accordance with the requirements of the international standard and determine how it will fulfill these requirements.' Additionally, all employees and contractors of ISO 14001 certified companies must be aware of the importance of conformance with the company's environmental policy, the roles and responsibilities associated with achieving conformance to the environmental policy (including preparedness and response requirements), and the potential consequences of departure from specified operating procedure. In this course, learners will be introduced to the important concepts of EMS and find out how these apply to their own company's EMS. Skillsoft Corporation is not affiliated with or sponsored by the ISO and does not have a relationship with the ISO. As such, Skillsoft is not authorized or approved to act on behalf of the ISO, and is not authorized by ISO to sell or deliver ISO owned products or services. The course was developed and reviewed with subject matter support provided by certified subject matter experts and industry professionals. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.
Historically, companies have managed their own environmental challenges in response to external pressure from government agencies, environmental interest groups, and citizens focusing mainly on regulatory compliance. Today, companies recognize the importance of sound environmental management practices that result in economic gain. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies. International standards covering environmental management are intended to provide organizations with the elements of an effective environmental management system (EMS) that can be integrated with other management requirements and help organizations achieve environmental and economic needs. The standards require that 'each organization shall establish, document, implement, maintain, and continually improve an environmental management system in accordance with the requirements of the international standard and determine how it will fulfill these requirements.' Additionally, all employees and contractors of ISO 14001 certified companies must be aware of the importance of conformance with the company's environmental policy, the roles and responsibilities associated with achieving conformance to the environmental policy (including preparedness and response requirements), and the potential consequences of departure from specified operating procedure. In this course, learners will be introduced to the important concepts of EMS and find out how these apply to their own company's EMS. Skillsoft Corporation is not affiliated with or sponsored by the ISO and does not have a relationship with the ISO. As such, Skillsoft is not authorized or approved to act on behalf of the ISO, and is not authorized by ISO to sell or deliver ISO owned products or services. The course was developed and reviewed with subject matter support provided by certified subject matter experts and industry professionals. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.
Target Audience
All employees and contractors of companies that are, or are working toward becoming, ISO 14001 certified
All employees and contractors of companies that are, or are working toward becoming, ISO 14001 certified
Environmental Regulations Overview
Lesson Objectives
Environmental Regulations Overview
- identify the purpose of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
- identify the focus of Titles I through IV of TSCA
- identify the primary goals of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
- identify the authority granted to the EPA by RCRA
- identify characteristics of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)
- identify legislation that regulates the responsibility for protecting public health, safety, and the environment from chemical hazards
- identify characteristics of NEPA
- identify requirements that the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) places on federal agencies
- identify characteristics of the Clean Water Act (CWA)
- identify characteristics of the Clean Air Act (CAA)
- identify the intent of various environmental regulatory laws
Overview/Description
This course provides an overview of major environmental laws and regulations and the specific standards that outline requirements to comply with them. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Learner objectives are to define the purpose of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); specify the purpose of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA); specify the purpose of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), also known as Superfund; specify the purpose of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); and identify the intent of various laws. The course was developed and reviewed with subject matter support provided by certified subject matter experts and industry professionals. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.
This course provides an overview of major environmental laws and regulations and the specific standards that outline requirements to comply with them. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Learner objectives are to define the purpose of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); specify the purpose of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA); specify the purpose of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), also known as Superfund; specify the purpose of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); and identify the intent of various laws. The course was developed and reviewed with subject matter support provided by certified subject matter experts and industry professionals. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.
Hazardous Waste Generator (RCRA)
Lesson Objectives
Hazardous Waste Generator (RCRA)
- define RCRA and outline its importance
- identify EPA standards for hazardous wastes
- identify characteristics of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes
- identify safe use of containers holding hazardous substances
- identify the types of accumulation areas
- identify controls for hazardous waste containers and container tracking
Overview/Description
This course provides basic information on hazardous waste determination and characterization. In addition, this course describes the three types of generator status (Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator, Small Quantity Generator, and Large Quantity Generator) along with applicable requirements. Generators must manage their hazardous waste per the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations. Thus, accumulation, labeling, and other management requirements are described for both satellite accumulation areas and 90-day accumulation areas. Last, the importance of, and methods for, waste minimization and spill prevention and response are defined. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Learner objectives for this course are to identify and characterize all wastes, properly label and manage waste containers, use a manifest when RCRA waste is transported, properly dispose of hazardous waste, prepare waste generation reports, and maintain compliance records. The course was developed and reviewed with subject matter support provided by certified subject matter experts and industry professionals. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.
This course provides basic information on hazardous waste determination and characterization. In addition, this course describes the three types of generator status (Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator, Small Quantity Generator, and Large Quantity Generator) along with applicable requirements. Generators must manage their hazardous waste per the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations. Thus, accumulation, labeling, and other management requirements are described for both satellite accumulation areas and 90-day accumulation areas. Last, the importance of, and methods for, waste minimization and spill prevention and response are defined. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Learner objectives for this course are to identify and characterize all wastes, properly label and manage waste containers, use a manifest when RCRA waste is transported, properly dispose of hazardous waste, prepare waste generation reports, and maintain compliance records. The course was developed and reviewed with subject matter support provided by certified subject matter experts and industry professionals. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.
Target Audience
Personnel who as a part of their routine job duties generate, characterize, or accumulate hazardous waste
Personnel who as a part of their routine job duties generate, characterize, or accumulate hazardous waste
Ozone-depleting Substances
Lesson Objectives
Ozone-depleting Substances
- identify health and material hazards associated with ODSs
- identify the PPE to wear to protect against the hazards associated with ODSs
- recognize types of work that require technician certification
- identify the physical and material hazards associated with ODSs, what types of PPE to wear for protection, and what kinds of work require technician certification
- identify best practices for handling ODSs
- label ODS-containing equipment appropriately
- identify best practices for handling ODSs and how to label equipment appropriately
- determine the appropriate action in response to a leak in equipment with 50 pounds or more ODS charge
- identify precautions to take when recovering ODSs
- follow the correct procedure for disposing of ODS-containing equipment
- determine proper recordkeeping and reporting measures, precautions to take when recovering ODSs, and the correct procedure for disposing of equipment
Overview/Description
Chlorofluorocarbons and other ozone-depleting substances (ODSs) pose a serious hazard to both people and the environment. Therefore, it is important to know how to handle them safely and in compliance with federal regulations. This course will help individuals who may come into contact with ODSs to minimize the risk of exposure to themselves, others, and the environment. It describes practices for the proper handling of ODSs, as well as federal requirements for technician certification, material labeling, recovery and recycling, recordkeeping, and reporting. The course was developed and reviewed with subject matter support provided by certified subject matter experts and industry professionals. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.
Chlorofluorocarbons and other ozone-depleting substances (ODSs) pose a serious hazard to both people and the environment. Therefore, it is important to know how to handle them safely and in compliance with federal regulations. This course will help individuals who may come into contact with ODSs to minimize the risk of exposure to themselves, others, and the environment. It describes practices for the proper handling of ODSs, as well as federal requirements for technician certification, material labeling, recovery and recycling, recordkeeping, and reporting. The course was developed and reviewed with subject matter support provided by certified subject matter experts and industry professionals. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.
Target Audience
Employees who may be exposed to harmful ODSs; owners/operators of ODS-containing equipment with a charge of fifty pounds or more; and employees who need an awareness-level refresher course about the regulations associated with ODS-containing equipment
Employees who may be exposed to harmful ODSs; owners/operators of ODS-containing equipment with a charge of fifty pounds or more; and employees who need an awareness-level refresher course about the regulations associated with ODS-containing equipment
Pollution Prevention for Employees
Lesson Objectives
Pollution Prevention for Employees
- recognize actions to reduce paper waste at work
- recognize actions to reduce nonpaper office waste
- recognize actions employees can take to reduce energy waste in the workplace
- identify actions that can help to reduce car pollution
- identify ways to minimize waste and pollution
Overview/Description
This course is intended for all employees who work in an office or general industry environment. It helps to raise employee awareness about the production of waste and pollution that occurs as a result of everyday actions, as well as offering simple yet effective tips and strategies that will help to reduce the volume and amount of waste and pollution that is generated by them and their workplace as a whole. This course was developed with subject matter expert support by DEKRA – Global advisors for safety testing, consulting, inspection, and certification. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.
This course is intended for all employees who work in an office or general industry environment. It helps to raise employee awareness about the production of waste and pollution that occurs as a result of everyday actions, as well as offering simple yet effective tips and strategies that will help to reduce the volume and amount of waste and pollution that is generated by them and their workplace as a whole. This course was developed with subject matter expert support by DEKRA – Global advisors for safety testing, consulting, inspection, and certification. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.
Spill Prevention and Control
Lesson Objectives
Spill Prevention and Control
- define hazardous materials
- specify work practices that can prevent spills from occurring
- identify goals to be implemented when a spill occurs
- identify the boundaries used to define areas where a hazard is present
- identify actions to take when responding to a spill of hazardous materials or waste
- identify response procedures to safely deal with a spill
Overview/Description
This course provides information about hazardous materials, spill control, and confinement methods. The intent of the course is to provide the learner with information about the safe handling, movement, and storage of hazardous materials. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Learner objectives are to define hazardous materials, recognize where spills are likely to occur, specify work practices that can prevent spills from occurring, define the goals of spill control, identify actions to take when responding to a spill of hazardous materials or waste, identify response procedures for personnel who discover a spill, and define the terms containment and confinement. The course was developed and reviewed with subject matter support provided by certified subject matter experts and industry professionals. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.
This course provides information about hazardous materials, spill control, and confinement methods. The intent of the course is to provide the learner with information about the safe handling, movement, and storage of hazardous materials. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Learner objectives are to define hazardous materials, recognize where spills are likely to occur, specify work practices that can prevent spills from occurring, define the goals of spill control, identify actions to take when responding to a spill of hazardous materials or waste, identify response procedures for personnel who discover a spill, and define the terms containment and confinement. The course was developed and reviewed with subject matter support provided by certified subject matter experts and industry professionals. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.
Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan
Lesson Objectives
Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan
- recognize the requirements of the EPA SPCC regulatory standards
- identify information found in an SPCC Plan
- identify responsibilities of the SPCC coordinator
- identify the changes that the SPCC coordinator should be notified about
- identify the actions to take in the event of an oil spill
- identify the items that are classified as secondary containment or diversionary structures
- identify guidelines for oil storage
- identify security measures that can be used to prevent spills
Overview/Description
When petroleum products are accidentally spilled, they may damage the environment and pollute waterways. A spill of only one gallon of oil can contaminate a million gallons of water. This course will provide you with information on the prevention and countermeasures you should take should a spill occur. This training will also provide information on the components of a Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Learner objectives are to identify the information found in an SPCC Plan, identify responsibilities of the SPCC coordinator, select characteristics of secondary containment or diversionary structures, identify characteristics of oil storage containers, and identify security requirements used to help prevent spills. The course was developed and reviewed with subject matter support provided by certified subject matter experts and industry professionals. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.
When petroleum products are accidentally spilled, they may damage the environment and pollute waterways. A spill of only one gallon of oil can contaminate a million gallons of water. This course will provide you with information on the prevention and countermeasures you should take should a spill occur. This training will also provide information on the components of a Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Learner objectives are to identify the information found in an SPCC Plan, identify responsibilities of the SPCC coordinator, select characteristics of secondary containment or diversionary structures, identify characteristics of oil storage containers, and identify security requirements used to help prevent spills. The course was developed and reviewed with subject matter support provided by certified subject matter experts and industry professionals. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.
Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Lesson Objectives
Stormwater Pollution Prevention
- identify common stormwater pollutants
- identify activities that have the potential to cause stormwater pollution
- identify the conditions that can result from stormwater pollution
- identify activities that require the 11 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) categories to obtain permit coverage
- identify the conditions under which it is possible to receive waivers from permitting for construction activity
- identify the factors and activities included in individual efforts to prevent and control stormwater pollution
- identify components of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
- identify structural and non-structural best management practices
Overview/Description
This course describes the nature and occurrence of stormwater pollution, its environmental effects, and ways to address this important water quality problem. Rainwater that enters a surface water body, by flowing either overland or through a storm sewer system, is called stormwater or stormwater runoff. Stormwater runoff is one of the leading causes of pollution in rivers and lakes. Identifying sources of stormwater pollution and keeping them from coming in contact with runoff is the best and most economical way to protect the quality of the nation's waters. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Learner objectives are to describe common stormwater pollutants, identify categories covered under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, and discuss methods of preventing stormwater pollution. The course was developed and reviewed with subject matter support provided by certified subject matter experts and industry professionals. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.
This course describes the nature and occurrence of stormwater pollution, its environmental effects, and ways to address this important water quality problem. Rainwater that enters a surface water body, by flowing either overland or through a storm sewer system, is called stormwater or stormwater runoff. Stormwater runoff is one of the leading causes of pollution in rivers and lakes. Identifying sources of stormwater pollution and keeping them from coming in contact with runoff is the best and most economical way to protect the quality of the nation's waters. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Learner objectives are to describe common stormwater pollutants, identify categories covered under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, and discuss methods of preventing stormwater pollution. The course was developed and reviewed with subject matter support provided by certified subject matter experts and industry professionals. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.
Target Audience
Personnel involved in activities that could positively or adversely affect stormwater quality
Personnel involved in activities that could positively or adversely affect stormwater quality
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
Lesson Objectives
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
- recognize the purpose of the Toxic Substances Control Act
- identify who TSCA regulations apply to
- recognize what the TSCA Inventory is
- identify your employer's basic compliance requirements under TSCA
- recognize the role of TSCA and its basic compliance requirements
- determine the appropriate certification statement for a chemical import
- identify threshold and information exemptions to TSCA reporting requirements
- identify specific chemicals regulated under TSCA that pose unreasonable risk to health and the environment.
- recognize reporting requirements, exemptions and specific chemical hazards
Overview/Description
The Toxic Substances Control Act, or TSCA, reviews and regulates chemical substances and mixtures used in commerce. TSCA gives the Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, authority to regulate industrial chemicals before and during use in the market. In this course, you will learn about TSCA and who and what is covered by its regulations. You'll cover compliance requirements for production, importation, use, and disposal of both new and existing chemicals, as well as determining which chemicals may be subject to more detailed regulations – in particular PCBs, lead, and asbestos, which are known to present specific health concerns. Finally, you'll discover how TSCA is changing and adapting to reflect advances in scientific understanding and the applications of chemistry. The course was developed and reviewed with subject matter support provided by certified subject matter experts and industry professionals. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.
The Toxic Substances Control Act, or TSCA, reviews and regulates chemical substances and mixtures used in commerce. TSCA gives the Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, authority to regulate industrial chemicals before and during use in the market. In this course, you will learn about TSCA and who and what is covered by its regulations. You'll cover compliance requirements for production, importation, use, and disposal of both new and existing chemicals, as well as determining which chemicals may be subject to more detailed regulations – in particular PCBs, lead, and asbestos, which are known to present specific health concerns. Finally, you'll discover how TSCA is changing and adapting to reflect advances in scientific understanding and the applications of chemistry. The course was developed and reviewed with subject matter support provided by certified subject matter experts and industry professionals. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.
Target Audience
All personnel working for employers that manufacture, process, import, distribute in commerce, use, or dispose of chemical substances, including key regulated chemicals such as PCBs, asbestos, and lead
All personnel working for employers that manufacture, process, import, distribute in commerce, use, or dispose of chemical substances, including key regulated chemicals such as PCBs, asbestos, and lead
Universal Waste Rule
Lesson Objectives
Universal Waste Rule
- identify the hazardous waste items classified as universal waste under the Universal Waste Rule
- identify the characteristics of batteries that make them a hazardous waste
- identify different types of universal waste and the characteristics of batteries that make them a hazardous waste
- identify basic handling requirements of lamps that qualify as universal waste
- identify the labeling and handling requirements of aerosol cans that qualify as universal waste
- identify the labeling and handling requirements of universal waste pesticides under the Universal Waste Rule
- identify labeling and handling requirements for lamps, aerosol cans, and pesticides
- identify the labeling and handling requirements of universal waste mercury-containing equipment
- identify the types of regulated participants in the universal waste system and what is required of them
- identify handling requirements for mercury-containing waste and recognize the roles played by regulated participants in the universal waste system
Overview/Description
The federal Universal Waste Rule provides generators with a more flexible approach for managing certain widely-generated, low-risk hazardous waste streams. The flexibility is intended to encourage resource conservation, as well as the diversion of universal wastes from landfills. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. In this course, you'll learn how to identify the characteristics of batteries that make them a hazardous waste, as well as identify basic handling requirements of lamps that qualify as universal waste. You'll also cover labeling and handling requirements as per the Universal Waste Rule for aerosol cans, pesticides, and mercury-containing equipment. Additionally, you'll learn to recognize the types of regulated participants as well as what is required of them under the Universal Waste Rule. The course was developed and reviewed with subject matter support provided by certified subject matter experts and industry professionals. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.
The federal Universal Waste Rule provides generators with a more flexible approach for managing certain widely-generated, low-risk hazardous waste streams. The flexibility is intended to encourage resource conservation, as well as the diversion of universal wastes from landfills. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. In this course, you'll learn how to identify the characteristics of batteries that make them a hazardous waste, as well as identify basic handling requirements of lamps that qualify as universal waste. You'll also cover labeling and handling requirements as per the Universal Waste Rule for aerosol cans, pesticides, and mercury-containing equipment. Additionally, you'll learn to recognize the types of regulated participants as well as what is required of them under the Universal Waste Rule. The course was developed and reviewed with subject matter support provided by certified subject matter experts and industry professionals. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.
Used Oil Management
Lesson Objectives
Used Oil Management
- identify what constitutes used oil
- determine when used oil is considered hazardous waste
- identify who a used oil generator is
- cite regulatory requirements for managing used oil
- identify information regarding the EPA ID numbers used for tracking used oil and hazardous waste
- identify transporter responsibilities regarding used oil and hazardous waste
Overview/Description
Failure to properly dispose of used oil is a serious, but little recognized, environmental problem. This half-hour course reviews the various regulatory requirements associated with used oil management primarily from a generator's perspective. The goal of this training is to provide you with an overview of the used oil management programs and explain the different regulatory scenarios that apply to used oil. The training also provides basic information for used oil handlers whose activities are regulated by the Used Oil Management Standards. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. The learning objectives of the course are to describe what constitutes used oil and when used oil is considered hazardous waste; indicate the regulatory path that must be followed based on specific used oil mixtures; identify used oil generators and discuss the regulatory requirements they need to follow; state the used oil record-keeping, transporting, and recycling requirements; and summarize how used oil filters are managed. The course was developed and reviewed with subject matter support provided by certified subject matter experts and industry professionals. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.
Failure to properly dispose of used oil is a serious, but little recognized, environmental problem. This half-hour course reviews the various regulatory requirements associated with used oil management primarily from a generator's perspective. The goal of this training is to provide you with an overview of the used oil management programs and explain the different regulatory scenarios that apply to used oil. The training also provides basic information for used oil handlers whose activities are regulated by the Used Oil Management Standards. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. The learning objectives of the course are to describe what constitutes used oil and when used oil is considered hazardous waste; indicate the regulatory path that must be followed based on specific used oil mixtures; identify used oil generators and discuss the regulatory requirements they need to follow; state the used oil record-keeping, transporting, and recycling requirements; and summarize how used oil filters are managed. The course was developed and reviewed with subject matter support provided by certified subject matter experts and industry professionals. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.
Target Audience
Management and employees involved in the implementation and operation of used oil management programs
Management and employees involved in the implementation and operation of used oil management programs
