Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

Hazardous waste that is improperly managed poses a serious threat to human health and the environment. Violations can cost businesses thousands of dollars, and cleanup efforts can cost millions. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates hazardous waste under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). 

This training covers waste identification, generator category determination, waste management, waste preparation for transport, and emergency planning; training is required annually;

Who should attend?
Employees located at companies that are classified as Large Quantity Generators who perform hazardous waste related tasks such as; 

• Identifying and characterizing wastes
• Scheduling waste shipments
• Performing accumulation area inspections
• Maintaining inventory logs
• Recordkeeping
• Marking and labeling of containers
• Maintaining tanks
• Arranging hazardous waste shipments
• Assisting with routine compliance issues
• Managing residue containers
• Reporting releases of hazardous constituents
• Responding to releases
• Acting as an emergency coordinator
• Loading or transporting hazardous waste

While attending classes at our facility the following pandemic measures will apply:

• Attendees must be symptom free-if it appears you have symptoms you will not be able to attend the class and will be asked to leave;
• If you feel ill, develop symptoms, or have contact with anyone that is confirmed or suspected of having COViD-19 while attending one of our classes please do not return to the classroom, we will work with you to help you complete the class at a later date;
• Handwashing must be conducted or hand sanitizer must be used periodically at least-before class, during breaks, after lunch, after coughing or sneezing;
• The classroom will be set-up to ensure there is at least 6 feet of space between each student-please do not reduce this space and use only your assigned space, we ask that you are cognizant at all times of your movements for the safety and comfort of other attendees;
• Only bring to class the materials you received from us and nothing else unless instructed otherwise, if you are using electronic materials we have sent you, you may bring your laptop to view those materials;
• Take all materials with you at the end of each class day, any trash you accumulate must be disposed of by you;
• We will not provide any food, you will need to consume food on breaks or during lunch outside of our facility;
• We will allow one drink container in your assigned space, we may provide water bottles but we will not provide any other beverage;
• We will sanitize the classroom after each class day;
• If you feel more comfortable wearing a mask or face covering while in our facility please do so, we are not requiring attendees or staff to wear them

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The Iowa-Illinois Safety Council programs strive to accurately meet every applicable Federal, State and Local requirements as well as established best practices. By engaging us you agree that, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Iowa-Illinois Safety Council shall not be liable in contract or tort or otherwise to you or to your company for any of your losses, fines, liabilities, exposures, or any of your incidental, special, indirect or consequential damages of any kind.

Person(s) to Register