Hazardous Waste Container Management

Course Description:

When you have completed this training session, you will understand federal guidelines for container storage of hazardous waste at generating facilities; recognize and be ready to follow safe practices for managing hazardous waste containers; understand why it is important to segregate certain hazardous wastes; know what to look for in inspecting hazardous waste areas at the facility, and know more about how to minimize wastes.

Why “Hazardous Waste Container Management” Matters:

• Container management is an important part of a system for handling hazardous wastes safely, while protecting the environment and the health and well-being of workers and of the public.
• Working with hazardous waste containers means one must understand federal guidelines for container storage of hazardous waste at generating facilities
• Understanding why it is important to segregate certain wastes is an essential to proper hazardous waste management.
• Knowing what to look for in inspecting hazardous waste areas at the facility ensures the area’s security.
• Practicing proper waste container management helps minimize hazardous waste.

Key Points:

• Understand the process of waste segregation by hazardous classes.
• Become familiar with the processes of storage area inspection and maintenance.
• Understand what you can do to practice and enforce waste minimization.