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Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Part 1 (US)
Comply with RCRA regulations and manage hazardous waste safely in facilities that generate, dispose of, or accumulate it.
About this course
The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) places controls on the management of hazardous waste from its generation to its ultimate disposal. Take this course to learn how to determine if the waste your facility or organization produces is hazardous, the different categories of hazardous waste generators, and your generator status. You'll also learn about accumulation, storage and shipping requirements for hazardous waste generators. Ideal learners are supervisors, managers and workers who generate or manage hazardous waste.
What you will learn
Define the purpose of RCRA
Determine if a waste is a hazardous waste
Identify categories of hazardous waste generators
Determine your generator status
Follow hazardous waste management and accumulation requirements
Prepare your hazardous waste for shipment off-site
Regulations and board approvals
EPA 40 CFR PART 262: Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste