OSHA RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator Training
The RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator Training course is designed for individuals seeking training and certification for work in compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations
40 CFR Part 261 and 40 CFR Part 262 for handling and management of hazardous waste under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) of 1976.
This course provides essential knowledge for personnel engaged in hazardous waste operations to ensure compliance with EPA’s “Cradle-To-Grave” management approach,
which covers waste generation, transportation, treatment, storage, and final disposal.
What is RCRA?
The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) is a federal law that governs the management of hazardous and non-hazardous solid waste in the United States.
It establishes the framework for proper waste management to protect human health and the environment. Under RCRA, hazardous waste must be tracked and controlled from its initial creation (“cradle”)
to its ultimate disposal (“grave”).
Who Should Enroll?
This course is designed for individuals involved in hazardous waste generation, handling, or management, including:
- Hazardous waste generators
- Supervisors and environmental managers
- Owners and personnel of Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities (TSDFs)
- Hazardous waste contractors and consultants
- Environmental compliance specialists
Employer Responsibilities
Employers are required by the EPA to ensure all personnel handling hazardous waste receive proper RCRA training within six months of their job assignment or change in job function,
and annually thereafter. Training must cover waste identification, labeling, storage, transportation, and emergency response procedures.
Employers must maintain documentation of training records and ensure compliance with both federal and state environmental regulations.
Course Purpose
The purpose of this RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator Training is to help workers understand EPA regulations,
apply safe waste handling practices, and prevent environmental contamination.
Participants will learn how to identify different categories of hazardous waste, label and store waste correctly,
and implement emergency procedures in case of spills or leaks.
Why Choose This RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator Training?
- Meets EPA requirements under 40 CFR Part 261 and 262.
- Provides comprehensive knowledge of hazardous waste management from cradle to grave.
- Helps organizations maintain regulatory compliance and avoid costly penalties.
- Promotes environmental responsibility and workplace safety.
- Includes emergency preparedness and response guidance for hazardous waste operations.
What You'll Learn
- Understand the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and EPA hazardous waste regulations.
- Identify and classify hazardous waste according to EPA standards.
- Learn labeling, storage, and disposal requirements for hazardous waste generators.
- Implement procedures for waste accumulation, transportation, and treatment.
- Recognize generator status categories (Very Small, Small, and Large Quantity Generators) and their responsibilities.
- Apply emergency preparedness and spill response protocols.
- Maintain proper documentation and reporting for EPA compliance.
Upon completion of the RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator Training course, the learner will have achieved the following learning objectives:
- Understand the mission of EPA and various EPA-administered environmental laws;
- Define the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and its purpose;
- Define hazardous waste and its characteristics;
- Explain EPA’s cradle-to-grave program for the management of hazardous waste;
- List criteria for the classification of hazardous waste generators into three different categories and the regulations applicable to each;
- Explain episodic generation and types of episodic events;
- Understand the regulatory requirements for hazardous waste transportation, storage, and spill response;
- Discuss the significance of the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest System;
- Summarize the dangers of mixing and/or storing incompatible wastes;
- Explain the general purpose of the Land Disposal Restrictions (LDR) Program;
- Summarize the special management provisions applicable to used oil and universal wastes.