Hazardous Waste Generators: Small Quantity Generators (SQG) - California

This course covers information based on regulations from the EPA and California state laws. This video-based e-learning teaches employees about the four types of hazardous wastes, and how to properly store, label, inspect, inventory and transport them to designated disposal facilities. It discusses the correct types of storage containers, closing and sealing mechanisms, the need to segregate wastes that are incompatible during the short-term storage process, and emphasizes the time and weight limits for storing such wastes. Development of emergency plans to govern response to leaks and spills, the need for an emergency coordinator and on-site equipment to respond to unintended releases of hazardous wastes is detailed. Finally, the manifest process and transportation of such materials is explained.

Viewers learn how managing hazardous wastes on-site and preparing them for transportation to a certified disposal facility is an important process requiring careful thought and strict adherence to rules and regulations. This training is appropriate for all employees who work with hazardous wastes.

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Employees in California who work with hazardous wastes

• Introduction
• Hazardous Waste Identification
• Hazardous Waste Generation
• Management of Containers
• On-Site Accumulation
• Satellite Accumulation
• Emergency Preparedness
• Transportation
• The Manifest
• Waste Minimization
• Conclusion

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