HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT
Scope: This training is recommended for all employees who generate hazardous waste at the university.
Overview: Hazardous waste is strictly regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). This Act mandates a "cradle-to-grave" system for managing hazardous waste and applies to those who generate, store, transport, treat, recycle, or dispose of hazardous waste. Non-compliance with RCRA regulations could result in fines and legal action. Fines of $25,000 per incident per day are possible for the institution, and individuals may be held criminally and civilly liable for violating waste management regulations. Even after legal disposal, generators retain responsibility for the waste as long as it can harm human health or the environment. The Safety Office provides generators with a legal and safe method to dispose of hazardous waste through a hazardous waste management service. The training program will discuss the Hazardous Waste Management Program at the university and cover the following subjects: