Universal Waste Management Training - Online

Universal Waste Management Training Online

Every day, consumers and businesses discard vast amounts of materials. Disposing of items like batteries, fluorescent light bulbs, and unused pesticides in landfills with regular trash can pose environmental risks to all of us.

The EPA introduced Universal Waste Regulation to minimize the presence of hazardous and toxic waste in landfills and the environment.

This training covers topics under 40 CFR 273.

Who needs Universal Waste Management Training?

Individuals, other than households or small quantity generators, who dispose of batteries, pesticides, mercury-containing equipment, lamps, and aerosols.

This training is designed for employees across all industries mandated by OSHA to manage universal waste materials.

Course Topics

• Introduction and objectives
• Identify items considered universal waste
• Recognize the basic principles of properly handling universal waste
• Recognize emergency cleanup procedures in case of a universal waste spill

Learning Objectives

Upon course completion, students will identify various types of universal waste and understand the correct procedures for their handling and disposal.

Time to Complete Course

30 Minutes

Prerequisites

None

Languages

English and Spanish