objectivesThe Hazardous Waste for Construction online safety course from OSHA Education School is an intermediate-level safety training teaching participants proper hazardous waste management in accordance with federal OSHA standards. This course focuses primarily on the prevention of injury by adhering to the proper transportation, handling, emergency response, and legal requirements of hazardous waste. Participants will learn a broad scope of hazardous waste management from generation to disposal, since such materials are dangerous to workers, the community, and the environment.
OSHA Education School’s Hazardous Waste for Construction course teaches participants a broad scope of hazardous waste management in order to mitigate risk and prevent adverse effects to health and well-being. Participants will be instructed on the legal requirements for ensuring safety to the highest possible standard in the workplace. Specific course topics include the following:
Basic concepts of hazardous waste
Industry responsibilities
Company programs
Requirements
Regulatory infractions and penalties
Specific industry terms discussed throughout the duration of the course include the following:
Department of Transportation (DOT) hazardous waste training
OSHA Hazardous waste training
descriptionAccording to the EPA, “Simply defined, a hazardous waste is a waste with properties that make it dangerous or capable of having a harmful effect on human health or the environment.” Hazardous waste also includes different physical forms, including: solids, liquids, and gases.Hazardous Waste for Construction online safety course is an intermediate-level course that teaches learners how to properly handle hazardous waste in compliance with federal OSHA regulations. This course is largely concerned with preventing injury by adhering to proper hazardous waste transportation, management, emergency response, and regulatory regulations. Participants will get a comprehensive understanding of hazardous waste management, from creation to disposal, as these items can be hazardous to employees, the community, and the environment.
You must score at least 70% to pass this OSHA training. You will be given up to THREE opportunities to pass the quizzes and final exam.
Failure to pass quizzes and the final exam will result in being locked out of this online training program, but the learner can repurchase and start back from the beginning.
Upon completing this Hazardous Waste For Construction and the accompanying survey, you will receive an OSHA card from the provider of this OSHA training on behalf of the Department of Labor.
Students who successfully complete the program will receive a completion card issued by the U.S. Department of Labor.
YOU MUST COMPLETE THE SURVEY AT THE END OF THIS TRAINING TO RECEIVE YOUR DOL CARD
outline1. Basic Concepts
Introduction: Hazardous Waste Awareness
Hazardous Waste Defined
Hazardous Waste Characteristics
Sources of Hazardous Wastes
Regulatory History of Hazardous Wastes
RCRA Provisions and Amendments
State Regulations
2. Industry Responsibilities
Construction Industry Concerns
Company Requirements
Company Programs
3. Company Programs
Employee Training
Basic Safe Handling Procedures
Waste Minimization Program
4. Requirements
Waste Labeling
Treatment, Storage, and Disposal(TSD) Facilities
On-Site Storage of Hazardous Waste
Waste Storage Site Inspection
Containers
Waste Storage
Waste Manifest
Contingency Plans
Emergency and Contingency Response
Emergency and Contingency Response Continued
5. Regulatory Infractions and Penalties
Offical Inspections
Common Violations
Penalties
6. Summary
Hazardous Waste Management
The Law: Get to Know It Benefits OSHA Education School’s Hazardous Waste for Construction online safety course is designed to inform participants about the different types of hazardous wastes, sources, handling, transportation, emergency response, and legal requirements. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will:
Know the definition of hazardous waste
Understand how to identify mandates for hazardous waste management
Recognize industry responsibilities for companies that may generate hazardous waste