Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Waste Management Workshop by Tonex
This hands-on, regulation-aligned workshop provides professionals with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in identifying, handling, storing, transporting, and disposing of hazardous materials and hazardous waste. It emphasizes compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and international regulations, and includes real-world case studies, hands-on exercises, and audit readiness checklists.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Define hazardous materials and waste classifications under U.S. and international laws.
- Identify hazardous substances in the workplace using SDSs and GHS labels.
- Apply proper storage, segregation, and labeling practices.
- Understand cradle-to-grave hazardous waste responsibilities.
- Develop spill response and emergency preparedness procedures.
- Ensure compliance with RCRA, OSHA HAZWOPER, DOT, and EPA regulations.
- Prepare for inspections, audits, and incident reporting.
- Manage manifesting, recordkeeping, and disposal vendor relationships.
Target Audience
This workshop is suitable for:
- Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Officers
- Facility Managers
- Operations and Maintenance Supervisors
- Waste Coordinators and Handlers
- Laboratory Personnel
- Military Logistics and Compliance Teams
- Compliance and Risk Management Professionals
- Regulatory Affairs and Auditors
Course Modules:
Day 1 – Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Management
Module 1: Introduction to Hazardous Materials
- Definitions (HAZMAT, HAZWASTE, GHS, SDS)
- Regulatory bodies: EPA, OSHA, DOT, NRC
- Hazard classes and categories
- Examples: corrosives, flammables, toxics, reactives, explosives
Module 2: Identification and Classification
- Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
- Labeling and placarding (GHS, NFPA, HMIS)
- UN/NA numbers and HAZMAT tables
- Compatibility and incompatibility groups
Module 3: Storage and Handling
- Segregation of incompatible materials
- Secondary containment
- Storage time limits
- Flammable storage cabinets, ventilation
Module 4: Transportation of Hazardous Materials
- DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR Parts 100–185)
- Packaging requirements
- Marking, labeling, and placarding
- Shipping papers and emergency response info
- Carrier responsibilities
Day 2 – Hazardous Waste Management
Module 5: Overview of Hazardous Waste Regulations
- Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
- Large vs Small Quantity Generators (LQG vs SQG)
- Satellite Accumulation Areas (SAA)
- Cradle-to-grave management
Module 6: Waste Identification and Labeling
- Characteristic vs Listed Waste (F, K, P, U lists)
- Ignitability, Corrosivity, Reactivity, Toxicity (D-codes)
- Universal waste and e-waste
- Used oil, aerosols, and batteries
Module 7: Manifesting and Disposal
- Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest system
- EPA ID numbers and TSDFs (Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities)
- Selecting qualified disposal vendors
- Documentation and recordkeeping
Module 8: Spill Response and Emergency Planning
- Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC)
- Emergency Response Plans (ERP)
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- First responder procedures and HAZWOPER basics
- Post-spill reporting and debriefing
Optional Add-Ons
- Certification exam + Certificate of Completion
- Custom modules for international standards (e.g., ADR, IMDG, IATA)
- Virtual or hybrid delivery version