Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
Stormwater runoff is a major carrier of pollutants that damage rivers, lakes, streams, and coastal waters in the United States. To address this problem, the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) developed a federal program under the Clean Water Act to regulate stormwater discharge sources. This session will help identify the sources o
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Reactive Chemicals
Chemical reactions can be extremely hazardous if they are not thoroughly understood and controlled. When intentional or unintentional reactions get out of control, they can result in fires, explosions, or releases of toxic fumes or gases. This session shows how to safely manage reactive chemicals to prevent accidents.
Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC Plan)
This session will discuss the prevention and control of oil spills, and measures to prevent oil from getting near water, including groundwater. Facilities are required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to develop a Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures Plan—or SPCC Plan. We’ll review the SPCC Plan and policies for preventing and
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Working Safely with Corrosives
Corrosives are hazardous materials that can cause serious health problems if you fail to take proper precautions. All corrosives share a common chemical property—they degrade other materials due to their aggressive nature. To prevent accidents and injuries, this training session shows employees know how to work safely with corrosives.
Hazardous Waste: Emergency Response--Generators and TSDFs
This slide show will focus on emergency response procedures required under EPA Regulation 40 CFR 265.16 and 40 CFR 262.34(a)(4) for personnel at large quantity generators (LQGs) and hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facilities (TSDFs). The slideshow also applies to small quantity generators (SQGs), though SQGs are not required
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