Health and Safety - Environment, Transport, Legal Series: EPA - Contigency Plans
Product Code: reg053 Time: 60.0 minute(s) CEUs:

Summary:

This course provides an overview of the preparedness and prevention requirements for generators who manage hazardous wastes. The required emergency equipment is identified as well as the operating procedures applicable to emergencies. In addition, the Contingency Plan and the appropriate emergency procedures are discussed.

Objectives:

  • Define the regulatory requirements for preparedness and prevention for emergencies such as spills, fires, and releases
  • Describe emergency equipment that must be present at the facility, including alarms
  • List specific operational requirements for emergencies when managing hazardous wastes
  • Explain the facility Contingency Plan and its contents, including evacuation routes
  • Describe implementation of the Contingency Plan
  • List the emergency procedures that must be employed if there is a fire, explosion, or release


Topics:

  • Preparedness and prevention
  • Contingency plan
  • Emergency procedures

Technical Requirements:

P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.



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