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Hazardous Waste & Chemical Spills

Course Description

This course empowers and equips learners to safely manage hazardous waste on the UT Knoxville campus, and partner campuses. Hazardous waste or RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act) training is required annually for all individuals who generate or handle hazardous waste or chemicals that have the potential to harm the environment if spilled. This course includes regulations and training requirements, proper determination of hazardous waste, and how to safely manage it with assistance from the department of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS).

Audience

Anyone generating or handling hazardous waste or chemicals: includes students, lab workers, shops, makerspaces, PIs, faculty, and staff.

Course Details

  • 1 hour

Employees Non-Employees

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