The Office of Environmental Health & Safety is pleased to host the Hazardous Waste/Emergency Procedures training. This session addresses handling, storage and disposal of chemical hazardous waste and is required annually for all employees generating hazardous waste. Topics include:

• Explanation of EPA Resource Conversation & Recovery Act (RCRA)
• Laboratory's responsibilities as a hazardous waste generator
• Definitions of hazardous waste
• Procedures for collection, labeling, storage and removal of waste
• Spills and other hazardous materials releases
• Evacuations and emergency procedures

The training will be held on Friday, August 7 from 11 a.m. to noon at 3125 Scott Hall.

For further information or questions, please contact Elena Fracassa at 993-5702.