RCRA Training
Statement of Hazardous Waste Training Requirement
Per Federal law (40 CFR 256, specifically 256.16(c)) and due to the fact that Florida Tech is classified as a Large Quantity Generator of Hazardous Waste every person (Faculty, Staff and Student Worker*) who works around or with chemicals or around or near EPA classified Hazardous Wastes must be trained in the handling of Hazardous Wastes. This is often referred to as RCRA training after the name of the Law; “Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.” No new hire of any sort (Faculty, Staff or Student) may work unsupervised until the individual completes such training.
Non-compliance may result in significant Civil penalties to the individual & the University. All professional liability insurance (both University & personal) does NOT cover such claims and the individual may be held separately liable for such violations. Willful or repeat violations may be subject to both Civil & Criminal penalty to both the individual and University.
Florida Tech is and has been subject to inspection (both scheduled & surprise) by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to enforce this and related statutes for Federal EPA.
On Campus Training Option
Contact EH&S at ehs@fit.edu.
Online Training Option
To register for the online Hazardous Waste ( RCRA) Training course, please go to the Safety Training webpage.