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.
Safety Training
Florida Tech is making every effort to aid its Faculty, Staff and Students in compliance with this regulation. We now provide two FREE options where Florida Tech affiliated individuals may satisfy the requirements of this Federal Law. Described below are both classroom & online options that are open and tailored to all Florida Tech personnel. Of course, you may choose to attend a RCRA training course from the host of providers outside the university at your convenience and your expense. We simply require proof of your training on an annual basis from you if you choose an outside provider. Please contact Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) at ehs@fit.edu. We handle this process at the Trainings we provide.
To protect you and the university your training records are being recorded in our Banner database system. Banner will provide you with reminders in the future of your need to retrain, as long as we know you are subject to this regulation.
On Campus Training Option
To be announced.
Online Training Option
To register for the online Hazardous Waste ( RCRA) Training course, please go to the Safety Training webpage.