DOT Hazardous Materials (49 CFR) and RCRA Hazardous Waste
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Description
Learning Objectives / Modules:
Application of 40 CFR Part 262 and 49 CFR Parts 100-180 related to:
- RCRA requirements and definitions
- State and Federal Regulations hazardous waste
- Waste Characterization
- Generator Status
- Identification of packaging requirements
- Use of the hazmat table
- Marking and labeling
- Satellite Accumulation requirements
- Proper preparation and validation of the hazardous waste manifest
- Training and maintenance of training records
- Contingency plans
Target Audience:
Environmental Coordinators, waste generators of all sizes, and employees with job responsibilities that include:
- Handling, managing, or store hazardous waste
- Classification or characterization of hazardous waste
- Accumulation of hazardous waste
- Selecting packaging, filling, or closing packaging for hazardous waste
- Marking and labeling packages containing hazard waste
- Placarding or providing placards for transport
- Preparing or validating and signing hazardous waste manifests
Pre-requisite: Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods Transportation General Awareness & Security Awareness Training
Required & Recommended Regulatory Resources:
The current editions of the 40 CFR, Parts 262.34 and 265.16 and the 49 CFR Regulations are required for this course.
Click this link for a list of the required and recommended regulatory resources for this course: Required & Recommended Resources
Course Features:
- Estimated Time: 2h55m run-time, plus assessment time which varies per person
- Language: English
- Includes final assessment to validate student’s understanding of material
- Training certificate will be issued upon successful completion of course
- Note: Upon issuance, the training certificate must be signed by both the employee and the employer.
Table of Contents
- RCRA regulations and definitions
- State and Federal Regulations
- Waste Characterization
- Generator Status
- Manifest Requirements
- Training
- Contingency plans
Author
Currie Associates Online Training Website - DG Compliance Online
Currie Associates, Inc. and the International Vessel Operators Dangerous Goods Association (IVODGA) offer online Dangerous Goods/Hazmat and safety training for you and your employees 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our automated safety and compliance training tool is designed to help you efficiently and effectively train individual employees and track their progress in far less time than more traditional training methods.
DOT Hazardous Materials (49 CFR) and RCRA Hazardous Waste
Frequently Asked Questions
This course is for employees who generate, handle, manage, or store hazardous waste and are responsible for meeting DOT transport requirements. It’s especially useful for environmental coordinators and anyone involved in packaging, labeling, documenting, or shipping hazardous waste.
The training focuses on RCRA (40 CFR Part 262) and DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR Parts 100–180). It explains how federal and state rules work together and what’s required to stay compliant when hazardous waste is prepared for transport.
You’ll learn how to identify and classify hazardous waste, determine generator status, and apply accumulation rules. The course also covers packaging, marking, labeling, and using the hazmat table. You’ll get clear guidance on preparing and validating hazardous waste manifests and keeping proper training records.
Yes. You should complete Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods General Awareness and Security Awareness training before taking this course. This ensures you have the background knowledge needed for the function-specific material.
Yes. After finishing the course and passing the final assessment, you’ll receive a certificate of completion. As required, the certificate must be signed by both the employee and the employer. You’ll also need access to the current editions of the applicable CFR regulations during training.
