Observations of an Inspector:
Small Quantity Hazardous Waste Generator Compliance Assessments


Time Commitment: 4-6 hours
Level: Intermediate to Advanced Course
Cost: $80.00

Course Objective: The objective of this course is to provide students with information on observations of common mistakes made by small quantity generators, and some possible approaches for compliance. This course is specifically geared for the environmental managers of facilities, which are usually the owners/operators in the case of small businesses.
Course Contents: In a series of three virtual lectures, students will be provided with:
  • Common mistakes made by SQGs and an explanations of why these are violations, and possible strategies or approaches to avoid noncompliance
  • Other observations of common SQG shortfalls that often lead to instances of compliance, and helpful hints to avoid these pitfalls
  • A discussion of the inspection process, and suggestions to make inspections easier to tolerate and to address noncompliance should violations be found.

Most facilities don't set out to violate. But, few have the time or the training to organize their program to make it violation proof. Most violations can be linked to poor organization and poor recordkeeping activities. Ergo, better organization and better documentation should help many facilities avoid violations.

In this course, compliance strategies are discussed. Students will also receive helpful forms, labels, checklists, and other documents which may be used to organize a facility's SQG compliance program. Other useful tools are suggested.
Learning on-line is fun due to our hands-on activities and virtual industry exercises. Take this Course and Complete the Assignments, and
YOU WILL LEARN!		 Receive Helpful Compliance Tools and Strategies, Too! Certificates provided. CEUs, CECs, and other accreditation may be available.
Course Limitations: This course provides common tools and common strategies. This course cannot address all instances of noncompliance and specific noncompliance issues that plague individual facilities. The application of the tools and information about the strategies to the unique situation at an individual facility is the decision of the facility. Ultimate compliance is and will always be the responsibility of the facility owner/operator. Facilities should be aware that use of forms creates a paperwork trail that can be used against a facility if the facility fails to regularly complete the paperwork and/or comply. We accept no responsibility for facility violations.

Use of the forms, labels, checklists, and other documents provided in this course are limited to the facility that hosts the registrant for this course. Viewing all assignments in this course, including those containing the common mistakes and other observations, explanations, and compliance strategies and helpful hints is limited to the individual registrant for this course. If exposure to this information is necessary for other individuals within a facility, they must also register.

Supplementary Courses on the Same Topic:
Please feel free to print out and use this course synopsis to obtain approval within your company to take this course.

Register on-line or by mail using enrollment forms found at www.Environmental-Training.com. We will mail you a paid in full receipt for reimbursement purposes, if applicable.
About the Author: This course was developed by an environmental professional with experience working directly for EPA and as a contractor supporting EPA, State Agencies, local governments, industry, and non-profit organizations. The primary author of this course has conducted over 100 environmental regulatory inspections on behalf of the EPA, and has supported EPA rulemaking activities and enforcement initiatives.