Updated and expanded, this resource distills RCRA 's myriad of hazardous waste identification rules, policies, and guidelines to their essence, presenting them in a straightforward manner using illustrations, diagrams, and simple, clear language.
Does the identification number 60 indicate a toxic substance or a flammable solid, in the molten state at an elevated temperature? Does the identification number 1035 indicate ethane or butane? What is the difference between natural gas transmission pipelines and natural gas distribution pipelines? If you came upon an overturned truck on the highway that was leaking, would you be able to identify if it was hazardous and know what steps to take? Questions like these and more are answered in the Emergency Response Guidebook. Learn how to identify symbols for and vehicles carrying toxic, flammable, explosive, radioactive, or otherwise harmful substances and how to respond once an incident involving those substances has been identified. Always be prepared in situations that are unfamiliar and dangerous and know how to rectify them. Keeping this guide around at all times will ensure that, if you were to come upon a transportation situation involving hazardous substances or dangerous goods, you will be able to help keep others and yourself out of danger. With color-coded pages for quick and easy reference, this is the official manual used by first responders in the United States and Canada for transportation incidents involving dangerous goods or hazardous materials.
The Hazardous Waste Compliance Guide helps employers easily understand the most important hazardous waste regulations that affect their business. It explains the basic links between employee safety regulations and hazardous waste. the Guide also asks and answers fundamental questions regarding the handling and reduction of hazardous waste.The Guide includes in depth discussion of OSHAs Hazard Communication Standard (Employee-Right-to-Know), which is one of the most commonly cited OSHA standards, and is among the standards for which employers pay the most in annual fines and penalties. There is emphasis on Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs), which are the main source for employee information about hazardous chemicals in the workplace.The Hazardous Waste Compliance Guide provides an overview of the major federal laws that address hazardous waste, primarily the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and its implementing regulations and amendments. the Guide discusses other relevant laws, such as the Risk Management Plan under the Clean Air Act and Storm Water Program and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure regulations under the Clean Water Act.Because EPAs regulatory scheme rewards waste minimization, the Guide discusses the two basic ways to minimize waste: reduce the volume of waste or reduce its toxicity. There is discussion of waste minimization techniques for both hazardous and non-hazardous waste, with special emphasis on recycling. the Guide also details the requirements that apply to universal wastes.This 13th Edition Hazardous Waste Compliance Guide also includes five sample safety plans required by EPA and/or OSHA, updated contact information for EPA and state environmental agencies, a new universal waste log for properly tracking shipment and waste disposal, a chart summarizing federal requirements for hazardous waste generators, and more.
Assuming no previous knowledge, this second edition provides comprehensive coverage for a first course in hazardous waste management for civil, environmental engineers, and managers. The update includes material on the new USEPA revisions to the Solid and Hazardous Waste Regulations and the new e-Manifest Rule. It is written primarily for generators of hazardous waste with a primary emphasis on source reduction, waste minimization, reuse, and recycling before waste disposal. Numerous case studies from the field and clarification of regulations simplify this complex topic. The book provides guidance on how to determine the proper category of hazardous waste generators, with separate and distinct sets of requirements for the three different categories of generators, and gives basic supplemental guidance for transporters, storage, and disposal facilities. It covers proper completion of hazardous waste manifests and reports. The book explains record keeping, personnel training, and other requirements necessary to be in full compliance on inspections. A companion CD with regulatory forms, data is included. FEATURES: • Provides numerous, field case studies and clarification of new regulations to simplify this complex topic • Includes material on the new USEPA revisions to the Solid and Hazardous Waste Regulations and the new e-Manifest Rule • Covers all the major government regulations from inception to current practice • Explains record keeping, personnel training, and requirements necessary for full compliance on inspections • Includes companion CD with regulatory forms, data Selected Topics: Introductory history and overview of hazardous waste management laws, rules and regulations; a practical guide to complying with the regulations, including the identification of hazardous wastes; proper management of these wastes on-site; preparing generator annual reports, manifests, personnel safety training; hazardous waste management training for staff; proper record-keeping for future regulatory inspections.
The Hazardous Waste Compliance Guide helps employers easily understand the most important hazardous waste regulations that affect their business. It explains the basic links between employee safety regulations and hazardous waste. the Guide also asks and answers fundamental questions regarding the handling and reduction of hazardous waste. The Guide includes in depth discussion of OSHA's Hazard Communication (Employee-Right-to-Know) Standard, which is one of the most commonly cited OSHA standards, and is among the standards for which employers pay the most in annual fines and penalties. The Hazardous Waste Compliance Guide provides an overview of the major federal laws that address hazardous waste: ; Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and its implementing regulations and amendments Risk Management Plan under the Clean Air Act Storm Water Program and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure regulations under the Clean Water Act EPA's regulatory scheme rewards waste minimization. the Guide discusses minimizing waste by either reducing the volume of waste or reducing its toxicity. Included are minimization techniques for both hazardous and non-hazardous waste (with special emphasis on recycling) and requirements that apply to "universal wastes." The Hazardous Waste Compliance Guide comes with five sample safety plans required by EPA and/or OSHA. This 14th Edition of the Guide also includes discussion of these and other current topics: ; New chapter of checklists to aid in hazardous waste compliance New information on incentives for self-reporting under EPA's audit policy New regulations on reporting requirements for dioxin and dioxin-like products, and more
Hazardous waste in the environment is one of the most difficult challenges facing our society. The purpose of this book is to provide a background of the many aspects of hazardous waste, from its sources to its consequences, focusing on the risks posed to human health and the environment. It explains the legislation and regulations surrounding hazardous waste; however, the scope of the book is much broader, discussing agents that are released into the environment that might not be classified as hazardous waste under the regulatory system, but nonetheless pose substantial hazards to human health and the environment. It provides a background of some of the major generators of hazardous wastes, explains the pathways by which humans and wildlife are exposed, and includes discussion of the adverse health effects linked to these pollutants. It provides numerous case studies of hazardous waste mismanagement that have led to disastrous consequences, and highlights the deficiencies in science and regulation that have allowed the public to be subjected to myriad potentially hazardous agents. Finally, it provides a discussion of measures that will need to be taken to control society's hazardous waste problem. This book was designed to appeal to a wide range of audiences, including students, professionals, and general readers interested in the topic. - Provides information about sources of and health risks posed by hazardous waste - Explains the legislation and regulations surrounding hazardous waste - Includes numerous case studies of mismanagement, highlights deficiencies in science and regulation and discusses measures to tackle society's hazardous waste problems