The employees (aka: personnel) of a large quantity generator of hazardous waste (LQG) must successfully complete initial training with an annual review. Regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) mandate such training be provided in order for the LQG to maintain its exemption from regulation as a treatment, storage, or disposal facility (TSDF) of hazardous waste.

The purpose of this article is to explain the Federal regulations of the USEPA at 40 CFR 262.17(a)(7) for training of personnel at a large quantity generator of hazardous waste. (more…)