In late 2016, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a new rule called the “Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule.” In the U.S. over the past 18 months, many states that members do business in have adopted new rules which now affect the management of hazardous waste. Some are beneficial and some could create additional legal exposure to your business.

The purpose of the DOT, Hazardous Material Shipping module is to assist service center personnel in the important rules and regulations related to the safe transportation of hazardous materials. Among the documents included are tests; a hazmat training brochure; an emergency response guidebook; a guide for hazardous materials marking, labeling and placarding; frequently asked questions related to hazmat training; a brochure on how to use hazardous materials regulations; and a loading and unloading certificate of completion.

The purpose of this Hazardous Waste Management Plan is to assist shop personnel in administering a coherent waste program. The various sections of this plan identify the hazardous, universal, and non-hazardous waste streams generated at this facility and provide specific guidance regarding accumulation, labeling, storage, manifesting, and disposal of the specific hazardous waste streams. Sections outlining personnel training and record‑keeping requirements are also provided.

About 32 million workers are potentially exposed to one or more chemical hazards on a daily basis. There are an estimated 575,000 existing chemical products, and hundreds of new ones being introduced annually. This poses a serious problem for exposed workers and their employer. The OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (OSHA - 29 CFR 1910.1200) establishes uniform requirements to make sure that the hazards of all chemicals imported into, produced, or used in U.S. workplaces are evaluated, and that this hazard information is transmitted to all affected workers.

This indispensable manual was developed to help EASA service centers navigate the difficult terrain of the Federal OSHA Hazard Communication Standard.