Universal Waste - Bulbs, Batteries, Bugs and Barometers

Everyone throws away trash during the work day, but are you certain you are disposing of all trash correctly? Certain types of hazardous waste, considered Universal Waste need to be managed and disposed of according to federal and state guidelines. This online training course informs your employees of the types of universal waste and how waste needs to be handled and managed. The course describes the health threats universal waste poses to people and to the environment.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines universal waste as burnt out light bulbs (including fluorescent light bulbs or CFLs), dead batteries, expired pesticides, and used mercury containing devices. This waste, when disposed of improperly, is harmful to the environment and to the health of your employees. Use this course to teach your employees the proper methods for handling, disposing of, and recycling universal waste.

   This course is in the Video On Demand format, to read about Video On Demand features click here.

All employees

• Introduction
• What Are Universal Wastes?
• How Must Universal Wastes Be Handled?
• Emergency Preparedness
• How Are Universal Wastes Recycled?
• Conclusion

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