Hazardous Waste Management Training In Minnesota

Minnesota-based Environmental, Health & Safety Trainer

Caltha LLP, a Minnesota headquartered EH&S training and consulting company, provides training to facility employees that is required to meet State and Federal regulations, and needed to ensure sustainability, safety and liability management goals are achieved.

Training is provided in a number of flexible formats, including in-person sessions at your site, web-based "live" training, and preparation of customized training modules used by your employees at their convenience.

We provide a wide range of training programs for facilities across Minnesota, including:

SWPPP training	Annual SPCC training	HazCom training
Safety data sheet training	PPE training	Hazardous waste training -LQG
Hazardous waste training -SQG	Environmental awareness	ISO 14001 Awareness
ISO 18001 Awareness	Universal waste training	AWAIR training
HazMat DOT training	Hazard Communication	Workplace spill training

Improper Storage and Labeling of a Flammable Hazardous Waste 

Identified During Waste Audit 

Providing EH&S Training To Facilities Across Minnesota

Caltha provides training to facilities located in all parts of Minnesota and routinely leads training sessions in:

Minneapolis	St. Paul	Rochester	Duluth	Bloomington
Brooklyn Park	Plymouth	Woodbury	Eagan	Maple Grove
Coon Rapids	Blaine	Eden Prairie	Burnsville	Bemidji
St. Cloud	Marshall	Minnetonka	Edina	St. Louis Park
Moorhead	Mankato	Maplewood	Shakopee	Cottage Grove

Minnesota-based Consultant With MPCA, MnOSHA and Local Agency Knowledge

Caltha LLP maintains close ties with the key State and local agencies that oversee environmental and safety compliance programs,  including the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Minnesota OSHA, The Metropolitan Council, who regulates wastewater in the Minneapolis- Saint Paul area, and the seven Metro area Counties (Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Washington, Dakota, Carver, Scott) who regulate hazardous wastes.

Click here for more information or to request a quote on Caltha's EHS training services, including Hazardous Waste and DOT Hazardous Material certification training for hazardous waste generators.

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Amendment Proposed To California Hazardous Waste Generator and TSDF Training

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has proposed revisions to the state’s unique Title 22 hazardous waste facility requirements. In addition to permitted treatment, storage & disposal facilities (TSDF) portions also apply to large quantity generators (LQG) of hazardous waste in the State.

The proposed hazardous waste revisions include a new reporting requirement; by March 1 each year, hazardous waste generators will be required to submit a report to DTSC that certifies that every employee has been trained on all requirements applicable to his or her job. The proposed revisions will also require employers to keep employee-signed or -certified hazardous waste training records on site and makes numerous changes to the training content required.

Click here to review examples of Caltha's EHS Training projects, including California hazardous waste training.

Compliance and Sustainability Training For MN and ND Industry

Caltha LLP Project Summary

Project: Environmental Awareness / Sustainability Training Module For Facility Management
Client: Grain Processing & Food Manufacturing Corporation 
Location(s): Minnesota, North Dakota


Key Elements: Regulatory training, Sustainability, Permit compliance, Employee training, Webinar


Overview: Caltha LLP was retained by this grain processing and food manufacturing corporation to prepare and present a training module that provides corporate and facility managers with basic compliance training to assist them in managing EH&S compliance activities at multiple facilities. The training was developed to be specific to the corporation's facilities and products and included:

• Company's commitment to sustainability / Sustainability policy
• Background on environmental regulations and key issues at company's locations
• Overview of company's key procedures

Training was created as a recorded live webinar which can be replayed as needed.


For more information on Caltha LLP EH&S Training services, go to the Caltha LLP EH&S Training Page

Metal Plating Operation Required To Have Total Organic Spill Plan

Caltha LLP Project Summary

Project: Total Toxic Organics Management Plan For Metal Finisher
Client: Metal Finishing Company
Location(s): Minnesota


Key Elements: Total Toxic Organics Management Plan, SPCC Plan


Overview: This metal finishing was subject to Categorical Effluent Guidelines. In lieu of monitoring wastewater discharges for the full list of “Total Toxic Organics” the facility opted to prepare and implement a Total Toxic Organic Management Plan (TTOMP) for the site. Caltha was contracted to prepare the TTOMP for the facility. The TTOMP included:
• Inventory and description of TTO compounds used in the electroplating or finishing processes, and degreasing processes;
• Inventory and description of regulated processes where TTO compounds are used;
• Description of disposal methods for materials and wastes that contain TTO compounds;
• Description of controls used to limit or eliminate the discharge of TTO compounds to the sanitary sewer.


The TTOMP was combined with a Facility Spill Plan which included processes and containers not specifically addressed under the Effluent Guidelines. Caltha prepared a spill control plan for the site to minimize and control spills from areas where liquids are stored, transferred and used. The spill plan included:
1. Inventory and description of chemical storage and process tanks;
2. Description of batch discharges to sanitary sewer;
3. Description of controls and procedures to prevent entry of chemicals and other restricted materials and wastes from entering the sanitary sewer;
4. Emergency notification procedures;


Click here for more information on Caltha LLP Spill Prevention and Response Plan Services and SPCC Support Services.

Hazardous Waste and DOT Hazardous Material Training For Minnesota Facility

Caltha LLP Project Summary

Project: Employee training on Hazardous Waste management, Universal Waste Management, and DOT HazMat training for shipping of regulated hazardous materials
Client: Medical product manufacturer
Location(s): Minnesota

Key Elements: Waste management, Employee training, DOT hazardous material shipping

Overview: Caltha LLP assisted this medical product manufacturer by conducting employee training sessions at the client's facility covering:

• Hazardous waste management, for conditionally exempt small quality generator (CESQG)
• Universal waste management
• DOT HazMat employee training for individuals responsible for preparing and shipping hazardous materials, including wastes

For more information on Caltha LLP training services provided to small and medium sized facilities, go to Employer's Environmental Health and Safety Training Center.

Environmental Awareness and Sustainability Training For Food Manufacturer

Caltha LLP Project Summary

Project: Environmental Awareness / Sustainability Training Module For Facility Management
Client: Grain Processing & Food Manufacturing Corporation
Location(s): Minnesota, North Dakota

Key Elements: Regulatory training, Sustainability, Permit compliance, Employee training, Webinar

Overview: Caltha LLP was retained by this grain processing and food manufacturing corporation to prepare and present a training module that provides corporate and facility managers with basic compliance training to assist them in managing EH&S compliance activities at multiple facilities. The training was developed to be specific to the corporation's facilities and products and included:

• Company's commitment to sustainability / Sustainability policy
• Background on environmental regulations and key issues at company's locations
• Overview of company's key procedures

Training was created as a recorded live webinar which can be replayed as needed.

For more information on Caltha LLP services, go to the Caltha Contact Page

SPCC Plan Review | Five Year SPCC Plan Amendment

Caltha LLP Project Summary

Project: SPCC Plan 5-Year Review, Plan Update & Management Compliance Training
Client: Transportation Terminal
Location: Wisconsin

Key Elements: Regulatory compliance training, SPCC Plan

Overview: Caltha LLP was retained by this multimodal transportation terminal to conduct the five-year review of its Spill Prevention, Control & Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan. Under 40 CFR 112, SPCC Rule regulated facilities are required to conduct and document a review of their SPCC Plan at least every five years, independent of the requirement to keep the facility SPCC Plan updated to reflect changes at the facility. In conjunction with this review, Caltha staff provided ad hoc compliance training to selected facility staff on SPCC Rule requirements. Finally, Caltha prepared an updated facility SPCC Plan to reflect administrative changes at the facility.

For more information on Caltha LLP services, go to the Caltha Contact Page

Wisconsin Air Emission Reporting For Printing Operation

Caltha LLP Project Summary

Project: Air Emission Inventory Reporting Technical Support
Client: Printing Facility
Location(s): Wisconsin

Key Elements: Air emission inventory, Air permit compliance, Air emission tracking, Hazardous waste management

Overview: Caltha LLP was retained by this printing facility to assisting in preparing the air emission inventory report required by the Wisconsin DNR under their FESOP for VOC emitting equipment. Caltha staff reviewed operations and developed material usage tracking systems and monthly air emission estimate tracking sheets. The tracking system incorporated adjustments based on hazardous waste disposal records. This allowed the facility to comply with monthly recordkeeping requirements which were then available for annual air emission reporting using the WDNR on-line reporting system. Caltha provided training to facility staff on emission tracking procedures.

For more information on Caltha LLP services, go to the Caltha Contact Page

Environmental Compliance Training, Waste Management Training, SPCC Training

Caltha LLP provides a wide range of training programs to industrial and government sector clients to meet the requirements of State and EPA rules, permits and related spill and emergency preparedness rules. Training can be provided to large or small groups and is provided either in person at your location, or through a live webinar format. For further information and to request a quote, go to Employer's Environmental Health and Safety Training Center.


The training sessions commonly requested include:

• Hazardous waste management training
• SPCC annual training
• Spill response training
• DOT hazardous material (HazMat) triennial recertification and initial training
• Facility compliance training overview (covering a wide range of typical facility environmental compliance topics)
• Internal compliance auditor training
• Industrial and construction site stormwater discharge permit training
• Stormwater monitoring training
• Training for site inspections

Caltha LLP provides specialized expertise to clients nationwide in the evaluation environmental rules, developing EHS compliance procedures, and preparing cost-effective EHS management programs. For further information contact Caltha LLP at info@calthacompany.com or Caltha LLP Website

RCRA and Universal Waste Annual Training For Minnesota Waste Generator

Caltha LLP Project Summary

Project: RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator and Universal Waste Generator Training
Client: International Chemical Products Manufacturer
Location(s): Minnesota

Key Elements: RCRA training, Universal waste training

Overview: Caltha prepared and presented training to facility staff and to on-site contractors who were responsible for generation of hazardous wastes and universal wastes at this site located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Training was conducted to comply with Federal, state and county hazard waste rules, including:
40 CFR Part 260-262 – Hazardous Waste Management
40 CFR Part 273 – Standards for the Management of Universal Wastes
40 CFR Part 279 – Standards for the Management of Used Oil
Minnesota Rules Chapter 7045: Hazardous Waste Rules
Minnesota Rules Chapter 7035: Solid Waste

Training was provided at the facility and included a summary of regulatory requirements, and site-specific procedures for handling wastes generated at the site. Training also including a summary of the site Contingency Plan, spill prevention and related emergency preparedness and response procedures.



For more information on Caltha LLP EH&S training services, go to the Caltha Employer's EH&S Training Center.



Caltha LLP provides specialized expertise to clients nationwide in the evaluation environmental rules, developing EHS compliance procedures, and preparing cost-effective EHS management programs. For further information contact Caltha LLP at info@calthacompany.com or Caltha LLP Website 

 

2013 Environmental, Health and Safety Overview Course - Bloomington, MN May 8-10

Course Dates: May 8 through May 10, 2013
Course Location: Bloomington, Minnesota

The North Star Chapter of the Alliance of Hazardous Material Professionals provides an annual regulatory overview course for environmental, health & safety professionals. The Regulatory / CHMM Overview Workshop provides a comprehensive overview of the major regulatory programs, topics and concerns in environmental, health & safety management. Although some participants attend the course to prepare to take the Certified Hazardous Material Manager (CHMM) exam, many environmental professionals take the Regulatory / CHMM Overview Workshop to enhance their breadth of competence in their professions and/or to get up-to-date.

Course Content

• Federal Statutes Overview
• Liability and Compliance
• Clean Water Act
• Clean Air Act
• Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
• Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA)
• Community Right-to-Know (SARA Title III - EPCRA)
• Chemistry of Hazardous Materials
• Toxicology
• Geology
• Radiation Principles
• Asbestos
• Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
• Hazardous Materials Transportation
• OSHA
• Accident Scenario
• Environmental Management Systems
• Environmental Considerations in Real
• Estate/ Due Diligence Assessments
• Underground Storage Tanks
• Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA)
• Waste Analysis
• Hazardous Waste Treatment Technologies
• Waste Reduction/Minimization and Pollution Prevention
• Compliance Audits
• Motivation of Employees with Respect to Environmental Matters
• CHMM Code of Ethics

For more information go to:
2013 Regulatory / CHMM Overview Workshop

Ohio Revises Rules For Underground Storage Tanks

Ohio has changed its underground storage tank regulations to align with federal rules.Under Ohio Rule OAC 1301-7-9-06, all new UST Systems must have secondary containment. Previously, only UST Systems in sensitive areas had to secondary containment. Further, when the cumulative replacement of an existing UST system exceeds 50%, then the entire system must have secondary containment. When new dispensers are installed or when existing dispensers are repaired and did not have containment pans under the dispenser, containment must be then installed under the dispenser.

Under Rule OAC 1301-7-9-19, by August 8, 2012, Owners and operators had to designate, train and document the training of Class A, B and C operators. This training was for operators of UST systems and is in addition to the licensure requirements for UST installers. Licensed UST installers automatically qualify as Class A operators.

Class A Operators have the primary responsibility for achieving and maintaining compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements and standards necessary to operate and maintain the UST system at one or more UST Sites. Class B Operators have the primary responsibility for implementing applicable requirements and standards for UST systems at one or more UST sites. Class A and B Operators have to undergo training from a state Fire Marshal approved trainer using formats approved by the state.

Class C operators (often being at least one attendant at the facility during working hours) are responsible for the initial response to alarms and other indications of emergencies caused by spills or releases from a UST system and for notifying the Class A or Class B Operators or emergency response personnel of the same. Class C operators may be trained by Class A or Class B operators using formats approved by the state.


Caltha LLP provides specialized expertise to clients nationwide in the evaluation environmental rules, developing EHS compliance procedures, and preparing cost-effective EHS management programs. For further information contact Caltha LLP at info@calthacompany.com or Caltha LLP Website

Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals-NSC August Meeting

The North Star Chapter of the Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals (AHMP) is announcing its August General Membership Meeting. This month’s meeting focuses on indoor air quality topics and adjustments to air handling systems to improve performance.

Date: Thursday August 30, 2012
Time: 3:00 – 4:30 PM
Location: Institute for Environmental Assessment (IEA)
9201 W. Broadway, #600, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445

Agenda:
Indoor Air Quality/ Indoor Environmental Quality
This session will cover the key concepts of facility indoor environmental quality (IEQ) to provide a basic understanding of what factors impact a facilities indoor environment, especially in regards to mold and interior contaminants. Session will also discuss strategies to improve the IEQ in a facility.

Recommissioning HVAC Systems For Improved Air Quality and Energy Performance
Presentation will provide insight on recommissioning (renovating) of ventilation systems to improve air quality and energy performance. Discussion will include benefits and cost effective action items building owners and operators could consider to improve the indoor environment, as well as see benefits in energy efficiency.

General Membership Meeting
A brief general membership meeting will follow.
Membership:
The General Meeting is open to all North Star Chapter members – anyone else can become a member at the North Star Chapter website, or can print out the membership application ( http://ahmp-nsc.org/pdfs/memberap.pdf ) and bring it to the general meeting.

You do not need to be a Certified Hazardous Material Manager, or a member of the national AHMP group to be a member of the North Star Chapter.

Watch For Upcoming Meetings:
Tour of local hazardous and industrial waste treatment facility
Tour of local recycling operation

OSHA Announces Final HazCom 2012 Rule and Compliance Dates

On a teleconference call, OSHA announced the revision to the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) as well as related compliance deadlines affecting chemical manufacturers, distributors and employers. According to OSHA the Final Rule will be filed on March 20th at the Office of the Federal Register and available for viewing on their Public Electronic Inspection Desk. The Federal Register will publish the final rule on March 26, 2012. The effective date of the final rule is 60 days after the date of publication.”

The revised HCS, which OSHA is calling HazCom 2012, is expected to affect every U.S. workplace with exposure to hazardous chemicals, and is estimated to cover over 5 million facilities and over 40 million workers. The first compliance date employers should be aware of is December 1, 2013, which is the date by which employees must be trained on the new label and SDS formats. OSHA is now calling this standard the “Right to Understand” updating the “Right to Know” concept behind the former HCS.

Caltha LLP provides specialized expertise to clients nationwide in the evaluation environmental rules, developing EH&S compliance procedures, and preparing cost-effective EH&S management programs.

For further information contact Caltha LLP at

info@calthacompany.com or Caltha LLP Website

2012 Regulatory Overview Workshop - EH&S Compliance Training

The 2012 Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) Regulatory Overview Workshop has been scheduled for May 1-3, 2012 in Bloomington, MN. The course is sponsored by the North Star Chapter of the AHMP.

The workshop is open to all EH&S professionals who wish to update and expand their knowledge of regulations, regulatory programs relating to environmental, health and safety compliance and the management of hazardous materials, even if they do not intend to become a CHMM.

For more information go to:
http://www.ahmp-nsc.org/2011-chmm-overview-workshops.html

Course Content
Course Introduction
• Course purpose and structure
• Resources: access to information

Federal Statutes Overview
• A brief history
• Perspective
• Fit the pieces together

Liability and Compliance
• Laws & jurisdictions
• Types of torts
• Negligence

Clean Water Act
• Goals & objectives
• Wastewater standards & enforcement
• Oil spill control
• Storm water management

Clean Air Act
• New source review standards
• National emission standards for hazardous air pollutants
• Non-attainment areas
• Risk Management Plans (RMP)

Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
• Pre-Manufacturing Notice (PMN)
• Significant New Use Rule
• Cradle to grave responsibility

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA)
• Reportable quantities
• Notifications
• National Contingency Plan
• Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
• Who is responsible and who pays
• De-listing

Community Right-to-Know (SARA Title III - EPCRA)
• Community Emergency Planning
• Threshold quantities, EHS
• Toxic Release Inventory reports

Chemistry of Hazardous Materials
• Importance of basic knowledge
• Physical and chemical properties
• Nomenclature & properties of organic compounds

Toxicology
• Dose response
• Measures of effects
• Exposure assumptions

Geology
• Geology basics
• Hydrogeology
• Groundwater contaminant flow
• Monitoring wells

Radiation Principles for Hazardous Materials Managers
• Alpha, Beta & Gamma Radiation
• Units of measure
• Transportation
• Means of protection

Asbestos
• Types of Asbestos
• Health effects
• Regulatory requirements

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
• Types of products included
• Applicator certification
• Worker protection rules

Hazardous Materials Transportation
• DOT regulations
• Hazardous materials versus hazardous waste
• Hazard classifications
• Container requirements

OSHA
• General Safety
• HAZWOPER
• Hazard communication
• Process safety

Accident Scenario
• Sample incident
• Incident Command System
• Roles of responders
• Proper preparation

Environmental Management Systems
• History of EMS
• ISO-14001 Standard
• Application to OSHA & HazMat

Environmental Considerations in Real Estate/ Due Diligence Assessments
• Phase I assessments
• Phase II investigations
• Voluntary cleanup letters of assurance

Underground Storage Tanks
• Leak prevention
• Detection of leaks
• Response
• Petroleum and hazardous substances vs. hazardous waste

Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA)
• Regulated hazardous waste
• Generators & transporters
• Permitted treatment, storage & disposal facilities

Waste Analysis
• Waste stream identification
• Sampling methods
• The TCLP analysis
• Waste analysis plans for TSDs

Hazardous Waste Treatment Technologies
• Physical methods, chemical methods & biological methods
• Evaluation and selection

Waste Reduction/Minimization and Pollution Prevention
• Regulations that apply
• Definitions
• Best Practices

Compliance Audits
• Auditing processes
• Auditor qualifications
• Liability management
• Best practices

Motivation of Employees with Respect to Environmental Matters
• Defining motivation & Incentives
• Practical tools & methods

CHMM Code of Ethics
• What it covers
• How it applies to you

Final IUR - Chemical Data Reporting Rule - IUR Reporting Restarted

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has finalized the revised rule for reporting the manufacture and import of chemical substances under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), as required under 40 CFR 710 and Section 8(a) of TSCA. This rule has commonly refereed to as the Inventory Update Reporting rule, or IUR. The revised rule, known as the Chemical Data Reporting Rule (CDR), also requires that companies submit the information electronically to EPA, rather than on paper, and limits confidentiality claims by companies. Reporting for 2010 under the IUR was originally required to be submitted between June – September 2011; however, because the revised rule had not been completed, EPA temporarily suspended reporting requirement.

The CDR Rule, which falls under the Toxic Substances Control Act Inventory Update Rule (IUR), requires more frequent reporting of critical information on chemicals and requires the submission of new and updated information relating to potential chemical exposures, current production volume, manufacturing site-related data, and processing and use-related data for a larger number of chemicals. EPA is requiring companies to submit the information through the Internet, using EPA’s electronic reporting tool.

Companies will be required to start following the new reporting requirements in the next data submission period, which will occur February 1, 2012 to June 30, 2012.

[Read a Regulatory Briefing on the new TSCA Chemical Data Reporting Rule]

Notice: For many companies that manufacture chemicals, or that import chemicals for their own use or for further distribution, the IUR (now CDR) reporting requirements are the most significant compliance requirement under TSCA affecting their operations. Because the IUR reporting requirements cycle every five years, many companies need to “relearn” the reporting requirements in advance of a reporting year.

Caltha LLP will be conducting a TSCA Compliance Training Session, with an emphasis on the new Chemical Data Reporting Rule, in October 2011. This TSCA training is intended for corporate and facility environmental compliance staff, product responsibility/product stewardship coordinators, and staff involved in purchasing or arranging imports of chemicals from foreign suppliers, and other staff involved in TSCA compliance.

If you would like to receive further information on the TSCA Compliance Training Session, once scheduled, email Caltha at Info@calthacompany.com

For further information contact Caltha LLP at

info@calthacompany.com or Caltha LLP Website

Environmental Regulatory Overview Course, Minneapolis, April 2011

The ACHMM-NSC EH&S Regulatory / CHMM Overview Workshop provides a comprehensive overview of the major regulatory programs, topics and concerns in environmental, health & safety management. Although some participants attend the course to prepare to take the Certified Hazardous Material Manager (CHMM) exam, many environmental professionals take the Regulatory / CHMM Overview Workshop to enhance their breadth of competence in their professions and/or to get up-to-date.

Course Dates: April 19 through April 21, 2011
Course Location: Bloomington, Minnesota

For registration information, go to:

http://www.ahmp-nsc.org/course.php

Course highlights include...

Federal Statutes Overview

Liability and Compliance

Clean Water Act

Clean Air Act

Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA)

Community Right-to-Know (SARA Title III - EPCRA)

Chemistry of Hazardous Materials

Toxicology

Geology

Radiation Principles for Hazardous Materials Managers

Asbestos

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)

OSHA

Accident Scenario

Environmental Management Systems

Environmental Considerations in Real Estate/ Due Diligence Assessments

Underground Storage Tanks

Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA)

Waste Analysis

Hazardous Waste Treatment Technologies

Waste Reduction/Minimization and Pollution Prevention

Compliance Audits

Motivation of Employees with Respect to Environmental Matters

CHMM Code of Ethics

Caltha LLP provides specialized expertise to clients nationwide in the evaluation environmental rules, developing EH&S compliance procedures, and preparing cost-effective EH&S management programs.

For further information contact Caltha LLP at

info@calthacompany.com

or

Caltha LLP Website

Training Requirement Deadline Extended For Lead Renovation, Repair & Painting Rule

In April 2008, EPA issued the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule, which required the use of lead-safe work practices in pre-1978 homes but included the opt-out provision. Subsequently, EPA issued a new rule that removes a provision from existing regulations that allowed owner-occupants of pre-1978 homes to “opt-out” of having their contractors follow lead-safe work practices if there were no children under six years of age in the home.

The RRP rule requires certification of training providers and lead-safe work practice certification for individuals involved in the construction and remodeling industry. Because of concern that contractors in some areas may be having difficulty accessing training classes, EPA recently announced that it is providing renovation firms and workers additional time to obtain training and certifications to comply with the new lead rules. EPA will not take enforcement action for violations of the rule’s firm certification requirement until October 1, 2010, and will not enforce certification requirements against individual renovation workers if they apply to enroll in certified renovator classes by September 30, 2010 and complete the training by December 31, 2010.

The agency has indicated that it will continue to take enforcement actions against renovation firms and individuals who do not comply with the RRP work practices and associated recordkeeping requirements. The lead-safe work practices include dust control, site clean up and work area containment.

Caltha LLP provides specialized expertise to clients nationwide in the evaluation environmental rules, developing EH&S compliance procedures, and preparing cost-effective EH&S management programs.

For further information contact Caltha LLP at

info@calthacompany.com

or

Caltha LLP Website

2010 EH&S Regulatory / CHMM Overview Workshop - Environmental Training

Course Dates: March 17 through March 19, 2010
Course Location: Bloomington, Minnesota

The North Star Chapter of the Academy of Certified Hazardous Materials Managers (now "Alliance of Hazardous Material Professionals") provides an annual regulatory overview course for environmental, health & safety professionals. The Regulatory / CHMM Overview Workshop provides a comprehensive overview of the major regulatory programs, topics and concerns in environmental, health & safety management. Although some participants attend the course to prepare to take the Certified Hazardous Material Manager (CHMM) exam, many environmental professionals take the Regulatory / CHMM Overview Workshop to enhance their breadth of competence in their professions and/or to get up-to-date.

Course Content

• Federal Statutes Overview
• Liability and Compliance
• Clean Water Act
• Clean Air Act
• Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
• Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA)
• Community Right-to-Know (SARA Title III - EPCRA)
• Chemistry of Hazardous Materials
• Toxicology
• Geology
• Radiation Principles
• Asbestos
• Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
• Hazardous Materials Transportation
• OSHA
• Accident Scenario
• Environmental Management Systems
• Environmental Considerations in Real
• Estate/ Due Diligence Assessments
• Underground Storage Tanks
• Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA)
• Waste Analysis
• Hazardous Waste Treatment Technologies
• Waste Reduction/Minimization and Pollution Prevention
• Compliance Audits
• Motivation of Employees with Respect to Environmental Matters
• CHMM Code of Ethics
  

For more information go to:
2010 Regulatory / CHMM Overview Workshop

Caltha LLP provides specialized expertise to clients nationwide in the evaluation environmental rules, developing EH&S compliance procedures, and preparing cost-effective EH&S management programs.

For further information contact Caltha LLP at
info@calthacompany.com
or
Caltha LLP Website