TRAINING/OTHER > Overview

The ability of personnel to manage hazardous waste can have a lot to do with the quality and quantity of the training that they receive. An effective training programme does not have to consume a great deal of time. Although training is typically up to the central environmental, health and safety (EH&S) or Facilities Management offices of a college or university, this responsibility may fall on the individual departments at some schools. Relevant information is provided both here and in the expanded section of this activity area of the EVC.

Whether or not personnel training requirements apply to your department depends on the quantity of hazardous wastes generated per month at your college or university. Many organisations will combine different EH&S training sessions to minimise the amount of time employees are "away" from their job responsibilities. Continue on through the expanded section to learn more about training requirements.