Press Release Author: Environmental Resource Center
Industry: Environment
Press Release Summary: May 19, 2008 - When workers handle hazardous waste or ship hazardous materials, training is not just a good idea, it's the law. According to the EPA, workers who handle hazardous waste must be trained annually, and the federal DOT requires that workers involved in the shipment of hazardous materials be trained at least every three years. Personnel who ship hazardous materials by air or water must receive training mandated by the International Air Transportation Association (IATA) and International Maritime Organization (IMO) every two years. In addition, SARA Title III (Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know) requires you to inform your surrounding community about your facility\'s hazardous substances and releases - accidental and permitted.
Press Release Body: May 19, 2008 - When workers handle hazardous waste or ship hazardous materials, training is not just a good idea, it's the law. According to the EPA, workers who handle hazardous waste must be trained annually, and the federal DOT requires that workers involved in the shipment of hazardous materials be trained at least every three years. Personnel who ship hazardous materials by air or water must receive training mandated by the International Air Transportation Association (IATA) and International Maritime Organization (IMO) every two years. In addition, SARA Title III (Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know) requires you to inform your surrounding community about your facility\'s hazardous substances and releases - accidental and permitted.
Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will present the training in Baltimore at the Four Points by Sheraton - BWI Airport on June 9 - 13, 2008. Classes begin at 8am and end at 5pm each day.
SARA Title III will be taught on June 9, 2008.
Hazardous Waste Management: The Complete Course will be taught on June 10 and 11.
Hazardous Materials Certification Training for DOT 49 CFR Transportation Regulations will be taught on June 12.
IATA/IMO will be taught on June 13, 2008.
Registration for the mandatory training is available by calling 800-537-2372 or at http://www.ercweb.com/classes
Now in its 27th year, Environmental Resource Center trains not only thousands of industry personnel every year, the company also trains personnel from most of the State and Federal agencies that enforce the regulations.
Web Site: http://www.ercweb.com/classes
Contact Details: Jeannette Karnofsky Environmental Resource Center 101Center Pointe Dr. Cary, NC 27513 919-469-1585; Fax: 919-342-0807 jeannettek@ercweb.com
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