Environmental and Transportation Training Comes to Atlanta

Atlanta, GA, October 21, 2015 --(PR.com)-- 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. Many workers never get this training, which can result in tragic accidents and big penalties.

Environmental Resource Center’s DOT and RCRA Annual Update and Refresher course is the perfect way for workers to get their mandatory annual hazardous waste training as well as their DOT 49 CFR recurrent training.

The IATA/IMO course satisfies the requirement for workers that ship hazardous materials by air or water. They must receive training mandated by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) every two years and every three years for the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

With the chemical spills in West Virginia and North Carolina, many companies now understand the importance of working with their local government agencies and emergency responders to prevent, prepare for, and respond to chemical incidents. That’s the goal of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (also known as SARA Title III). This law requires both companies and government agencies to inform the surrounding community about their facility's hazardous substances and prepare for accidental releases.

Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will present the mandatory training in Atlanta, GA, at the Holiday Inn & Suites – Atlanta Airport North on November 3–5, 2015. Classes begin at 8am and end at 5pm each day.

DOT and RCRA Annual Update and Refresher will be presented on November 3, IATA/IMO will be presented on November 4, SARA Title III will be taught on November 5 at the same location.

Registration for the mandatory training is available by calling 800-537-2372 or at http://www.ercweb.com/classes.

Now in its 34th year, Environmental Resource Center trains thousands of industry personnel every year; the company also trains personnel from most of the State and Federal agencies that enforce the regulations.