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The following courses are offered at various locations across the state (open enrollment). These courses can also be delivered at your facility. Contact your field consultant for more information.

REGULATORY REPORTING

Hazardous Waste Annual Report

Hazardous waste generators must file an accurate hazardous waste report by March 1 of every year. Using practical case exercises and one-on-one assistance, you will learn how to calculate and report your waste as well as how to eliminate common mistakes from your report. This workshop is held in the morning, preceding the Tier II Report workshop.

This workshop is scheduled from 8 a.m. to Noon.

For course dates and costs, visit our training page  - Hazardous Waste Annual Report

Tier II Report

You must file an annual Tier II report by March 1 if your workplace contains an extremely hazardous substance in an amount greater than threshold planning quantities or 10,000 pounds of an OSHA hazardous substance. In this half-day workshop, you will learn how to determine if you must file the report, how to gather and organize the information, and how to file accurately with the state and others.

This workshop is scheduled from Noon to 5 p.m. following the Annual Report Workshop (Registration and lunch begins at Noon)

For course dates and costs, visit our training page  - Tier II Report

Form R Report

EPA requires that manufacturers file a Form R Report if they process, manufacture, or use certain designated chemicals. With more than 600 chemicals on the list and new ones being added, filling out Form R can be a daunting job. This course gives you a step-by-step review of the filing process, including filing criteria, Form R definitions, and waste reduction reporting guidelines, along with practical exercises. Also, UT will be offering this course in CD-ROM format for those unable to attend class. Contact Don Stone at don.stone@tennessee.edu for details.

This course is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For course dates and costs, visit our training page  - Form R Report

Industrial Air Regulations

Airborne emissions and regulations to control them are constantly changing. In this class, you will learn updates, permitting do’s and don’ts, and basic emission calculation formulas.

This course is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For course dates and costs, visit our training page  - Industrial Air Regulations

Tennessee Environmental Regulatory Overview (TERO)

Environmental regulations are always changing. That is why we offer the Tennessee Environmental Regulatory Overview (TERO). This course helps your business stay up-to-date and in compliance with the most common air, solid, and hazardous waste, and water regulations as enforced by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). We discuss worker right-to-know, EPCRA regulations, and pollution prevention. The course is designed for those new to the responsibilities of environmental management and those who need a refresher.

This course is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For course dates and costs, visit our training page  - Tennessee Environmental Regulatory Overview

EMS/ISO 14001:2004 Implementation

In many industries, especially electronics, automotive, and defense sectors, it is almost impossible to do business without a written environmental management system (EMS).Some industries have developed their own EMS expectations, while in others, ISO 14001 registration is the benchmark. In this course, you will learn about the ISO 14001:2004 standard in detail, including the tools and techniques you will need to develop an ISO-compatible EMS of your own.

For training fees or to schedule this two-day event at your facility, call (888) 763-7439.

ISO 14001:2004 Internal Auditor

This interactive course is designed for those involved with ISO 14001:2004 internal auditing. Internal auditing is one of the first steps to maintaining and improving your environmental management system, before and after registration. Take advantage of this course to maintain your internal audit team’s skills or train new talent for your audit pool. Topics include:
  • Environmental Management System (EMS)
    Audits—Internal auditor qualification, communication skills, handling conflicts, auditing do’s and don’ts, planning and preparation for audits, performing audits, auditor maintenance
  • EMS Corrective action
    Audit follow-up, getting to root causes of non-conformance issues, verifying corrective action, and satisfying your registrar
  • EMS auditing exercises
    Practice newly acquired skills in a non-threatening environment; includes mock drills and exercises designed to reinforce understanding of standard and auditing techniques
  • Understanding ISO 14001:2004 EMS Standard
    A review of the requirements, including interpretations of difficult to understand clauses and getting to really know what the standard says

This course is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is also available as an 8- or 16-, or 24-hour course delivered at your facility. Contact your field consultant for more information.

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