SAN ANTONIO, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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. Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will present the mandatory training in San Antonio at the Airport Hilton on October 20 – 22, 2009.

Classes begin at 8 a.m. and end at 5 p.m. each day.

Hazardous Waste Management – TX: The Complete Course will be taught on October 20 and 21.

Hazardous Materials Certification Training for DOT 49 CFR Transportation Regulations will be taught on October 22, 2009 at the same location.

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

Now in its 28th 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.

More information: www.ercweb.com .

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