Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)

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The Toxic Substances Control Act, or TSCA, reviews and regulates chemical substances and mixtures used in commerce. TSCA gives the Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, authority to regulate industrial chemicals before and during use in the market. In this course, you will learn about TSCA and who and what is covered by its regulations. You'll cover compliance requirements for production, importation, use, and disposal of both new and existing chemicals, as well as determining which chemicals may be subject to more detailed regulations – in particular PCBs, lead, and asbestos, which are known to present specific health concerns. Finally, you'll discover how TSCA is changing and adapting to reflect advances in scientific understanding and the applications of chemistry.The course was developed and reviewed with subject matter support provided by certified subject matter experts and industry professionals. Please note the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review; however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • recognize the purpose of the Toxic Substances Control Act
  • identify who TSCA regulations apply to
  • recognize what the TSCA Inventory is
  • identify your employer's basic compliance requirements under TSCA
  • recognize the role of TSCA and its basic compliance requirements
  • determine the appropriate certification statement for a chemical import
  • identify threshold and information exemptions to TSCA reporting requirements
  • identify specific chemicals regulated under TSCA that pose unreasonable risk to health and the environment.
  • recognize reporting requirements, exemptions and specific chemical hazards

IN THIS COURSE

  • Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
    2m
  • TSCA Scope
    4m
  • TSCA Compliance
    11m
  • Knowledge Check: TSCA Scope and Compliance
    6m
  • Reporting Under TSCA
    6m
  • Pervasive Chemical Hazards
    4m
  • Knowledge Check: TSCA Reporting and Chemical Hazards
    5m

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