In addition to the requirements outlined elsewhere in this fact sheet, LQGs must ensure that employees who handle hazardous waste are provided with initial and annual refresher training regarding proper waste handling and emergency procedures. The site must be maintained and operated to minimize the possibility of fire, explosion or release of hazardous waste. The LQG must also have a contingency plan available which is implemented in the event of a fire, explosion or release involving hazardous waste. Pollution Prevention Pollution prevention is the use of source reduction techniques to reduce risk to public health, worker safety, and the environment. It is also the use of environmentally sound recycling to achieve these same goals.
Pollution prevention includes source reduction, recycling, and reuse.
Besides the obvious benefits of reduced risks to human health and the environment, side benefits include a potential reduction in liability and an enhancement to a company's image. Economic incentives can be significant, depending on the nature of the processes and the competitiveness of the business environment. U.S. EPA published the proposed perchloroethylene emission standards for dry cleaning facilities on December 9, 1991. Although not published in final form at the time this fact sheet was printed, incorporation of the measures outlined below will not only reduce waste and save you money, but they may be required by law in the future. A comprehensive program to detect and fix leaks in dry cleaning equipment has been shown to be a low cost method of reducing hazardous waste and emissions.