Training is essential to the efficient and safe operation of all facility processes and to ensure rapid and effective responses to emergency conditions. It is Amberwick's policy that all employees be trained to perform in a manner which emphasizes accident prevention to safeguard human health and the environment.
Each new employee is trained in both general orientation and job-specific training. A training program related to the specific duties of each job function is specifically tailored for the position. No employee who manages hazardous waste is permitted to work unsupervised until their supervisor has determined that they have successfully completed all elements of the tailored training program.
Completion of the introductory training will occur within six months of the new employee's entry into a specific job. In addition, every employee will participate in continuing training to maintain proficiency, to learn new techniques and procedures and to reinforce safety and quality consciousness. Employees being transferred to a new position within the facility will receive additional training covering the aspects of hazardous waste management pertinent to the new position within one month of being transferred.