Used Oil Management

Learning objectives

  • Recognize the characteristics of and differences between used oil and waste oil
  • Recognize environmental and health hazards associated with handling used oil
  • Identify requirements and best practices for safely handling and storing used oil
  • List the response steps in the event of a used oil spill
  • Identify recycling methods for used oil and the basic requirements for disposing of waste oil

Course overview

This lesson will teach you the characteristics and differences between used oil and waste oil, the hazards of used oil, and basic requirements for handling and storage. It also covers spill response steps and the basics of recycling and disposal. You will need additional training if you manage or respond to spills of large volumes of oil.

The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.


  • 15 minutes
  • Format: Online Interactive
  • Tier: 2
  • Course ID: 18063
Language Icon English, Spanish, French Canadian, Korean, Russian, Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese (Simplified), French, German, Hindi, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Bosnian, Dutch
Course Outline
  • Characteristics and Hazards
  • Safe Handling, Storage, and Spill Response
  • Recycling and Disposal
Regulations
  • 29 CFR 1910 Subpart D - Walking-Working Surfaces - 1910.22 General Requirements
  • 29 CFR 1910 Subpart H - Hazardous Materials - 1910.106 - Flammable Liquids
  • 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I - Personal Protective Equipment - 1910.132 - General requirements
  • 29 CFR 1910 Subpart Z -- Toxic and Hazardous Substances -- 1910.1200 -- Hazard Communication Standard
  • 40 CFR Subchapter I - Solid Wastes - Part 279 Standards for the Management of Used Oil
  • California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Subchapter 7, General Industry Safety Orders, Group 1, General Physical Conditions and Structures, Article 4, Access, Work Space, and Work Areas, Section 3279, Working Area
  • California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Subchapter 7, General Industry Safety Orders, Group 2, Safe Practices and Personal Protection, Article 10, Personal Safety Devices and Safeguards, Section 3380, Personal Protective Devices
  • California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Subchapter 7, General Industry Safety Orders, Group 2, Safe Practices and Personal Protection, Article 10, Personal Safety Devices and Safeguards, Section 3382, Eye and Face Protection
  • California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Subchapter 7, General Industry Safety Orders, Group 2, Safe Practices and Personal Protection, Article 10, Personal Safety Devices and Safeguards, Section 3383, Body Protection
  • California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Subchapter 7, General Industry Safety Orders, Group 2, Safe Practices and Personal Protection, Article 10, Personal Safety Devices and Safeguards, Section 3384, Hand Protection
  • California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Subchapter 7, General Industry Safety Orders, Group 2, Safe Practices and Personal Protection, Article 10, Personal Safety Devices and Safeguards, Section 3385, Foot Protection
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