S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-107.14.E

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 10, October 25, 2024

Section 61-107.14.E - Supervisor

1. The supervisor of a landfill shall successfully complete a Department-approved training course and examination within one (1) year of the initial employment date.

2. Supervisors who have current SWANA or GRCDA certification may request reciprocity for South Carolina certification, in lieu of completing the required training course and examination. The request for reciprocity shall be made within ninety (90) days of the initial employment date into the supervisor position. Documentation, i.e. a copy of SWANA or GRCDA Certification, verification of initial employment date from the landfill manager, and a request for reciprocity shall be submitted to the Department. If the employee fails to submit the request within the allotted ninety (90) day timeframe, he/she shall be required to successfully complete the training course, pursuant to Item 1. above, in order to remain in the supervisor landfill position.

3. Six (6) contact hours of continuing education or 0.6 CEUs, shall be acquired by the supervisor prior to each renewal. The supervisor shall request and receive Department approval for the courses. Acceptability of courses for earning CEUs as required for certification renewal shall be determined by the Department. CEUs shall not be carried over from a three (3) year period into the next three (3) year renewal period.

4. CEUs and certification renewal:

a. The supervisor shall submit the following information concerning earned CEUs:

(1) Supervisor's name and certification number; and,

(2) A copy of the certificate indicating completion of a specific course and the number of CEUs earned.

b. Failure to earn the required number of CEUs and/or report this information to the Department shall result in revocation of certification.

5. The certified supervisor shall be knowledgeable of the following functions:

a. Waste identification in reference to:

(1) Different types of waste;

(2) Types of permitted wastes for identification and approval purposes;

(3) Response to non-permitted wastes; and,

(4) Monitoring the waste stream;

b. Equipment operation and preventive maintenance to include:

(1) Checking equipment prior to operation;

(2) Operating equipment to standards; and,

(3) Performing preventive maintenance;

c. Safety:

(1) Identification and use of personal protective equipment;

(2) Compliance with Hazard Communication Standard ( 29 CFR 1910.1200) and all other OSHA standards;

(3) Safe operation of equipment/tools;

(4) The Emergency Response Plan; and,

(5) Ensuring that all safety precautions are observed;

d. Landfill operation phase to include:

(1) Operating face requirements;

(2) Traffic control at the working face;

(3) Techniques for spreading and compacting waste;

(4) Cover application; and,

(5) Proper handling of special wastes;

e. Landfill development phase to include:

(1) Ability to read, interpret, and implement operational and design plans; and,

(2) Determination of elevations;

f. Monitoring in reference to:

(1) Ensuring the integrity of monitoring equipment and systems; and,

(2) Identifying the basic functions of monitoring systems;

g. Planning daily operations;

h. Landfill closure phase to include compatibility of daily operations with engineering design for closure;

i. Landfill post-closure to include compatibility of daily operations with post-closure plans; and,

j. Regulatory knowledge to ensure compliance with:

(1) Department inspection criteria for landfills; and,

(2) Basic permit requirements.

6. Supervisors shall ensure that workers are properly trained.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-107.14.E