What is Compliance Training?

An often overlooked component of establishing proper refrigerant compliance is training. Training is critical to ensure that all affected groups are made aware of their compliance responsibilities. Understanding EPA regulations and the inspection process is essential to protect you, your employees and your organization.

Do I need training?

The greatest misconception is that only maintenance personnel need to understand refrigerant issues. In reality, contractors, project management, upper management and others in your organization need in-depth knowledge of your obligations and compliance regulations.

You must ensure that your service technicians understand and follow the proper procedures as outlined in your Compliance Plan and that they are EPA certified to the appropriate level for your requirements.

Lack of communication and understanding of your responsibilities at any level can create serious lapses in proper documentation and recordkeeping.

Why should I use ESS Compliance Training?

ESS offers comprehensive training programs that are specific to your operations. We will assist you in properly communicating compliance requirements to your staff, technicians and contractors. Our instructors have over 75 years combined experience in facility operations and HVAC/R maintenance. Our program goes beyond basic certification requirements and is designed to provide you with the knowledge and information necessary to protect your organization from potential violations.

Implementation Training
Implementation Training is critical to ensure that everyone in your organization is made aware of their compliance responsibilities.

Compliance Obligations
Compliance "Do's & Don'ts"
Risk Management
Consistent Communications

Best Practices Manager Training
We will assist you and your management team in improving your compliance program using EPA regulatory requirements and "Best Practices". The industry "Best Practices" are provided as a resource to enhance and strengthen your compliance program.

"Best Practices" Checklist
Owner & Manager Requirements
How to Manage Compliance
Minimizing Emissions

Refresher Training for Certified Technicians
Our licensed instructors have trained and certified over 3,500 technicians since 1994. Our refresher training is beneficial for both technicians and managers as one of the most efficient and cost-effective risk management tools available today.

Refrigerant Basics

History
Ozone Science
Global Warming
Structure of CFC's, HCFC's, and HFC's

U.S. Regulations & Montreal Protocol

EPA Requirements
Industry Standards & Guidelines

Section 608 Regulations

Service Requirements
Leakage Rates
Leak Repair Requirements
Leak Verification Testing
Recordkeeping Requirements
Compliance Date Requirements

Refrigerant Recovery, Recycling, Reclaim

Appropriate Use
Equipment Requirements
Legal & Administrative Requirements
Procedures

Refrigerant Conservation & Containment

Service Procedures
Safety Procedures
Replacement of Refrigerants
Alternative Refrigerants (EPA SNAP list)