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How are other operators handling the 2026 PSAI training updates?

Deb K.asked 1 viewRental OperatorsPsaiWaste disposalDeodorizerTrainingCertification

Just got the email from the PSAI about the new mandatory training module for certification renewal. It's the 2026 best practices update, and they're saying it's required this year. I'm looking at the outline and it covers everything from holding tank safety protocols to updated waste disposal regulations. My drivers are already tight on time with 40 to 60 stops a day. How many hours is this module taking you all to complete? Are you doing it in one sitting or breaking it up? Also, is there any hands-on portion or is it all online?

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Ray M.Dallas, TX

The 2026 PSAI training module takes about three hours to complete online and has no hands-on portion. It is all web-based, with a quiz at the end. My drivers are doing it in one sitting on a slower day, but you can break it into sections if your schedule is tight. The module covers the new holding tank safety steps and the updated state-level waste disposal rules, which are important for avoiding fines.

I schedule the training during a light service day or pay the drivers for the time. A driver who knows the current rules prevents costly mistakes, like dumping in the wrong facility or mishandling a holding tank valve. The PSAI certification is worth keeping because it shows customers you follow industry standards, especially on sites that require certified vendors.

For servicing, remember that weekly visits are the norm, but high-use units like those on a construction site with 50 workers under OSHA 1926.51 need more frequent checks. Event units with alcohol service also fill up faster. Training your team on the new protocols helps them spot when a unit needs an extra service visit before it becomes a problem.

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