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CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea — U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys hosted a two day Hazardous Material Inventory and Disposal training, Sept. 11-12, to prepare personnel for the Army’s transition to a new enterprise system for managing hazardous materials and waste.
The training supported the Army’s shift to the Web Compliance Assessment and Sustainment System – Enterprise, which will replace the Enterprise Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health Management Information System in less than two weeks.
“With the sunset of EESOH MIS approaching, this training marked a pivotal moment in aligning Korea garrisons with Headquarters, Department of the Army’s modernization directive,” said Yun Chin kwang, environmental compliance branch chief, Directorate of Public Works. “It’s not just about software — it’s about building capacity and confidence in our environmental teams.”
Participants included personnel from hazardous material control points, the 403rd Army Field Support Brigade, and garrison environmental offices across Korea. The event combined classroom instruction with hands on computer based training.
“Attendees gained practical experience with the Hazardous Material Inventory and Disposal Module, learning how to authorize, track, and report hazardous materials and waste in compliance with Army standards,” said Kim Hong pae, environmental hazardous materials program manager, Directorate of Public Works. “They left equipped to manage hazardous materials more efficiently and accurately.”
Kim said the new system consolidates hazardous material and waste management into a single platform. He explained that it improves data integrity, enhances reporting capabilities, and supports proactive environmental stewardship. The module enables real time tracking and better accountability, which contributes to safer handling practices and reduced environmental risk.
“Tailoring the training to Korea specific needs and delivering it in both Korean and English strengthened collaboration between U.S. and Korean personnel,” Yun said. “It ensures our control points are not only compliant but also leading the way in enterprise level modernization.”
The training was delivered in both languages to ensure both U.S. and Korean experts clearly understood the new system, said Kim. A shared approach built a common foundation ensuring a smoother transition.
“This training wasn’t just a requirement — it was an investment in our people and our mission,” said Scott Weber, environmental chief, Directorate of Public Works. “USAG Humphreys is proud to have hosted this milestone event. We’re not just adapting to change — we’re driving it.”
| Date Taken: | 09.26.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 09.26.2025 01:30 |
| Story ID: | 549377 |
| Location: | PYEONGTAEK, GYEONGGIDO [KYONGGI-DO], KR |
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