In this five-day course, delegates will be introduced to the comprehensive management of hazardous wastes, encompassing their generation, storage, collection, processing, treatment, transportation, and disposal. The course will cover all relevant waste-related definitions, as well as explore recycling and other methodologies for minimizing waste generation. Additionally, general guidelines for operating a waste management system and a disposal site will be provided, drawing from international experiences. The course will also delve into pollution prevention strategies employed by various industries, along with an overview of relevant governmental legislation. The economic aspects of pollution minimization and prevention in industry, as well as the tangible rewards associated with these efforts, will be explored. The course will emphasize the role that individuals play in the broader context of pollution prevention. Furthermore, the course will shed light on the role of the United Nations, particularly the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and International Environment Related Treaties. Workshops will focus on the fundamental requirements of ISO 14001, which is a specification for an Environmental Management System, and its direct correlation with pollution prevention.

Course Objectives:

Learn how to recognize the importance of environmental values in decision making
Learn how to avoid serious and irreversible damage to the environment
Learn some of the current common pollution prevention techniques being used by industry today
Encourage dialogue with like-minded individuals on specific issues of concern in their organizations and the opportunity to develop regional networks to address common issues
Encourage the “buy green” concept or the use of more environmentally friendly products
Assist the participants in obtaining a better appreciation of Agenda 21 (The Rio De Janeiro Conference on the Environment) and its inter-relationship amongst all the countries of the world
Show and emphasize the close relationship between human health & safety and the environment
Methodologies for the cleanup of contaminated land and the various parameters involved
The basic requirements of ISO 14001 and its relationship to ISO 9001
That each participant will know how to obtain environmental performance improvement through the implementation of ISO 14001

Who Should Attend?

Health & Safety and Environmental Professionals
Staff responsible for managing hazardous wastes
Laboratory Technicians
Staff wishing to reduce risk and liability arising from polluting events
Technical assistants and anyone who has a role to play in environmental matters of the Organization

Course Outlines:

Brief History of the Environmental Movement & Introduction to Hazardous Waste

Global Environmental Issues
International Environmental Treaties and Legislation
Environmental Awareness and Due Diligence
Definition of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Wastes
The Hazardous Waste Management Industry

Management of Industrial Hazardous Waste

Introduction to ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) and what it can and cannot do
The elements of ISO 14001 and its relationship with ISO 9001 (Quality Management System)
Some typical Hazardous Waste Regulations and the need for harmonization
Life Cycle Management of Hazardous Wastes
The importance of documentation in hazardous waste management

Pollution Prevention

Discussions on sources of pollution and techniques and technologies for pollution prevention

Exploration and Production, Refining & Transportation- origins of pollution
The toxic 12 chemicals- Stockholm Convention and the role of the UNEP (United Nations Environment Program)
The common thread amongst many third world countries concerning pollution issues

Consideration for major incidents, contingency planning, and recommended corrective actions

Discussion of some major preventable accidents
The importance of on-going training and simulated accidents
The importance of regular review of emergency plans

Big Picture Review of Hazardous Waste Management and Pollution Prevention

Case studies to develop the ISO 14001 concept and to re-emphasize the importance of the environmental component in job planning

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