Hazardous Waste Management and Pollution Control Prevention (HAZWOPER)

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Hazardous Waste Management and Pollution Control Prevention (HAZWOPER) Course
Introduction:
Course Objectives:
At the end of the program, delegates should understand the principals of:
- in understanding the International protocols driving the more effective management of hazardous materials
- in reviewing their waste disposal practice in the context of growing environmental awareness
- in obtaining performance improvement through the implementation of an environmental management system
- by introducing new developments in waste management practice
- in considering contaminated land and its impact on waste management activity
- by encouraging dialogue with like-minded individuals on specific issues of concern in their organizations and the opportunity to develop regional networks to address common issues
Who Should Attend?
- Health & Safety and Environmental Managers;
- Staff responsible for managing hazardous waste;
- Staff wishing to reduce risk and liability for their organization through improved pollution prevention techniques and equipment
- All managers and staff involved in the operational management of waste and the prevention of pollution
Course Outlines:
Introduction to Hazardous Waste
Discussion on the current global environmental challenges, the nature of international legislation, and issues surrounding hazardous materials and hazardous waste
- Global environmental issues
- International legislation
- Concept of ‘Duty of Care’
- Definition of Hazardous Waste and its impacts
- The Hazardous Waste Management Industry
Management of Industrial Hazardous Waste
Development of policies and procedures for storing and disposing of hazardous waste and the role of environmental management systems
- Introduction to ISO 14001, a specification for an Environmental Management System
- Responsibilities in managing hazardous waste
- Hazardous Waste Regulations
- Transportation and Disposal
- Hazardous Waste facilities
Pollution Prevention
Discussions on sources of pollution and techniques and technologies for the prevention and treatment of pollution
- Exploration and Production, Refining & Distribution – origins of pollution
- Construction and operational issues
- Pollution Prevention materials and services
Pollution Management
Consideration for major incidents and the contingency planning associated with them
- Major accident hazards
- Development of emergency plans
\Hazardous Waste Management & Pollution Prevention
Case studies to develop the application of a systems approach to managing hazardous waste and promoting pollution prevention