Health, Safety, Security and Environment
Pollution Prevention Techniques and Technology
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Pollution Prevention Techniques and Technology Course
Introduction:
The goal of the five-day course is to give attendees an overview of hazardous industrial waste management, as well as how to avoid and mitigate pollution from routine releases, accidents, and other incidents.
Course Objectives:
To assist delegates:
- 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
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 prove
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.