Waste Control and Safety Management
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Waste Control and Safety Management Course
Introduction:
The rise in urbanization and industrialization has resulted in excessive waste production, leading to detrimental effects on the environment. Raw material supplies are depleting, and energy costs are escalating worldwide. The risk of air, soil, and water pollution poses significant challenges to sustainable development. In order to tackle these issues, waste management plays a crucial role, as traditional methods have proven ineffective.
To address these concerns, waste reduction and valorization must be elevated to a new level. This requires implementing innovative strategies and technologies that promote sustainable practices, such as recycling, reusing, and repurposing waste materials. By embracing a comprehensive and holistic approach, we can mitigate the environmental impacts of waste production and pave the way for a more sustainable future.
Course Objectives:
- Gain Knowledge in sustainable waste & environmental management system
- Understand different types of waste, their handling, storage, disposal requirements, and their potential effect on the environment.
- Understand and apply the waste management hierarchy for sustainable development
- Insight on roles of various personals in Contamination and Pollution Prevention
- Understand modern waste disposal & treatment methods
- Identification of waste minimization and recycling
- A better understanding of the environmental impact of waste
- Identification of the cost-effectiveness of managing waste efficiently
- Gain insight into new recycling technologies & circular economy
- Identification of legislation and ensuring compliance with waste regulations
Who Should Attend?
This Waste Management & Sustainability training course is useful for various professionals including:
- Environmental Engineers
- Health & Safety and Environmental Professionals
- Staff responsible for managing Hazardous Wastes
- Staff responsible for Contamination Issues
- Laboratory Technicians
- Staff wishing to reduce risk and liability arising from polluting events
Course Outlines:
- Introduction to Waste Management
- Global environment issues
- International legislation’ treaties and conventions
- The concept of “Duty of Care
- Environmental Management System
- Introduction to ISO 14001, a specification for an environmental management system
- Policy development & objectives setting
- Identification of environmental aspects
- EMS programs
- Operational control
- Emergencies preparedness
- Setting up the environment audit
- Non-compliances for improvement
- The role of the Management Review