This course will introduce delegates to the whole concept of managing hazardous wastes which will include their generation, storage, collection, processing, treatment, transportation and disposal. All waste related definitions will be provided and recycling and other methodologies of minimizing waste generation will be included in the course. It will also provide generic guidelines for operating a waste management system and a disposal site based on international experiences. The various pollution prevention strategies currently utilized by many industries together with some generic governmental legislation will also be included. The economic side of minimizing and/or preventing pollution by industry and the associated tangible rewards will be discussed together with the role that each person has to play in the big picture. 

Upon successful completion of this course, the delegates will be able to:

·         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/control 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

·         Show and emphasize the close relationship between human health & safety and the environment 

·         Health & Safety and Environmental Managers

·         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 

Day 1:

Brief History of the Environmental Movement and 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

Day 2:

Management of Industrial Hazardous Waste

• Introduction to (Environmental Management System) and what it can and cannot do
• Some typical Hazardous Waste Regulations and the need for harmonization
• Life Cycle Management of Hazardous Wastes
• The importance of documentation in hazardous waste management

Day 3:

Pollution Prevention

• Discussions on sources of pollution and techniques and technologies for pollution prevention
• Exploration and Production, Refining and 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

Day 4:

Consideration for major incidents, contingency planning and recommended corrective actions

• Discussion of some major preventable accidents
• The importance of ongoing training and simulated accidents
• The importance of regular review of emergency plans

Day 5:

Big Picture Review of Hazardous Waste Management and Pollution Prevention

• Developing the concept and to emphasize the importance of the environmental component in job planning

A variety of methodologies will be used during the course that includes:

·         (30%) Based on Case Studies

·         (30%) Techniques 

·         (30%) Role Play

·         (10%) Concepts

·         Pre-test and Post-test

·         Variety of Learning Methods

·         Lectures

·         Case Studies and Self Questionaires

·         Group Work

·         Discussion

·         Presentation

To be advised as per the course location. This rate includes participant’s manual, Hand-outs, buffet lunch, coffee/tea on arrival, morning & afternoon of each day.

Daily Course Timings:

    08:00 - 08:20       Morning Coffee/Tea

    08:20 - 10:00       First Session

    10:00 - 10:20       Recess (Coffee/Tea/Snacks)

    10:20 - 12:20       Second Session

    12:20 - 13:30       Recess (Coffee/Tea/Snacks)

    13:30 - 15:00       Last Session