Why Attend
It is critical for every individual involved with hazardous waste, whether with its disposal or more commonly with its transportation, to acquire the relevant safe handling knowledge and skills.
The first step in effective hazardous is to understand the difference between what is hazardous and what is not. Many types of hazardous material require special handling, and the correct handling methods must be used for the material being disposed.
Indeed, hazardous waste, if not contained correctly can lead to fires, explosions, or the release of toxic fumes due to interaction with the container. It is crucial to ensure the hazardous material is ready for transport in order to reduce risks, last minute efforts and added expenses.
This course provides every professional involved with the knowledge and skills to ensure the safe handling of hazardous waste as well as drafts of contingency/emergency plans.
Course Methodology
This course will be highly interactive and include group discussions, case studies and syndicate work. It will include practical exercises that will allow all participants to use the knowledge they gained to demonstrate their skills in hazardous waste management.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Reduce waste management cost by effectively distinguishing the different types of hazardous waste and applying the relevant pre-transport requirements and disposal methods
Use engineering controls to ensure all individuals involved with hazardous waste have the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Avoid accidents by applying the correct handling methods for drums and containers used for various types of hazardous wastes
Identify training needs for all individuals involved with hazardous waste management
Develop emergency response plans to hazardous substance release
Target Audience
This course is beneficial for individuals in industries that generate hazardous materials and who are charged with the development of contingency or emergency plans. This course is also designed for individuals who are directly or indirectly involved in the cleanup efforts of areas or buildings contaminated with hazardous waste.
Target Competencies
Hazardous waste management
Hazardous waste transportation
Engineering controls
Drums and containers handling
Emergency response planning
Course Outline
Understanding Hazard and Risk
Concepts in sustainable waste management
Key pollutants and their impact and management
Hazardous wastes and their potential for harm
Types of hazardous wastes, including the management and control of healthcare wastes, wastes from oil and gas industries, and industrial effluents
Hazardous waste collection and operations
How to classify waste
Recordkeeping requirements
Waste container selection
Safety and health program for hazardous waste operations
Site characterization and analysis
Site control
Engineering controls, work practices and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
PPE selection
PPE program
Handling drums and containers
Material handling equipment
Radioactive wastes
Shock sensitive wastes
Laboratory waste packs
Sampling of drum and container contents
Shipping and transport
Tank and vault procedures
Emergency response to hazardous substance release
Elements of an emergency response plan
Procedures for handling emergency response
Skilled support personnel
Specialist employees
Training
First responder awareness level
First responder operations level
Hazardous materials technician
Hazardous materials specialist
On scene incident commander
Trainers
Refresher training
Medical surveillance and consultation
Chemical protective clothing
Post emergency response operations
Hazardous Waste Management Options
Options for hazardous waste recycling and re-use
Treatment of hazardous wastes, including acid-base neutralisation, solidification and stabilisation
Incineration of hazardous wastes: technology and management controls
Landfill of hazardous wastes: Engineering and environment controls
INFORMATECH is the region’s leading provider of in-house custom-designed courses. We have been tailoring in-house solutions for our clients aimed at helping them achieve short term training wins or long term strategic requirements. In addition to being significantly cost effective, these courses are constantly in demand because they:
If you did not find the appropriate date or venue suitable for you, or you would like to join the course online, you can request a custom course from the link below.
We offer group and corporate discounts on many courses. These discounts are available for clients who want to maximize their return on investment.
We offer individual discounts on many courses for people who are self-sponsored and make their payment in full and upfront at the time of registration.
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Clients are responsible for any type of tax levied in their country.
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