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Hazardous Waste Management and Pollution

Course Description

Course Overview:

Effective hazardous waste management and pollution control are paramount to safeguarding both human health and the environment. This training course underscores the vital strategies and interdisciplinary approaches essential for managing hazardous waste and controlling pollution.

Who Should Attend?

  • Environmental Managers
  • HSE Managers
  • Safety Officers
  • Regulatory Affairs Managers
  • Internal Auditors

Course Curriculum

Day 1 Introduction to Contamination Hazardous Wastes 8 lessons
  • Understanding Contamination and Its Impacts
  • Types of contamination and connections to hazardous waste
  • International Environmental Frameworks
  • UNEP, Toxic 12 Chemicals, chemicals on watchlists
  • Basel Convention and Circular Economy strategies
  • Environmental Law & Definitions
  • Hazardous vs. non-hazardous wastes
  • Importance of regulatory compliance
Day 2 Management of Contamination Hazardous Wastes 8 lessons
  • Waste Handling & Storage
  • Optimal storage, segregation, and handling hazards
  • Linking contamination to occupational health & safety
  • Regulatory Frameworks & Standards
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Safety Data Sheets (SDS), GHS
  • Documentation, audits, and harmonization needs
  • Waste Disposal & Site Management
  • Efficient management of hazardous waste sites
Day 3 Pollution Prevention Contingency Planning 9 lessons
  • Strategies for Contamination & Pollution Prevention
  • Identifying sources and mitigation strategies
  • Case study: Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill (April 2010)
  • Innovative spill prevention and ZW/ZLD concepts
  • Lifecycle & Emergency Management
  • 5 R's framework, material lifecycle management
  • Continuous training, emergency plans, and environmental audits
  • Standards & Compliance
  • ISO 14001, 18001, 9001 compliance and continuous improvement

Duration: 3 Days
Fee: ₦450,000.00
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