Peakware Academy

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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