Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Professionals
• Waste Management and Sustainability Officers
• Plant, Production, and Maintenance Managers
• Chemical and Process Engineers
• Compliance and Risk Management Personnel
• Anyone involved in waste handling, pollution control, or environmental compliance

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the sources, types, and classification of hazardous wastes
• Apply national and international environmental regulations effectively
• Develop and implement waste management and pollution prevention programs
• Manage the safe storage, transportation, and disposal of hazardous wastes
• Identify opportunities for waste minimization and resource recovery
• Promote sustainable practices to reduce environmental impact

DAY 1

Introduction to Hazardous Waste Management

• Welcome and Introduction
• Pre-Test
• Overview of Environmental Protection and Pollution Control
• Definition and Classification of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
• Regulatory Framework: EPA, ISO 14001, Basel and Stockholm Conventions
• Responsibilities of Waste Generators and Facility Operators
• Life Cycle of Waste: Generation, Treatment, and Disposal
• Case Study

DAY 2

Waste Identification, Classification, and Characterization

• Types of Hazardous Waste: Chemical, Biological, Radioactive, Electronic
• Characteristics of Hazardous Waste: Toxicity, Reactivity, Flammability, Corrosivity
• Sampling and Testing Procedures for Waste Characterization
• Labeling and Manifest Systems for Tracking Hazardous Waste
• Risk Assessment of Hazardous Waste Streams
• Compatibility and Segregation of Different Waste Types
• Exercise

DAY 3

Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal (TSD) Methods

• Overview of Waste Treatment Technologies: Physical, Chemical, and Biological
• On-Site vs. Off-Site Treatment and Disposal Facilities
• Incineration, Landfilling, and Stabilization Methods
• Secure Storage and Containment Practices
• Transportation and Handling Requirements (DOT, ADR, IMDG Codes)§Emergency Preparedness for Spills and Accidents
• Case Study

DAY 4

Pollution Prevention and Waste Minimization Techniques

• Principles of Pollution Prevention and Cleaner Production
• Source Reduction, Reuse, and Recycling Strategies
• Process Modification and Material Substitution
• Resource Recovery and Energy Reclamation Methods
• Implementing ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
• Monitoring, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement
• Exercise

DAY 5

Environmental Compliance, Sustainability, and Course Wrap-up

• Environmental Auditing and Legal Compliance Requirements
• Green Chemistry and Sustainable Manufacturing Practices
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Environmental Stewardship
• Preparing Environmental Reports and Documentation
• Post-Test
• Certificate Ceremony