Hazardous Waste Management

Start Date End Date Venue Fees (US $)
19 Apr 2026 London, UK $ 4,950 Register
09 Aug 2026 Dubai, UAE $ 3,900 Register
22 Nov 2026 Istanbul, Turkey $ 4,500 Register

Hazardous Waste Management

Introduction

The five-day course is intended to provide delegates with an introduction to and an understanding of the management of hazardous industrial wastes and the prevention and mitigation of pollution from routine and accidental release and other incidents. The program will review the nature of hazardous substances, the disposal of them as waste, including pre-and final treatments. It will also look at pollution prevention measures – management techniques as well as hardware. Both topics will be addressed in the context of both local and international legislation, guidance, and industry best practices. Workshops will also provide an introduction to the application of ISO 14001, a specification for an Environmental Management System, as a tool for pollution prevention.

Objectives

    At the end of the program, delegates should understand the principals of:

    • in understanding the International protocols driving the more effective management of hazardous materials
    • in reviewing their waste disposal practice in the context of growing environmental awareness
    • in obtaining performance improvement through the implementation of an environmental management system
    • by introducing new developments in waste management practice
    • in considering contaminated land and its impact on waste management activity
    • by encouraging dialogue with like-minded individuals on specific issues of concern in their organizations and the opportunity to develop regional networks to address common issues

Training Methodology

This is an interactive course. There will be open question and answer sessions, regular group exercises and activities, videos, case studies, and presentations on best practice. Participants will have the opportunity to share with the facilitator and other participants on what works well and not so well for them, as well as work on issues from their own organizations. The online course is conducted online using MS-Teams/ClickMeeting.

Who Should Attend?

  • Health & Safety and Environmental Managers;
  • Staff responsible for managing hazardous waste;
  • Staff wishing to reduce risk and liability for their organization through improved pollution prevention techniques and equipment
  • All managers and staff involved in the operational management of waste and the prevention of pollution

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Hazardous Waste 

Discussion on the current global environmental challenges, the nature of international legislation, and issues surrounding hazardous materials and hazardous waste

  • Global environmental issues
  • International legislation
  • Concept of ‘Duty of Care’
  • Definition of Hazardous Waste and its impacts
  • The Hazardous Waste Management Industry

Day 2: Management of Industrial Hazardous Waste

Development of policies and procedures for storing and disposing of hazardous waste and the role of environmental management systems

  • Introduction to ISO 14001, a specification for an Environmental Management System
  • Responsibilities in managing hazardous waste
  • Hazardous Waste Regulations
  • Transportation and Disposal
  • Hazardous Waste facilities

Day 3: Pollution Prevention

Discussions on sources of pollution and techniques and technologies for the prevention and treatment of pollution

  • Exploration and Production, Refining & Distribution – origins of pollution
  • Construction and operational issues
  • Pollution Prevention materials and services

Day 4: Pollution Management

Consideration for major incidents and the contingency planning associated with them

  • Major accident hazards
  • Development of emergency plans

Day 5: Hazardous Waste Management & Pollution Prevention

Case studies to develop the application of a systems approach to managing hazardous waste and promoting pollution prevention

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