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Hazardous Waste Management, Handling & Disposal Training Course

Teaches the safe, compliant handling of hazardous waste, from identification and classification at source through labeling, storage, transport and disposal.

WS · Waste & Hazardous Materials ManagementAll Levels#2094ClassroomEnglish , Arabic
Duration
5 Days
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Sectors:Health, Safety, Environment & SustainabilityCategories:Waste & Hazardous Materials Management

Course Overview

This advanced training course provides a comprehensive and practical framework for the safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible management of hazardous waste. It addresses the complete hazardous waste lifecycle, from identification and classification at the point of generation through segregation, labeling, storage, handling, transportation, treatment, recovery, and final disposal. The program focuses on the operational and regulatory challenges associated with hazardous waste, including chemical, toxic, flammable, corrosive, reactive, and other hazardous materials. Participants will examine methods for identifying hazardous waste characteristics, assessing associated risks, selecting appropriate control measures, and establishing safe procedures that protect personnel, facilities, communities, and the environment. The course also covers hazardous waste compliance requirements, permitting, documentation, manifests and tracking systems, contractor management, emergency preparedness, spill response, inspections, and environmental auditing. Particular attention is given to preventing improper handling, uncontrolled releases, cross-contamination, and non-compliance throughout the waste management process. Through practical case studies, risk assessment exercises, and scenario-based workshops, participants will develop the ability to establish effective hazardous waste management systems, improve operational controls, evaluate disposal and treatment options, manage hazardous waste contractors, and strengthen environmental compliance and organizational risk management.

Learning Objectives

  • By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
  • Understand the principles and requirements of hazardous waste management.
  • Identify and classify hazardous waste according to its physical, chemical, and environmental characteristics.
  • Assess hazards and risks associated with hazardous waste generation and handling.
  • Establish effective procedures for segregation, labeling, packaging, and storage.
  • Apply safe hazardous waste handling and transfer practices.
  • Evaluate transportation requirements and controls for hazardous waste.
  • Assess appropriate treatment, recovery, recycling, and disposal methods.
  • Establish hazardous waste tracking, documentation, and recordkeeping systems.
  • Develop effective controls for spills, leaks, exposure, and accidental releases.
  • Evaluate hazardous waste contractors and service providers.
  • Conduct hazardous waste inspections and compliance audits.
  • Develop improvement plans that strengthen safety, environmental performance, and regulatory compliance.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for Environmental Professionals, HSE and EHS Professionals, Hazardous Waste Specialists, Environmental Compliance Officers, Waste Management Professionals, Facility Managers, Operations Managers, Engineers, Supervisors, and personnel responsible for hazardous materials and waste management. It is also suitable for Environmental Auditors, Risk Managers, Quality and HSE Managers, Maintenance and Operations Professionals, Laboratory Personnel, Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals, Project Managers, and individuals responsible for selecting or supervising hazardous waste contractors. The program is particularly relevant to oil and gas companies, petrochemical and chemical industries, manufacturing organizations, energy companies, laboratories, healthcare facilities, construction companies, logistics organizations, government entities, municipalities, and other organizations that generate, store, transport, treat, or dispose of hazardous waste.

Learning Outcomes

  • Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
  • Establish a structured hazardous waste management framework.
  • Identify hazardous waste streams and determine their key characteristics.
  • Classify hazardous waste based on associated physical, chemical, and environmental hazards.
  • Conduct risk assessments for hazardous waste handling and storage activities.
  • Design effective segregation, labeling, packaging, and storage systems.
  • Apply safe procedures for hazardous waste collection, transfer, and handling.
  • Evaluate transportation and movement controls for hazardous waste.
  • Select suitable treatment, recycling, recovery, and disposal options.
  • Establish hazardous waste tracking and documentation systems.
  • Implement effective spill prevention and emergency response controls.
  • Evaluate contractor performance and hazardous waste disposal documentation.
  • Monitor compliance and develop corrective and continuous improvement actions.

Course Outline

Course Outline

Day 1

Hazardous Waste Fundamentals, Identification & Classification

  • Principles and fundamentals of hazardous waste management
  • Hazardous and non-hazardous waste differentiation
  • Sources and categories of hazardous waste
  • Physical, chemical, toxicological, and environmental characteristics
  • Flammable, corrosive, reactive, toxic, and hazardous waste
  • Waste identification and characterization
  • Hazard communication and classification systems
  • Hazardous waste generation points and waste stream mapping
  • Roles and responsibilities in hazardous waste management
  • Practical Application: Identifying and classifying hazardous waste streams within a model industrial facility
Day 2

Hazardous Waste Handling, Segregation, Packaging & Storage

  • Hazardous waste segregation principles
  • Compatibility and chemical interaction considerations
  • Safe collection and internal transfer
  • Packaging requirements and container selection
  • Labeling, identification, and hazard warnings
  • Hazardous waste storage area design and controls
  • Secondary containment and spill prevention
  • Exposure prevention and personal protective equipment
  • Inspection and housekeeping requirements
  • Practical Workshop: Conducting a hazardous waste storage assessment and developing corrective actions
Day 3

Hazardous Waste Transportation, Treatment & Disposal

  • Hazardous waste transportation principles and requirements
  • Internal and external waste movement controls
  • Waste tracking and manifest systems
  • Selection and evaluation of waste transportation providers
  • Hazardous waste treatment technologies
  • Physical, chemical, thermal, and biological treatment approaches
  • Recycling, recovery, and resource utilization
  • Disposal methods and environmental considerations
  • Contractor and disposal facility management
  • Practical Application: Developing a controlled hazardous waste pathway from generation to final disposal
Day 4

Environmental Compliance, Emergency Response & Auditing

  • Hazardous waste regulatory compliance frameworks
  • Environmental permits and regulatory obligations
  • Compliance documentation and recordkeeping
  • Environmental inspections and hazardous waste audits
  • Non-compliance identification and corrective action
  • Spill, leak, and accidental release prevention
  • Emergency response planning for hazardous waste incidents
  • Incident reporting and root cause analysis
  • Contractor compliance and performance monitoring
  • Practical Workshop: Conducting a hazardous waste compliance audit and preparing an improvement plan
Day 5

Risk Reduction, Sustainability & Hazardous Waste Management Excellence

  • Hazardous waste risk reduction strategies
  • Waste minimization and source reduction
  • Safer material substitution
  • Recycling, recovery, and circular economy approaches
  • Environmental performance indicators
  • Hazardous waste cost management and efficiency improvement
  • Management reporting and performance dashboards
  • Continuous improvement and operational controls
  • Developing an effective hazardous waste management program
  • Final Integrated Workshop: Developing a complete Hazardous Waste Management, Handling & Disposal Plan covering identification, classification, segregation, storage, transportation, treatment, disposal, emergency response, compliance, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement.

Upcoming Dates

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