Module One: Introduction to Hazardous Waste Management
- Overview of hazardous waste management (Definitions, classifications & risk factors).
- Sources and types of hazardous waste.
- Regulatory framework and compliance requirements.
- Life Cycle Management of hazardous waste.
- Waste minimization and prevention strategies.
- Responsibilities of waste generators, transporters, and disposal facilities.
Module Two: Hazardous Waste Handling, Transporting & Storage
- Safe handling practices for hazardous waste.
- Storage requirements and best practices.
- Labeling and documentation.
- Transportation of hazardous waste.
- Techniques for sampling and analysis of hazardous waste.
- Practical exercise: Identifying & classifying hazardous waste in a facility.
Module Three: Environmental Pollution Control Techniques
- Understanding sources of environmental pollution.
- Principles of pollution control methodologies.
- Air, Water & Soil pollution/contamination prevention techniques & remedial actions.
- Overview of treatment technologies: chemical, physical, and biological methods.
- Landfilling and incineration: pros and cons.
- Innovative disposal alternatives and approaches to waste minimization.
Module Four: Risk Assessment and Emergency Response Planning
- Conducting HW & EPC risk assessments.
- Emergency response planning and procedures.
- Spill response and cleanup.
- Case studies of major incidents and lessons learned.
Module Five: Implementation, Monitoring and Continuous Improvement
- Developing and managing hazardous waste management plans.
- Monitoring and evaluating waste management practices.
- Training & Education requirements.
- Continuous improvement and sustainability.
- Group activity: Developing HWM & EPC plans for a hypothetical facility.
- Training wrap-up and Q&A session.