COURSE :

Understanding of Scheduled Waste Management

COURSE CONTENT

  1. Introduction to Scheduled Waste Management
  • Definition and characteristics of scheduled waste
  • Environmental and health impacts
  • Responsibilities of waste generators
  1. Legal and Regulatory Requirements
  • Overview of Environmental Quality Act 1974
  • Environmental Quality (Scheduled Wastes) Regulations 2005
  • Legal obligations, offences, and penalties
  1. Identification and Classification of Scheduled Wastes
  • First Schedule: Waste categories and codes
  • Common scheduled wastes in industry
  • Classification process and practical exercise
  1. Handling and Storage of Scheduled Wastes
  • Waste segregation and labelling requirements
  • Packaging and container standards
  • Storage area requirements and safety
  1. Documentation and Record Keeping
  • Inventory and waste tracking
  • Consignment Note requirements
  • Record retention and reporting
  1. Transportation, Treatment, and Disposal
  • Licensed transporters and facilities
  • Treatment and disposal methods
  • Generator’s responsibility during waste transfer
  1. Emergency Response and Risk Management
  • Spill control and emergency procedures
  • Incident reporting and corrective actions
  1. Compliance, Best Practices, and Case Studies
  • Common non-compliance issues
  • Audit readiness and best practices
  • Industry case studies and lessons learned

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