Hazardous and Bio- hazardous Waste Management Technologies
Why Attend
Course Objectives
Target Audience
Course Methodology
Why Attend
- Hazardous and Bio- hazardous Waste Management Technologies seminar explain the competencies and structure of Hazardous and Bio- hazardous Waste Management Technologies through discussions facilitation and practical exercises. Hazardous and Bio- hazardous Waste Management Technologies seminar cover concepts & procedures. This Seminar explains Hazardous waste: definitions, types, Basel Convention and hazardous waste management in Kuwait, UK
- Hazardous waste management regulations ,USA hazardous waste management regulations, Elements of hazardous waste management strategy, Developing and assessing waste management policy and decision making, Risk and health impacts associated with hazardous waste, Air and groundwater pollution associated with hazardous waste, Sustainable industries, Medical waste treatment and disposal alternatives, Industrial waste treatment and disposal technologies, considerations and impacts & tools for successful hazardous waste management: EIA, Policy Analysis and EMS. Also we distribute to each applicant a supporting document including Hazardous and Bio- hazardous Waste Management Technologies book of knowledge.
Course Objectives
- Understand the characteristics and classifications of hazardous and bio-hazardous wastes, including their potential risks to human health and the environment.
- Identify common hazardous and bio-hazardous waste streams generated in various industries and healthcare facilities.
- Explore different waste management technologies and treatment methods for hazardous and bio-hazardous wastes, including incineration, autoclaving, chemical treatment, and biological treatment.
- Evaluate the effectiveness and limitations of each waste management technology in terms of waste volume reduction, contaminant destruction, and environmental impact.
- Understand the regulatory requirements and compliance obligations associated with the handling, storage, transportation, and disposal of hazardous and bio-hazardous wastes.
Target Audience
- Environmental Engineers
- Waste Management Technicians
- Health and Safety Officers
- Facility Managers
Course Methodology
- Introduction to Waste Types
- Treatment Technologies Overview
- Case Studies and Best Practices
- Practical Demonstrations
- Regulatory Compliance Training
- Assessments for Certification
Course Outline
Day - 1
- Hazardous Waste Management Technologies
- Introduction to Hazardous Waste
- Definition and classification of hazardous waste
- Characteristics and risks associated with hazardous waste
- Overview of regulatory requirements
- principles, process, and environmental considerations
- Chemical treatment methods: oxidation, neutralization, and precipitation
- Physical treatment methods: filtration, adsorption, and separation techniques
- Overview of site remediation approaches for hazardous waste sites
- Introduction to technologies such as soil vapor extraction, pump and treat, and in-situ chemical oxidation
- Case studies of successful hazardous waste site cleanup projects
- Interactive discussion on real-world hazardous waste management scenarios
- Case studies highlighting the application of different treatment technologies
- Group exercises to develop waste management plans for hypothetical scenarios
Day - 2
- Introduction to Bio-hazardous Waste
- Definition and classification of bio-hazardous waste
- Identification of bio-hazardous waste streams in healthcare and research facilities
- Regulatory requirements and guidelines for bio-hazardous waste management.
- Autoclaving: principles, process, and efficacy in sterilization
- Chemical disinfection methods: use of disinfectants and sterilants
- Biological treatment methods: composting, anaerobic digestion, and microbial degradation.
- Overview of emerging technologies in bio-hazardous waste management.
- Advances in treatment efficiency, energy recovery, and resource utilization
- Potential challenges and opportunities for adopting new technologies
- Best practices for safe handling, storage, and transportation of bio-hazardous waste
- Strategies for integrating multiple treatment technologies into waste management plans
- Discussion on practical considerations and lessons learned from successful bio-hazardous waste management projects