Course Description

Improper storage of hazardous chemicals- both products and waste-incompatible inspection of containment materials, using hazardous products when non-hazardous products are available and inadequate training of staff are some of the leading causes of environmental contamination.
This five day course will give some details on these various types of contaminants and the new frontiers in eliminating or minimising these contaminants, the use of effective non-hazardous products in your company and also environmentally acceptable methods of disposal for both hazardous and non-hazardous wastes.
 

Course Goal

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Identify various types of contamination and which ones are more applicable to your company.
• Learn about the relevant environmental treaties dealing with contamination and pollution.
• Learn how to prioritise contamination problems in dealing with contamination and waste management issues in a logical sequence.
• Show and emphasise the close relationship between human health and the environment that’s been directly affected by contamination.
• Discussion of the current methodologies for the cleanup of contaminated soil, ground and surface water, air pollution, construction materials  and radioactive materials.

Who Can Benefit

This course is intended for those dealing with hazardous materials and chemicals in the workplace such as managers, engineers, and other technical staff. The course is also suitable for health, safety and environmental (HSE) personnel and any one can be handled hazardous chemicals.