Waste Management

Course Overview

Effective waste management is crucial in today's commercial environment because it helps organisations to provide a safe work environment, protect public health and safety, reduce environmental impacts and save money.

This course has been designed to develop the learner’s understanding of the different types of waste and the waste management hierarchy. It will also outline the organisation’s approach to waste management, therefore providing employees with skills and knowledge to practice good waste segregation, handling and disposal.

Key Content

• Different types of waste, including:
  • Solid waste;
  • Liquid waste;
  • Hazardous waste;
  • Special waste;
  • Recyclable waste;
• Benefits of waste management;
• The waste management hierarchy:
• Avoid;
• Reduce;
• Reuse;
• Recycle;
• Recover;
• Treat;
• Dispose.
• Staff responsibilities regarding waste management;
• The organisation’s waste management plan;
• Clean initiatives.

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this course, learners should be able to:

• Discuss the benefits of effective waste management;
• Distinguish between different waste categories;
• Understand their responsibilities towards better waste management;
• Describe the different levels of the waste management hierarchy;
• Explain the necessary precautions when handling waste;
• Contribute to effective waste management in the organisation