Hazardous Waste Management & Pollution Prevention
Professional training in hazardous waste management and pollution prevention. Learn compliance, handling, storage, disposal and risk control.
- Online – Microsoft Teams
- 1 – 2 July 2026
- 2 CPD Points
- Price : R 8 999.00
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
Identify and classify hazardous waste streams
Understand legal and regulatory requirements for hazardous waste management
Implement safe handling, storage, and transportation practices
Apply pollution prevention and waste minimisation strategies
Assess environmental and health risks associated with hazardous waste
Develop and implement hazardous waste management plans
Improve organisational environmental compliance and sustainability performance
Introduction to Hazardous Waste Management
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Definition and characteristics of hazardous waste
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Types of hazardous waste (chemical, biological, radioactive, industrial)
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Sources of hazardous waste in industry
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Environmental and health impacts
Legal and Regulatory Framework
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Overview of hazardous waste legislation and standards
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Waste classification and documentation requirements
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Duty of care and legal responsibilities
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Permits, licensing, and compliance obligations
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Consequences of non-compliance
Identification and Classification of Hazardous Waste
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Waste identification methods
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Hazard classes and risk profiles
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Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and labelling requirements
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Waste manifests and record keeping
Hazardous Waste Handling and Storage
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Safe handling procedures
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Packaging and container requirements
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Storage facility design and segregation
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Spill prevention and emergency response
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Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Transportation of Hazardous Waste
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Regulatory requirements for transport
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Transport documentation and tracking
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Contractor selection and oversight
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Risk management during transportation
Treatment and Disposal of Hazardous Waste
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Waste treatment options (physical, chemical, biological)
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Incineration, landfilling, and alternative disposal methods
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Selection of licensed waste disposal facilities
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Environmental impacts of disposal methods
Pollution Prevention Principles
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Pollution prevention vs end-of-pipe solutions
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Source reduction and cleaner production
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Material substitution and process optimisation
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Energy and water efficiency links to pollution prevention
Waste Minimisation and Recycling
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Waste hierarchy and circular economy principles
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Hazardous waste reduction techniques
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Safe recycling and recovery practices
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Life-cycle thinking in waste management
Risk Assessment and Environmental Management
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Hazard identification and risk assessment
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Environmental impact assessment basics
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Incident prevention and response planning
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Monitoring and continuous improvement
Developing a Hazardous Waste Management Plan
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Structure and components of a waste management plan
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Roles and responsibilities
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Performance monitoring and reporting
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Audits and continuous improvement