PROGRAM'S BACKGROUND

This program will introduce delegates to the whole concept of managing hazardous wastes which will include their generation, storage, collection, processing, treatment, transportation and disposal. All waste related definitions will be provided and recycling and other methodologies of minimizing waste generation will be included in the program. It will also provide generic guidelines for operating a waste management system and a disposal site based on international experiences. The various pollution prevention strategies currently utilized by many industries together with some generic governmental legislation will also be included.

The economic side of minimizing and preventing pollution by industry and the associated tangible rewards will be discussed together with the role that each person has to play in the big picture. Also included will be the role of the United Nations via the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and International Environment Related Treaties. Effective management of wastes and environmental risks is critical for the reduction of costs and prevention of harm to humans. In this program, Program Outcomes how to:

›       Enhance your leadership and management skills

›       Extend those skills into the domain of environmental and waste issues

›       Balance the roles of an effective manager and use management systems to control tasks

›       Use environmental issues to motivate and coach your people for improved efficiency and performance

›       Delegate the workload effectively and efficiently 

PROGRAM'S OBJECTIVES

This Program’s Attendees Will Be More Able To:

›       Learn how to recognize the importance of environmental values in decision making

›       Learn how to avoid serious and irreversible damage to the environment

›       Learn some of the current common pollution prevention techniques being used by industry today

›       Encourage dialogue with likeminded individuals on specific issues of concern in their organizations and the opportunity to develop regional networks to address common issues

›       Encourage the buy green concept or the use of more environmentally friendly products

›       Assist the participants in obtaining a better appreciation of Agenda 21 and its inter relationship amongst all the countries of the world

›       Show and emphasize the close relationship between human health and safety and the environment

›       Methodologies for the cleanup of contaminated land and the various parameters involved

›       That each participant will know how to obtain environmental performance improvement

›       Be aware of the principal national and international background issues relating to the environment management in the oil and gas industry

›       Have formed a considered view on the significance of waste management environmental issues for the industry

›       Be aware of the effects of the principal relevant environmental legislation and sustainable development policy affecting the industry and how to interpret changing legislation into practical responses

›       Have considered the key means by which the industry can begin to enhance performance through environmental efficiency

›       Have considered the competitive advantage that might be brought through giving attention to environmental management

PROGRAM'S ATTENDEES

›       Environmental Managers

›       Environmental Engineers

›       Environmental Coordinators

›       Health and Safety Managers

›       Health and Safety Engineers

›       Facility Managers

›       Environmental Personnel

›       Laboratory Technicians

›       Hazardous Waste Managers

›       Newly appointed managers, supervisors and team leaders

›       Health and safety or quality managers with a new portfolio of environmental, sustainable development or waste management

›       Environmental advisors or scientists who wish to progress to management level

›       Health and Safety and Environmental Professionals

›       Staff responsible for managing hazardous wastes 

PROGRAM'S OUTLINE

BRIEF HISTORY OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENT & INTRODUCTION TO HAZARDOUS WASTE

›       Global Environmental Issues

›       International Environmental Treaties and Legislation

›       Environmental Awareness and Due Diligence

›       Definition of Hazardous and Non Hazardous Wastes

›       The Hazardous Waste Management Industry

MANAGEMENT OF INDUSTRIAL HAZARDOUS WASTE

›       Introduction to (Environmental Management System) and what it can and cannot do

›       Some typical Hazardous Waste Regulations and the need for harmonization

›       Life Cycle Management of Hazardous Wastes

›       The importance of documentation in hazardous waste management

POLLUTION PREVENTION

›       Discussions on sources of pollution and techniques and technologies for pollution prevention

›       Exploration and Production, Refining and Transportation origins of pollution

›       The toxic 12 chemicals Stockholm Convention and the role of the UNEP (United Nations Environment Program)

›       The common thread amongst many third world countries concerning pollution issues

CONSIDERATION FOR MAJOR INCIDENTS, CONTINGENCY PLANNING & RECOMMENDED CORRECTIVE ACTIONS

›       Discussion of some major preventable accidents

›       The importance of ongoing training and simulated accidents

›       The importance of regular review of emergency plans

BIG PICTURE REVIEW OF HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT & POLLUTION PREVENTION

›       Developing the concept and to emphasize the importance of the environmental component in job planning

SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS THINKING

›       How and why do environmental and social issues impact on the industry?

›       Why is it important to build waste and environmental issues into the business process?

›       What are the driving forces to respond to environmental and social issues?

LEGISLATION, POLICY & MODELS FOR ACTION

›       What and how does legislation and global policies affect industry?

›       How do economic instruments affect profitability?

›       What are the building blocks of a management system that controls waste and environmental issues?

TOOLS FOR THE ASSESSMENT & INTERPRETATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIAL PERFORMANCE

›       What is the purpose and nature of the initial social and environmental review?

›       How is an environmental and social management review conducted?

›       How are significant environmental impacts of the organizations identified?

›       How is an environmental audit carried out and how does it differ from a waste audit

MANAGING WASTE & ENERGY TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY

›       How are cost savings and improved business efficiency identified and communicated to board members and staff?

›       How do I keep track of changing waste management legislation and policy?

›       What is the role of energy efficiency management and renewable energy in business management?

›       What is the role of improved resource and waste management in achieving competitive advantage?

›       How does the oil and gas industry addresses some of these issues

MANAGEMENT & REPORTING SYSTEMS

›       What are the key elements of an environmental management and reporting system?

›       How are management systems employed to improve business efficiency, ensure compliance and respond to environmental, social and environmental challenges, and communicate these to stakeholders?

›       What are the structure and controls mechanisms within management systems?

›       How are social, environmental and ethical issues communicated to stakeholders?

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