Waste Management
£25.00 ex. VAT
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The purpose of this course is to give learners a firm grounding in what waste management consists of, why it is important, and the legal frameworks that underpin it. On completion of this course, learners will have a comprehensive knowledge of how waste management works on an industrial scale. Environmental waste management concerns the wider responsibility for managing, collecting and disposing of waste in the workplace.
This course is for anyone involved in waste management, including those responsible for treatment and management of waste, people involved in recycling waste, and those who handle waste, such as street cleaners.
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Course Description
The purpose of this course is to give learners a firm grounding in what waste management consists of, why it is important, and the legal frameworks that underpin it. On completion of this course, learners will have a comprehensive knowledge of how waste management works on an industrial scale.
Environmental waste management concerns the wider responsibility for managing, collecting and disposing of waste in the workplace.
This course is for anyone involved in waste management, including those responsible for treatment and management of waste, people involved in recycling waste, and those who handle waste, such as street cleaners.
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Define waste and the different categories of waste
- Apply duty of care when handling waste
- Comply with waste management legislation and regulation.
You must pass the assessment at the end of the course to receive your certificate.
The UK government has passed several laws and regulations regarding environmental waste management in the workplace. Commercial and industrial facilities must properly manage, collect, and dispose of any waste materials produced on their property. Failure to comply with government-imposed waste management regulations could result in several penalties.
Risk Safety Services offers a waste management online course to all employers and employees involved in waste management, waste recycling, waste treatment, street cleaning, or handling waste materials of any kind. Students have access to a 24/7 online course where they can receive a fast and complete education in waste management.
This waste management course teaches students the following topics:
- The definition of waste and waste management
- The various categories of waste
- How to apply “duty of care” in the handling of waste materials
- The current waste management laws and regulations
- The process of waste management on an industrial scale
- Why waste management is important
All students will have to complete a final assessment once they read through the course materials. Passing the assessment proves that students understand and retain the course material learned. After that, a certificate of completion gets issued to each student who passed the course.
Waste management specialists have written the online course material to ensure students receive an honest and accurate education in waste management. They provide real-world information and advice to give students a realistic understanding of the industry and what is expected of them under the law.
Would you like to learn more about our waste management online course? Contact us at 01304 793058 or email us at info@risksafetyservices.co.uk to learn how to get started.
Every organisation and individual produces some type and amount of waste. If irresponsibly disposed of, it can contribute to different forms of pollution including air, water and ground pollution. This can in turn lead to people, animals, and even plant life being harmed and add to climate disruption. Those that poorly dispose of waste are also at risk of being caught and prosecuted, with hefty fines and imprisonment being possible penalties.
There are however ways to limit these negative outcomes. Having proper systems in place to facilitate the regular collection, transportation, processing and disposal of different types of waste materials offer several benefits.
Safeguards human health
When we are exposed to waste that has been improperly disposed of in our environment, it can often lead to a variety of health problems. From skin conditions to respiratory illnesses. The toxins we are exposed to can prove dangerous when we physically come in contact with them or simply breathe in their fumes. It is also possible to ingest these toxins when the waste gets into waterways that are a source of drinking water or when the waste finds its way into soils where plants that feed us are grown.
Protects animal life
Animals can be just as vulnerable as humans when it comes to exposure to waste. They can easily ingest waste that has been improperly disposed of in waterways or their feeding grounds. The ways in which they can be harmed are even broader as they cannot make the same judgements as humans. Many animals have been killed due to consuming dangerous items like plastic bags, Styrofoam pieces, and cigarette butts that have been disposed of near where they drink and feed. While humans would at least know to keep off, they ignorantly consume. It is therefore the responsibility of humans to ensure proper waste management that will protect animal and marine life.
Preserves the environment
Poor waste disposal leads to pollution of the environment. From waterways to the air, there are various ways in which the environment can be devastated when toxins are dumped irresponsibly. Not only does it harm the environment, but it can also cause extreme climate change that the world is increasingly suffering from. This is partly due to the increase in greenhouse gas emissions that once released into the atmosphere are leading to extreme and unusual climatic changes that are affecting people around the world every day.
Corporate benefits
Businesses can benefit greatly when it comes to effective waste management practices. Those in the manufacturing sector can lower their production costs by taking advantage of recycling. Rather than source raw materials that take longer and more energy to process, they utilise recycled materials that are already processed and can quickly be converted into new products. This saves both time and money for manufacturers.
Waste management can also help introduce greater efficiencies in the supply chain for businesses, delivering them higher profit margins and a better reputation with consumers. Today’s consumers have become increasingly environmentally conscious and prefer to patronise and support businesses that take waste management and conservation seriously.
Course Length
All of our online courses last for one hour unless stated in the description.
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