This interactive course provides a comprehensive overview of Environmental Management Systems commonly used within the Process Industry Sector. It reviews in detail the ISO14001 Environmental Management Standard and provides candidates with a thorough understanding of the requirements for implementing and operating this standard within their organisation. It also provides a review of the main issues surrounding the management of waste from industrial/process facilities and also reviews the more common routes for waste generation resulting from industrial cleaning activities.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course is designed for managers, engineers and supervisors who require a detailed and thorough understanding of the principles and practices used within Environmental Management. It is particularly applicable for personnel who are implementing, running, owning or operating within environmental management systems.

COURSE PROFILE

• ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management Standard

-          Scope

-          Terms and definitions

-          Environmental management system requirements

-          General requirements

-          Environmental policy

-          Planning

-          Implementation and operation

-          Checking

-          Management review

• Industrial Waste Management

-          Waste Categorisation

-          Safety Issues

-          Outlets for Waste

-          Waste Minimisation

-          Waste Management Processes

• Industrial Cleaning

-          High Pressure Water Jetting

-          Vacuum Loading

-          Tank Cleaning

-          Drain and Sewer Cleaning

-          Sludge Management

-          Catalyst Handling

-          Asbestos Removal

-          Oil contaminated wastes

SKILLS ATTAINED

At the end of the course delegates will be able to:

• Own and control an Environmental Management System
• Have the knowledge to successful control waste generated from their activities
• Have a broad understanding of the main industrial cleaning processes and the typical wastes generated by these processes
• Have sufficient knowledge to supervise contract personnel involved in waste management