Course overview
What this course covers
Understand how waste should be segregated, stored, labelled where required and transferred using appropriate duty-of-care arrangements.
This course explains the key workplace risks linked with Waste Management and the controls normally used to manage them. Learners are guided through what to check, what to report and how this subject should be applied through local procedures, supervision and review.
Who Should Attend
Suitable for employees, supervisors, managers and contractors who need to understand workplace environmental controls, waste management, spill prevention, resource use and pollution prevention responsibilities.
Learning Outcomes
- Explain why waste management matters in a workplace setting
- Identify common hazards, unsafe conditions and warning signs linked with this topic
- Recognise suitable controls, checks and safe working arrangements
- Understand what should be reported, escalated or stopped when conditions are unsafe
- Know how records, supervision and review support ongoing control
Course Content
- Waste hierarchy
- Segregation
- General waste and recycling
- Hazardous waste awareness
- Storage areas
- Waste transfer information
- Contamination prevention
- Housekeeping
- Reporting problems
Course Application Focus
Learners should be able to apply the course information to everyday workplace checks, follow local procedures, recognise when controls are missing or failing, and raise concerns before harm occurs.
Legal / Regulatory Context
Relevant UK context may include environmental permitting, waste duty of care, pollution prevention duties and workplace arrangements for spill prevention, storage, drainage protection and resource management. Businesses should follow local permits, waste transfer requirements and site procedures.