Handling and disposal of wastes generated in oil and gas exploration and production has received significant attention in recent years. This heightened interest has been a result of the public and regulatory agencies focus on environmental protection. Because of this, the oil industry has directed emphasis on waste handling and disposal to ensure that these wastes are properly managed.
This course covers regulations and waste management basics, from generation to disposal. The curriculum is designed to provide the information needed as a waste professional, regardless of skill level. The Waste Management course is a must attend for all individuals with overall waste compliance responsibilities. This course provides the tools needed for the job.
Course is Designed For:
This course is intended for health & safety and environmental professionals, staff responsible for managing hazardous wastes and contamination issues, laboratory technicians and those who are interested in hazardous and non-hazardous waste management.
Course Duration: 1 Day (8 Hours)
Certificate Validity: 1 year
Training Schedule: On-Demand
Topics Covered:
- Overview: Oil and Gas Industry Activities due to Wastes Generated
- Overview: ISO-14001 EMS vs. Wastes Generated
- Legal Requirements: Local-National-Regional-International
- Waste Management Inventory
- Waste Types
- Waste Management Options Evaluation
- Waste Minimization: “3R”
- Storage
- Waste Treatment (physical, chemical, biological)
- Disposal:
- Waste Management Hierarchy
- Area Waste Management Plan: Format, Goals, Objectives and Action Guidelines:
- Drilling
- Work over/Completion
- Production
- Miscellaneous (medical, kitchen, etc)
- Labelling/Coding
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Clean Production: Emergency Response Plan
- 3rd Party Contractor support: how to selection?
- Case Study: lesson - learn
- Inspections and Audit
Instructional Method:
- Lecture
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Audio Visual Video DVD
- Question and Answer Session
Equipment Required:
Computer/Laptop/DVD