8 - 12 Jun 2025
Istanbul (Turkey)
Hotel : DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul Esentepe
Cost : 5775 € Euro
Improper storage of hazardous chemicals- both products and wastes-incompatible inspection of containment materials, using hazardous products when non-hazardous products are available and inadequate training of staff are some of the leading causes of environmental contamination. Contamination can come in many forms- Some examples of contamination are ground and surface water, land, air, radioactive, food, noise, molds, odor, construction, vibration, etc. and invariably, if these contaminants are not properly dealt with, will result in pollution and in certain situations serious health problems. This five-day course will give some details on these various types of contaminants and the new frontiers in eliminating or minimizing these contaminants, the use of effective non-hazardous products in your company, and also environmentally acceptable methods of disposal for both hazardous and non-hazardous wastes.
Workshops, DVD videos and classroom audit exercises will enhance the learning process and the economic side of minimizing or preventing pollution by industry and the associated tangible rewards will be emphasized throughout the course.
Learn about the various types of contamination and which ones are more applicable to your company
Encourage and facilitate dialogue with like-minded individuals on specific contamination issues of concern in their organizations and the opportunity to develop regional networks within the GCC area to address common concerns
Learn about the relevant environmental treaties dealing with contamination and pollution
Learn how to prioritize contamination problems in dealing with contamination and waste management issues in a logical sequence.
Show and emphasize the close relationship between human health and the environment that’s been directly affected by contamination
Discussion of the current methodologies for the cleanup of contaminated soil, ground and surface water, air pollution, construction materials and radioactive materials
The course will encourage delegates’ participation, and the atmosphere in the classroom will be tailored to asking questions and the delegates will all be made to feel welcome in a stress-free atmosphere. Both a PowerPoint slide presentation and videos will be used. Class exercises will also be used to reinforce the information discussed.
Personal satisfaction of the employee knowing that the organization is providing the necessary information required for him/her to minimize and/or manage workplace contamination
Risk Reduction knowledge which will provide lasting benefits both personally and professionally
Safer workplace environment
The personal psychological advantage of an employee doing his or her part concerning contaminants reduction via “Think Globally, Act Locally”
Personal pride in being an employee of an organization that’s fully committed to addressing and managing real or potential contamination issues
Personal pride in being part of an organization that’s committed to protecting the environment and preventing pollution
DAY 1
Brief History of Contamination and Introduction to Hazardous Wastes
What is contamination and how does it affect us?
A detailed look at all the various types of contamination
Global Environmental issues related to contamination
International Environmental Treaties and Guidelines related to Contamination
The toxic 12 Chemicals and the role of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP)
The current watch list for chemicals that soon may be added to the toxic 12
Environmental Law and its significance
Definition of hazardous Wastes & Non -Hazardous Wastes
Connecting the dots between Contamination and Hazardous Wastes
Environmental DVD
DAY 2
Management of Contamination and Hazardous Wastes
Brief review of Day 1 topics
The relationship between Contamination and Occupational Health & Safety
The importance of documentation in Hazardous Waste Management
Some typical Hazardous Waste Regulations and the need for harmonization
The purpose of a Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
The purpose of a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
Why a Globally Harmonized System (GHS) is essential for WHMIS and MSDS
Carrying out a Contamination Audit
Managing a Waste Disposal Site
Environmental DVD
Class Exercise
DAY 3
Contamination and Pollution Prevention
Review of Day 2 topics
Exploration & Production- Refining & Transportation
Oil Spills with special reference to the April 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil slick occurrence
Modern Tanker design to minimize the occurrence of a major oil spill
Other oil-related sources of pollution
The common thread amongst many third world countries concerning pollution issues
The current concepts of Zero Waste (ZW) and Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) and their limitations
The Bird Problem- Pollution from bird droppings and dead birds and the latest available technologies to control this problem
Environmental DVD
Class Exercise
DAY 4
Continuation of Contamination and Pollution Prevention Planning and Contingency Planning for major incidents
Review of Day 3 topics
Life Cycle Management of all materials being used in a company
The 5R’s- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Recover and Rethink
Detailed requirements for proper storage of hazardous materials
The importance of on-going training
The importance of regular reviews of emergency plans
Updated information on ISO 14001, 18001 and 9001
Types of Environmental Audits
Discussion of some major preventable accidents
DAY 5
HAZID ( HAZard IDentification)
HAZOP (Hazard & OPerability)
Environmental Ethics
Examples of Environmental Ethics from the Instructor’s personal experiences
Climate Change update and its significance for the Gulf Coast Countries
A complete course review with some generic recommendations including Greening your Company at a reasonable cost