Universal Waste Management

Description

Proper handling, storage, and disposal of common hazardous wastes like batteries and fluorescent lamps.

Universal waste is a category of hazardous waste that includes commonly generated items like batteries, fluorescent lamps, mercury-containing devices, and pesticides.

Proper management of universal waste is crucial for protecting human health and the environment. This involves:

• Proper collection, storage, and handling of universal waste.
• Recycling or proper disposal of universal waste according to regulations.
• Employee training on universal waste handling procedures.

Learning Objectives

On completion of this course, you will be able to

• Identify the health and environmental hazards of universal wastes

• Properly label, handle, and store universal wastes

• Respond to emergencies

Intended audience

This course is recommended for all personnel handling or transporting hazardous waste.