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Hazardous Waste Classification, Handling and Safe Disposal

Industrial and healthcare operations generate hazardous waste that carries serious legal, safety and environmental liabilities when mishandled. This programme covers the classification, storage, transport and disposal of hazardous waste in line with regulatory requirements. Delegates gain practical skills to manage hazardous waste streams safely and compliantly from generation to final disposal.

What you will be able to do

  • Classify waste streams according to hazard characteristics and regulatory categories.
  • Apply correct labelling, storage and segregation practices for hazardous waste.
  • Prepare compliant documentation for the transport and tracking of waste.
  • Select appropriate treatment and disposal routes for different waste types.
  • Assess the duty of care obligations that follow waste along the chain.
  • Develop a hazardous waste management plan for a site or facility.

Course outline

  1. 01Hazardous Waste Fundamentals
  2. 02Classification and Characterisation
  3. 03Storage, Labelling and Segregation
  4. 04Transport and Documentation
  5. 05Treatment and Disposal Options
  6. 06Duty of Care and Chain of Custody
  7. 07Emergency Preparedness for Waste
  8. 08Site Hazardous Waste Management Plan

Who should attend

This course suits environmental and safety officers, waste coordinators, laboratory managers and operations staff handling hazardous materials.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 18 Aug 2026Durban2R10,000
24 to 25 Aug 2026Johannesburg2R10,000
7 to 8 Sep 2026Mauritius2US$1,100
14 to 15 Sep 2026Dubai2US$1,100
21 to 22 Sep 2026Lagos2US$1,100
28 to 29 Sep 2026Harare2US$1,100
5 to 6 Oct 2026Kampala2US$1,100
12 to 13 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100
19 to 20 Oct 2026Pretoria2R10,000
26 to 27 Oct 2026Cape Town2R10,000
9 to 10 Nov 2026Online2US$900
16 to 17 Nov 2026Mozambique2US$1,100
23 to 24 Nov 2026Cairo2US$1,100
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026Accra2US$1,100
7 to 8 Dec 2026Lusaka2US$1,100
14 to 15 Dec 2026Kigali2US$1,100
21 to 22 Dec 2026Nairobi2US$1,100

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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