waste management training Articles
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Medical waste management practices in southern Jordan
The purpose of this work was to study medical waste practices in southern Jordan. Five major hospitals in that area were used to conduct this study. It involved distributing a modified version of the questionnaire that was adopted by the World Health Organization (WHO). The surveyed hospitals had total number of beds ranging from 72 to 131 beds, while the average amount of medical waste generated ...
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An overview of approaches towards improving in-house Medical Waste Management in Bangladesh: a pilot research
BRAC Bangladesh undertook a pilot project on improving in-house Medical Waste Management (MWM). The project was designed to build awareness among hospital staff and initiate action programs to streamline the existing waste management systems. Project steps were baseline survey, manual development, training, implementation and follow up, and finalisation of the manual. The project was implemented ...
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The role of an association of private sector service providers in capacity development
In recent years there had been a tremendous improvement in the solid waste management industry in Lagos, Nigeria when compared with the myriad of problems facing the industry a few years ago. The improved service delivery in the industry came as a result of the restructuring of Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) – a government owned agency charged with the responsibility of ...
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Rapid assessment of occupational health and safety measures for personnel handling healthcare waste in the Gaza Strip, Palestine
Proper healthcare waste (HCW) management practices and precautions are crucial to avoid occupational and environmental health problems amongst healthcare workers. This study aims to assess the occupational health and safety of healthcare workers involved in medical waste handling in two hospitals in the Gaza Strip, Palestine. This study was cross–sectional in design, and a simple random sampling ...
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The Belgian Nuclear Research Centre and the possibilities for cooperation with China
This paper gives a short overview of the activities of the Belgian Nuclear Research Centre (SCK?CEN) and the role it can play in the cooperative agreement that was established between the China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) and SCK?CEN. Indeed, the current established cooperation on nuclear energy research between China and Belgium should make use of the nuclear research experiences and ...
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Feeling the Pressure? EH&S Solutions for Utilities Doing More With Less - The Business Case for EH&S Outsourcing
Untitled Document It's no secret environmental health and safety (EH&S) managers are faced with the challenge of accomplishing more with less. In the competitive and highly regulated utility industry, managers are tasked with performing high quality work efficiently and effectively with fewer and fewer resources. Richard Warner can relate. Warner recently retired ...
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The Railroad industry: Then and Now
Emission control and waste management among top priorities for railroad industry today On February 28, 1827, the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad became the first U.S. railway chartered for commercial transport of passengers and freight. Key facts about the first U.S. railway include: The Tom Thumb steam engine was designed by Peter Cooper The first railroad track was only 13 miles long ...
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How are Green Buildings Built? A Closer Look at a Modern Marvel
Green building refers to an environment friendly structure which is built in such a manner that it continues to be environmentally responsible and resource efficient throughout its life. When we say throughout its life, it includes everything right from an eco-friendly design to the use of material which will make sure that the environment is not harmed even when the structure in question is ...
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Tengizchevroil LLP - Kazakhstan - Case Study
Tengizchevroil LLP is a crude oil, gas and sulfur producing and marketing company in the Republic of Kazakhstan, which operates a system of continuous environmental monitoring to ensure its operations have as little environmental effect as possible. The company is a leader throughout Kazakhstan in the re-use, recycle and treatment of waste. Igor Manujlenko, Supervisor of Environment Protection ...
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Minimalist or motivated
Two strategies for managing chemical compliance This article outlines strategies and tactics for efficiently and effectively managing chemicals, while achieving EHS regulatory compliance. Since OHSA and the EPA were created in the 1970s, regulations have changed the way that chemicals and other hazardous materials are managed and introduced cradle-to-grave liability for chemicals and ...
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What is Hazwoper Training & What are the Requirements?
Employees who work with potentially harmful substances need resilience. They navigate hazardous waste and handle emergencies confidently because of Hazwoper training. This safety program is part of OSHA and helps workers handle dangerous situations with the right tools and knowledge. Let’s break it down and look at its different requirements. Understanding Hazwoper Training At its ...
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Compliance - You have to do it, why not do it well? (A white paper for companies striving for EH&S Excellence)
Untitled Document Abstract Managers face a myriad of challenges in today's business world - challenges stemming from downsizing to consolidation. In addition, company leaders find themselves trying to do more with less in a juggling act of responsibilities and oversight. Among a company's responsibilities is environmental health and safety (EH&S) compliance, ...
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