2 Instructor Introduction 2 Professional Summary: With over 15 years of comprehensive experience in Environmental Safety and Health (HSE), Parabakaran Balasubramaniam is a seasoned professional with specialized expertise in delivering impactful training programs. He holds a Master's Degree in Environmental Safety and Health from the University Malaysia Pahang and has dedicated 5 years specifically to the field of HSE training and consultancy. Key Skills and Competencies: Extensive knowledge in environmental safety regulations and compliance standards. Proven track record in designing and delivering engaging and effective HSE training modules. Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies and hazard control strategies. Skilled in conducting safety audits and implementing corrective measures. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective training delivery
Roles and Responsibilities Notification of Production and waste data by department. Inventory updates Packaging methods Labelling Storage Disposal Method Agenda
Scheduled Waste – DEFINITION Authorized Contractors DOE Registered Contractors appointed by the company to collect the Scheduled wastes . Scheduled Waste List of waste which can adverse environment impacts and the fall within the categories of waste, listed in the First Schedule as per the Environmental Quality (Scheduled Wastes) Regulation,2005. Waste Include all discarded material prescribed to be Scheduled or non-Scheduled waste or any matter whether in solid, semi-solid, liquid form or containerized gases (gas or vapour) which is emitted, discharged or deposited in the environment in such volume, composite in the manner as to cause pollution or which leave our premises. Polluted soil shall not be included. Waste Generator Any person who generates Scheduled Waste in their department.
Scheduled Waste – ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Waste Management Manager Shall ensure that the waste generated from the company has been identified clearly and categorised as per describe in the First Schedule EQ (Schedule Wastes) Regulation 2005. Shall encourage the waste generator to minimize the generation of waste by promote re-cycle or re-use of any waste generated. Shall responsible to ensure that all the Scheduled Waste has been managed properly by the relevant waste generator and disposed according to the regulation. Waste Generator Shall notify the Waste Management Manager on the estimated production data and waste data per month. Shall keep an accurate and up-to-date inventory of Scheduled Waste being generated, treated and disposed. Inventory Report shall be maintained for a period up to three years from the date the Scheduled wastes was generated. Shall ensure that any waste generated in the department is being properly identified, labelled and stored in the correct manner. Shall encourage re-cycle or reuse any waste generated if possible to reduce the waste generation. Shall ensure all waste generated are disposed according to the legal and local authority requirements. Assist the waste management manager on the implementation, maintain and monitor their activities to comply with legal requirement.
Scheduled Waste - CODE
Scheduled Waste - CODE
Scheduled Waste - CODE
Scheduled Waste - CODE
Scheduled Waste - CODE
Scheduled Waste - CODE
Scheduled Waste Management - Internal Notification of Scheduled Waste Waste generator shall update the Production and waste data in the below mentioned as provided in the Second Schedule of Environmental Quality (Schedule Wastes) Regulations 2005.
Scheduled Waste Management - INVENTORY Scheduled Waste Inventory Waste Generator shall keep an accurate and up-to-date inventory in accordance of Scheduled Waste being generated, treated and disposed. Inventory Report shall be maintained for a period up to three years from the date the Scheduled wastes was generated.
Scheduled Waste Management - PACKAGING Biowaste Waste generator shall ensure that the waste is been autoclaved (kill cell process) before disposal. Waste generator shall keep an accurate and up-to-date inventory on daily generation of biowaste . The autoclaved biowaste shall be placed into the biowaste bag (double liner) before disposed into respective labelled bin provided. All the Biowaste shall be transferred to a dedicated jumbo bag/drum designated at Scheduled Waste Room on weekly basis or when required as per EHS requirement. Department waste generator or casual worker shall weigh the Biowaste in presence of EHS personnel before transferred to Jumbo bag/Drum at Scheduled Waste Room. A copy of Inventory shall be provided to EHS Personnel by the waste generator upon disposal. Biowaste Packaging Method
Scheduled Waste Management - PACKAGING Contaminated Empty Drum or Container less than 25L (<25L) Waste generator shall keep an accurate and up-to-date inventory on daily generation of empty Drums or containers. Empty bottles or container less than 25L (<25L) Any contaminated bottles or containers which are less than 25L shall be placed into the plastic bag (double liner) before disposed into respective labelled bin provided. All the contaminated bottles and containers shall be transferred to a dedicated jumbo bag designated at Scheduled Waste Room on weekly basis or when required as per EHS requirement. Empty Containers Packaging Method
Scheduled Waste Management - PACKAGING Empty bottles or container equal or more than 25L (≥25L) Any contaminated drums or containers which are equal or more than 25L shall be secured by appropriate plastic wrapping onto a good conditioned pallet. Max 4 empty drums are secured on a pallet. All the waste shall be transferred to a dedicated jumbo bag designated at Scheduled Waste Room on weekly basis or when required as per EHS requirement. Empty Drums Waste Packaging Method EHS Personnel shall weigh the waste before transferred to Scheduled Waste Room. A copy of Inventory shall be provided to EHS Personnel by the waste generator upon disposal.
Scheduled Waste Management - PACKAGING Bunghole IBC Tank Liquid Waste Waste generator shall keep an accurate and up-to-date inventory on daily generation of liquid waste. The liquid waste shall be placed into the Bunghole Steel/Plastic drum or IBC Tank before disposed to Scheduled Waste Room. Drums not to be filled more than 90%. The maximum weight of a filled drum should not be more than 200kg. All the liquid waste shall be transferred to the Scheduled Waste Room on weekly basis or when required as per EHS requirement. Liquid Type of Waste Packaging Method EHS Personnel shall weigh the waste before transferred to Scheduled Waste Room. A copy of Inventory shall be provided to EHS Personnel by the waste generator upon disposal.
Scheduled Waste Management - PACKAGING Solid or Semi Solid Waste Waste generator shall keep an accurate and up-to-date inventory on daily generation of waste. The waste shall be placed into the plastic bag (double liner) before disposed into respective labelled bin provided. All the waste shall be transferred to a dedicated jumbo bag designated at Scheduled Waste Room on weekly basis or when required as per EHS requirement. Solid and Semi Solid Type of Waste Packaging Method EHS Personnel shall weigh the waste before transferred to Jumbo bag at Scheduled Waste Room. A copy of Inventory shall be provided to EHS Personnel by the waste generator.
Scheduled Waste Management - LABELLING Labelling of Scheduled Wastes The date when the Scheduled Waste are generated, name, address and telephone number of the waste generator shall be clearly labelled on the containers that are used to store the Scheduled Waste. The label shall be a square set at an angle of 45 degrees. The dimension of the label shall not be less than 10cm by 10cm except where the size of the container or package warrants for a label of smaller size. The labels shall be divided into halves, the upper half of the label shall be reserved for the pictorial symbols and the lower half for text printed in blocks capitals. The text shall be printed in black on all labels except when the background of the labels is black, red or blue, the text shall be in white. All labels shall be able to withstand open weather exposure without a substantial reduction in effectiveness. In the case of waste capable of causing two or more hazards, all the hazards must be clearly identified and the waste shall be labelled accordingly. No person is allowed to alter the markings and labels.
Scheduled Waste Management - LABELLING
Scheduled Waste Management – STORAGE & DISPOSAL Storage of Scheduled Wastes Scheduled Waste shall ensure be stored in which are compatible with the Scheduled Wastes to be stored, durable and which are able to prevent spillage or leakage of the Scheduled Waste into the environment. Incompatible Scheduled wastes shall be stored in separate containers and such containers shall be placed in separate secondary containment areas. All the containers containing Scheduled wastes shall always be closed during storage except when it is necessary to add or remove the Scheduled wastes. The Waste Storage Area shall be designed, constructed and maintained adequately to prevent spillage or leakage of Scheduled Wastes into the environment. Scheduled waste generated may store for 180days or less after its generation provided that : The quantity of Scheduled waste accumulated on site shall not exceed 20 metric tonnes; and The Director General may at any time, direct the waste generator to send any Scheduled Waste for treatment, disposal or recovery of material or product from the Scheduled Wastes up to such quantity as he deems necessary. Disposal of the Scheduled Wast e Scheduled Waste shall be disposed of at prescribed premises only. Scheduled waste shall, as far as is practicable, be rendered innocuous prior to disposal.
E l e c t r o n i c S c h e d u l e d W a s t e I n f o r m a t i o n S y s t e m s ( e S W I S )