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Health and Safety Directorate

Safe Management of Lab Hazardous Waste - HS024

Course Summary 
This course will teach you the fundamentals of managing with laboratory generated hazardous clinical, chemical and solvent waste.  

Duration 
1-hour. 

Delivery 
This is a self-directed online course. 

Delegates  
This course is open to staff and students who handle, create or manage laboratory hazardous waste. 

Summary Outcome / Content 
A range of subjects are covered including: 

  • Understanding what waste is and be able to identify different types of waste. 
  • Understanding the legislation underpinning the safe management of hazardous waste and why it is important to correctly manage waste.  
  • To be able to identify the correct route of disposal for each waste type, to correctly store, package and transport waste. 
  • To be able to deal with emergencies that may occur when dealing with waste. 
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