Waste Management

Level:

Awareness

Target audience:

All relevant personnel in the oil and gas industry.

Course Goal/Description:

The awareness course identifies the types of waste generated offshore and the environmental impacts associated with waste generation. It focuses on the legislation that is in place to manage waste offshore and the requirements for a Garbage Management Plan and Garbage Record Book, provides an overview of the waste hierarchy, and identifies the everyday actions that personnel can take to minimise waste.

Learning Objectives:

LO1 Explain the importance of managing waste

LO2 Identify the types of waste generated offshore

LO3 Explain the environmental impacts associated with waste

LO4 Identify the legislation associated with waste management

LO5 Describe the requirements of MARPOL Annex IV and V

LO6 Describe the requirements for a Garbage Management Plan and Garbage Record Book

LO7 Identify the waste transfer documentation requirements

LO8 Explain the waste hierarchy

LO9 Recognise the importance of monitoring waste

LO10 Describe the actions that can be taken to reduce and manage waste streams