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Biosafety Hazardous Waste Handling and Disposal (US)
For those engaged in work with biological materials, it is highly likely that hazardous waste generation forms part of your job scope. This could be in the form of biohazardous or medical waste, alongside other harmful chemicals and radioactive substances. This course is particularly suitable for individuals who may come into contact with biohazardous waste.
Engaging in work involving biological substances often entails the generation of hazardous waste. This waste can take several forms, such as biohazardous or medical waste. Additionally, if you are among many who work with biological materials, you may also handle other dangerous chemicals and radioactive substances that eventually become waste. This Biosafety Hazardous Waste Handling and Disposal (US) course is designed for workers who might be exposed to biohazardous waste.
The following topics are covered in this online Biosafety Hazardous Waste Handling and Disposal (US) course:
- Defining Hazardous Waste & Your Responsibilities
- Reducing Waste
- Sorting
- Reutilization, Recycling, and Disposal
- Additional Fundamental Concepts
Upon completion of this course, your learning outcomes will include the ability to:
- Provide a definition of hazardous waste
- Explain your role in the hazardous waste management process
- Discuss strategies and practices for reducing hazardous waste
- Name three methods of hazardous waste disposal
- Outline the steps to take upon discovering an unknown waste
Estimated time of completion: 30 minutes
Tests conducted throughout the duration of this online course are designed to reinforce the information delivered. A score of 80% is required to pass the course. Participants have three attempts to achieve the pass mark. A comprehensive student manual, available for print, serves as a valuable resource for maintaining knowledge in the future.
Successful completion of this online course will warrant a certificate of completion, available for download and printing.
Course Details
Course Length
This course will take roughly 30 minutes
Passing Mark
To pass this training course, you need to score 80% or higher on the quiz
Certificate
Upon the successful completion of this course a certificate with your name will be stored on your profile and available to print
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