Lecture 7 Flashcards
(16 cards)
What is your understanding of waste management?
Waste management is the entire process of handling waste from creation to final disposal—collecting, transporting, treating, and disposing of waste.
What types of waste are commonly generated and how are they managed?
WEEE: Dismantled and sold
Food waste, mixed recycling, general waste: Segregated bins, collected weekly/monthly
Glass: Taken to designated glass recycling bins
What key legislation governs waste management in the UK?
Environment Permitting Regulations Act 2016
Waste Framework Directive
Controlled Waste Regulations 2012
Waste Regulations 2011
Hazardous Waste Regulations 2016
Landfill Regulations 2005
WEEE Regulations
Packaging Regulations 2015
What is an environmental near miss?
An incident that could have impacted the environment but where the negative outcome was avoided.
How does topography influence environmental risk in the workplace?
Natural features can affect risks—e.g., wildlife presence, greenbelt protection, old coal sites, invasive plants like Japanese Knotweed.
What is Green Belt Land?
Protected land around cities to prevent urban sprawl and preserve natural habitats.
What is Brownfield Land?
Previously developed land that is no longer in use, often abandoned.
What is the aim of a spill plan?
To minimize risks to health, safety, and the environment by managing spills promptly and effectively.
What should a spill plan include?
Introduction
Roles & responsibilities
Emergency contacts
Risk assessment
Response procedures
Communication & reporting
Training & drills
Spill response equipment
Post-incident review
What should be included in an environmental emergency preparedness plan?
Risk assessments
Emergency procedures (e.g., for spills, fire, flooding)
Communication channels
Recovery measures
Roles/responsibilities
Training & testing
Review and updates
How can spills be prevented?
Proper storage of materials
Regular inspections
Employee training and awareness
Spill prevention procedures
What is trade effluent?
Liquid waste discharged into sewers from industrial or commercial premises.
What are Safety Data Sheets (SDS) used for?
They inform workers how to safely handle and manage chemicals and what to do in an emergency.
Name key sections of an SDS relevant to environmental safety.
Section 2: Hazard Identification
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Section 7: Handling and Storage
Section 8: Exposure Controls / PPE
Section 12: Ecological Information
Section 13: Disposal Considerations
What is an environmental aspect?
Any part of an organization’s activities, products, or services that interacts with the environment.
What is an environmental impact?
The change to the environment resulting from an environmental aspect.
