Health and Safety in Wastewater Treatment

Details

Wastewater treatment facilities pose a variety of health, chemical, biological, and environmental hazards. This course addresses the essential safety requirements and procedures needed to protect workers, the public, and the environment. Participants will explore hazard identification, risk mitigation, confined space entry, chemical handling, PPE use, and emergency response planning, aligned with international health and safety regulations.

Target Group

Target Group:

• Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Supervisors
• Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Officers
• Facility and Operations Managers
• Maintenance Technicians
• Safety Inspectors and Auditors
• Engineers and Consultants in Utilities and Public Works

Goals

• Understand the key health and safety risks in wastewater treatment operations.
• Learn techniques for risk identification, assessment, and control in treatment environments.
• Apply regulatory requirements and safety standards (e.g., OSHA, local guidelines).
• Develop and implement safe operating procedures (SOPs) for wastewater plants.
• Strengthen emergency response capabilities and accident prevention systems.

Target Competencies

• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

Targeted Competencies:

• Health & Safety Regulations Compliance
• Safe Operating Practices and Procedures
• Emergency and Incident Response
• Safety Culture Development and Continuous Improvement

Outlines

Introduction to Health and Safety in Wastewater Treatment

• Overview of wastewater treatment processes and associated hazards
• Importance of health and safety culture in treatment facilities
• Roles and responsibilities of plant personnel in safety management

Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

• Types of hazards: biological, chemical, physical, and ergonomic
• Methods for conducting risk assessments in treatment environments
• Using risk matrices and hazard logs for ongoing safety monitoring