A practical guide to waste management in oil spill response
Effective waste management is crucial in oil spill response, ensuring that waste is handled, treated, and disposed of responsibly. This Waste Management Field Guide outlines best practices for waste minimisation, segregation, and disposal.
Key topics covered include:
- Health and safety considerations: PPE requirements, hazardous material handling, and risk mitigation.
- Waste classification and segregation: Identifying oil-contaminated materials and implementing waste sorting procedures.
- Storage and transport requirements: Setting up temporary and permanent waste storage sites.
- Treatment and disposal methods: Gravity separation, emulsion breaking, bioremediation, and landfill disposal.
- Regulatory compliance and documentation: Ensuring legal adherence and maintaining detailed waste records.
Proper waste management reduces environmental impact and enhances the efficiency of oil spill response operations.
