Course Title: Certification in Laboratory Waste Management & Disposal

Designed by: Skillversity
Duration: 1 Month (4 Weeks)
Mode: Online / Hybrid
Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Weekly Modules Breakdown

Week 1: Fundamentals of Laboratory Waste Management

• Introduction to Laboratory Waste & Its Environmental Impact

• Types of Laboratory Waste: Chemical, Biological, Radioactive, & General

• Laboratory Waste Classification & Segregation Guidelines

• Regulatory Framework: WHO, NABL, Biomedical Waste Management (BMW) Rules

• Role of Laboratory Personnel in Waste Management

Week 2: Safe Handling & Disposal of Chemical & Biological Waste

• Safe Handling, Storage, & Disposal of Hazardous Chemicals

• Neutralization & Treatment of Chemical Waste

• Management of Infectious & Pathological Waste

• Autoclaving, Incineration, & Other Sterilization Techniques

• Spill Management & Emergency Response for Hazardous Waste

Week 3: Radioactive & Sharps Waste Disposal

• Identification & Safe Handling of Radioactive Waste

• Disposal Methods for Low & High-Level Radioactive Waste

• Sharps Waste Management: Needles, Blades, & Broken Glass

• Needle Stick Injury Prevention & Safe Disposal Containers

• Compliance with Radiation Safety & Biomedical Waste Regulations

Week 4: Compliance, Quality Control & Sustainable Waste Management

• Laboratory Waste Audits & Risk Assessment

• Best Practices for Minimizing Laboratory Waste

• Compliance with NABL, WHO & Environmental Safety Standards

• Waste Treatment Technologies & Sustainable Disposal Methods

• Case Studies & Practical Scenarios in Laboratory Waste Management

Assessment & Certification

• Weekly Quizzes & Assignments

• Practical Demonstrations (if applicable)

• Final Online Examination

• Certificate of Completion by Skillversity