Resource Environmental Associates - Training - Environmental Protection Regulations

This course provides an orientation to the Environmental Protection Act and Regulations, and an explanation of the provincial, federal and municipal requirements having relevance to most businesses and institutions. Coverage includes management of: air emissions; hazardous wastes; PCB materials; asbestos wastes; ozone depleting substances; recycling, reduction and re-use; at-source waste segregation; waste water discharge; environmental law enforcement; and information sources. This course will be valuable for persons from any industry sector having responsibility for environmental compliance management in Ontario.

This course has been awarded:
1 MP by the Canadian Registration Board of Occupational Hygienists (CRBOH)
0.5 CMPs by the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP)
1 IH CMP by the American Board of Industrial Hygienists (ABIH)

For more more information call 1(888) 732-4347 or email training@rea.ca

Duration: 8 hours

Intended Audience: OHS Specialists, Regulatory Affairs/Compliance Professionals, Plant and Operations Managers, Purchasing/Contracting Managers, Maintenance Managers and Engineers.

Cost: Public $450 / In-house Please Inquire

Workplace Chemical Regulations in Ontario

Pre-start Health and Safety Review

OHS for Managers and Supervisors - the "Competent Person" Course

PART 1 - BUILDING THE CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK


1.0	The Legislative Framework for Environmental Protection in Ontario
	1.1	Shared Jurisdiction
	1.2	Provincial Laws
	1.3	Federal Laws
	1.4	Municipal Laws

2.0	Application of Provincial, Federal and Municipal to a Typical Facility
	2.1	Overview
	2.2	Development of Facility Model of Environmental Compliance Obligations

PART 2 - DRILL DOWN EXAMINATION OF THE REQUIREMENTS


1.0	Requirements relating to Land Use and Facilities
	1.1	Municipal Land Use By-Laws
	1.2	Ontario Fire Code
	1.3	Technical Standards Safety Act and Regulations
	1.4	CEPA Schedule 1 Substance - Pollution Prevention Plans
	1.5	Municipal Noise By-Laws

2.0	"Front Door" Requirements
	2.1	Dangerous Goods Transportation Act and Regulations
	2.2	New Substances Notification Regulations

3.0	Planned Discharges
	3.1	General - Air Pollution
	3.2	Municipal Industrial Strategy for Abatement ("MISA") and Effluent Monitoring and Limits Regulations
	3.3	Municipal Sewer Use By-Laws

4.0	"Back Door / Back Lot" Requirements
	4.1	Requirements for Generator Registration
	4.2	Prohibition Against Disposal without Registration
	4.3	Generator Supplemental Filings
	4.4	On-site Storage
	4.5	Requirements for Approved Disposal
	4.6	Requirements re. Transportation

5.0	Special Waste and Spill Requirements
	5.1	Ozone Depleting Substances Regulations
	5.2	PCB Waste Mangement
	5.3	Asbestos Waste Management
	5.4	Spills
	5.5	Ontario Water Resources Act
	5.6	Fisheries Act

6.0	Monitoring and Reporting Requirements
	6.1	National Pollutant Release Inventory
	6.2	Air Contaminant Discharge Monitoring and Reporting Regulation
	6.3	Waste Audits and Reduction Plans

7.0	Requirements re. Demolition
	7.1	Designated Substances Survey and Notification
	7.2	Special Wastes (PCB, Asbestos, CFC, etc.)
	7.3	Ministry of Environment Standards re. Demolition Practices

8.0	Requirements re. Change in Land Use
	8.1	Under what circumstances is it necessary to clean-up a contaminated site?
	8.2	What constitutes a contaminated site?
	8.3	What standards are used in clean-up?

PART 3 - ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT


1.0	Starting Point: Understanding Strict Liability and Due Diligence

2.0	Practicing Due Diligence