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Document ID (ISN)58359
CIS number 92-1274
Year 1991
Convention or series no. Working Paper No. WP/91/31/EN
Author(s) Buijtenhek H.S., Kremers G.J., Van der Veldon J.P.L.M.
Title Education and training relating to hazardous wastes in the Netherlands
Bibliographic information European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions, Loughlinstown House, Shankill, Co. Dublin, Ireland, 1991. 82p.
Abstract This study examines the education and training provision and needs of personnel involved in all aspects of hazardous waste management in the Netherlands: hazardous waste treatment/disposal and transportation, clean-up of contaminated sites, regulation of hazardous waste management and emergency services. Background information on hazardous waste management is also summarised, including definitions and statistics, principal disposal routes and waste management practices, and a brief discussion of legislative requirements concerning education and training. Specific training needs are identified.
Descriptors (primary) disposal of harmful waste; Netherlands; safety and health training; vocational training; European Communities
Descriptors (secondary) report; transport of materials; questionnaire survey; information of personnel; pollution control; legislation; responsibilities; emergency services
Document type E - Books, reports, proceedings
Country / State or ProvinceEuropean Union; Netherlands
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s) Chemical safety
Browse category(ies) OSH training
Waste collection and disposal