Lesson 1Reception and unloading: vehicle types, weighbridges, spill risks at tipping pointsThis section checks out reception and unloading spots, including vehicle movements, weighbridges, and tipping areas, showing how bad layout and procedures can lead to spills, loose litter, and traffic-related environmental problems.
Vehicle types, routes, and traffic controlWeighbridge siting, drainage, and cleaningTipping point design and spill containmentRunoff control, litter, and windblown wasteDriver instructions and unloading proceduresLesson 2Mechanical shredding and granulation: shredder types, feed mechanisms, lubrication systems, dust generationThis section explains how shredders and granulators work, the part feed and lubrication systems play, and how poor design or upkeep can boost dust, noise, fire danger, and pollutant release in recycling and recovery plants.
Shredder and granulator types and configurationsFeed hoppers, chutes, and anti-jam devicesLubrication systems and leak preventionDust generation points and capture systemsNoise, vibration, and fire ignition risksLesson 3Storage silos and bunkers: design, overflow risks, dust accumulation, confined-space issuesThis section dives into storage silos and bunkers, looking at structural design, overflow and bridging dangers, dust buildup, and confined-space hazards, and how monitoring and procedures cut fire, explosion, and engulfment risks.
Silo and bunker design for safe fillingLevel monitoring, overflow, and blockageDust accumulation, hotspots, and ignitionEntry permits and confined-space controlsEmergency response and rescue planningLesson 4Sorting and manual separation: conveyors, picking stations, ergonomic and contamination hazardsThis section spotlights sorting lines and manual picking stations, describing conveyor setups, ergonomics, and contamination dangers, and how design and work habits reduce dust, bioaerosols, sharps, and cross-contamination.
Conveyor layouts for efficient material flowPicking station design and ergonomicsDust, bioaerosols, and odor exposure risksSharps, medical waste, and contaminationHousekeeping and cross-contamination controlLesson 5Ancillary systems: floor drains, oil interceptors, fire detection, ventilation, housekeeping facilitiesThis section goes into supporting systems that manage liquids, vapours, and cleaning, including floor drains, oil interceptors, fire detection, and ventilation, and shows how bad design can spread contamination around the facility.
Floor drain layout and segregation of flowsOil interceptors and sludge managementFire detection, alarms, and suppression linksGeneral and local exhaust ventilation designHousekeeping facilities and cleaning toolsLesson 6Balers and hydraulic systems: hydraulic circuits, reservoirs, leakage points, pressure relief and maintenanceThis section covers baler types and hydraulic circuits, focusing on fluid choice, hose routing, leak spots, and pressure control, and how these affect spill risk, fire potential, and long-term environmental performance.
Baler types and typical hydraulic layoutsHydraulic fluids, compatibility, and toxicityCommon leakage points and spill pathwaysPressure relief, overheating, and fire riskPreventive maintenance and inspection plansLesson 7Conveyors, drives, and motors: belt types, pulleys, motor cooling and overheating failure modesThis section breaks down conveyors, drives, and motors, including belt types, pulleys, guarding, and cooling, and explains how misalignment, overheating, and poor lubrication can spark fires, spills, and unexpected stoppages.
Belt types, speed, and material compatibilityPulleys, idlers, tracking, and spillageDrive guards, nip points, and access controlMotor cooling, dust ingress, and overheatingCondition monitoring and failure responseLesson 8Hazardous waste storage area: segregation, containment for oily rags, used oil, lamps, batteries, labeling and access controlThis section tackles hazardous waste storage areas, covering segregation, secondary containment, labelling, and access control, and how these steps stop leaks, bad reactions, and unauthorised handling or removal.
Segregation of incompatible hazardous wastesSecondary containment sizing and integrityStorage for oily rags, filters, and absorbentsUsed oil, lamps, and battery handling rulesLabeling, signage, and controlled access
