An overview of the public health concerns relating to solid and liquid waste management systems. A review of the solid waste disposal system will include municipal waste systems, biomedical waste, composting, and incineration. Liquid waste management will include discussions on municipal wastewater treatment and private liquid waste disposal. Focus on pollution and operational problems associated with these management facilities and to introduce students to water reuse, wastewater reclamation and waste minimization. Graduates will be able to: interpret occupational health and safety legislation, develop OHS/Loss-Control Programs, conduct audits and inspections of existing OHS and environmental programs, and design and deliver effective OHS training programs for workers.

Note: Open to students in the Graduate Diploma in Environmental Public Health Practice or by permission of the department.

Prerequisites: Chemistry (6) and Biology 265
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