Students will learn the legislation and regulatory requirements related to both surface and ground water, and how each are applied to industry-related activities in Ontario.
Conducting Environmental Site Inspections
Discover the various types of environmental inspections typically conducted by internal personnel at industrial sites, including inspections of waste, chemical, and fuel storage areas.
Learn why particular inspections are required (i.e. regulatory vs. site-driven requirement), when to perform inspections, and how to record and manage inspection results.
Compliance with Environmental Permits
This session will identify the triggers for environmental permits in Ontario and provides an overview of the application process for various permit types so that managers understand resource and timing requirements for typical permits.
Environmental Legislation in Ontario
Participants will explore the legislative framework in Ontario with respect to protecting the Environment in Ontario.
Introduction to Environmental Legislation in Canada
This session will highlight what Environmental Regulations are in place in Canada to protect the Natural Environment.
Introduction to Mining
Participants will be introduced to the various methods for mining, as well as what to expect to see at a mine site depending on what is being mined and the method used. Mine terminology is also defined, and a brief overview of the Mining Act is provided.
In-Depth Exploration of MDMER
The Metal and Diamond Mines Effluent Regulations (MDMER) course is a detailed review of the regulatory requirements and associated guidance documents providing an in-depth review of the criteria for compliance, monitoring and reporting requirements.
Participants will review the regulation itself in detail, highlighting key points and interpreting the requirements for their sites.
Introduction to Metal and Diamond Mines Effluent Regulations (MDMER)
This session is an introduction to the federal Metal and Diamond Mines Effluent Regulations (MDMER), providing a review of the criteria for triggering into MDMER, tools for ensuring compliance to MDMER, recent updates and an overview of the key monitoring and reporting requirements outlined in the regulation.