UNDERSTANDING OF EQA-ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT 1974 AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS
Course Introduction
Malaysia’s rapid development has brought environmental challenges such as air, water, and waste pollution. To address these issues, the Environmental Quality Act (EQA) 1974 and its related regulations were introduced to protect the environment and control pollution. This program provides participants with essential knowledge of the Act and related regulations, ensuring compliance and promoting sustainable practices.
Objectives
- Understand key clauses of the EQA 1974 and related regulations (Scheduled Waste, Diesel & Petrol Engine Emissions).
- Apply best practices in scheduled waste management.
- Identify relevant legal requirements for their industry.
- Recognize non-compliance areas and take corrective actions.
- Comprehend regulatory impacts and enforcement requirements.
Who Should Attend
- Management & executives responsible for compliance
- EMS committee members
- Employees handling activities with environmental impact
Lessons Module
- Introduction to Malaysia’s environmental challenges
- Overview of EQA 1974
- Environmental Quality (Scheduled Waste) Regulations 2005
- Emission Control Regulations (Diesel & Petrol Engines) 1996
- Case studies & compliance exercises
Benefits
- Gain clear understanding of environmental laws & obligations
- Improve compliance and reduce regulatory risks
- Enhance knowledge in waste & emission management
- Strengthen organizational sustainability efforts
- 1 Days Programme
- 9:00am to 5:00pm
Training & Workshop Methodologies
- Classroom study
- Case studies & group discussions
- Practical exercises
- Compliance review sessions
