Saudi Aramco GI 430.001 IMPLEMENTING THE SAUDI ARAMCO HAZARDOUS WASTE CODE

This General Instruction Manual (GI) document, Saudi Aramco GI 430.001, provides comprehensive guidance on implementing the Saudi Aramco Hazardous Waste Code (HWC). It outlines the minimum requirements necessary for compliance with the code and relevant Saudi Arabian environmental regulations, specifically the Hazardous Waste Control Rules and Procedures.

The document details the purpose, policy, responsibilities of various management functions and personnel, and key principles and practices for managing hazardous waste. It also covers essential recordkeeping and reporting requirements, including procedures for obtaining variances when strict adherence to the HWC is impractical.

This instruction emphasizes environmental protection, waste minimization through source reduction, reuse, and recycling, and the promotion of environmentally sound waste disposal practices. It is crucial for ensuring that all Saudi Aramco operations and facilities operate without posing undue risks to the environment or public health.

The instruction also addresses emergency action planning for organizations storing hazardous wastes, ensuring consistency with related Saudi Aramco programs. Ideal for HSE Managers, Environmental Engineers, Project Managers, and Compliance Officers working in the oil and gas industry or similar industrial organizations.