This course follows the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health's syllabus. A one-day programme, it is suitable for all people at all levels in the workplace and gives a basic introduction to the principles of environmental management.
On successful completion of the course, participants will be able to:
Understand the terms 'environment' and 'pollution'
Understand the terms 'hazard' and 'risk' related to the environment
Better appreciate environmental issues generally, and specifically in respect of their organisation
Identify hazards to the environment from working practices
Outline the procedures/controls necessary to prevent damage to the environment
1 What is the environment? - putting the environment in context
Key environmental issues and how we contribute
Definition of the environment
2 Working with the environment
What is pollution?
Sources, receptors and pathways
Environmental consequences workshop - identifying the environmental consequences of our
working practices
Environmental risk assessment
Effective control mechanisms
3 Protecting the environment - Environmental Management Systems
What is an Environmental Management System (EMS)?
What are the benefits of having an EMS?
EMS structure and models
Identifying what elements of EMS your company has and how they work
Roles and responsibilities
4 Choice of module
Option 1: Organisation-specific moduleThis module can be used to introduce environmental concepts that are specific to your activities and operations, and will be compiled through discussion with your organisation
Option 2: Environmental best practiceIf no organisation-specific module is required, or if participants from a number of organisations attend, generic operational environmental best practices can be covered instead. Areas covered include waste management, fuel storage and use, hazardous materials, emissions to air and water and environmental incidents