Course code: MEV - call 0845 071 2801
Overview
Course duration: 4 days.
Certificated by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), Europe’s leading body for health and safety professionals, this 4 day course is designed for those with responsibility for implementing requirements of an Environmental Management System. The course examines the potential impact of organisations on the environment, the legal system of control and the fundamentals of environmental management practice.
Delivered in partnership with ‘Partners in Safety’, this certificate course is ideal to be tailored for your company. This course provides an introduction to environmental threats and how they should be effectively managed and controlled.
Assessment involves a short assessment at the end of the course and an environmental project completed back in the workplace. Successful delegates will be awarded an IOSH certificate.
Is it right for me?
Managers with environmental responsibilities: facilities managers, advisors (health & safety or quality systems), or those seeking a career in environmental management.
What will I learn?
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Understand the causes and effects of pollution in the various media and how it may be controlled;
- Be aware of the relevant legislation and good practice;
- Appreciate the interface between management in general and environmental management;
- Implement energy savings and to promote energy conservation;
- Identify practical ways for reducing environmental impacts – strategically and operationally
What will it cover?
- Environmental issues in perspective
- Control of Atmospheric emissions
- Environmental legislation Specific pollutants and their problems
- Waste Management; Air and Water Pollution
- Environmental, Economic Social and Ethical aspects
- Outline ISO 14001
- Energy management
- Managing the working environment
- Environmental Risk Management
- Statutory Nuisances
- Pesticides & Herbicides
- Environmental Impact Assessment