Using case studies and exercises, this course includes:

• Introduction to UK legislative requirements
• The duty of care with respect to wastes including special (hazardous) waste
• Media at risk - air, land and water
• Identification and evaluation of environmental aspects
• Pollution prevention and control measures
• Water pollution controls
• Waste minimisation including waste hierarchy and practical options
• Environmental management systems - ISO 14001, EMAS
• Environmental auditing
• Pollution prevention & control

After successful completion of the course, delegates will be able to:

• Advise on good environmental management practice within their organisations
• Apply management principles to environmental issues
• Communicate effectively on environmental issues
• Initiate an environmental review, recognising current good practice and the impact the organisation has on the environment
• Introduce an environmental management system, whether internally developed or externally accredited (e.g. ISO14001, EMAS)
• Ensure adequate and appropriate information, training and supervision is Provided for employees
• Understand the legal responsibilities of employers and managers

Suggested follow on programme

IEMA Certificate in Environmental Management

Managers, safety practitioners and others who have a responsibility for environmental issues and require a basic level of understanding.