Introduction:
A one day classroom based course will provide candidates with an introduction to environmental issues on construction sites. It is designed to meet the basic environmental knowledge that the sub-contract chain are required to prove to major contractors. It also covers the environmental aspects of the new HS&E touch screen test.
Aims and Objectives:
- At the end of the course delegates will have gained knowledge and skills in:
- What the environment is and why it is important
- Outline of environmental management systems
- Waste management
- Pollution prevention and water management
- Good neighbour- statutory nuisance, communication
- Archaeology and heritage
- Energy and resources
- Being a responsible.
Assessment:
The method of assessment will be by multiple choice questions at the end of the course. It is also expected that delegates interact during the course.
Course Publication:
This course is supported by GE 700Es Construction Site Safety Section E- Environment.
Programme:
- Why is the environment important?
- Environmental management systems
- Ecology
- Contaminated land
- Waste management
- Pollution prevention and water management
- Good neighbour
- Protecting our heritage
- Energy and resources
- Exam
- Being responsible
- Summary, feedback and close
