Groundwork
in the Northwest

• 12 October 2010 - The Environment Centre, Blackburn

Health and safety measures are a necessity for both employers and employees wishing to reduce risks to the health and safety of anyone who might be affected by work activities. 

This course has been designed to provide all employees with the essential knowledge and understanding of a broad range of health and safety issues, enabling them to reduce risks to themselves and to others.  It provides an introduction to general good practice, legislation, hazards and controls available to reduce the risks of accidents and ill health at work.

 Course Outline

 On completion of the course delegates will be able to:

·         Identify, define and explain relevant environmental issues

·         Identify, define and explain the environmental aspects and effects
          of organisations

·         Understand simple measures that can be implemented to reduce the
          environmental effects of organisations.

·         Understand the business and community benefits of environmental
          management

·         Understand the principles and importance of environmental legislation and
          the authorities responsible for its enforcement.

Who will benefit from this course?

This course is suitable for everyone requiring a foundation in the basics of health and safety.  It is relevant to those employed in any sector of business, manufacturing, commerce, public sector or the service industries.

Accreditation:

This is a QCA Level 2 accredited Chartered Institute of Environmental Health course assessed by a multiple choice examination

Course Duration: 

1 day

Cost:

£150+VAT – LancsBEA members, £195+VAT – non members

Please note:

In line with CIEH policy all candidates must provide valid photographic proof of identity on the day of the course.

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