Across the globe we
have all become more aware of the dangers associated with global warming and the
contributory factors that cause this. As a minimum, you should find
out how
environmental legislation affects your firm. At the same time, being environmentally
aware can lead to cost savings and give your business a significant edge over your
competitors.
Environmental
safety is now being standardised for companies and this can be recognised by
gaining an ISO 14001 standard. ISO 14001 was first developed in 1996. Minor
revisions
were made in 2004
to clarify all requirements, and the standard has again been reissued in 2015.
Who
is this training for?
It’s the little things like switching lights off during the day, turn down the heating during summer and if possible use renewable sources instead of scarce materials. It doesn’t matter where you work, between us all we need to do more to make the planet a safer and healthier place to live and work in.
What
does the course cover?
This course will
teach people the basics of the Lithosphere, Biosphere and know the importance
of how improving working practices both at work and home we can improve
carbon emissions.
Where effective use of energy can be a vital way in battling global warming. If
we, together work on improving processes that we do at home and work,
then we can help
the current issues that lie with the Earth itself.
What
is the benefit to your business?
This course will
show you and your staff the importance of your daily actions and what
consequences they have on the planet. Learn new ways to improve pollution and
carbon emissions. This course can guide you on how go forward in potentially gaining
an ISO 14001:2015 for your establishment.
“Legislations, working practices
are always changing so always keep up to date on any updates and changes regarding
environmental best practices. So a good idea would be to look at the
Environment Agency website.”
The Environment Agency
Test
and Certification
At the end of the
course you will be given a test of 20 multiple choice questions. The required
pass rate is 85%.
You will be able to
download and print (if required) a digital certificate on completion of the
course.
Course certificate
lasts for 3 years
Course
Duration
Approximately 35 minutes. (excluding time taken for the final exam)