Introduction

Environmental Awareness is ideal for anyone, from a range of sectors, who needs a basic awareness of environmental issues at work.

Aims

To develop an awareness of how the global environment affects us.

Gain an understanding of our local environment (UK)

To become aware of how our environment can be damaged by work activities.

To point out commercial and personal environmental responsibilities

Gain an insight into the legal requirements of environmental law

Explore environmental roles and responsibilities within large and small organisations.

Develop an understanding of the need for improving the environment for the future.

Objectives

Be aware of the main environmental hazards at global and UK level.

Recognise the main items of environmental legislation affecting industry.

Recognising who has roles & responsibilities for environmental improvement.

Develop ideas for improving our own work environment.

Be more aware of the key benefits of good environmental management.

Be aware of the key environmental hazards from business that may affect;

-Our Water

-Our Air

-Our Land