Introduction to Contaminated Land Management
- Intensive course on UK contaminated land legislation and management process.
- Ideal for newcomers in contaminated land field, regulators, consultants, developers.
- Introductory course for those without chemistry background or needing a refresher.
- Caters to regulatory staff, consultants, developers, report producers, reviewers.
- Provides overview of UK legislation, risk assessment process, and remediation options.
Overview
The Contaminated Land Training course is a one-day intensive introduction to UK legislation and guidance for individuals new to contaminated land issues. It covers the management process for identifying, characterising, and remediating contaminated land. The course is suitable for regulators, consultants, developers, and problem-holders, providing an overview of key legislation and processes to manage legal and financial liabilities effectively. Attendees will learn about risk assessment processes, remediation options, and the legal definition of contaminated land.
Who should attend
Regulatory Staff, Consultants, Problem Holders, Developers, Report Producers, Report Reviewers
Course Content
This unique one-day course is ideally suited for those new to the area of contaminated land whether they are regulators, consultants, developers or problem-holders. It is an intensive introduction to UK legislation and guidance and the management process designed to promote the cost-effective identification, characterisation and remediation of land affected by contamination.
This course will:
- Introduce you to the latest UK legislation and guidance underpinning the UK approach to land contamination, including the legal definition of “contaminated land”.
- Explain the risk assessment process promoted within the UK including:
- the importance of the site conceptual model;
- the fundamental nature of a Phase 1 desktop survey and site walkover report;
- general principles of a Phase 2 site investigation and risk assessment of potential impacts to human health and other receptors;
- Generic assessment criteria for human health risk assessment
- outline Phase 3 remediation options within the UK.
Benefits:
This course is designed to give an introduction to an emerging and complex issue within the UK, which has the possible consequence of significant legal and financial liabilities. It provides an overview of the up to date key legislation and processes that should be followed by regulators and problem-holders alike. It is intended to provide a firm footing for individuals to locate where their duties interact with contaminated land issues and to identify the specific areas in which they may need additional specialised training.
Contaminated Land Management Training Scotland, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness, Aberdeen, Perth, Dunfermline and other sites throughout the UK including onsite closed company courses are available.
