Introduction to Environmental Legislation

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Introduction to Environmental Legislation

Course Cost £225 +VAT

Duration 1 DAY

Definition of the environment. Legal and practical definitions.
Pollution prevention: sources, pathways, targets.
Introduction to environmental legislation: sources, EU law, UK structure.
Environmental regulators: SEPA, local authorities, SNH, water companies.
Environmental management system (ISO14001) ensuring compliance.

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Overview

The Environmental Legislation Training course covers the legal and practical definitions of the environment, pollution prevention, and an introduction to environmental legislation. It includes topics such as waste management, water and air pollution legislation, statutory nuisances, and compliance with the Environmental Management System (ISO14001). The course aims to provide an understanding of environmental laws and regulations to ensure compliance and prevent pollution.

Who should attend

Environmental Managers, Compliance Officers

Environmental Legislation Training

Definition of the Environment
• Legal Definition
• Practical Definition

Pollution Prevention
• How pollution occurs (source, pathway, target)

Introduction to environmental legislation
• Sources of Law
• European Union Law
• Structure of legislation in the UK

Environmental Regulators
• Scottish Environmental Protection Agency
• Local Authorities
• Scottish Natural Heritage
• Local Water Companies

Introduction to Legislation
Waste topics to include
• Duty of care for waste- theory
• Non hazardous waste chain of custody regimes
• Hazardous waste chain of custody regimes

Water topics to include
• Water pollution legislation
• Oil storage legislation
• Trade Effluent and how it is regulated
• Pollution Prevention Guidelines
• Spill Response overview

Air topics to include
• Climate Change
• Control of Ozone Depleting Substances
• Control of F-gas
• Local air pollution

Protected sites, plants and animals

Statutory Nuisance
• Definition for Statutory Nuisance

Environmental Management System (ISO14001) Ensuring Compliance with EMS
• Legal and other Requirements
• Legal Compliance Auditing

Duration:1 Day

Cost:£225 + VAT

*Environmental Legislation training Inverness, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dunfermline and other sites throughout the UK inlcuding onsite company courses are available

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The trainers knowledge was excellent and I liked his examples and how he could relate them to every day relatable examples that we could all understand. Coming from different industries and sectors his examples were a common ground. It was handled very well virtually and the engagement worked with his questioning and answering

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The training was very interactive and the tutor was excellent in engaging every course attendee and ensuring that the course content was tailored to each attendees Organisation and Company requirements

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