This is a really quick blog to update you on something that has perhaps slipped under the radar for many people. Indeed it is something that one of my students spotted and asked me about (thanks Jane!). Our own rather brilliant Andrew Ashford then set about conducting detailed … [Read more...] about Naughty Naughty!
Operational Control 101
What is operational control? There are certain activities within an organisation that from an environmental perspective require some control. This is usually as a result of them posing a significant risk to the environment. The term ‘operational control’ comes from the ISO … [Read more...] about Operational Control 101
Reflections on the return of the Expos
As I sit here looking back on a fortnight of attending both the SHE Expo in London and the brand new SHW Live Expo in Manchester, it came to mind to put together a little reflection to our students and customers from a voice you might not often see here in the blog sections. A … [Read more...] about Reflections on the return of the Expos
NG2/IG2 – Helpful hints and common errors
So you are approaching your NG2/IG2 project (let’s call it the “project”) and it all looks pretty simple. You just need to get a pass. There are no grades and there’s guidance from NEBOSH to follow – nobody fails this surely?! Well yes, it IS pretty straightforward but it is by … [Read more...] about NG2/IG2 – Helpful hints and common errors
A risk creates an opportunity
In this post I thought we could spend some time looking at the opportunities that can occur from effectively dealing with environmental risks. ISO 14001:2015 defines risks as ‘potential adverse effects’ and opportunities as ‘potential beneficial effects’. From dealing with a risk … [Read more...] about A risk creates an opportunity