Introduction When trying to undertake a task in the workplace I am always a great fan of structure. Rather than picking ideas out of my head in a random sort of way it is better to have some formalised approach. This then avoids missing something that should have been … [Read more...] about Source-Pathway-Receptor from a pollution assessment and risk control perspective
Study Briefing NEBOSH Environmental Diploma: Element 5
Element 5 is mid level in size as it officially requires 7 hours of tuition time. This element covers environmental performance evaluation over just two learning outcomes. One of the outcomes is an ‘Explain’ and the other is an ‘Outline’. The element consists of information … [Read more...] about Study Briefing NEBOSH Environmental Diploma: Element 5
Study Briefing NEBOSH Environmental Diploma: Element 4
Element 4 is the largest element within ED1; it officially requires 14 hours of tuition time. This element covers environmental risk evaluation and control over four learning outcomes, most of which you are required to explain. Bearing in mind the size of the module and the … [Read more...] about Study Briefing NEBOSH Environmental Diploma: Element 4
Study Briefing NEBOSH Environmental Diploma: Element 3
After a very short Element 2 , let’s move on and consider Element 3. Element 3 is a medium sized element that officially requires 8 hours of tuition time. This element covers environmental management systems and emergency planning over five learning outcomes. Most of these you … [Read more...] about Study Briefing NEBOSH Environmental Diploma: Element 3
Life Cycle Thinking Example – The Impacts of a Building
In an earlier post you might remember that we discussed the concept of life cycle thinking. This is the approach to identifying and assessing environmental impacts from cradle to grave. I thought in this post it would be useful to see how that approach can be applied in practice, … [Read more...] about Life Cycle Thinking Example – The Impacts of a Building