I have often thought that people sort of like the natural world as it looks nice and don’t really understand how else it benefits society. Understanding the benefits is a key issue that I think people should get to grips with as it surely would lead to more protection of our … [Read more...] about The importance of the natural world
NEBOSH Open Book Assessment – the Perils and Pitfalls
Well NEBOSH have done it, they have pressed the “go button” on the open book assessment for the new syllabus diplomas and the first results are in. I thought it may therefore be a useful moment to reflect on what we have learned through the process. Well, for those who … [Read more...] about NEBOSH Open Book Assessment – the Perils and Pitfalls
Managing Organisational Environmental Compliance Obligations
What are compliance obligations ‘Compliance obligations’ is a term that was introduced in the latest, 2015 version of the environmental management system standard ISO 14001. It is a term that essentially incorporates two categories of things that an organisation must comply … [Read more...] about Managing Organisational Environmental Compliance Obligations
Don’t Panic!
If you are studying for your National or International Diploma for Health and Safety Management Professionals (let’s just call them “the Diploma” for now, it will save me some typing) then you will hopefully be aware that you will have to undergo a “professional discussion” with … [Read more...] about Don’t Panic!
Source-Pathway-Receptor from a pollution assessment and risk control perspective
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