Waste Management Awareness for the Construction Industry

Public course, In-house course, Tailored course

Duration

4 hours

What is this course about

This course gives an overview of the issues associated with waste arisings in the construction industry. It provides an overview of the main points in the current waste legislation and what companies are expected to do in order to manage waste legally. In addition it describes the principles for waste minimisation and how to start a waste minimisation programme.

Who would benefit

The course is aimed at staff from organisations in the construction industry. The course would be of specific interest to those involved in carrying out the planning and supervision of site works, such as HSQE managers, project managers and site supervisors.

Objectives

Upon completion of the course those attending the course will:

Understand the principles of waste management legislation as it applies to the construction industry in the UK
Understand the requirements of the Duty of Care legislation
Understand the principles of waste minimisation

Key topics covered

The law regarding construction waste
The Duty of Care
Waste management licensing
Waste minimisation