REHIS Accredited – Business Waste Disposal Training Course

Event Details

Course Objectives

To provide an introductory understanding of:

• The regulative and legislative requirements on all businesses with regards to the correct and appropriate identification, segregation, collection and disposal of the waste produced.
• The severe financial penalties and criminal consequences for noncompliance with the requirements.
• The substantial environmental, commercial and recycling efficiency benefits that can be achieved with the learning outcomes achieved within this course.  (Specifically, significant reduction in C02 emissions)

Course Content

• Course Overview – Scottish Government Policy on recycling
• Module 1: Waste Scotland Regulations 2012 Regulations
• Module 2: Duty of Care Code Legislation
• Module 3: The Local Authority Requirements
• Module 4: Consequences for Non-Compliance
• Module 5: Integration within the work place
• Module 6: Environmental and Recycling Impact Round up and recap
• Assessment

Following successful completion of this REHIS Accredited course, employers and employees will be able to easily evidence their commitment, approach and attitude towards diversion from landfill and recycling.

They will also benefit in the following areas:

Corporate Governance – businesses will be able to clearly demonstrate to the local authority and the appropriate government bodies that the business is committed to recycling and the regulations.

Cost Reductions – staff can identify, segregate, collect and dispose or waste in more cost-efficient way. There are significant cost savings to be made following the implementation of the learning gained within this training course..

Environmental Policies – businesses will be aware of the increasing awareness of the environmental impact of waste disposal and the importance of a robust waste management plan.

Qualification Gained       – REHIS Certificate – Introduction to Business Waste Disposal