Protecting the Environment

We need to protect the environment for future generations, both at home and at work.

Do this course to better understand your role in protecting the environment and to ensure you don't neglect your responsibilities.   

The Environmental Protection Act (1990) imposes a duty of care on anyone who produces, stores, transports or disposes of waste.  You must take reasonable steps to ensure the waste is managed properly.

Learning Outcome

This module will enable the user to take an active role in the protection of the environment and implement steps in their work place to have a lasting positive impact on the planet.

Target Audience

The module is suitable for anyone employed in an office environment.

Learning Objectives

The user will:

• Understand their role in protecting the environment and why this is so important
• Recognise situations where they can change their behaviour to help protect the environment
• Understand and apply principles that help create a sustainable workplace

Course Outline

Why protect the environment
Responsibilities of you and your employer
Benefits of protecting the environment
How to protect the environment

Approved eLearning course