Environmental Legislation

BACKGROUND

The environment has become an important factor in the overall business strategy of companies in Ireland. Environmental issues are becoming increasingly complex. Traditional ways of addressing environmental issues - in a reactive ad-hoc manner - are proving to be highly unsatisfactory. Environmental laws and regulations are becoming more stringent and are proving to be extremely onerous for business.

This one-day course is designed for personnel who wish to gain an appreciation of Irish and EU environmental legislation.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

On completion of the course, the participant will:

• Gain an overview of Irish and EU environmental legislation.
• Gain an appreciation of the significance of environmental legislation in the context of Clause 4.3.2 "legal and other requirements" of ISO 14001.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Personnel who are responsible for monitoring the implications of environmental legislation for their company.
• Personnel responsible for maintaining the EMS in their company.

The course will also be of interest to managers responsible for control of polluting emissions to the various media, such as wastewater effluent, gaseous emissions, hazardous and non-hazardous waste.

COURSE PROGRAMME

Overview of environmental legislation in Ireland

• Planning & Development Act, 2000 and Planning & Development Regulations
• EC (EIA) Regulations 1989 to 2006
• Air Pollution Act, 1987 and related regulations
• Local Government (Water Pollution) Acts, 1977 to 1990 and related regulations
• Dangerous Substances Acts, 1972 to 1979 and related regulations
• Waste Management Act, 1996 and related regulations
• EC (Control of Major Accident Hazards Involving Dangerous Substances) Regulations 2006
• Access to Information on the Environment Regulation, 2007
• Protection of the Environment Act, 2003
• Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road Act, 1998 and Regulations, 2007
• REACH Regulation
• Energy/Product Stewardship
• Energy legislation including European Communities (Energy Performance of Buildings) Regulations
• Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act, 2005
• Impending EU environmental legislation

COURSE MANUAL

The comprehensive manual contains copies of the course presentation slides with additional footnotes and additional reading and reference material. The manual itself is an excellent reference source after the course.

IN-HOUSE COURSES

All SQT courses are available on an In-House basis. On In-House courses, the tutor will work with the customer in advance to clearly define course objectives to meet the specific delegate and company requirements. Where appropriate and facilitated by the company, the course exercises can be carried out using the company’s own case studies, procedures, forms, metrics etc.

COURSE PRESENTER TMS Consultancy Ltd

BACKGROUND

The course is presented by TMS Consultancy Ltd. TMS specialises in consultancy and training in Quality, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems. TMS has assisted a large number of companies in achieving registration to various management systems. They have also carried out consultancy and training in the USA, Europe and Asia so their training skills are backed up by solid hands on experience on the ground. The company is itself accredited to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001.

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

This classroom-based course is highly interactive. All courses use accelerated learning where possible. Courses use PowerPoint slides and other multimedia where appropriate e.g. Video, DVD.

Practical examples are given throughout all courses.

Course Dates & Venues

See attached Calendar

Course Times

9.00am - 5.00pm

Public Course Cost €395

(includes course documentation, lunch and refreshments)