EUSR SHEA Waste
Course duration
One day
Course details
Course Overview
This one-day SHEA Waste scheme is designed for people involved in operations within the waste and resource management industry, both long term and temporary and has been developed for operatives, supervisors, and management. We can deliver online or in a classroom.
Course Content:
The course content and delivery specification has been developed through consultation with industry. Training material is produced and managed by EUSR on the industry's behalf.
Modules
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Understanding our workplace responsibilities |
Underpinning legal frameworks, definitions and their application in the workplace setting, including the responsibilities for both the individual (as an employee) and the employer. |
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Understanding the effects of our work on the working environment |
Key environmental considerations in the workplace, and their impact as employees, on the sustainability of their environment. |
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Identifying and controlling risks |
Helps the individual to identify and control risks and hazards and understand their role in preventing them through a range of positive and proactive health and safety behaviours. |
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Common hazards in the workplace |
Develops the ability to both identify a range of common physical hazards and minimise their impact in the workplace, in line with CSCS requirements. |
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Occupational health hazards |
Explains the meaning of the term 'occupational health' and develops the individual's understanding of a range of occupational health hazards and their requirements. It helps individuals identify, mitigate for, and minimise occupational health hazards in the workplace. |
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Responding to emergencies |
Develops individuals' understanding of emergency response behaviours, the role of reporting, inspection, and enforcement of health & safety in the workplace. It also develops an individual's understanding of the impact on employee and employer of both poor/improving health and safety in the workplace. |
Plus, the following modules specific to the Waste industry:
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Introduction to the waste sector |
Understanding of waste hierarchy and processes. Knowledge of waste type and classification. Understanding of how waste is processed and sorted after collection. Know the purpose of materials recycling facilities (MRF) and landfill. |
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Waste collection: drivers and operatives |
Know safe practices when working with collection vehicles and associated equipment. Understand the risks and hazards associated with waste collection and members of the public. |
The course will be delivered through the context of the waste and resource management industries.
Assessment
Multiple choice questions after each module.
Certificates
Once the delegate has successfully completed the SHEA Waste course and assessment, the results will be submitted to the awarding body and cards will be issued to the delegate in due course.
Certification for this course is valid for 3 years from the date of training. To remain certified in this area, you will need to retake the SHEA Waste course before the expiry date on your card.
The scheme is affiliated with the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) allowing utility workers access to CSCS controlled sites for purposes of utilities work without the need to hold a separate card. The utilities industries share a common goal and commitment to robust mechanisms that enable all workers to demonstrate health and safety awareness and relevant skills and competences.
CSCS affiliated cards carry the CSCS hologram in the top left corner.
Pre-Requisites
There are no formal entry requirements however a basic level of written and spoken English is required.
How to book
For further information Please contact us.