Course Overview
This 5-day training equips participants with practical tools and methodologies to identify, assess, and mitigate environmental risks across various sectors. The course blends theoretical frameworks with applied exercises to help professionals evaluate environmental hazards, design mitigation measures, and integrate sustainability practices into organizational planning. Case studies and simulations will enable participants to apply concepts in real-world contexts.
Course Duration
5 Days
Target Audience
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Environmental Officers and Managers
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Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Professionals
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Risk and Compliance Officers
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Project and Operations Managers
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Policy Makers and Regulators
Personal Impact
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Gain skills to identify and evaluate environmental risks.
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Learn to design and implement effective mitigation strategies.
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Strengthen decision-making in environmental management.
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Improve ability to integrate risk assessment into project planning.
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Enhance capacity to meet regulatory and sustainability standards.
Organizational Impact
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Reduced environmental and operational risks.
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Improved compliance with environmental laws and standards.
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Strengthened corporate sustainability and resilience.
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Better preparedness for environmental emergencies.
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Enhanced reputation through proactive risk management.
Course Level:
Course Objectives
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
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Understand concepts and frameworks in environmental risk assessment.
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Identify and analyze environmental hazards in projects and operations.
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Apply tools and methodologies for environmental risk evaluation.
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Develop and implement mitigation and monitoring strategies.
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Integrate environmental risk management into organizational systems.
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Environmental Risk Assessment
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Understanding environmental risks and hazards.
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Frameworks and principles of risk assessment.
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Case Study: Major environmental risk incidents.
Module 2: Tools & Techniques for Risk Identification
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Hazard identification methods (checklists, HAZOP, GIS tools).
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Assessing probability and impact of risks.
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Practical Exercise: Risk identification for a project site.
Module 3: Environmental Risk Evaluation & Analysis
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Qualitative and quantitative assessment methods.
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Risk matrices and scoring systems.
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Workshop: Conducting an environmental risk evaluation.
Module 4: Mitigation & Monitoring Strategies
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Designing mitigation plans for key environmental risks.
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Monitoring systems and indicators.
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Simulation: Building a mitigation strategy for an industrial project.
Module 5: Integrating Environmental Risk Management
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Embedding risk management in organizational processes.
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Compliance with environmental regulations and standards (ISO 14001).
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Final Project: Develop an environmental risk assessment and mitigation plan.
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Course Administration Details:
METHODOLOGY
The instructor-led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprise presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professionals and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.
ACCREDITATION
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
TRAINING VENUE
The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
ACCOMMODATION AND AIRPORT PICKUP
Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
TAILOR-MADE
This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
PAYMENT
Payment should be transferred to the IRES account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected]
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