Background
Between October 2022 and March 2023, The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) will carry out 500 site inspections. This will be done unannounced in the waste and recycling business sectors.
The waste and recycling sector presents numerous dangers involving complex procedures and hazardous tasks. The waste collection poses risks to the public and involves challenging site access. Sorting, processing, and recovery require the use of heavy machinery. In addition, treating organic matter may involve handling dangerous substances. At the same time, some waste ends up in landfills with the potential for noise and odour issues, as well as the threat of fire and explosion.
How can your waste and recycling business ensure it is compliant?
At Ligtas Consultancy and Training, we recognise and understand the challenges you face. Our role is to help you identify areas of improvement and skills gaps. In addition, Ligtas will help you implement risk-mitigating methods to ensure you meet and exceed your moral and legal duties.
Ligtas will help you to create and maintain a safe and healthy working environment for everyone. Our consultancy and training services will ensure you do more than just tick a box.
Getting prepared now will save your business a lot of time and potential problems by addressing these things now.
Here are ten key points for you to consider:
- Familiarise yourself with the relevant laws and regulations, such as the Environmental Protection Act 1990, the Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011, and the Duty of Care regulations.
- Obtain the necessary licenses and permits for your waste management activities.
- Develop and implement a robust waste management plan to ensure that all waste is handled and disposed of safely and legally.
- Ensure that you have adequate insurance coverage in case of accidents or environmental damage.
- Regularly monitor and assess your waste streams to ensure that you are handling and disposing of waste in the most environmentally friendly and cost-effective manner.
- Establish procedures for properly labelling and storing waste to minimise the risk of contamination and ensure that it can be easily identified.
- Keep accurate records of the waste you produce, handle and dispose of, as this is a legal requirement and may also be useful in case of an environmental incident.
- Consider investing in technology and equipment that will help you improve your waste management processes, such as compactors, balers, and shredders.
- Regularly review and update your waste management plan to ensure that you remain compliant with the latest regulations and best practices.
- Train your employees on the proper handling of waste and the correct use of equipment to minimise the risk of accidents.
Training
Our Training is adaptive and suited to all learning styles. Your Training needs to be flexible to suit your needs, which is why there is a choice of learning options for our courses. You can train in the classroom, in a virtual classroom, or online via our Learning Management System (LMS).
Suggested learning for staff working in these sectors include:
Manual handling
Course Overview
This basic awareness course is designed to ensure that employees can identify the hazards associated with manual handling tasks and demonstrate understanding and use of the principles of good posture and safe handling techniques. This will help individuals understand the risks associated with manual handling tasks and protect themselves from discomfort and injury.
Who is this course for?
The Manual Handling Awareness in the Workplace course is intended for all employees.
The NEBOSH National General Certificate in Health and Safety
Course Overview
The NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (NG) is a widely recognised health and safety qualification. The NG offers an excellent grounding in the essentials of health and safety.
This qualification meets the academic requirements for Technician membership (Tech IOSH) of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and Associate membership (AIIRSM) of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM).
With an in-depth focus on the things that matter, the NEBOSH National General Certificate covers:
- How to effectively manage health and safety
- How to identify and control common workplace hazards
- How to measure if you’ve been successful
*The UK’s key legal requirements
Risk assessment is central to the qualification. Through study and workplace application, successful learners will be able to:
- Confidently carry out risk assessments
- Develop and implement a detailed action plan
- Manage and minimise workplace risks
- Support and develop your company’s health and safety culture
Please note Exam fees are charged in addition to the course fee.
Who is this course for?
This qualification is a commonly requested health and safety qualification by potential employers.
Booking can be made online via the telephone at 02922 800 000 or enquiries@Ligtas.co.uk.
Our Learning Management System (LMS) Overview
Ligtas Consultancy and Training have a wide range of courses that are available to study online. Ranging from introductory awareness courses to professional health and safety qualifications, the Ligtas Learning Management System (LMS), allows you to study at any time at your own pace.
Benefits of the LMS
- Easy monitoring of course completion and progression
- Option to build your own reports
- Fully secure system
- Centralised platform
- Cost-effective
- Flexibility and engaging learning
- Performance support
- Skills gap analysis
Ligtas are one of the UK’s leading, trusted health and safety consultancy and training companies based in the UK, with nationwide coverage. So your company can be sure we do more than just tick a box. We truly care about health and safety.
