Safe in Waste
Protecting people. Preventing harm. Creating safer workplaces.
The resources and waste sector presents a unique set of health and safety challenges. From vehicle movements and machinery to waste handling and hazardous materials, the risks faced by workers are unlike those in many other industries.
This practical course explores the real-world health and safety issues encountered across the sector, helping you understand the hazards, recognise risks, and apply effective control measures. Through industry-specific examples and case studies, you'll gain the knowledge needed to support safer working practices and contribute to a strong safety culture within your organisation.
Course Details
Format: Online
Duration: 2.5 hours
Entry requirements: None
About this course
Health and safety is everyone's responsibility. Build your understanding of the risks facing the waste and resources sector, develop practical skills to manage them effectively, and help create safer workplaces for your colleagues and communities.
Sector-specific safety knowledge
Understand the health and safety risks that are unique to resource and waste management operations and how they differ from those in other industries.
Learning from real incidents
Explore real-life health and safety incidents from across the sector and discover practical lessons that can be applied to help prevent accidents and injuries.
Understanding the wider context
Gain insight into current health and safety trends and statistics within the sector, and understand what they mean for your organisation and day-to-day role.
Practical risk management skills
Develop the confidence to identify potential hazards, assess risks, and implement appropriate control measures in resource and waste management environments.
Interactive learning experience
Take part in discussions, exercises, and practical activities designed to reinforce learning and encourage the application of best practice.
Professional development
Receive a certificate of completion and contribute 2.5 hours towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
This course is suitable for anyone working in, supporting, or managing resource and waste management operations.
It is particularly valuable for:
- Operatives looking to strengthen their understanding of safe working practices
- Supervisors and managers responsible for team safety and operational performance
- Local authority officers and staff involved in resource and waste management services
- Teams seeking health and safety training tailored specifically to the waste sector
- Technical professionals, consultants, sales teams, and project managers who require sector-specific safety awareness
- Individuals new to the sector who want to build a strong foundation in health and safety
No prior knowledge is required, making this course accessible to learners at all experience levels.
Upcoming courses
View the timings for virtual sessions below.
- Session 1 - 8th October - 09:30-12:00
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Active CIWM members are eligible for a 20% discount on this course. Your discount will be applied automatically at checkout when you are logged in and book using your CIWM member details.
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