Environmental Awareness
UNESCO, The United Nations Educational Scientifics and Cultural Organization, states that every second, the urban population grows by two people and one of four city residents worldwide. In total, 194 million people live without access to improved sanitation facilities. The World Health Organization states that a lack of safe water and sanitation in cities leads to cholera, malaria, and diarrhea. Poor sanitation and pollution is a problem that is worldwide and whether we realize it or not, each one of us performs small actions that collectively affect the planet. More awareness of our impact on the environment can help us better manage our industrial, commercial, and personal activities.
Upon completion of this learning event, the Learner will know how to identify the consequences of water, air and land pollution, and common pollution prevention methods. There are no specific training requirements for employers to provide environmental awareness training to their employees. However, if employees are dealing with hazardous waste disposal or other contaminants, this course will provide a good baseline education about general environmental hazards and general exposure controls.
Relevant Standards: N/A
- Linear Duration/min: 00:19:38
- Complexity/Difficulty: Level I (very easy)
- Interactivity: Level II
- Prerequisites: None
Target Audience: This course is intended for general-industry employees who, during their regular work duties, may cause water, air or land pollution.
Competencies:
To successfully complete this course, the Learner will demonstrate the ability to:
- ENV 1.1.0 Recognize the course’s objectives
- ENV 1.2.0 Recognize the consequences of polluting the land and ways to prevent land pollution
- ENV 1.3.0 Recognize the consequences of polluting the water and ways to prevent water pollution
- ENV 1.4.0 Recognize the consequences of polluting the air and ways to prevent air pollution
