Environmental Management & Safety Aspects of Energy Projects
ECAS Institute | Nairobi, Kenya
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Course Background
Energy projects, whether in fossil fuels, renewables, or power transmission, drive economic growth but pose significant environmental and safety risks. This course equips professionals with tools to identify, assess, and manage environmental and occupational hazards in energy projects. Through hands-on exercises, case studies, and risk assessment workshops, participants learn to develop Environmental Management Plans (EMP), conduct Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), and implement safety measures aligned with international standards.
Course Objectives
Understand environmental and safety challenges in energy projects.Develop skills to conduct EIA and create effective EMPs.Apply pollution control, waste management, and resource efficiency practices.Strengthen knowledge of OHS standards and emergency response.Navigate national and international regulatory frameworks.Promote sustainable energy practices balancing economic and environmental needs.Enhance stakeholder engagement and corporate social responsibility.Training Modules
Environmental and Safety Challenges in Energy Projects: Identifying risks, understanding environmental impacts, sustainability principles, and case studies.Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for Energy Projects: Principles and process of EIA, assessment tools, impact prediction, EMP development, regulatory compliance.Pollution Control and Waste Management: Managing air, water, soil pollution, carbon emissions reduction, monitoring, reporting, and sustainable project design.Occupational Health and Safety (OHS): Workplace hazard identification, risk assessment, safety management systems, emergency response, regulatory compliance, safety culture.Regulatory Compliance and Environmental Governance: National and international laws, permitting, CSR, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory case studies.Sustainable Energy Practices and Climate Resilience: Renewable energy solutions, climate adaptation, circular economy, energy efficiency, and action plan development.Case Studies and Practical Applications: Scenario-based risk assessments, mitigation plans, lessons from incidents, group projects, and policy recommendations.Target Participants
This course is ideal for:
Energy project managers, engineers, and technical staff.Environmental specialists and safety officers.Occupational health and safety (OHS) professionals.CSR and ESG practitioners.Government officials, NGOs, researchers, and consultants in energy and environmental governance.Enrollment & Notes
Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided. Participants receive a certificate upon successful completion. Tailor-made courses for organizations are also available.
Payment should be sent to our bank account before the start of training and proof of payment sent to info@ecasiafrica.org.
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