Introduction

This unit is about the wider definition of pollution. it explores the impact of pollution on the environment and how an orgnaistion may produce, reduce and prevent pollution

WHAT YOU MUST LEARN

Pollution

know the wider definition of pollution which could include chemical, harmful substances, heat and smells, noise, light, radiation, plants and animals outside their natural habitat.

Understand the impact on the environment of polution and legal implications

Potential Pollutants

Know the pollutants in your own organisation.

Understand the risks from all types of pollutants e.g chemical, harmfuls substances, heat & smells, noise, light, radiation, plants and animals outside their natural habitat.

Preventing pollution

Know the ways to control and prevent pollution e.g awareness, substitution, controls etc.

Understand that accidental pollution can occue e.g spillages, and how this can be deal with

Understand your workplace guidance and procedures on incidents of pollution

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