Health, Safety & Environment Training 2015

Middle East
About WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff
WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff is one of the worlds leading professional services consulting firms, with 31,000 staff, based
in more than 500 offices, across 39 countries. Together we provide services to transform the built environment and
restore the natural environment, and our expertise ranges from environmental remediation to urban planning, from
engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transport networks, and from developing the energy sources of
the future to enabling new ways of extracting essential resources.

With 1,450 people in the Middle East, we are involved in many high
profile projects including the Dubai Mall Expansion, Dubai; Orbital WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff
highway Contract 1, Qatar; Makkah Public Transport Program, Kingdom is a leading provider of HSE
of Saudi Arabia; Doha Metro, Qatar; Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid
risk management services,
Al Maktoum Solar Park Phase 1, Dubai; Qatar Rail Strategic Program
Management, Qatar; Rabigh PP2, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; New York with considerable experience
University, Abu Dhabi; Al Mutlaa Housing Project, Kuwait; Seventh throughout the Middle East.
Heaven at Al Barari, Dubai and Al Wakrah Bypass Road, Qatar.
Rob Carr
In 2014 we won the Construction Weeks Consultancy of the Year Director of Environment &
award and in 2015 we were named 12th best company to work in the Sustainability
UAE by the Great Places to Work Institute.

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Our Capabilities
WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff has an excellent reputation for
providing Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) training
to clients from a diverse range of industrial sectors. From
our locations throughout the Middle East region, we are
well placed to respond quickly to address client needs,
with the ability to share integrated services and resources
between our regional offices. WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff
offers a powerful blend of technical, operational and
business know-how, integrated with sector specific HSE
training capabilities.

WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff provides a broad range of

training solutions to develop competency in all areas of
HSE management. We can develop bespoke training
to address industry specific needs and implement
training and development programmes meeting industry
standards for competence assurance. Furthermore, we
offer accredited training from a number of recognised
international bodies, including the National Examination
Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH), the
Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), the
Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment
(IEMA) and the Chartered Institute of Environmental
Health (CIEH).
Health, Safety & Environment Training
WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff is accredited to offer a range of NEBOSH, IOSH and IEMA internationally recognised
HSE training programs. All the training courses detailed in this brochure are delivered at open scheduled courses at
our centres throughout the Middle East region. These courses are also available in-company at an attractive delegate
rate, location and date to suit your organisations needs. WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff also offers a range of training
courses to address industry specific needs, such as risk assessment and incident investigation. These courses can be
tailored to cater for specific risks associated with workplace activities. For further information on tailored training,
please contact the Training Services team on +971-4-376-7258 or email at: [email protected].

WSP | Parsons Brinkerhoff has a large team of qualified full-time HSE consultants throughout the Middle East region.
These individuals possess significant experience across a diverse range of industrial sectors and play an important
role in supporting the delivery of professional training. Our knowledge of local requirements and international best
practice ensures that the training we provide meets varied client needs.

Organisations often develop health and

safety management systems to satisfy legal
requirements and best practice. However,
90% of the challenge in preventing
accidents and ill health rests with the
implementation of related processes. This
is where training is required to raise levels
of awareness and competency.

Rob Cooling
Head of Health
Safety & Risk Management
NEBOSH Accredited Courses
NEBOSH (The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health)
qualifications in health, safety and risk are globally recognised by employers in all
industry sectors. WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff is currently accredited to offer the
NEBOSH International Diploma and International Certificate programs.

WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoffs NEBOSH courses in the Middle East are led by
Dr. Rob Cooling. Rob has significant experience as an HSE practitioner in the
UK, Middle East and Northern Africa. During his time in the region, he has been
frequently involved in the provision of NEBOSH training, and has worked with
NEBOSH as an examiner for their Diploma and Certificate qualifications.

Khansaheb is committed to ensuring that I have attended many training sessions

all company safety officers are competent in the UAE and overseas, but the way the
to complete their day to day activities and WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff team deliver
that they hold the NEBOSH International this training is excellent. After attending
General Certificate. The WSP | Parsons the NEBOSH Certificate course I am
Brinckerhoff team is working with Khansaheb confident that I have substantially increased
to meet this requirement, ensuring that my knowledge.
courses are held at convenient times to
allow the release of our staff. The success Shahid Iqbal
of the course is evidenced by a pass rate of Safety Compliance Officer
over 85%. Dnata

Andrew Cook
Group EHS Manager
Khansaheb
NEBOSH International Diploma NEBOSH Environmental Awareness
The NEBOSH International Diploma is a six week Venue Course Dates at Work
program intended for individuals who want to progress
their career in health and safety and develop in-depth Week 1 9 Aug 13 Aug 2015 The NEBOSH Environmental Awareness at Work is a
knowledge and skills as health and safety practitioners. The one day course providing an introduction to environmental
Week 2 4 Oct 8 Oct 2015
NEBOSH International Diploma is quickly developing issues in the workplace, such as pollution, impact
recognition as the leading global qualification for health Week 3 15 Nov 19 Nov 2015 assessment and waste management. The training is useful
and safety management and satisfies the criteria for Dubai in raising awareness of the principles of environmental
Week 4 24 Jan 28 Jan 2016 protection and supporting the implementation of
membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety
and Health (IOSH). Week 5 6 Mar 10 Mar 2016 Environmental Management Systems (EMS), such as
ISO 14001, with the essential competencies to practice
WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff and UAE University have Week 6 1 May 5 May 2016 health and safety management at work.
assembled a world class team for the provision of the Course fee: AED 35,000
NEBOSH Diploma programme. The team comprises
of experts involved in the delivery of health and safety
projects throughout the Middle East and subject matter
specialists in the field of occupational health. The training
represents an unrivalled professional development
opportunity, with tutors from academia and industry,
providing a unique blend theory and practice.

Nebosh International general

certificate
The NEBOSH International General Certificate course Venue Course Dates Exam Dates
is a two week programme intended for managers,
supervisors, health and safety professionals and other 25 Oct 29 Oct 2015
8 Nov 2015
personnel with responsibilities for health and safety. 01 Nov 05 Nov 2015
The course delivery focuses on international health and Dubai
safety standards and best practice to equip participants 06 Dec 10 Dec 2015
20 Dec 2015
with the essential competencies to practice health and 13 Dec 17 Dec 2015
safety management at work.
Course fee: AED 6,000
IOSH Accredited Courses
IOSH (The Institution of Occupational Safety and
Health) is the worlds leading body for health and
safety professionals.

IOSH Leading Safely

IOSH Leading Safely is a 5 hour course for CEOs, delivery focuses on essential risk management
MDs, senior managers, directors and executives with concepts to enable participants to understand how
responsibility for driving health and safety change. to identify, assess and control risks in the workplace.
The training will show you how investing in health and
safety can reap valuable business benefits, including
better productivity, increased profits, an enhanced IOSH Supervising Safely
reputation and a stronger brand.
IOSH Supervising Safely is a three day course
designed for supervisors and those with site level
IOSH Directing Safely responsibility for health and safety. The training has
a practical focus, providing delegates with the skills
IOSH Directing Safely is a one day course for Directors needed to undertake site inspection and how to
and Senior Managers who hold responsibility for the address unsafe acts and conditions.
strategic direction of health and safety management
in an organisation. The training addresses the
integration of health and safety into wider corporate IOSH Working Safely
governance arrangements and provides a route map
for senior managers to develop a positive safety IOSH Working Safely is a one day course designed
culture in their organisations. for workers and those with site level responsibility for
health and safety. The training provides delegates
with an awareness of the underpinning principles
IOSH Managing Safely of health and safety and how to implement simple
and practical steps to look after their own health and
The IOSH Managing Safely course is a four day safety, and that of others, in the workplace.
program intended for managers and other personnel
with responsibilities for health and safety. The course
IEMA Accredited Courses
IEMA (The Institute of Environmental Management and
Assessment) is the largest environmental professional
body, providing environmental practitioners with the
knowledge, skills and tools to ensure sound environmental
performance delivers real business benefit.

Foundation Certificate in Environmental Internal Environmental Management

Management Systems (EMS) Auditor
The IEMA Associate Certificate in Environmental Internal Environmental Management System (EMS)
Management is a two week programme providing Auditor is a one day course designed to provide
the necessary knowledge and skills for co-ordinating the skills and knowledge to assess and report on
and supporting the management of environmental the conformance and effective implementation of
sustainability; leading to environmental performance an EMS. The training will equip delegates with the
improvement and business benefits. knowledge and skills needed to perform internal EMS
audits and contribute to the continual improvement
The IEMA Associate Certificate meets the requirements of the management system.
for Associate Membership of the Institute of Environmental
Management and Assessment (AIEMA).
Making the Transition to
EMS Implementation ISO14001:2015
EMS Implementation is a two day course providing the Making the Transition to ISO 14001:2015 is a one day
appropriate tools and techniques to analyse the business course introducing the new ISO high level structure
and move forward with implementing an Environmental for management system standards and exploring
Management System. The training provides a thorough the changes between ISO 14001:2004 and ISO
understanding of the ISO 14001:2004 standard 14001:2015. Delegates will learn to identify gaps in
including its inherent value and limitations and also how your current EMS and start planning your transition
it may be interpreted and effectively applied within your to the revised standard.
organisation.
CIEH Accredited Courses
CIEH (The Chartered Institute of Environmental
Health) is a leading awarding body for health, safety
and environmental protection qualifications.

WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff is accredited to offer the

following CIEH courses:
Level 2 Award in Environmental Principles and
Best Practice
Level 2 Award in Fire Safety Principles
Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the
Workplace
Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the
Workplace Refresher
Level 2 Award in Principles of COSHH
Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling
Level 2 Award in Principles of Risk Assessment
Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the
Workplace
Level 3 Award in Risk Assessment Principle
& Practice
SHORT Courses
WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff is able to offer a range of short courses to raise awareness of specific health and safety
issues. All of the courses below can be tailored accordingly to address company specific policies and procedures.
When you choose WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff to deliver short courses, you can select an off-the-shelf course from
our extensive range. Alternatively, you can ask us to adapt a course to your specific needs, or request a completely
bespoke course to be developed for you.

General Health and Construction Safety Generic training is important

Safety in design in establishing fundamental
Safety
Lifting operations and principles and knowledge.
Health and safety strategy
equipment safety However, in order to bring
Risk assessment about genuine improvements
Working at height
Incident investigation
Confined space entry in health, safety and
Workplace safety inspection environmental performance,
Heat stress training often has to be
Behavioural safety
tailored to address industry
Fire Safety or company specific risks.
Workplace Hazards Fire safety awareness
Office safety Steve Carpenter
Fire warden
Manual handling
Principal Consultant, Health,
Fire risk assessment Safety & Risk Management
Display screen equipment
Occupational road risk
Environment
Noise at work
Aspect and impact assessment
Asbestos management
Energy management
Asbestos awareness Waste management
For further information on HSE Training Courses, please
contact the Training Services team on +971-4-376-7258 or
email at: [email protected]
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