Environmental Conservation Ethics and Policies

Environmental Conservation Ethics

• Conservation is crucial for preserving biodiversity and ecosystem services.
• Sustainable development balances economic growth with environmental protection
• Key environmental policy issues need addressing in planning and decision-making.

Environmental Policy and Laws

• Corporate environmental policies are crucial.
• Environmental Protection Act 1986, Factories Act, Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974, Air (Prevention and control of pollution) act 1981, Public Liability Insurance Act 1991 are key legislation.
• Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification details are essential.

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

• EIA processes and methodologies are critical.
• Administrative procedures for environmental clearances require understanding.

Environmental Economics

• Taxation, cess, and water charges directly affect environmental impacts.
• Biodiversity damage assessment and price evaluations are elements of economic cost.

Safety Philosophy

• Physical, physiological, and psychological factors affect safety.
• Safety education and training are crucial.
• Employee participation in safety programs is essential
• Economics of safety are a key consideration.
• Behavioral safety culture and motivation are vital.

Safety Laws

• Relevant sections of the Factories Act and Rules, Employees State Insurance Act need studied.

Planning for Safety

• Strategic planning tools for implementation are essential.
• Management by objectives plays a critical role in SHE.
• Policy formulation and implementation are core components.

Organizing for Safety

• Organization structure, functions, and responsibilities in SHE are important.
• Effective coordination between SHE components is crucial.
• Roles and responsibilities of line and staff in SHE are crucial.

Directing for Safety

• Leadership qualities, role, functions, and attributes of a leader are key.
• Effective communication is essential for safety.
• Understanding of the communication process, types, channels, and barriers is important for leadership.
• Team building is a crucial aspect.

Principles of Accident Prevention

• Understanding accident, injury, dangerous occurrences, unsafe acts, conditions, hazards, errors, oversight, mistakes in accidents are vital.
• Measurement of safety performance is essential.

Safety Management Systems

• Key elements of ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 are crucial aspects of safety management.
• ILO conventions and recommendations on safety, health, and environment are vital references to study.
• Safety, health, and environment as human rights issues.

This quiz delves into the ethics and policies surrounding environmental conservation, focusing on key legislation like the Environmental Protection Act and various environmental impact assessments. Explore the balance between sustainable development and economic growth, and the importance of corporate environmental responsibility.