Staff lack environment information at work

8th March 2011


Less than one in five (17%) UK employees have received advice or training at work on energy efficiency and fewer than one-quarter (24%) have been given information on recycling and waste management.

The findings, from a survey of more than 1,100 workers by NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health), found that just 11% had received information, guidance or training on w

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