ENVIRONMENTAL INVESTIGATION

The DIXONTECH Environmental Investigation course provides participants with the essential skills and tools to identify, assess, and manage environmental contamination and incidents. It focuses on practical investigation techniques, data analysis, and evidence-based reporting for environmental compliance and remediation. The course aligns with international best practices including ISO 14001, EPA, and EU Environmental Directives, ensuring professionals are fully equipped to conduct effective environmental site investigations, audits, and enforcement actions.

TRAINING TOPICS

• Fundamentals of environmental investigation and assessment
• Site characterization and sampling methods
• Soil, water, and air contamination analysis
• Environmental data interpretation and reporting
• Legal and regulatory aspects of environmental enforcement

BY THE END OF THIS TRAINING COURSE, DELEGATES WILL BE ABLE TO:

• Plan and execute environmental investigations effectively
• Identify sources and impacts of contamination
• Use sampling and analytical methods with precision
• Prepare professional environmental reports and documentation
• Ensure compliance with environmental standards and laws
• Support remediation planning and decision-making
• Apply international environmental investigation procedures

TRAINING IS TAILORED TO:

• Environmental engineers and specialists
• Health, safety, and environment (HSE) officers
• Compliance and enforcement inspectors
• Environmental consultants and auditors
• Industrial and facility managers
• Environmental analysts and laboratory professionals
• Policy makers and legal advisors in environment

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

The DIXONTECH methodology integrates technical lectures, field simulation, and case-based learning. Participants conduct real-world sampling, contamination mapping, and forensic investigation exercises, using modern data and GIS tools. The course emphasizes evidence-based decision-making, stakeholder coordination, and compliance evaluation to ensure environmental integrity and sustainable management outcomes.

DAY 1

INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL INVESTIGATION AND CONTAMINATION SCIENCE

• Overview of environmental investigation principles
• Environmental pollution pathways and exposure assessment
• Classification of contaminants and pollutant behavior
• Key investigation standards: ISO 14001 and EPA frameworks
• Site screening and preliminary risk assessment
• Case study: major contamination investigation scenarios

DAY 2

PLANNING AND SCOPING ENVIRONMENTAL INVESTIGATIONS

• Defining objectives and scope of investigations
• Developing investigation and sampling plans
• Health and safety considerations in field operations
• Risk assessment and resource allocation
• Legal and stakeholder requirements in investigations
• Workshop: preparing an environmental investigation plan

DAY 3

SAMPLING METHODS AND ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES

• Soil, water, air, and sediment sampling techniques
• Laboratory and field analytical methods
• Quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) procedures
• Chain of custody and data integrity management
• Use of field equipment and mobile labs
• Practical: conducting a contamination sampling exercise

DAY 4

DATA ANALYSIS, INTERPRETATION, AND GIS APPLICATIONS

• Environmental data management and visualization
• Mapping contamination using GIS and remote sensing tools
• Interpreting laboratory and field results
• Identifying pollution sources and transport mechanisms
• Reporting results and uncertainty assessment
• Group activity: analyzing contamination maps and datasets

DAY 5

ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTING, ENFORCEMENT, AND REMEDIATION SUPPORT

• Structure and content of investigation reports
• Communicating findings to regulators and stakeholders
• Legal frameworks and compliance documentation
• Supporting environmental remediation and cleanup strategies
• Post-investigation monitoring and evaluation
• Capstone: preparing an Environmental Investigation Report