A SUCCESSFUL YEAR OF ODOUR TRAINING

2018 has been a great year for our specialist odour training, the Odour Study Day. We heard from expert speakers and met many interesting people, all interested in current odour guidance. Yesterday, 24th October, marked the last course of the year. We welcomed 31 delegates into the Silsoe Odours UKAS-accredited laboratory here in Bedfordshire. Chiefly, they included operators, local authorities, industry bodies and environmental consultants.

EXPERT ODOUR GUIDANCE

Delegates received expert odour guidance in a number of areas. Specifically, we delivered insights into odour monitoring, sampling and measurement. We also addressed dispersion modelling, complaints, abatement plant performance, systematic sniff surveys and EPR/IPPC.

Robert Sneath (Silsoe Odours), Steve Peirson (RSK) and Phil Longhurst (Cranfield University) delivered comprehensive odour guidance. They set key issues into context clearly using their extensive experience. After all, they have plenty of it. What’s more, the speakers enhanced the guidance with case studies and personal anecdotes. The day was truly a great success. In fact, you can see for yourself by reading the delegates’ comments further down this page.

HEAR FROM OUR DELEGATES

Firstly, thank you to everyone who joined us at an Odour Study Day this year. In particular, thank you for sharing such positive feedback with us. We are delighted at the course’s ongoing popularity. And, of course, that you find the guidance helpful in your daily roles.

It was useful covering the techniques used by experts with whom I work and enhanced my understanding.
Deborah Sharples, Hewitsons

Content of course good and lab visit.
Kathryn Turner-Henke, Environment Agency

I enjoyed the laboratory experience, as interesting to see how odour is analysed.
Emma Woodrow, RSK

Wide range of topics covered and good facilities.
Zanita Markham, AHDB

The overview of how samples are captured and analysed was great to see, and to actually experience odour detection.
Lesley Goodall, Miller Goodall

Enjoyed the presentations, was interesting to learn about the smell testing and to try it.
Melody Horan, Miller Goodall

The nose sensitivity test was very interesting and informative.
Ian Johnson, Renewi

All presentations clear and allowed interaction/questions.
Andy Irish, Wessex Water

Dispersion modelling section was very informative and delivered well.
Jonathan Duffin, Renewi

Odour testing was very good.
Tim Lowe, Environment Agency

SPEAK TO US FOR EXPERT ODOUR GUIDANCE

While our training is first class, we can also help with your immediate needs. So, if you need guidance with an odour challenge, please get in touch. In the first instance, you can reach us on 01525 860222. Alternatively, click the button below to contact the team. You can also follow us on  LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. We share odour updates as well as news about our team.

Updated 28th April 2021