Documents related to 'Environmental quick check'
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Environment aspects and impacts registerA key component of a formal environmental management system is an aspect and impact register. This should set out what you're doing to reduce your impact on the environment and how you'll prevent damage.Do you ne... Read more
10 Oct 2022
Guidance note - pollution response planAlthough you should have done your best to prevent a spill, one may still occur. However, quick and efficient action can minimise the impact and save you the cost of a clean up operation or even prosecution.Poll... Read more
01 Sep 2010
Best practice techniques for preventing oil pollutionWhen it comes to oil storage, things should never be left to chance; it's certainly the time to follow best practice techniques. This will minimise the likelihood of a spill in the first place, and ... Read more
06 Sep 2021
Oil storage policy and procedureUse our policy and procedure to set out your plans for prevention of oil spillage.Showing commitmentOur Oil Storage Policy and Procedure can form part of your formal environmental management system or it can be a stand... Read more
07 Jun 2021
Staff briefing - environmental awarenessStaff awareness of environmental issues can make or break your chances of meeting your legal responsibilities. Use this briefing to get your message across.What's covered?The aim of this Staff Briefing - Environ... Read more
09 Nov 2015
Guidance note - contaminated land emergency control procedureIf you identify, or even suspect, that land may be contaminated, both you and your staff need to know what actions to take. The best way of achieving this is to have a formal policy in plac... Read more
22 Jan 2009
Waste water management policy and procedureThe increasing use of chemicals and pollutants, coupled with the rapid urbanisation of large parts of the country, means that the pollution and contamination of our natural water resources is occurring on a ... Read more
31 Jan 2023
Process - safe system of work - storage of cleaning chemicalsTo ensure that your staff follow prescribed safe systems of work, you should use a formal safety procedure. This document sets out how cleaning chemicals should be handled and stored safely... Read more
07 Jun 2024
Water pollution risks checklistWater pollution can occur by accidental run-off, process failures which exceed permitted discharge levels, and incorrect management of plant or storage areas etc. To help you assess and manage the risks we've produced a ... Read more
01 Mar 2019
Method statement - emptying bundsMake sure your workers are aware of the risks associated with emptying bunds, from contaminated water to manual handling issues. Use our new document to raise workers' awareness and ensure they follow the correct proce... Read more
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