Documents related to 'guidance note - duty of care'
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Register of environmental legislation - wasteHaving a professional-looking Register of Environmental Legislation is a good way of showing that you know what your doing. If you're a contracting organisation, it can help you to pass contractor vetting p... Read more
08 Oct 2019
Guidance note - managing hazardous wasteIf you need to dispose of batteries, chemicals, oils, etc. you must comply with the hazardous waste legislation. Our guidance note explains how this applies to your business as a waste producer.What is hazardou... Read more
22 Dec 2015
Guidance note - selection and management of waste contractorsAlthough the Environment Agency, Defra and the local authorities are doing their best to remove the cowboys from the waste business, unfortunately, many still exist. To help you to avoid th... Read more
30 Mar 2009
Safety briefing - waste and recyclingOne way to ensure that staff are on board with your waste and recycling rules is to provide them with a short safety briefing.What's covered?The aim of this Safety Briefing - Waste and Recycling is to help staff to... Read more
02 Dec 2015
Guidance note - contaminated soilIf your site has contaminated soil, you must ensure it's carefully managed in order to protect the health of those working there and in the wider environment. Our guidance note will keep you on firm ground.What's covere... Read more
06 Mar 2020
Waste reduction checklistAlthough the benefits associated with reducing waste are obvious, many businesses are still failing to take steps to control it. Use our checklist to help you to make savings across the board.Missing outRecent research has in... Read more
04 Apr 2023
Construction - environmental management checklistEnvironmental issues on construction sites should be managed properly, regardless of the size of the contract. Doing so can help to reduce waste and, in turn, your overheads. Use our checklist to hel... Read more
11 Oct 2015
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
Waste auditIt's a good idea to use a formal checklist to ensure that you're continually monitoring the amount and type of waste produced and look for ways to reduce and dispose of it responsibly. Our audit document standardises the process.When and how... Read more
07 Nov 2022
Guidance note - hazardous waste minimisationGetting rid of waste is an expensive business; some estimates put the cost at approximately 4.5% of annual turnover, so cutting the amount of hazardous waste being sent to landfill etc. will help the enviro... Read more
31 Jan 2017
