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Environmental incident - action record
Environmental incident - action recordDealing with the aftermath of an environmental incident may involve many actions over a long period. Record this timeline in our document. Damage limitationIf there's an environmental incident, you must act prompt... Read more
Pesticide log book
Pesticide log bookIf you use pesticides, it's good practice to keep detailed records for future reference. Use our log book to note down what's been applied, when and where.Why keep records?At present, only those applying pesticides to crops are legall... Read more
Environment - continuous improvement plan
Environment - continuous improvement planIf you're looking to implement a formal environmental management system, or simply want to make changes which reduce the impact of your business on the environment, set out your plans in our document.Way forwar... Read more
Waste hierarchy policy
Waste hierarchy policySince the Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011 came into force, it's become a legal requirement to follow a waste hierarchy. To ensure that this happens in your business, you should adopt a formal policy.What's covered?The f... Read more
Environmental management organisational structure
Environmental management organisational structureYour environmental policy should clearly allocate responsibilities. It's best practice to summarise these in an organisational structure. Our example should help you to achieve this. Structured approach... Read more
Guidance note - pollution respnse plan
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
Noise monitoring and assessment policy and procedure
Noise monitoring and assessment policy and procedureIf you've recognised that noise may be an issue, the next step is to assess and monitor the noise levels. Having a formal policy and procedure in place will help your staff to identify if there's a pr... Read more
Guidance note - identifying contaminated land
Guidance note - identifying contaminated landWouldn't it be good if contaminated land had a big sign on it to identify what the contamination is and what needs to be done to remove it? However, this is never the case, often detailed sampling and testi... Read more
Fume and odour management checklist
Fume and odour management checklistNasty niffs, whether on a small or industrial scale, can impact on quality of life. As such, you need to ensure that your business isn't having a negative effect on your neighbours. Fume and odour management Do your ... Read more
Environmental incident reporting policy and procedure
Environmental incident reporting policy and procedureIf an environmental incident does occur, it needs to be reported to you immediately. And, in certain circumstances, you will need to report the incident to the relevant enforcement agency. Reportin... Read more
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