A colleague has informed you that you need to manage your “significant” environmental aspects and impacts - apparently you could face legal action if you don’t. If this is the case, what do you need
to do about it?
Published 01.09.2007
Your insurers have asked for details of the precautions you’ve taken to prevent environmental incidents. As you’ve never had one, it’s not something you’ve considered. So, what should you do?
Published 01.04.2007
Many products are labelled “biodegradable” which can give a false sense of security when it comes to pollution issues. What advice has our mole at the Environment Agency (EA) got on the subject?
Published 03.11.2008
A colleague has told you that the fire risk assessments they saw at a supplier’s premises contained information on environmental risks, and suggested that these may be a legal requirement. Is this
right?
Published 02.06.2008
To ensure appropriate precautions are put in place to prevent pollution and other environmental damage, you should complete a risk assessment. Record your findings in our new document.
Published 27.02.2015
You’ve submitted a planning application to your local authority for a building project. In response, they’ve asked for an Environmental Impact Assessment before they’ll issue planning permission. Is
this normal and what’s involved?
Published 01.01.2007
You’ve been asked by a client to provide your written procedure for environmental risk assessment. Why would you need this and what should you include in such a document?
Published 21.06.2016
You’ve heard about businesses being prosecuted for polluting water, but never really understood what classifies as “pollution”. What is it, and who can you expect to knock on the door if you’re
suspected of causing it?
Published 01.04.2007
There’s been a backlash against companies which claim their products are environmentally friendly, but when tested, have been proven to be largely ineffective. What can you learn from this?
Published 01.04.2007