Snow recently managed to bring the country to a standstill. Although it’s unlikely we’ll see any more for a while, the risks of other extreme weather events, such as heavy rain and flooding, must be
considered. What should you be doing?
Published 02.04.2009
You’ve heard that you should have a plan to help you manage any potential environmental impacts. What is this and what are the benefits or possible downsides of having one?
Published 14.01.2008
With recent press reports highlighting the ongoing risk of drought, you might have assumed that the risks of flooding have decreased. What’s the current situation and what should you be doing to
prepare your business?
Published 03.01.2012
New evidence has been published by the Environment Agency (EA) to help plan for flood and coastal risk up to 2065. What does it say and how might you need to prepare for future flood risk?
Published 26.06.2019
Over the summer more than 3,000 properties were flooded. Might your business be at risk and, if so, what should you do to prevent water getting in?
Published 28.09.2012
In the UK we’re fortunate to avoid many of the natural disasters that other countries face, but flooding is an exception. These events devastate businesses and put workers in danger. Use our document
to prepare for the worst.
Published 03.12.2018
The Environment Agency (EA) has urged businesses and homeowners to prepare for flooding this season as wet and windy weather looks set to continue. What should you be doing?
Published 29.11.2013
Once you have a drainage assessment for your site, the second stage of an environmental management plan is to work out what could pollute it. What does this involve?
Published 01.05.2008
A colleague has suggested that if the local river were to flood your business might be at risk. Although you think the risk is low, you’re considering taking some basic action to minimise any impact
a flood would have. What should you do?
Published 01.03.2007