Environmental Operational Control Procedures sample
Environmental Operational Control Procedure - Managing Activities with Significant Environmental Impacts and Emergency Preparedness and Response
Purpose: This procedure outlines the steps for managing activities with significant environmental impacts and ensuring compliance with legal and obligatory requirements. It also provides guidelines for emergency preparedness and response.
Scope: This procedure applies to all employees, contractors, and stakeholders involved in activities that have a significant impact on the environment.
Definitions: Significant Environmental Impacts: Activities that have a substantial effect on the environment, including but not limited to emissions, waste generation, energy consumption, and water usage.
Legal and Obligatory Requirements: Applicable laws, regulations, permits, and standards that govern environmental management.
1. Responsibilities:
1.1 Environmental Manager:
1.1 Environmental Manager:
- Ensure compliance with legal and obligatory requirements.
- Identify activities with significant environmental impacts.
- Develop and maintain emergency preparedness and response plans.
- Conduct periodic audits to assess compliance and effectiveness.
1.2 Line Managers and Supervisors:
- Implement controls to manage activities with significant environmental impacts.
- Train and educate employees on environmental procedures and emergency response protocols.
- Monitor and report environmental performance.
- Take immediate action to address any non-compliance or emergencies.
1.3 Employees and Contractors:
- Follow environmental procedures and guidelines.
- Report any environmental incidents or non-compliance to their supervisors.
- Participate in training and drills related to emergency preparedness and response.
2. Procedure:
2.1 Identification of Activities with Significant Environmental Impacts:
- Conduct an environmental impact assessment to identify activities with significant environmental impacts.
- Consider factors such as air emissions, waste generation, water usage, energy consumption, and potential risks to ecosystems.
2.2 Controls and Mitigation Measures:
- Develop and implement controls to minimize or eliminate significant environmental impacts.
- Consider pollution prevention, waste reduction, energy efficiency, and water conservation measures.
- Ensure all controls are in compliance with applicable legal and obligatory requirements.
3.3 Emergency Preparedness and Response:
- Develop an emergency preparedness and response plan.
- Identify potential environmental emergencies and establish appropriate response procedures.
- Conduct drills and exercises periodically to test the effectiveness of the plan.
- Ensure emergency response equipment is readily available and properly maintained.
3.4 Compliance Monitoring and Reporting:
- Regularly monitor and measure environmental performance indicators.
- Maintain records of compliance checks, audits, and corrective actions.
- Report environmental incidents, non-compliance, and progress toward environmental objectives to the Environmental Manager.
3.5 Continuous Improvement:
- Review and update the Environmental Operational Control Procedure periodically.
- Incorporate lessons learned from incidents, audits, and regulatory changes.
- Set environmental objectives and targets to drive continuous improvement.
3.6 Documentation and Record Keeping:
- Maintain records of environmental impact assessments, controls, emergency plans, training records, compliance checks, and incident reports.
- Ensure all documentation is easily accessible and up-to-date.
Remember, environmental protection is everyone's responsibility. By following this procedure, we can effectively manage activities with significant environmental impacts and respond to emergencies in accordance with legal and obligatory requirements.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact the Environmental Manager.
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