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Environmental Management
Industry must comply with the various regulatory policies. Doing so requires an in-depth knowledge of the regulations and how to achieve compliance. Businesses need to audit their processes and operational procedures for regulatory compliance. Audits should be conducted by a qualified consultant on a regular basis. Pollution Incident Prevention Plans and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans may be designed and implemented based on the results of these audits. These plans are instituted to minimize the risk of a release and further explain what to do and who to notify in the event a release occurs.
Risk to chemical exposure and pollution needs to be addressed in any workplace that routinely uses chemical compounds. A consultant should audit whether a facility has adequate systems and routine plant inspections in place to allow for continued compliance. Following the audit, a plan can be designed to address the systems necessary to achieve continued compliance. The safe handling and storage of hazardous materials is vital to the well being of the workforce as well as to the long-term health of the environment. Structural containment or procedures may need to be in place to insure hazardous waste safety. These processes generally require routine audits of all hazardous waste materials and having procedures in place to store, dispose or recycle them.
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