All businesses, big and small alike, will have an impact on the environment to some degree. Businesses need to follow regulations that are in place to minimise this impact.
Your business should have an environmental management plan (EMP) in place. This is regardless of whether it operates out of a small workshop or a large scale commercial warehouse.
We tend to think of spills as major events with broad media coverage. But the fact is, worksites with their everyday equipment, products and activities are at risk of spills too.
Whether you’re a large, multi-employee warehouse, or a one-man workshop, if your business involves the storing, transporting or handling of liquids, you need to be ready to deal with spills.
Businesses have an obligation to clean up spills as per the regulations set out by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and Safe Work Australia.
Spill response is something that requires fast action. Spills don’t hang around waiting for you to nip to the shops to get something to clean them up with. So, being prepared with the correct spill kits on site is key.
An important part of site work activity is to adhere to environmental compliance. Stormwater management refers to the containment of stormwater. This includes the identification and reduction of contaminants and compliant stormwater discharge.
Ecospill silt curtains are ideal for a range of stormwater management applications.
A key element of successful spill management in the workplace is performing a site audit. It should be the starting point for any spill management planning.
Whether your business deals with few or many liquids, you should conduct site audits. Audits are best done by an experienced employee or an outsourced specialist site-auditor.
A lot more goes into purchasing spill kits than the transaction itself. Choosing a spill kit that is right for your business is key to running a safe workplace.
In this article, we help you work out your business’s specific spill kit needs. Additionally, you’ll find information on maintaining a spill kit. Keeping up with the maintenance of your spill kits will save you time and money in the long run!
If a chemical spill takes place at your workplace, chemicals can enter the environment. Therefore, businesses have an obligation to carry out various preventative measures. This is to avoid contamination of the air, soil or groundwater.
We understand that it can be complex to find out about these environmental obligations. And also, to understand what they mean for your business. In this article, we’ll be sharing some background info on this with you.
