Environmental law compliance – the 5 minute challenge
The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
Have your buildings been constructed before 1999? Is your asbestos register and asbestos management plan up to date? Have you written records of non-licensed work which has to be notified?
Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011
Do your waste transfer notes have an acknowledgement of the waste hierarchy and include EWC codes and Producer’s 2007 SIC codes? Have you a copy of the registered waste carrier’s certificate?
Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005
Do you produce or hold more than 500kg of Hazardous Waste and have you registered with the EA? Have you kept consignment notes for 3 years for each consignment of hazardous waste?
Control of Pollution (Oil Storage) (Eng) Regulations 2001
Do you store oil, petrol or solvents in any above ground tanks, containers or drums with a storage capacity over 200 litres? Is the bund >110% of the largest container or 25% of the total capacity of all the containers?
The Environmental Damage (Prevention and Remediation) Regs 2009
Have you had any significant pollution incidents since March 2009? Do your reporting procedures provide for immediate remedial action and notification to the appropriate regulator? Have you checked your insurance coverage?
Not many companies are fully compliant with the ever changing UK and EU environmental law framework. Here are 3 practical ways to help improve environmental law compliance.
Environmental law compliance audit – prices from £800 + VAT
Earth Environmental & Geotechnical consultants provide a discounted phase 1 environmental assessment. You can get a fixed quote from their website www.earthenvironmental.co.uk.
Environmental legislation register – £599 plus VAT
Groundwork’s Legislation Update Service provides an online register of environmental legislation for ISO 14001 with monthly updates. www.legislationupdateservice.co.uk
Environmental law training – £500 plus VAT
ELM Law provides bespoke in-house training to ensure that your staff understand the environmental laws applicable to your business. info@elmlaw.co.uk