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EHS Compliance requires the development and implementation of an effective management system. SLR provides a service to develop independent or fully integrated management systems including preliminary review, system development & implementation, audits and controls.
A Management System assists an organization to achieve these objectives by reducing environmental impact and increasing operating efficiency. Modern approaches adopt software programs to manage documents, significant aspects, legal controls, objectives and environment plans.
Effective systems are an integral part of compliance. Regulators encourage operators to adopt recognised national systems such as:
- ISO9001
- 14001
- EMAS
- OHSAS18001
Indeed regulators impose permit conditions to promote integrated safeguards for compliance and continuous improvement. Where these systems are in place then the intensity and frequency of inspection can be reduced.
A management system must be documented and objective. The system typically follows the management cycle of 'Plan, Do, Check, Review' with elements such as the following:-
- Strategy and Policy - strategic reviews of an organisation's business roles and environmental safeguards; challenges, goals and objectives;
- GAP Analysis and Site Review - strengths, weaknesses and aspects;
- Benchmark & Baseline Survey - measure performance - identify improvements;
- Significant Aspects assessment;
- Legal Registers and Regulatory Update services;
- Objectives, targets and environmental programme;
- Communication and Training - awareness, changing cultures and attitudes;
- Preparation of Manuals and Documentation;
- Operational Control and Emergency Plans;
- Development of Non-conformance Systems;
- Development of Audit Systems and methods;
- Pre-certification audits for 14001/EMAS/18001
Integrated Management Systems are being implemented by forward thinking organisations. These integrate quality, health & safety, and environmental management systems.
Corporate Social Responsibility. Companies may choose to integrate social policies into their business and work towards the triple bottom line of people, planet and profit.