Regardless of whether environmental risks are real or perceived, they have enormous potential to adversely affect business. On the other hand to be seen to be ‘Green’ even with simple recycling programs can significantly improve a client’s business image in the market place.
Statutory regulations impose hefty responsibilities on business. Even a small spillage of paint down a rain water drain can result prosecution with a hefty fine and adverse publicity.
Businesses are responsible to identify their environmental risk exposures and to ensure regular monitoring is provided and risk control measures are undertaken such as the provision of containment bunds, emergency clean-up procedures, spill kits, a hazardous goods manifesto and that adequate staff training is provided.
For small to medium businesses a customised Monthly Hazard Inspection regime can help satisfy property, liability, environmental and safety risk identification and loss control monitoring obligations.
