Environmental Reporting & Risk Management System from Global Spill Control is a computer based practical approach to managing the assets and activities of a company that have an impact on the environment.
Used to establish or manage:
- Environmental Management System (EMS)
- Environmental Improvement System (EPA VIC)
- ISO 14001
Areas used:
- Storage and handling of hydrocarbons, chemicals, and waste water
- Operation of sewerage treatment & land fill facilities
- Operations that generate air (dust, chemical, odour) or noise pollution
Assists:
- Identifying environmental aspects, setting objectives and identifying targets
- Setting out an action plan to reduce environmental impacts
- Identifying equipment required and developing a budget for rectification
- Developing a contingency plan and emergency response procedure
- Auditing, with the basis for measuring performance in achieving targets
EcoManager, a proprietary software system, was developed over eight years of on-site work.
Inputs:
- Detailed site assessment
- In-house risk weighted scoring
Outputs:
- Summarised data
- Working documents including action plan
- General documentation
System benefits:
Operational
- Good method of identifying and managing environmental risk
- Identify current environmental status
- Full report without company staff and time
Information
- Easy access to management and audit data
- Create work orders from report action plan
- Hard copy computer report with CD
Updated reports:
- Total site history
- Incremental improvements
- Changes to project and location risk ratings