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Kevin McGrath
Senior Manager of Environmental Affairs
Veolia ES Technical Solutions, L.L.C.
4780 S. 132st Street, Unit 4A
Omaha, NE 68130
Kevin.mcgrath@veoliaes.com
Scope/Objective
The scope/objective of this presentation is to share strategies and techniques for maintaining environmental, transportation, and safety compliance programs during a poor economy. These strategies and techniques have been successfully utilized in the Environmental Management Systems in place at a large, nationwide environmental services company that operates facilities in the recycling, treatment, and disposal of hazardous wastes.
Methods/Developments/Results
The discussion will focus on six areas that are critical to compliance:
1. Self-Assessments and Internal Audits - Frequency of audits, utilization of personnel, reporting of results and correction of issues.
2. Auditing Tools
a. Checklists - Tools for developing checklists and maintaining attorney/client privilege of audit.
b. Tracking Compliance Issues - Tools for tracking issues to resolution and level of management involvement.
3. Compliance Management Systems
a. Compliance Calendar Systems - Tools for creating a compliance calendar, items included in a compliance calendar.
b. ISO 14001 and 18001 - Corporate procedures. Internal auditors. Registration vs. self-certification.
4. Regulatory Changes - What tools are available for tracking and communicating regulatory changes.
6. Senior Management Support - The support of senior management is critical in maintaining compliance.
Conclusions
Regulatory compliance can be maintained during a difficult economy without overloading facility EHS&T Managers. Tools are available to assist with compliance (e.g., web based checklists and issue tracking along with daily regulatory alerts). Senior Management support is critical in this effort.