Induction training for new employees

The Environment

Introduction

• We take our environmental responsibilities very seriously, and believe this to be in the best interests of:

• Our employees• Our customers• The long-term success of the business• The wider community

Aim

• This presentation offers a brief overview of our EMS (environmental management system) and various environmental issues

• Further information will be provided or is available on request

The law

• Refer to the legal responsibilities of:

• The employer• Employees

Policy

• Issue environmental policy• Discuss

Personal responsibility

• We can all contribute. State responsibilities of the individual

Handling and storage

• Discuss safe and proper handling methods to prevent spills etc.

• Describe storage arrangements for hazardous substances etc.

• Describe the locations of Material Safety Data Sheets

Electrical equipment

• Describe company policy on use of power tools and other electrical equipment

• Switching off unused equipment• Using low power settings• Recycling of printer cartridges• Disposal of obsolete equipment

Waste disposal

• Refer to policy / regulations for environmental protection

• Describe arrangements for disposal or recycling of various waste materials.

Travel / Use of vehicles

• Is the trip necessary? • Carbon neutral options• Alternative modes of transport• Advise of any further information available

Emergency procedures

• What to do in the event of an emergency• Reporting structure / procedures• Who to contact

Drills and alarms

• Briefly describe alarm system(s) in use• Describe what to do in the event of an alarm• Describe location(s) of alarm activation

point(s)• Describe location(s) of assembly point(s)

Further info

• For further information, please ask the presenter

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