The purpose of this policy statement is to identify environmentally harmful practices and highlight more environmentally friendly ways of working.
James Mullally Coach Hire Limited is committed to protect the environment in a responsible manner.
This policy is implemented by identifying any harmful actions and consider ways to minimise the damage to the environment.
In order to fulfil our environmental commitment, James Mullally Coach Hire Limited aim to achieve the following:
The purpose of our hazardous chemical management system is to manage, store, handle and use hazardous chemical agents safely.
The system is implemented by:
The focus of this step is to assess the level of danger posed by the spill. Factors such as the chemicals involved, and the quantity are important here. When working with or transporting a hazardous chemical employees should always have access to and be familiar with the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets). If the spill poses a threat to the health and safety of people in the area, then it’s necessary to progress to the next step. Speed and reaction time is extremely important, particularly when dealing with an emergency response to road spillages.
Firstly, people in close vicinity should be advised to stay clear of the spillage. The next step is to contact an established emergency response provider who can respond rapidly to the spill. Contact the emergency services to ensure the area is kept clear and people are aware of the threat posed. Open, clear and direct communication is vital during an incident like this.
Make sure spill kits are always available when transporting chemicals. Protective equipment should be used (goggles, gloves, respiratory device, shoes). When attending to chemical spills, if you are in doubt about the necessity of protective equipment, adopt a safety-first approach and use the equipment.
If possible and safe to do so, steps should be taken to contain the spill as much as possible. This can decrease the danger and damage caused.
If it has been possible to clean the spill using a spill kit, the waste should be prepared for disposal. The container used needs to be marked with a hazardous waste label and disposed of through pre-determined channels established by your organisation. Next, the affected area needs to be cleaned using soap, water, and substances. This is to ensure no further contamination can happen. The safety gear used in the clean-up process also needs to be disposed of in a sealed container through the appropriate channels before the people involved clean their hands, hair, arms and any other area that may have been exposed.
If the spill has been attended to by emergency response experts, they will dispose of the chemical waste for you in a safe and compliant manner.
Once the situation is under control and the spillage has been cleaned sufficiently, the situation needs to be accurately documented on an incident report form. This will ensure a record is taken and the situation can be avoided in future. External agencies may need to be notified, again depending on the type of chemical and the amount involved. If the spill is attended to by an emergency response company, they should provide complete documentation of the incident that has occurred.
Signed by Director 01/04/2025
James Mullally
James Mullally Coach Hire Limited
Review Annually; date of next review 01/04/2026
James Mullally Coach Hire Ltd
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