– Simple Tips for EHS Compliance –
While shopping for Saturday’s tailgate, I found myself face-to-face with a bear. It reminded me how easy it is to focus on one thing and miss the bigger picture.
In the world of EHS compliance, it's common to zero-in on one area, like “We’ve made it through agency inspections without major hiccups” or “We haven’t had any accidents in X days or years,” while overlooking broader risks.
But here’s the good news: with the right process in place, managing risk doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In fact, it can be straightforward.
By following a few simple steps, you and your team can keep everything on track without outside help.
For example, have you ever considered tracking environmental responsibilities in a simple Excel spreadsheet? You can outline what’s required for each program, identify who’s responsible, and where that information is stored.
By involving your R&D Manager to properly label lab waste before it moves to the Central Accumulation Area, or your Production Supervisor to track batch records for air permit compliance, or your Maintenance Manager to handle universal waste and e-waste, you distribute the responsibility and ensure consistent compliance.
The key to success is clarity, accountability, and regularly assessing your processes. Once a clear system is in place, it becomes a manageable routine that your entire team follows.
Are you currently assessing environmental risks with this level of team involvement?
You can start this process on your own today. And of course, we’re happy to share additional tips anytime. Or, if you prefer a failproof system that’s hand-off and hassle-free, our Long Term Support subscription model has you covered.
The stakes for non-compliance are high, and while it’s easy to delay these reviews, getting your team aligned now dramatically reduces risk.?
