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Topic 5 Facility Assessments and Environmental Audits

Topic 5 Facility Assessments and Environmental Audits. Chapter 33. What are they?. Independent, systematic examination of environmental records and protocols General investigative activities that are done to better understand the impacts of HMW. Why conduct a facility assessment or audit?.

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Topic 5 Facility Assessments and Environmental Audits

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  1. Topic 5Facility Assessments and Environmental Audits Chapter 33

  2. What are they? • Independent, systematic examination of environmental records and protocols • General investigative activities that are done to better understand the impacts of HMW

  3. Why conduct a facility assessment or audit?

  4. Examples

  5. What It Looks Like Pre-Audit Activities Onsite Activities Post Audit Activities Select and schedule Facility Audit Understand Management System Prepare Draft Report Select Team Members Assess Strengths & Weaknesses Review Draft Report Gather Background Information Gather Audit Evidence Issue Final report • Plan the Audit • Define Scope • ID priorities • Choose protocol • Allocate resources • Determine timetable Evaluate Audit Evidence Action Planning Follow-up Report

  6. Key Elements • Top management support • Independence • Written mission statement

  7. Who to have on the team?

  8. Pre-visit Data Collection What would you want to know before you get to the site?

  9. Audit Protocol • Checklist • Review and evaluation

  10. Stages of an Audit • Pre-audit • Onsite activities • Post-audit What would you do onsite?

  11. Stages of an Audit • Pre-audit • Onsite activities • Post-audit

  12. Common Problems Found • Lack of training or understanding • Lack of control and tracking systems • Inadequate facilities • Lack of management systems • Unacceptable employee or public exposure • Inadequate or poorly understood procedures • Environmental pollution occurring • HM source reduction not practiced • Improper storage of HM • Missing permits, plans, and variances

  13. If done voluntarily, can results be used against your company?

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