Risk Assessment: Environmental Impact¶

Document Reference: RA_HO_14
Issue Date: 04/07/2025
Review Date: 04/07/2026
Assessed By: HSQE Consultant Approved By: Aaron Mason

Task/Activity¶

Managing environmental impacts of business operations

Location¶

All operational locations

Persons at Risk¶

Local environment
Wildlife
Local community
Future generations

Hazards and Controls¶

Hazard	Existing Controls	S	L	R	Additional Controls	S	L	R
Energy waste	Switch-off policy, LED lighting	2	3	🟡 6	Solar panels, smart controls	2	2	🟢 4
Poor recycling	Recycling bins, waste segregation	2	3	🟡 6	Enhanced programme, zero to landfill	2	2	🟢 4
Carbon footprint	Energy monitoring, efficient vehicles	2	3	🟡 6	Carbon tracking, offset programme	2	2	🟢 4
Resource depletion	Purchasing policy, reuse initiatives	2	3	🟡 6	Circular economy approach, suppliers audit	2	2	🟢 4
Water wastage	Monitoring, leak detection	2	2	🟢 4	Water saving devices, rainwater harvesting	2	1	🟢 2
Paper consumption	Digital first policy, duplex printing	2	3	🟡 6	Paperless systems, print monitoring	2	2	🟢 4
Chemical storage/spillage	Bunding, spill kits, COSHH	3	2	🟡 6	Secondary containment, regular drills	3	1	🟢 3
Noise pollution	Working hours, equipment selection	2	2	🟢 4	Acoustic barriers, monitoring	2	1	🟢 2

PPE Requirements¶

Spillage kit PPE
Waste handling gloves

Training Requirements¶

Environmental awareness
Waste management
Energy efficiency
Spillage response
Sustainability practices
ISO 14001 awareness

Emergency Procedures¶

Environmental incident response
Spillage containment
Regulatory notification
Clean-up procedures
Investigation process

Monitoring¶

Energy consumption tracking
Waste audit data
Recycling rates
Carbon footprint calculation
Environmental objectives
Compliance audits

Risk Assessment Summary¶

Risk Scoring Matrix¶

Severity (S): 1=Negligible, 2=Minor, 3=Serious, 4=Catastrophic
Likelihood (L): 1=Remote, 2=Unlikely, 3=Likely, 4=Almost Certain
Risk Rating: 🟢 Low (1-5), 🟡 Medium (6-11), 🔴 High (12-16)

Document Control¶

All risk assessments reviewed annually
Update following incidents or changes
Approved by senior management
Communicated to all relevant parties

APP_07 Hazard Identification Log
MAN01_INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (IMS) MANUAL
APP_12 Training Matrix

These Risk Assessments form part of A M Water Services Limited's Integrated Management System and should be read in conjunction with the IMS Manual (MAN_01) and relevant Standard Operating Procedures.