Environmental Awareness

WHY DOES THE ENVIRONMENT NEED

PROTECTING?
Pollution, the generation of wastes and the
depletion of natural resources leads to local as
well as global environmental problems including:
Health & safety issues
Global warming (the greenhouse effect)
Ozone depletion
Acid rain
Deforestation

 Types of Pollution
Water Pollution
from chemical/ oil spillages
Air Pollution
from boilers etc.
vehicle emissions
Soil Pollution
from chemical/ oil spillages
Incorrect disposal of waste

 The Workplace Interaction with the

Environment
Generation of Pollutants & Wastes
Solid WasteLiquid WasteGaseous Emissions
Scrap steelWaste Lab Chemicals Smoke
Packaging waste Waste
solventsParticulate
Waste paper Waste Oils/
lubricantsGreenhouse Gases
General RefuseDiluted Chemical fumes

 The Workplace Interaction with the

Environment
Depletion of Natural resources
Electricity
Water
Gas
Raw Materials

 Protection of the environment

Demonstrate compliance with
legislation
Reduce risk and liabilities
Meet customer requirements
Gain marketing advantage
Reduce costs
Improve public image
Environmental Awareness

Air emissions
Aqueous Discharge
Hazardous Waste
Non-hazardous waste
Energy Consumption
Environmental Awareness

 The five core elements of an

environmentally friendly policy are
Commitment
Responsibility
Protection
Communication
Continuous Improvement