Environmental Management 

Environmental management is management of interaction by the modern human societies with, and impact upon the environment. The three main issues that affect managers are those involving politics,  environmental management programs, and resources for environmental management .

 

Member Area Material

Policies & Procedures

    Universal Waste Program
    Environmental Management Policy (Template)
    Environmental Management Program

Waste Water Manual
This manual provides up-to-date information on onsite wastewater treatment system (OWTS) siting, design, installation, maintenance, and replacement. It reflects significant advances that the expert community has identified to help OWTSs become more cost-effective and environmentally protective, particularly in small suburban and rural areas. This document is 1.4M Adobe Acrobat
 

Environmental Audits / Forms|

 Waste Management
Air Quality
Small Quantity Generator Checklist
Oil Spill & Chemical Release
 On site Tank Audit
EP CRA Audit
General Audit
Hazardous Waste Audit
Waste Determination Audit
SPCC Audit
Waste Water Audit
Environmental Checklist (Monthly)
Release and Corrective Actions Form

More Audit Guides - Detailed environmental audit procedures and policies.

1. Environmental Compliance Audits of Hazardous Waste Generators under the RCRA

- Appendix A: Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste

- Appendix B: Commercial Chemical Products or Manufacturing Chemical Intermediates Identified as Toxic Wastes

- Appendix C: Toxicity Characteristics Constituents and Regulatory Levels

- Appendix D: Identification of Hazardous Waste Hazardous Constituents

- Appendix E: Commercial Chemical Products or Manufacturing Chemical Intermediates Identified as Acute Hazardous Waste

- Appendix F: Potentially Incompatible Hazardous Wastes

- Appendix G: Land Disposal Restricted Wastes and Their Effective Dates

2. Environmental Compliance Audits under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act

3. Environmental Compliance Audits under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

4. Environmental Compliance Audits of Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facilities under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
 

Indoor Air Quality
  Introduction
  Diagnostic Quick Reference
  Diagnostic Checklist
  Environmental Tobacco Smoke
  Combustion Products
  Carbon Monoxide
  Nitrogen Dioxide and Sulfur Dioxide
  Biologicals
  Tuberculosis
  Legionnaires' Disease
  Volatile Organic Compounds
  Mercury and Lead
  Sick Building Syndrome
  Asbestos & Radon
  Frequently Asked Questions
  Air Sample Survey

PowerPoint
  Sick Building Syndrome
  Mold Control
  40 Hour Hazwoper Course
  8 Hour Hazwoper Course
  Hazardous Waste Training

Technical Papers
  Guide to Mold in the Workplace
  Mold & Moisture Control
  Building Protection
  NBC Recommendations - Building Ventilation
 

Environmental Compliance & Training Videos

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Many EPA programs encourage industries to make environmental management part of their regular operations. The Agency offers guidance and assistance in developing and maintaining Environmental Management Systems and Environmental Auditing and Accounting systems that enable managers to assess their environmental performance and determine actual costs involved in managing waste. EPA guidance also is available to assist manufacturers in pollution prevention efforts such as adopting more efficient manufacturing processes and recycling used materials

The need for environmental management can be viewed from a variety of perspectives. A more common philosophy and impetus behind environmental management is the concept of carrying capacity. Simply put, carrying capacity refers to the maximum number of organisms a particular resource can sustain. Environmental management is the conservation of the environment. Environmental management involves the management of all components of the bio-physical environment, both living and non-living. This is due to the interconnected and network of relationships amongst all living species and their habitats. The environment also involves the relationships of the human environment, such as the social, cultural and economic environment with the bio-physical environment.

As with all management functions, effective management tools, standards and systems are required. An 'environmental management standard or system or protocol attempts to reduce environmental impact as measured by some objective criteria. The ISO 14001 standard is the most widely used standard for environmental risk management and is closely aligned to the European Eco Management & Audit Scheme (EMAS). As a common auditing standard, the ISO 19011 standard explains how to combine this with quality management.