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Brexit Implications for Irish ODS and F-Gas Companies
BrexitBackground: The European Union (Fluorinated Greenhouse Gas) Regulations 2016 (SI No. 658 of 2016) make provisions necessary for the purposes of full and effective implementation in Ireland of Regulation (EU) No. 517/2014 on fluorinated greenhouse gases and repealing Regulation (EC) No. 842/2006. Fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-gases) are a family of…
Read MoreImportance of Green Jobs – Associated Risks and H&S
EnergyWhat are Green Jobs Over the last few decades there has been a significant move towards a greener future because of environmental pollution. Countries are creating greener economies by increasing the number of green jobs to reduce the environmental impact of enterprises, to improve the efficiency of raw materials, to…
Read MoreISO 14001 – Significant Environmental Aspects
EnvironmentThe Environmental Management System must manage all aspects which are found to be significant. Those not found to be significant do not need to be managed by the Environmental Management System. There is no single accepted method for evaluating significance. What is significant for one organization will not necessarily…
Read MoreH&S Risks & Measures for Licensed Premises in Ireland
Health & SafetyIn Ireland, licensing laws involve different Acts & Statutes developed over the years such as the Licensing Act 1872, the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994, Intoxicating Liquor Act 2000, Intoxicating Liquor Act 2003 and the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2008. The Intoxicating Liquor Act 2008 amends and extends the Licensing…
Read MoreRenewable Energy Innovations SEAI’s New Funding
EnergyNew technological innovations in the area of energy transformation are needed now to meet the increasing demand on our energy network. Such innovations, however, face a lot of challenges before becoming widely recognised and implemented. Sustainable energy innovation needs to be promoted worldwide by encouraging applied research, market development and…
Read MoreTips for a Greener Lifestyle!
EnvironmentLet’s have a look as a few things that we can do to live a greener life.
Read MoreISO 14001 – Clause 6.1.2 Environmental Aspects
EnvironmentIn this blog we continue to describe what an implementing company must do in order to meet the requirement of ISO 140001:2015. We will remain with clause 6.1: Actions to address risks and opportunities. Clause 6.1.2 relates specifically to environmental aspects. Key to improving the environmental performance of your organization…
Read MoreISO 14001 – Clause 6.1.1 Actions to address risks and opportunities
EnvironmentIn this series of blogs we are looking at what an implementing company must do in order to meet the requirement ISO 14001:2015. We will now look at clause 6.1: Actions to address risks and opportunities. Clause 6: Planning This clause provides guidance on how to plan for the environmental…
Read MoreISO 14001 – Assigning Responsibility and Authority
EnvironmentOrganizational roles, responsibilities and authorities In order for the environmental management system to be effective top management must empower its staff. It is important that personnel are assigned responsibility and that authority is delegated for the work that needs to be done. When a person is assigned responsibility and authority…
Read MoreISO 14001 – Clause 5.3 Organizational roles, responsibilities and authorities
EnvironmentIn this blog we will continue to look at what an implementing company must do in order to meet the requirement of ISO 14001:2015. This blog will focus on clause 5.3: Organizational roles, responsibilities and authorities. Clause 5.3: Organizational roles, responsibilities and authorities Top management should ensure that the responsibilities…
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