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Case Study : Improvement to Site following regulator visit

Hart's Waste Consultancy

CASE STUDY
Inert Recycling and Aggregate Facility : Improvement to compliance after regulator visit. BACK TO COMPLIANCE!

Client : Aggregate Production and Inert Recycling Facility

Location : Newark

Requirement : Implement improvements to site documents and site operations following a regulator visit and unsatisfactory findings.

Where it started :

Our client had received a visit from the Environment Agency which resulted in an Improvement Notice served on them. It was quickly realised that standards had slipped and advice was needed to bring the site back into compliance. This is where we stepped in to help.

How we helped:

1. We had a site meeting with the operator to find out what was happening on site and how they wanted to move forward. The result of the meeting led to a the operator requesting our services.

2. Shortfalls were identified when we spent time on site during normal working hours.

3. A plan was put into place and agreed with the Operator. We submitted this plan to the Environment Agency for approval.

4. New systems were put into place as well as new infrastructure and staff training.

5. We conducted regular site visits to make sure everyone was following the plan of action and changes were being made.

6. The Environment Agency were invited to site to see the actions taken.

7. The site was deemed compliant by the Environment Agency - and an agreement for regular monitoring was put into place.

What happened after...

Ongoing support was provided as well as continued Technically Competent Manager Support.

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