Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare for the implementation and maintenance of environmental management plan
- Access, interpret and apply environmental management plan documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
- Develop and document environmental objectives in consultation with relevant personnel, and conforming to policies and procedures
- Develop and document the structures for the application of the environmental management plan, in consultation with relevant personnel, and conforming to the organisation’s policies and procedures
- Define, allocate and document the responsibilities for applying the environmental management plan in job descriptions and duty statements
- Develop processes to support the environmental management plan
- Identify existing and potential environmental hazards and risks from trends identified from inspections and records
- Access, interpret and clarify the organisation’s criteria for assessing and treating risks
- Develop and document, in consultation, procedures and practices for the application of the environmental management plan
- Identify, obtain and maintain information sources and expert advice required to support the environmental management plan
- Prepare and implement the plan
- Plan, schedule and document how the environmental management plan will be introduced
- Identify, seek and/or provide resources for the operation of the environmental management plan, in a timely and consistent manner
- Provide and explain the environmental management plan in a readily accessible form
- Provide or arrange appropriate development and/or training for on the environmental management plan
- Make available information on known and intended process changes and enhancements
- Provide support and encouragement to those responsible for the conduct of the plan’s activities
- Ensure all environmental management plan records and reports are produced, processed and maintained
- Monitor, review and update the environmental management processes
- Monitor the environmental management plan activities and achievement targets and provide/focus resources to ensure the implementation plan is satisfied
- Review and update the implementation plan periodically and when changing circumstances are anticipated or occur
- Complete and retain documentation covering the reasons for and changes made