If you own a business or are planning on starting one soon, you know how many challenges there can be when it comes to complying with environmental requirements. It can be confusing and frustrating, but complying is extremely important and should be taken seriously.
Although the requirements vary from place to place, there are some steps you can take to make sure that you can pass environmental inspections. Here are 5 things business owners can try in order to meet environmental requirements.
Control Air Quality
Air quality is one of the most obvious environmental factors a business owner thinks about, but that’s because it’s of utmost importance. In most areas, in order to properly control air quality, you’ll need to obtain an air permit.
Beyond that, make sure to look into your local air regulations and follow them. This is a good idea because not only will it help you pass inspections but will help to keep the air healthy for generations to come.
Keep Oil Storage Tanks Above Ground
If your business requires that you store oil, be sure that you are doing so above ground. Oil tanks kept below ground will cause a huge host of complicated and costly problems if (and when) anything goes wrong.
Don’t Forget About Chemicals
Chemicals are often forgotten in large businesses that don’t deal much in the way of chemicals, but chemicals are an important factor that always need to be reported and stored properly, even in small quantities. Check with whomever is in charge of materials management so that they know exactly what you use and can deal with it accordingly.
Pay Special Attention To Hazardous Waste
Hazardous waste is something almost every business will have at some point or another, though of course some at a much larger scale. This one can get you in some serious hot water if you don’t follow all of the rules, so stay informed.
Waste management responsibilities can be so involved that it may be a smart idea for you to hire someone to take care of them. Be careful checking what your staff throws out and always make sure it is disposed of properly, ethically, and legally.
Have Permits
Go out of your way to obtain a permit for everything you do within your business, no matter how small it may seem. Cover your own butt and avoid getting into any trouble later.
As a business owner, you’re already a hero! Stay one by keeping up with environmental standards and doing your part to keep our planet a beautiful and healthy place to live for us, our children, our children’s children, and beyond.
2018 ·