BS EN 15188:2020

Comprehensive Environmental and Health Protection Standard

BS EN 15188:2020 is the essential British Standard for organizations seeking to ensure the safety and protection of the environment and human health. This 38-page technical specification provides detailed requirements and guidance across a wide range of environmental and health-related factors.

Key Features and Benefits:

- Comprehensive coverage of environmental and health protection measures- Ensures compliance with the latest regulations and best practices- Helps organizations minimize their environmental impact and safeguard worker/public wellbeing- Detailed technical specifications across 13 key areas- Applicable across diverse industries and organizational contexts

Detailed Technical Specifications

BS EN 15188:2020 contains extensive technical requirements and guidance structured across 13 core areas:

1. General Requirements

- Overarching principles and objectives for environmental and health protection- Responsibilities of management and personnel- Establishing policies, procedures, and management systems

2. Identification of Environmental Aspects

- Methodologies for identifying and evaluating environmental aspects- Assessing potential impacts on the environment- Determining significance and prioritizing mitigation measures

3. Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

- Processes for identifying health and safety hazards- Conducting comprehensive risk assessments- Determining appropriate control measures and safeguards

4. Legal and Other Requirements

- Identifying and maintaining awareness of applicable laws and regulations- Ensuring full compliance with environmental and health protection mandates- Monitoring changes to legal requirements

5. Objectives, Targets, and Programs

- Establishing measurable environmental and health protection objectives- Setting performance targets and implementing action programs- Monitoring, measuring, and reporting on progress

6. Resources, Roles, Responsibility, and Authority

- Defining roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities- Ensuring adequate resources, competence, and training- Establishing clear communication and reporting structures

7. Competence, Training, and Awareness

- Identifying training needs across the organization- Providing appropriate environmental and health protection training- Promoting awareness and engagement among all personnel

8. Communication

- Internal and external communication procedures- Responding to inquiries and addressing concerns- Maintaining records and documentation

9. Operational Control

- Implementing controls to manage environmental and health risks- Establishing procedures for operational activities and processes- Maintaining equipment, facilities, and infrastructure

10. Emergency Preparedness and Response

- Identifying potential emergency scenarios and their impacts- Developing comprehensive emergency response plans- Implementing testing, training, and continuous improvement

11. Monitoring and Measurement

- Establishing key performance indicators and monitoring programs- Conducting regular inspections, audits, and compliance assessments- Analyzing data and implementing corrective actions

12. Evaluation of Compliance

- Periodically evaluating compliance with legal and other requirements- Identifying and addressing any instances of non-compliance- Maintaining detailed records and documentation

13. Management Review

- Regular review of the environmental and health protection system- Assessing the continued suitability, adequacy, and effectiveness- Identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing changesBy implementing the comprehensive requirements outlined in BS EN 15188:2020, organizations can demonstrate their commitment to environmental stewardship and the protection of human health. This standard serves as an essential tool for ensuring regulatory compliance, minimizing operational risks, and promoting a culture of safety and sustainability.