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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (EMS)

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As an integral part of Jefferson Lab's Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS), the EMS manages risk to the environment in a similar fashion as risk to the workers and public. Like the ISMS, this is achieved by incorporating EMS planning, operational controls, and continual improvement into existing site programs where practical.

AWARENESS: EMS = ISMS

Define SOW Analyze Hazards Develop & Implement Controls Perform Work Within Controls Feedback & Improvement
  1. EMS manages an annual review of all current Lab programs
  2. Project / activity specific scope is evaluated against environmental requirements
  1. Environmental issues (hazards) and potential impacts are identified during planning
  2. ATLis and other tools identify issues
  1. Building designs / construction methods can be altered
  2. Hazardous materials can be replaced with less-hazardous materials
  3. Environmental inspections can be scheduled
  1. Pre-job briefings include environmental issues
  2. Suspend / stop work for environmental issues
  1. Document / apply lessons learned
  2. Communicate issues & improvement ideas with Environmental Protection Committee
  3. Annual EMS reviews will build-in improvements

 

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

EMS 2013

EMS 2012

EMS 2011

EMS 2010

EMS 2009