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PRISM
Time for some
housekeeping
Addressing your environmental impact or assessing your health and
safety procedures can seem like a chore, but taking the time to improve
these areas can improve efficiency and reduce operating costs
I
n this month's Regulatory Bulletin, Prism businesses avoid prosecution and receive happens, they can offer protection against
highlights a useful document produced fewer visits from environmental regulators. the dreaded “If only” scenarios.
by the Environment Agency entitled: Prism members also have access to the On a lighter note, Prism has a system for
Management toolkit for small and medium Planet Friendly Guide which offers support searching out grant aid and financial support
sized businesses. This information pack specific to digital and screen printers and for companies. This is not just designed to
contains helpful templates, specifically their suppliers. seek out funding at a European or UK level,
targeted to help small and medium size For all visitors to the Prism web site, but can be as focused as finding resources
enterprises (SMEs). there is access to a free Health and Safety at Parish level for capital spend, training,
Like most businesses, those involved in audit for their company. This is a self- environmental improvement, employment
print have the potential to cause pollution. completed diagnostic tool, devised by and other needs. Members receive a free
The management toolkit will help readers health and safety experts, Bradley report on all that is available to their
consider several points: Environmental Consultants. The tool organisation. Of course, there is no
generates a report which explains where the guarantee that funds will be available, but
• Is there a less risky alternative to the organisation in question lies with regards to the more information that can be provided
way you do things? current Health and Safety Regulations. on company requirements, the more likely it
• Is your equipment fit for purpose, When times are tough it is easy to regard is that Prism will be able to find the
inspected and correctly maintained? these issues as more red tape that will potential support that's out there.
• Are your procedures and training weigh down your businesses. The reality
adequate? however, is that when the unexpected llll www.prismuk.org
• In the event of something going wrong,
are you prepared to deal with it?
As well as responding to these questions,
the toolkit will help readers identify and
manage the typical impact they may have
on the environment.
By applying best practice as detailed in
the guide, advantages should include more
efficient working practices and productivity,
helping to create a sustainable business. It
could also reduce risks and increase profits,
with reduced operating costs, including
costs associated with environmental
regulation.
Furthermore, companies that follow the
guidelines are more likely to obtain business
from customers looking for partners with
green credentials. Managing environmental
issues could also improve a company's
reputation amongst staff, customers and
the public, with increased chance of funding
by demonstrating responsible
environmental management. Not only this,
improved legal compliance means
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