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Air Pollution

Air pollution can have damaging effects on human health and the environment and it is crucial to minimise emissions to the atmosphere. Carbon dioxide, F gases and other gases contribute to global warming, whilst other gases, such as chlorofluorocarbons, destroy the ozone layer.

Updated: 27 October 2022

Air pollution is strictly controlled under environmental law. The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ therefore requires staff and suppliers to take all reasonable steps to prevent or minimise air pollution. Air pollution may also cause a nuisance (refer to the Environmental Nuisance Standard) and can be reduced through energy efficiency measures (refer to the Energy Standard).

These Air Pollution guidelines establish minimum operating standards that must be applied at all sites and cover the legal issues you must be aware of. If you have any queries relating to this standard then you should contact the Safety Advice Line.

What Can Go Wrong?

  • Use of vehicles, plant or equipment
  • Use of ozone depleting substances (ODS)
  • Use of solvents

Legal/Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Requirements 

  • There are no specific legal requirements to draw to your attention, you must still apply the control measures that are relevant to your activity.

Control Measures

General Controls

Pollution prevention measures that you should adopt include:

  • Minimising the need for travel and transport, for example by using video conferencing.
  • Using cleaner ways of travelling and transporting equipment, such as taking the train instead of flying.
  • Turning off vehicles, plant, equipment, heating and air-conditioning when they are not needed and maintaining them in good order.

Key Actions

  • Identify activities that will contribute to air pollution through the myRisks assessment process.
  • Seek to change or control activities to reduce air pollution.
  • Consult with the relevant environmental regulator where necessary to agree air pollution prevention measures.
  • Control activities and implement air pollution prevention measures to reduce emissions to air, and monitor their effectiveness.

Division Specific Issues

  • No division specific issues.

FAQs/Did You Know?

  • No FAQs/Did you know items.
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Environment topics

  • Air PollutionAir pollution can have damaging effects on human health and the environment and it is crucial to minimise emissions to the atmosphere.
  • Built EnvironmentIn the UK these impacts are controlled by legislation, particularly planning law.
  • Energy ManagementThis guidance provides information on energy management associated with Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ activities in order to ensure good environmental practice and compliance with relevant legislation.
  • Environment on Production and EventsThis guidance provides information on how to reduce the risk of environmental incidents, nuisance or legal non-compliance whilst making programmes and running events.
  • Environmental NuisanceNuisance is something that causes an unwanted disturbance to someone's quality of life or something that can have a negative effect on their health.
  • HeritageHeritage consists of buildings and features that are man-made and valuable for their architectural or historical interest.
  • Land ContaminationBoth former and current land uses can pollute land and water resources by releasing pollutants to the environment.
  • Natural Environment and WildlifeThe natural environment contains habitats and species that are ecologically valuable and landscapes that are appreciated for their beauty and historical interest.
  • Oil and Chemical ManagementOil and chemical management can occur from fixed and temporary generators, set building, special effects, cleaning and associated activities.
  • Waste ManagementThis guidance provides information on how to manage wastes arising from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ activities in order to ensure good environmental practice and compliance with relevant legislation.
  • Water and Waste Water ManagementThis guidance provides information on how to manage water and waste water arising from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ activities in order to ensure good environmental practice and compliance with relevant legislation.

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This site describes what the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ does in relation to managing its health, safety and security risks and is intended for those who work directly for the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ.

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