Environmental Permitting
JM HSE Solutions offers specialized support in navigating complex regulatory requirements and ensuring compliance with environmental legislation. Key services include:
Preparation and Submission of Permit Applications: Assistance with preparing and submitting environmental permit applications for new developments or changes to existing operations. This includes applications for:
New permits: For newly operational sites or projects.
Permit variations: Adjustments to existing permits to accommodate changes in operational scope or processes.
Permit transfers: Facilitating the legal transfer of permits between operators.
Permit surrenders: Ensuring the safe closure of a site or the cessation of a process in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Site Protection Monitoring Programme (SPMP): Design and implementation of monitoring programs aimed at protecting soil and groundwater quality at sites, particularly for regulated industrial or waste processing facilities.
Best Available Techniques (BAT) Assessments: Evaluations to ensure that operations align with BAT principles, minimizing environmental impact through the use of the most effective and advanced techniques available.
Air and Odour Dispersion Modelling: Utilization of advanced modelling techniques to assess the potential dispersion of air pollutants and odours from industrial processes. This service helps to predict and mitigate impacts on the surrounding environment and communities.
Noise Monitoring and Assessments: Monitoring of noise emissions from many sources including but not limited to industrial or construction activities to ensure compliance with local noise restrictions, and developing mitigation strategies if necessary.
Consultation and Negotiation with Regulators: Representing your interests in discussions with regulatory bodies such as the Environment Agency, local authorities, and planning departments, easing the regulatory burden on you and your teams
Environmental Planning Services.
Phase 1 Desk Studies are a crucial part of assessing the environmental and safety risks associated with a site before development or purchase. Services in this area include:
Environmental Risk Identification: The Phase 1 Desktop Study evaluates potential risks to the environment, human health, and property by gathering data from existing sources, including historical records, environmental databases, and maps. This can help flag issues such as the historical presence of contaminating activities or landfills.
Site Walkover Surveys: In addition to desk-based research, visual inspections of the site and the surroundings may be conducted to confirm or complement the findings of the desktop study.
Planning Application Support: Many planning applications require a Phase 1 Desk Study to assess environmental risks. JM HSE Solutions provides the necessary assessments and reports to support planning submissions.
Pre-Purchase Due Diligence: Buyers of commercial or industrial sites often require a Phase 1 Desk Study as part of their due diligence, especially when the site may have a history of contamination. Lenders may also request these studies before providing financing.
Phase 1 Desk Study Report: The final product is a comprehensive report that describes the historical use of the site, the potential for contamination, and the environmental risks posed to future occupants or surrounding environments. This report can serve as the basis for further investigation if needed (e.g., a Phase 2 intrusive investigation).
On-site environmental surveys: to assess viability and likely need/cost of environmental mitigation/remediation including Phase 2 ground investigations
Environmental Management on Construction and Operational Sites
JM HSE Solutions provides on-site environmental management support, helping businesses remain compliant with environmental regulations during both the construction and operational phases of projects. This includes:
Environmental Inspections and Compliance Audits: Regular audits and inspections to ensure compliance with relevant environmental permits, regulations, and best practices. These services can be particularly valuable during construction or demolition activities, which often generate significant environmental risks.
Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMP): Development and management of CEMPs to ensure that construction activities are carried out with minimal environmental impact. This includes:
Noise and Vibration Management: Monitoring and managing noise and vibration levels to prevent nuisance to nearby communities and ensure compliance with local authority limits.
Dust Suppression and Air Quality Monitoring: Implementing dust suppression measures and monitoring air quality to protect workers and nearby residents from harmful pollutants.
Waste and Materials Management: Ensuring that waste generated on-site is properly handled, recycled, or disposed of in line with environmental regulations. This includes soil contamination management and materials tracking during remediation projects.
Environmental monitoring, sampling and reporting: including ground gas, groundwater and surface water.
Post-Construction Environmental Monitoring: Once construction is completed, JM HSE Solutions provides monitoring and assessment services to ensure ongoing compliance with environmental permits and regulations. This includes monitoring groundwater, surface water, and air quality, as well as noise and dust levels.
Permit Discharge and Consultation with Stakeholders: Ongoing support in discharging environmental permits, including liaising with regulatory authorities and other stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
By offering such a wide range of services, JM HSE Solutions provides a comprehensive approach to environmental compliance and management, supporting clients from the planning phase through to ongoing operations. This ensures legal compliance, mitigates risks, and promotes sustainability in every phase of a project.
Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and ISO 14001 Certification
JM HSE Solutions assists businesses in developing and implementing Environmental Management Systems (EMS) in line with ISO 14001 standards. Some of the benefits to a business of an ISO 14001 management system include:
Legal Compliance: Ensures businesses are aware of and compliant with the latest environmental legislation, reducing the risk of non-compliance and associated penalties.
Customer requirement: many businesses are now requiring their contractors and supply chain to have ISO 14001 certification. Businesses without this can be excluded from a tender opportunity right at the start of the process.
Corporate Reputation: Demonstrates a commitment to environmental responsibility, which can enhance the company’s reputation among consumers and stakeholders.
Competitive Advantage: ISO 14001 certification is a globally recognized standard, which can open doors to new business opportunities and differentiate your business from competitors.
Waste and Resource Use Reduction: Identifies opportunities to reduce waste and energy consumption, leading to more sustainable business operations.
Long-Term Cost Savings: Improved efficiency often results in reduced operating costs, including lower energy bills, reduced waste disposal costs, and potential tax incentives.
Continual Improvement: ISO 14001 promotes a culture of ongoing improvement, encouraging regular reviews of environmental performance and adaptation to changing regulations or market conditions.
EMS Development and Implementation: Designing and implementing an EMS that meets ISO 14001 standards, which help organizations systematically manage their environmental responsibilities. This includes:
Identifying significant environmental aspects and impacts.
Establishing objectives, targets, and programs to mitigate environmental impacts.
Implementing operational controls and emergency response plans.
ISO 14001 Certification Support: Helping businesses navigate the certification process by guiding them through the necessary steps, from initial gap analysis to certification audit preparation.
EMS Maintenance and Auditing: Continuous support after certification to ensure that systems remain compliant and effective through regular internal audits and updates to the EMS.Click on this text to edit it.
What our clients think about us
★★★★★
I am pleased to confirm that during 2024, James worked with us to develop an ISO
14001 compliant environmental management system.
His attitude, approach and subject knowledge was invaluable in helping us to develop a system for
both our Irish and UK businesses to achieve the accreditation.
In that time, he has also worked with us on site audits and his involvement with our site teams has
always been supportive, personable and practical.
I have no hesitation in recommending James to any business looking to develop their management
systems or in supporting their on‐site functions.
Yours sincerely,
David Perks, GMI Construction Group
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JM HSE Solutions have provided an efficient, knowledgeable and pragmated 'can do' approach to sometimes complex Safety and Environmental challenges that have been essential to our business in the UK.
Tryfonas Kalogiannis, Metlen Energy & Metals
