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Your environmental manual includes the specific documents and procedures that will help you carry out your EMP. Set up your manual by dividing your goals into sections. Each section should relate to a distinct environmental area, such as waste management, air pollution, or sustainable sourcing practices. Then compile the related supporting documents into each of those sections. Typically you would use a large 3-ring binder or similar organizer for this purpose. A 3-ring binder allows you to easily add and remove documents as necessary. Include plastic slipcovers for regulatory documents, such as licenses and permits, that you don't want to punch holes in. On the summary index page, list the person in charge of this area of the plan, the regulations that apply, your organization's compliance status. Add a brief description of any other documents or resources, such as employee training materials, that are included in that section. If permits or licenses are required, list them along with contact information for the issuing agency. If you have permits or licenses that have to be renewed, include the dates of renewal. If you're required to maintain records related to your compliance, add a list of records that need to be kept and how long you're required to maintain them. Take the environmental laws and regulations you've found and create a summary that specifies exactly what is required for your organization's compliance. Include information on whether you are currently compliant or working toward full compliance. If you're currently working toward full compliance, list any inspections that must be completed as well as contact information for the regulatory agency that would complete those inspections. File any licenses or permits you have that demonstrate compliance with environmental laws and regulations behind your outline. Outline the training process and when training will take place. If employees are required to pass an exam or get a particular certification, file those documents in your environmental manual along with the training materials. A spreadsheet enables you to tell at a glance which employees are up-to-date on their training. For example, you may have full training for new hires and refresher training for all employees once every 6 months. Your spreadsheet would list the name of each employee with columns for you to write the dates they completed full training or refresher courses. If employees need licenses or permits, include those documents along with the date when they have to get them renewed.
Organize your goals into specific sections. Provide a summary index on the first page of each section. Outline the requirements of applicable laws and regulations in each major area. Include training materials for employees.