Following the horrific events that occurred earlier this year (2011) in Japan there has been a wave of support from across the globe. Currently I can be counted as one of those contributing in a small way towards this effort.
Emergency situations, such as those in Japan or even following the tornados in the Southern USA, cause great distruction to the infastructure as well as to people. Most companies are under the false impression that because there is an emergency situation EHS rules/laws are suspended. What they do not understand is that safety and health can never be suspended, no matter the situation. A emergency is no reason to believe that managing impacts to the environment somehow is of no concern. Dumping methyl ethyl death will never be tolerated no matter the situation.
Environmental rules and regulations are in place to protect human safety and health, as well as the bugs and bunnies. The management of hazardous materials and wastes are never relaxed due to some outside situation. In fact, because of the emergency situation following these rules are even more important to avoid making the situation even worse.
Emergency situations, such as those in Japan or even following the tornados in the Southern USA, cause great distruction to the infastructure as well as to people. Most companies are under the false impression that because there is an emergency situation EHS rules/laws are suspended. What they do not understand is that safety and health can never be suspended, no matter the situation. A emergency is no reason to believe that managing impacts to the environment somehow is of no concern. Dumping methyl ethyl death will never be tolerated no matter the situation.
Environmental rules and regulations are in place to protect human safety and health, as well as the bugs and bunnies. The management of hazardous materials and wastes are never relaxed due to some outside situation. In fact, because of the emergency situation following these rules are even more important to avoid making the situation even worse.
