Accidental spills occur frequently in the workplace so, if you have hazardous substances on your site, you need to make sure you can respond quickly.
It’s your responsibility to clean it up. Hazardous substances can be fuels, oils, paints or any other chemicals that can harm people or the environment.
Once a contaminant leaves a site, liability starts. Personal liability for environmental offences means staff and directors can no longer shelter behind a company that pollutes. This means that everyone from staff (including temporary staff), sub-contractors, leading hands, owners and directors need to know how to act responsibly.
Any environmental impacts or discharges that occur due to a contracted company’s actions that lead to penalties or fines can also result in fines for the business or site owner, as the contractor or sub contractor is carrying out work on their behalf.
For further assistance please contact Customer Service on 03 353 9007 or toll free on 0800 324 636. You can also visit our website www.ecan.govt.nz
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