Sustainable Solutions

Prevent groundwater pollution from solvents

I was just looking through the updated guidelines named Prevent Groundwater Pollution (Sept 2026). It is a code of practice targeted to prevent pollution from solvent use and storage.  By adhering the code of practice, we will comply with the legal requirements under the Environmental Permitting Regulations. The sites activities are regulated by the Environment […]

Impact of new COMAH guidance on existing CDOIF risk assessments

Following the completion of our third successful major CDOIF assessment, we were recently  approached by one of our existing clients if they are now required to complete a review, ahead of their scheduled review, following the issuing of new guidance around the COMAH regulations. Published in September 2026, the CDOIF’s (Chemical and Downstream Oil Industries […]

Classification of substances for transport

CLP v ADR is the presentation delivered by the Chemical Business Association (CBA) at our recent regional Health Safety and Environment seminar on 24th September 2026. We were all delighted and humbled by the acceptance of the CBA to support our fantastic day with a presentation which was readily taken on board, especially by the […]

The hidden value of all ecosystems, by M Rose

The pollinating service provided by bees, butterflies (other insects) are natural processes that keep conditions stable, more commonly known as Regulating Services.  It’s simple, they transfer pollen from one flower to another which in turn gives us fruiting bodies.

Policy confirmation – Use of Artificial Intelligence

In summary we can categorically claim and reassure our clients that we DO NOT use AI in any way for the generation of our high-level reports such as DSEAR, Fire Risk assessments, COSHH risk assessments etc. these are some of the reasons:

Supporting local community sustainability

an image of some of the species being reintroduced by DWT such as Pine Marten and white stork bird.

we are pleased to reveal we made a significant supporting contribution to the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust. Their ‘Big give’ initiative aimed at reintroduction of lost species (to the local area) of Pine Martens, Eurasian Elk and White Stork was something which caught our attention.

CDOIF competency

A certificate showing attendance to the Chemical Business Association for CDOIF

Recently I attended an Environmental Risk Tolerability CDOIF (Chemicals Downstream Oil Industry Forum) CPD refresher.    A few more useful points to enhance my reporting and some impressive discussion in the Chemical Business Association. CBA workshop. I’m now at the planning stage of the next CDOIF project which will take me into 2026 and beyond.  […]

CDOIF with confidence.

Yet another CDOIF assessment satisfies the requirement of the HSE and the EA for our clients. Chemical and Downstream Oil Industries Form, environmental alignment for COMSH regulated sites.

CDOIF lacking at sea. By Melissa Rose

Just months after I have completed a CDOIF Environmental Risk Tolerability study for sites and activities posing a high risk to the environment.  Months of research into the possibility of failures (in the Oil and Chemical industry), assessment of receptors, the severity of consequences and ways to mitigate those collective scenarios led me to rethink […]