Summary of Environment Management System

An Environment Management system is in place that covers:

Normal Operations

Daily records are kept on all aspects of the farm’s operation including:

Water consumption, feed consumption and deliveries, bird mortalities, shed temperatures and humidity.

Daily inspections around the site by staff to ensure all plant is operating correctly.

Maintenance schedule and records

A programme of planned preventative maintenance is carried out on all plant equipment including ventilation fans, feed and water systems and the incinerator. Inspections and maintenance schedules are based on the manufacturer recommendations.

Generators are tested weekly to ensure they are working properly.

The buildings and equipment on site are regularly inspected and checked for visual signs of leakage, corrosion and structural damage, security and correct operation.

A record of all faults, maintenance work and inspections is kept in the site office.

Incidents and abnormal operations

Measures are in place to identify incidents and abnormal operations. Staff are trained to be able to detect abnormal operation and investigate its causes and get back to normal operation and ensure the problem does not reoccur.

Complaints system

Complaints are logged and referred to the site manager for investigation and follow up action. A record is kept of any remedial action to prevent or minimise the causes and we will continue to respond to any concerns raised by the local community as appropriate.

A site identification notice is placed at the entrance of the site, clearly visible from the public highway, which includes contact numbers in the event of a concern or complaint.

Accidents

The site has an accident management plan which will be implemented if an accident occurs. Events or failures that could damage the environment have been identified using the H1 risk assessment for accidents. The format of the site Accident Management plan is based on the IPPC Factsheet 4 – Producing an Accident Management Plan

Training

All staff are suitably qualified to work at the installation. All staff receive formal training from both the site manager and an external training company.

All staff receive formal training on Health and Safety, the requirements of the environmental permit and pollution prevention and the accident management plan.

A copy of the Environment Agency permit is kept in the site office.

New staff are mentored as part of their “on the job” training.

Staff and contractors have defined roles. Training and instruction of staff and contractors is recorded in the training plan.

Site Security

Sheds are securely locked at night.

The fuel oil tanks and LPG tanks are secure and locked.

Signs are placed around the perimeter to warn people against entering the site.

There is no public footpath through any part of the site.