Environmental Incident Investigation Process

The video tutorial explains how to report environmental incidents and accidents. It begins by defining the environment according to ISO 14001:2015 and describes what constitutes an environmental incident, which can be controlled with internal resources. It then differentiates incidents from accidents, which have a broader impact and require external assistance. The tutorial concludes with the reporting and investigation process, emphasizing the importance of documentation and corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.

According to ISO 14001:2015, what does the environment include?

• Only natural resources like water and air

• Only flora and fauna

• Only human-made structures

• Natural resources and their interrelations with humans

What is an environmental incident?

• A planned event with no impact on the environment

• An unexpected event with potential negative impacts on the environment, controllable with internal resources

• An event that only affects human health

• An event that always requires external help

Which of the following is an example of an environmental incident?

• A collapse of a wastewater treatment plant

• A fire caused by chemical spills

• A major flood requiring external assistance

• A controlled chemical spill within company limits

What differentiates an environmental accident from an incident?

• Accidents require external assistance and exceed company limits

• Accidents do not affect human health

• Accidents are always planned events

• Incidents always require external help

Which of the following is considered an environmental accident?

• A small oil spill on company grounds

• A fire caused by a chemical spill affecting nearby communities

• A chemical spill that is controlled internally

• A minor water leak within the company

What is the first step in reporting an environmental incident?

• Filling out a declaration form

• Calling the fire department

• Informing the immediate supervisor

• Notifying the media

Which form is NOT required for reporting an environmental incident?

• Customer feedback form

• Worker's declaration form

• Supervisor's declaration form

• Witness declaration form

What is the purpose of the investigation after an environmental incident?

• To close the company

• To notify the media

• To understand the root cause and prevent future incidents

• To find someone to blame

Who is involved in creating action plans after an environmental incident?

• Only the immediate supervisor

• Only external agencies

• HS process team along with other involved processes

• Only the HS process team

What is the final step in the investigation process of an environmental incident?

• Firing the responsible employee

• Creating and following up on action plans

• Notifying the media

• Ignoring the incident