This document summarizes audit findings from 91 facilities in Greater Europe between 2015-2018. It found 1,160 regulatory compliance issues across various categories. The top findings were in general requirements like risk assessments and contractor safety. Specific issues included lack of emergency plans, improper electrical equipment, and outdated first aid supplies. Environmental risks noted were issues with waste sorting, water discharge compliance, and refrigerant management.

2. Greater Europe EHS
Regulatory Challenges
Audit Findings from 2015-2018

3. Regulatory Compliance in Greater Europe
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Compilation of 2015-2018 audit
findings from Greater Europe:
2
Low-Risk
Facilities
(offices, retail,
non-manufacturing)
91Audits 1160Findings

4. Findings per Audit
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3
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
Sites/Audits Average number of findings per audit

5. Greater Europe Finding Frequency
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Chemical Safety/
Dangerous Substances
Environmental
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
General Requirements
General Safety
and Health
Emergency
Preparedness
Machinery&
Equipment
IndustrialHygiene
&Occupational
Health

6. Top Findings: General Requirements
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EHS Organizational
Structure
An H&S Committee has
not been formed
Risk Assessment
Risk assessments are not
conducted
Visitor and Contractor
Safety
Visitors and Contractors
do not receive site-specific
EHS information
EHS Organizational
Structure
Risk Assessment Training
DocumentControl
Housekeeping
Legal Requirements
Reporting
and Record
Keeping
Self-
Inspection
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Visitor/Contractor
Safety
EmployeeEngagement
/Awareness

7. Top Findings: Safety and Health
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Ergonomics
The work environment is
not compliant with
ergonomic principles.
Employee Welfare
Counsellors are not
provided.
Psychosocial aspects are
not assessed.
Work at Elevated
Heights/Fall
Protection
Indoor Air Quality
Noise
Visitor/Contractor
Safety
Building Security
Manual and
Materials Handling
Hot Work
Data Protection
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Ergonomics
Walking/Working
Surfaces
InjuryandIllness
Reporting
EmployeeWelfare
LoneWorker

8. Top Findings: Emergency Preparedness
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SpillPrevention
andProtection
Fire Prevention and
Protection:
Fire extinguishers and
prevention equipment are
unavailable or not easily
accessible.
Prevention, Disaster and
Recovery Plans
Emergency plans do not exist
or are not clearly
communicated.
Evacuation/Life Safety
Escape routes are not clearly
marked.
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Fire Prevention and
Protection
Prevention, Disaster
and Recovery Plans
Evacuation/Life
Safety

9. Top Findings: Machinery & Equipment
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Electrical
Electrical equipment is not
properly secured.
Electrical wiring issues.
Hand and Portable Tools
Portable Appliance Testing
(PAT) is not conducted.
Tanks
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Electrical
GeneralMachinery&
Equipment
Hand and
Portable Tools
PPE
FleetSafety

10. Top Findings: Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Health
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Medical Management/ First Aid
First Aid Kits include out-of-date or
improper supplies.
Asbestos
Site has not been surveyed for
asbestos or cannot provide
documentation.
Legionella Risk
Legionella risk assessments are not
undertaken or documented.
Control of
Hazardous
Energy Exposure
Assessment
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Medical Management/First Aid Asbestos
LegionellaRisk

11. Environmental Risks and Considerations
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10Antea USA, Inc.
Waste Management
• Proper sorting of all waste streams
• Proper management and disposal of hazardous waste and e-wastes
Water Management
• Compliance with wastewater management requirements
• Water quality monitoring
Air Emissions
• Management of refrigerants