Pollution

Pollution control - noiseComplaints about excessive noise are investigated by the local authority who can take action if the noise is considered to be a statutory nuisance. Thursday, February 07, 2008
Pollution control - air qualityEach council has responsibility for measuring the quality of ambient air to ensure that it meets required standards in relation to the concentration of a defined range of pollutants such as lead,... Thursday, February 07, 2008
Pollution control - hazardous substancesThe Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) RegulationsÂ 2002 were introduced to control exposure to all substances hazardous to health arising from work activities. The local authority... Thursday, February 07, 2008
Pollution control - waterWorking with the Environment Agency in a number of ways to prevent or control pollution. This is done by prompt reporting of incidents, ensuring that emissions from industries controlled by the... Thursday, February 07, 2008
Pollution control - Clean Air Act approvalThe local authority controls and determines the height of a chimney. An application for chimney height approval must contain adequate information to enable the necessary calculations to be carried... Thursday, February 07, 2008
Pollution control - inspection and regulation of premises - Part B processes and installations.Inspection and regulation of premises where Part B installations which have the potential to cause air pollution are undertaken. These include activities such as vehicle re-spraying, furniture... Thursday, February 07, 2008