Intent

Ensure the environmental impacts of our operations have been properly identified; assessed and appropriate processes are implemented to reduce environmental incidents and liabilities.

Expectations

• Conduct an environmental assessment to identify the potential environmental impacts that may occur, based upon the location and nature of the operation.
• The assessment will include; activities the generate discharges to the air, land or water, activities that require permits, activities that generate discharges.
• Ensure potential impacts to the air, land and water have been identified.
• Ensure potential impacts to Oceaneering operations and surrounding community have been identified.
• Identify applicable national and local regulatory requirements.
• Identify client environmental requirements.
• Develop process and systems to address environmental impacts and above mentioned requirements.
• Equipment, facilities and trained personnel are identified and available
• A system is in place for the identification, handling and disposal of hazardous and non hazardous waste.
• A system is in place to prevent and response to spills.
• The need for training has been identified and implemented as needed.

Verification

Adherence with this element will be verified by determining that:

• An environmental assessment was performed by a qualified professional.
• Processes include regulatory and client requirements.
• Environmental measures are maintained and communicated.
• Chemicals and wastes are properly stored, handled and processed.