THE ROLE OF THE ENVIRONMENT COMPLIANCE OFFICER (ECO)

Responsible

To Head of School/College/Professional Service

Objectives

• To act as liaison between the School/College/Professional Service and the OSHE Unit.
• To be an ex-officio member of the School/College/Professional Service Safety, Health and Environment Committee.
• To maintain environmental documentation relating to the School/Professional Service SHE Management system (including: identification of environmental aspects and inclusion within HAZMAP, involvement in setting
• School/College/Directorate objectives and targets, maintenance of School/Directorate environmental register).
• To follow an appropriate programme of development including participating in training and awareness sessions so that an appropriate standard of environmental sustainability knowledge is maintained.
• To provide general environmental sustainability advice, or where appropriate to refer members of the School/College/Professional Service to the OSHE Unit.
• To disseminate environmental sustainability information and reports to appropriate members of School/College/Professional Service staff and students.
• Work with the University EMS Steering Group on implementation of Environmental sustainability objectives and targets.
• Act as a contact for information and training related to ESDGC (Education for Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship).
• Liaise with the School/College/Professional Service Safety Committee to review environmental sustainability procedures within the School/College/Professional Service.

Suggested guide time for ECO roles 1-2 hours per week depending on the size of the School/College/Professional Service.

ECO Contact support within OSHEU

The following individuals act as the first point of call for any Safety, Health and Environment related issues.