Hampshire based Apple Environmental Ltd provides environmental assessment and health and safety services to clients throughout the UK. We provide consultancy services to companies and individuals alike whereby we offer expert guidance, assessment, interpretation and support with regard to environmental monitoring, occupational monitoring and asbestos surveying. With more than 15 years experience in the industry, we are able to provide customers with a knowledgeable service that meets all modern environmental and health and safety requirements. These can be from chemical monitoring, building surveys, risk assessments, compliance checks, to environmental surveys, policy documents and systems and permit applications. Our exceptional services are provided at competitive prices. We are proud to present a highly qualified and skilled team who work closely with clients to provide an efficient service for effective results. Please call Apple Environmental Ltd with your enquiries and for further information on how we may be able to assist you or your company. We provide free advice on environmental management and health and safety matters and can also provide a no-obligation quote.
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We provide various services for air quality and assessment purposes. These are
often requested by local authorities as a condition for site development
proposals near an Air Quality Management Area (AQMA). Concerns raised may relate
to the risk to future occupants inside the proposed buildings or outside in
amenity spaces. Our assessments review the air quality information and
monitoring as undertaken by the local authority as well as to make
recommendations to any required mitigation. Concerns may also be raised as to
the local air quality from construction dust, or increased nitrogen dioxide and
ozone levels from an increase in traffic. Assessments are undertaken and reports
created to indicate air quality management and recommendations.
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Our asbestos management service ranges from the identification of asbestos
containing materials to undertaking complete assessment surveys. We work in
accordance with the former HSE document MDHS100 (2001) and the current HSG264
(January 2010) Asbestos: Surveying Guide. Asbestos surveys are largely carried
out as obligations under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 and can
include: the production of a survey report to highlight the presence/absence of
asbestos materials in building, the production of an asbestos register to
identify, register and update the condition of asbestos-containing materials,
the production of an algorithmic risk assessment for identified asbestos
materials, an on-going asbestos management programme, and impartial advice and
third party quotations for the removal or treatment of materials.
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Contaminated Land Investigations have been an important servicee, particularly
since 1995 when land contamination became an important environmental issue.
Contaminated Land Surveys are largely requested by local authorities who require
developers to investigate land contamination and create solutions if there is a
risk to future users of the site, controlled waters or environmentally sensitive
habitats. They can also be requested by local authorities or environmental
agencies where there is a potential cause of significant harm. The survey is
carried out in two steps: Phase 1 - Desk study to gather information and Phase 2
- Intrusive Study to visit and test the site.
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We provide environmental auditing and regulatory compliance services for all
types of businesses. Our services can include: an informal site walk-over with
advice on environmental and health and safety issues, a basic company
environmental compliance review to assess environmental obligations and provide
advice and recommendations, a full environmental review on all aspects of the
company including health and safety areas, an environmental review with the
production of a company environmental policy statement, and the preparation and
installation of full environmental management systems. Please contact us to
discuss our services in further detail.
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We can provide one-off assessments and training or can take the roll of a health
and safety site manager. Our services include: an informal site walk-over where
we provide advice on health and safety issues, a full health and safety
assessment including areas of non-compliance and recommendations, training and
advice on the implementation of safety procedures, and regular assessments to
ascertain that measures are working effectively (these can be undertaken yearly
quarterly as required). We are dedicated to providing companies with thorough
training and advice to implement safe procedures in the workplace.
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We can assist companies with the production of due diligence reports that are
required as a critical component to support the purchase of land or business. An
environmental desk study can form a part of the due diligence report and these
are usually carried out as Phase 1 of contaminate land surveys. Our services are
largely tailored to suit individual requests. Please call our team who will
advise you on the most effective routes and services to take for your project.
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Ecological or habitat surveys are a common requirement for planning applications
- largely where habitats may become disturbed as a result of the proposed
development. An initial assessment is often required as there are many forms of
ecological surveys available. Our services offer an ecological appraisal survey
for the detection of protected flora and fauna and/or potential presence through
appropriate habitat. This covers our service in its simplest form. More specific
surveys can be undertaken with aims to highlight features of particular
ecological value, identify potential impacts as a result of the proposed works,
identify issues that may have legal or planning implications, and to recommend
further work required to fully assess the value of the site and the potential
ecological impacts of the proposals.
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Various environmental reviews or audits can be undertaken for all types of
companies. These audits can allow companies to conform to legal requirements and
duties as well as to set the company apart from competitors in the market by
looking at all aspects of the company and its activities. This can include
energy use, waste production and disposal, materials storage, occupational
exposure to hazardous substances, on-site drainage, environmental emissions,
potential impacts on the locality, license and permit requirements, and more. We
provide an informal site walk-over to provide advice on environmental and health
and safety issues, a basic company compliance review, a full environmental
review, an environmental review with production of company environmental policy
statement, and the preparation and installation of a full environmental
management system. Please contact us to discuss our services further.
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Our environmental desk studies are widely carried out as part of contaminated
land surveys but can also be undertaken for due diligence assessments. For
contaminated land surveys the Phase 1 Desk Study is undertaken to gather
information to assess the presence and significance of on site land
contamination. This can then enable risk assessments to be undertaken if
necessary. As part of the survey, a site walk-over is carried out to visually
highlight any possible contamination areas.
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Fire risk assessments apply to all non-domestic premises and apply if you are
responsible for the business premises, are an employer or self-employed with
business premises, responsible for part of a dwelling where it is used for
business purposes, a charity or voluntary organisation, a contractor with
control over premises, providing accommodation for paying guests or if you are
responsible for common parts of blocks of flats. The Fire Safety Order 2005
evaluates the risk of fire occurring, evaluates the risk to people from a fire
starting on the premises, removes and reduces the hazards that may cause a fire,
and removes and reduces the risks to people from a fire. Our fully trained staff
identifies, assesses and provides strategies to meet all legal obligations
regarding fire safety.
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We undertake flood assessments for potential developments that are at risk from
fluvial, coastal and groundwater flooding. Our in-depth reports utilise
Environment Agency modelling data and historic data to assess and provide
mitigation strategies for the likelihood and potential impact of future floods.
Risk assessments are required for planning proposals where the site lies within
Flood Zones 2 or 3 as classified by the Environment Agency’s Flood Mapping.
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We provide one-off assessments and training or can take the roll of a health and
safety site manager. Our services include: an informal site walk-over where we
provide advice on health and safety issues, a full health and safety assessment
including areas of non-compliance and recommendations, training and advice on
the implementation of safety procedures, and regular assessments to ascertain
that measures are working effectively (these can be undertaken yearly quarterly
as required). We are dedicated to providing companies with thorough training and
advice to implement safe procedures in the workplace. All services are tailored
and priced accordingly depending on the services required.
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Our LEV testing and assessments ensure customers comply with regulations that
determine whether flow velocities and capture volumes are appropriate for their
purpose in accordance with HSE guidance (such as HSG54 Maintenance, Examination
and Testing of Local Exhaust Ventilation and HSG37 An Introduction to Local
Exhaust Ventilation). Regulations include Regulation 7 of the COSHH Regulations
2002 which requires that the exposure of employees to hazardous substances must
be prevented or controlled, and Regulation 9 of the COSHH Regulations 2002 which
requires control measures to be undertaken to comply with regulation 7.
Regulation 9 also requires LEV systems to be examined and tested every 14
months. Please visit our website or contact us for further information.
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We undertake noise assessments and surveys to ensure compliance with the Control
of Noise at Work Regulations 2005. These surveys can be requested for various
reasons: as planning conditions to assess the effect the development may have on
the background noise levels or to assess impact of existing noise levels on new
developments, and to prevent or reduce risks to health and safety exposure to
noise at work.
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Waste auditing is a complex service that aids companies or individuals to deal
with various waste issues. This is commonly to comply with regulations such as
the Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005, the Producer
Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2007, or to assist the
application of an Environmental Permit from the Environmental Agency.
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We provide various services for the assessment and analysis of water. This can
include sampling of groundwater and surface water in relation to contaminated
land issues and general water quality testing including potable supplies and
surface water. Water sampling assessments are undertaken in order to comply with
various legislation such as the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Health and
Safety Commission Approved Code of Practise L8 Legionnaires Disease: The Control
of Legionella bacteria in water systems (Jan 2001), and HSC Approved Code of
Practise L8. Please visit our website to read further information regarding
water sampling and regulations or contact us at Apple Environmental where we
will be happy to provide you with all the information you may need.
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