Erin Albrecht Position: Environmental Health and Safety Intern Hometown: Cheshire, CT School: University of Connecticut Class of 2018 Major: Environmental Engineering Environmental Health and Safety EH&S Management Team Jean Paul Marius- EHS Manager Ron Severson- Env. Specialist Kevin Gerardi- EHS Specialist Audrey Barnett- Occup. Nurse Brian Rego- Temp EHS Specialist Standardization- Department Work Instructions SPCC Plan Kits SPCC Plan: Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan Benefits: • Now organized by department, building, line, project, etc. • Makes finding these documents (for use or for revision) easier • More convenient and efficient- one location rather than separate, personal drives • Accessed by anyone- eliminates the middle man 5S Strategy- Environmental Library A systematic approach to organizing, ordering, and cleaning Benefits: • Clear objectives • Who does what, when and how • Detailed process • Improved delegation • Facilitate performance reviews • Sustainable process What I’ve Learned • How to create internal instructions • Organizational skills by adapting the 5S system • The importance of abiding a Records Retention Schedule • The importance of the SPCC Plan and training employees • Broaden and strengthened my skills with Microsoft Programs EH&S SharePoint Benefits: • Files are up-to-date following Records Retention Schedule • Prevents record non- compliance • Easy to access important documents • Cabinets categorized • Less cluttered/saved space • Looks professional Before: After: Benefits: • All trained employees know kits’ locations • Kits contain necessary materials • Prevent and control spills and leaks • Ensures immediate action to minimize impacts • Ensures environmental compliance SPCC Kit