Case Studies

Compliance for the Pharma Industry

TEAM

Environmental Management Team

Sector

Environmental

Life Sciences/Pharma

Services Provided

Integrity Testing, EPA licensing

Overview of service

The EPA outline their obligation in relation to environmental licensing in the following:

“Certain industrial activities produce emissions of various substances into the air, water and land. They also generate waste and use resources such as energy and water. The EPA has a wide remit and is responsible for a range of tasks relating to the authorisation of activities that could have an impact on the environment or on human health.” (www.epa.ie)

At ORS, we have clients who are licensed by the EPA across a range of industries, from pharmaceutical to heavy industry to waste management in Ireland and the UK. Ensuring adherence that company policy procedures are aligned with and ultimately comply with the conditions of their licence is a crucial focus for our clients.

We offer a wide range of environmental compliance services which include:

Environmental monitoring – noise, air, water
Annual Environmental Reporting
Environmental Liabilities Risk Assessment
Closure Restoration & Aftercare Management Plan
Waste Classification Reporting
Integrity testing

Integrity Testing

In general, the condition relating to integrity testing in a licence will be worded similarly to the following:

“The integrity and water tightness of all underground pipes, tanks, bunding structures and containers and their resistance to penetration by water or other materials carried or stored therein shall be tested and demonstrated by the licensee. This testing shall be carried out by the licensee at least once every three years and reported to the Agency on each occasion. This testing shall be carried out in accordance with any guidance published by the Agency. A written record of all integrity tests and any maintenance or remedial work arising from them shall be maintained by the licensee.”

Standards

The following guidance documents are considered in the integrity testing of bunds and underground services:

EPA, (2004): IPC Guidance Note on Storage and Transfer of Materials for Scheduled Activities
BS 8007:1987: Design of Concrete Structures for Containing Aqueous Liquids
CIRIA Report 163: Construction of bunds for oil storage tanks
IS EN 1610: Construction and Testing of Drains and Sewers

A tailored suite of testing is prepared following a risk assessment of the assets to be tested. Visual, Hydrostatic and pneumatic testing techniques are used to ensure the integrity of all assets. All testing is carried out and signed off by a suitably qualified person.

ORS provide a bespoke service offering tailored to each site informed by a GAP analysis of the integrity testing programme and records.

Project challenges

Challenges which can be encountered include

Baselining

Baselining of the drainage networks to ensure asset registers are up to date and can act as a programme management aid

Co-ordination

Co-ordination of confined space works, for example, to carry out visual inspections of underground bunds

Reviewing

Reviewing remedial recommendations to determine the most cost-effective course of action for our clients.

Leaders

Key Contacts

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Luke Martin

Director
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Oisín Doherty

Associate Director
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Damian Kenny

Director

N5 Westport to Turlough Road

ORS was appointed to provide environmental consultancy services on this major road project managed by Mayo County Council’s National Roads Office (NRO).

Environmental

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Biogas Renewable Energy

Local Power Ltd. engaged ORS to prepare an environmental impact assessment report in support of an application for planning permission for a 4MW Anaerobic Digestion Facility.

Environmental

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Fire-Water Risk Assessment & Testing

ORS were appointed by Capital Homes in Q2 2018 to provide Civil and Structural services for a proposed residential development at Clara Road, Tullamore, Co. Offaly.

Environmental

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KSN Flood Risk Assessment

KSN Horizon appointed ORS to carry out flood/climate risk and natural hazards risk assessments on several high-value properties in Dublin city centre.

Environmental

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Panda Fire Risk Assessment

Panda appointed ORS to conduct fire risk assessments at several of its waste management facilities nationwide.

Environmental

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White Heart Lane Flood Risk Assessment

Offaly County Council commissioned ORS to make a Section 50 application to the OPW for works at White Heart Lane in Portarlington, Co. Laois.

Environmental

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Compliance for the Pharma Industry

ORS provides environmental consultancy services for a range of blue-chip clients within the pharmaceutical industry.

Environmental

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Compliance for the Pharma Industry

Integrity Testing

Standards

Challenges which can be encountered include

Baselining

Co-ordination

Reviewing

Leaders

Key Contacts

Luke Martin

Oisín Doherty

Damian Kenny

Related Projects

N5 Westport to Turlough Road

Biogas Renewable Energy

Fire-Water Risk Assessment & Testing

KSN Flood Risk Assessment

Panda Fire Risk Assessment

White Heart Lane Flood Risk Assessment

Compliance for the Pharma Industry

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