Crematoria
More than 400,000 cremations are now performed every year (Cremation Society of Great Britain).
The increase in popularity has led to some environmental consequences. For example, the mercury, atmospheric dioxins, chloride and formaldehyde emissions that UK crematoria release are harmful and reduce air quality.
Mercury is toxic; it accumulates in the air and water, and can damage the brain, kidneys, nervous system and unborn children. As up to 16% of all mercury emitted in the UK comes from crematoria (from tooth fillings), DEFRA aims to cut their mercury emissions by half, by the end of 2012.
How we can help
ESG has a wide range of environmental, health, safety and welfare services to support crematoria in complying with the regulatory requirements. For example, we offer expertise in:
- Stack emissions monitoring
- UKAS and MCERTS accredited procedures and systems to meet the necessary regulatory standards
- FTIR monitoring to reduce time on-site and monitoring costs
- Odour emissions monitoring
- Professional and personal support from industry experts
- Environmental site monitoring
- Assessments and advice on ambient air and ground water quality
- Computer dispersion modelling
- Hazardous waste separation, disposal and reuse
- Water safety and hygiene expertise
- Asbestos identification and management
- Fire safety and arson investigation
- Compliance audits and site audit programmes
- Advice on the development of policy and risk management systems
- Provision of a Competent Person to ensure you have the necessary skills, when you need them
- Training
- Occupational hygiene
- Food safety
- Drug and alcohol testing
