Aspect is not currently controlled under normal condition

‘Abnormal’ condition would breach regulations

Evidence of / high likelihood of immediate environmental damage

Severity of impacts is extensive

In breach of legislation

Interested parties have voiced concerns

Repeated complaints received (internal/external)

Immediate action and control required

Aspect is not fully controlled under normal conditions

Severity of ‘normal’ condition impacts are moderate

Abnormal condition impacts are likely to occur and/or unlikely to be detected

Impacts are likely to increase based on planned activities

Emergency situation would cause major environmental impact

Potential breach of legislation

In breach of company policy or other non-legal compliance obligation

Financial / business threat from impacts

Interested parties aware of issue

Complaint received (internal/external)

Multiple instances of same issue / large volumes involved

Action required within set timeframe, with scheduled review of effectiveness

Aspect controlled under normal conditions

Abnormal condition impacts are unlikely to occur and/or likely to be detected

Severity and likelihood of any impact is low

No potential for breach of legislation or other compliance obligation

Single instance of issue / small quantities involved

Additional actions possible; recommend to review in the future

Aspect controlled under normal and abnormal conditions

No additional impact arising from emergency condition

Severity and likelihood of any impact is minimal

Very small quantities involved

Limited additional action possible; review in the future may be required