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ENVIRONMENTAL GAP ANALYSIS

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March 2014

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OJECTIVES

After this discussion, you should be

able to;

Describe the purpose of a gap

analysis

Find a list of questions for conducting

a gap analysis

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Overview

Definition

Purpose of a gap analysis

Steps in a gap analysis

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Definition

A gap analysis is a process used to

assess the current state of a facility’s EMS.

Other similar processes are ‘’initial

environmental reviews (IERs)’’ or

‘’environmental management system

reviews (EMRs)’’.

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Purpose of a Gap Analysis

Identify gaps between your current management systems and the EMS standard.

Collect policies, procedures, programs, metrics and personnel that support the current EMS

Establish a list of actions to achieve conformance with the standard

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Conducting a Gap Analysis

Analysts must be familiar with EMS

framework

Allow several days to complete data

collection

Prepare a summary report and provide to

participants

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Steps in a Gap Analysis .

Facility walk-through

Document review

Staff interviews

Identify and document gaps

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Facility Walk Through .

Identify Activities, Products and Services- Main reason for facility’s existence- Support activities

Develop Comprehensive Picture of Facility- Maps- Pictures- Lists of buildings and organizations

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Document Review .

Environmental policy statements Other policy statements Mission statements EHD critical Rig Specific Procedures Position descriptions Environmental plans Training materials Etc.

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Staff Interviews .

Identify organizational structure

Identify requirements to fulfill mission

Determine awareness of staff of EMS

Awareness of environmental programs

and goals

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Compare with EMS elements

Make a list of specific actions to

close gaps

Identify and Document Gaps .

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Gap analysis is a good way to ‘’jump

start’’ your EMS

Gap analysis helps create a list of

actions for EMS team

Summary.