Erin AlbrechtPosition: Environmental Health and Safety Intern

Hometown: Cheshire, CTSchool: University of Connecticut Class of 2018

Major: Environmental Engineering

Environmental Health and Safety

EH&S Management TeamJean Paul Marius- EHS Manager

Ron Severson- Env. SpecialistKevin Gerardi- EHS SpecialistAudrey Barnett- Occup. Nurse

Brian Rego- Temp EHS Specialist

Standardization- Department Work Instructions

SPCC Plan KitsSPCC 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 LibraryA systematic approach to organizing, ordering, and

cleaningBenefits:• 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