Joanna Hanley

A smell diary can be helpful in effective odour complaint reporting

HOW TO REPORT AN ODOUR COMPLAINT

16th November 2023

Unpleasant odours can be frustrating when they impact your home and working life. By reporting them, you can improve the situation. And, it helps operators reduce their emissions. In this guide, we explain how to report an odour complaint to achieve the best results. We also look at how complaints can benefit operators responsible for…
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Community relations is an important part of odour management and helps with resolving odour complaints.

ODOUR MANAGEMENT & COMMUNITY RELATIONS: How to Build Positive Relationships

12th October 2023

THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNITY IN ODOUR MANAGEMENT Odour is a byproduct of many industrial and commercial activities. Operators must have effective odour management strategies in place. And, you must consider how odour emissions impact your neighbours. If tensions arise with the local community, it can cause lots of problems. So, Silsoe Odours explores strategies to…
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Autumn is a great time to consider odour training for your team

MAKE SURE YOU DON’T NEGLECT ODOUR TRAINING THIS AUTUMN

26th September 2023

HOW TO KEEP AHEAD OF ODOURS IN THE AUTUMN Managing odour is an important task, which you need to keep on top of year-round. Keeping emissions low helps you avoid complaints, fines and permit restrictions. That’s why we recommend having a plan, with specific items scheduled throughout the year. Hot weather marks the busiest time…
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Understanding potential odour sources is important. Doing so can help you limit unexpected odour emissions and avoid complaints.

COMMON ODOUR SOURCES: Know How To Spot Potential Odour Problems

19th September 2023

Odour complaints are the second highest cause of environmental complaints, after noise. That is why, for operators, it is important to understand potential odour sources. If you recognise potential pitfalls, you can limit unexpected odour emissions. You can then manage your site in line with your regulatory obligations, and minimise complaints. UNDERSTANDING ODOUR Unpleasant odours…
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HAVE YOU CHECKED IF YOUR ODOUR CONSULTANT IS A SAFE CONTRACTOR?

25th July 2023

IS YOUR ODOUR CONSULTANT A SAFE CONTRACTOR? When you begin your search for an odour consultancy, you should consider whether they are a Safe Contractor. This is very important for several reasons. It gives assurance of their commitment to adhering to key legislation. Specifically, to combat health and safety, human resources, environmental and sustainability challenges,…
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Odour Panel member, Claire, assesses an odour as part of her odour characterisation training.

MASTER THE LANGUAGE OF ODOUR – TAKE A STEP INTO ODOUR CHARACTERISATION TRAINING

22nd June 2023

At Silsoe Odours, we carefully select, screen and train our team of odour panel members, or "sniffers", to conduct odour services including odour testing (including odour characterisation) and sniff surveys. Our rigorous process means you can rely on the accuracy and reliability of all our results. As part of our ongoing training, sniffers participate in…
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Dhruv Joshi, Odour Consultant at Silsoe Odours, conducts biofilter odour sampling using the sheet cover method.

HOW SHEET COVER ODOUR SAMPLING IS CRUCIAL FOR BIOFILTER SUCCESS

6th June 2023

Many industries have operational processes that create odour. For example, wastewater treatment plants, composting facilities, rendering plants, agriculture and food processing. In all these cases, effective odour control is important for compliance with environmental regulations, and the well-being of the community. A good way to reduce the impact of these odours is to treat them…
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Odour pollution can affect people living and working near odour sources.

THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL IMPACT OF ODOUR POLLUTION

30th May 2023

Odour pollution is an ongoing issue. It can affect people living and working near odour sources. In this article, we explore the economic and social impact of odour pollution. We also: take a look at the regulatory framework around odour pollution offer insights on how to mitigate odour issues WHAT IS ODOUR? Odour is caused…
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The odour consultants at Silsoe Odours carrying out stack sampling

STACK SAMPLING: HOW TO DESIGN AN EFFECTIVE STACK

10th May 2023

AN EFFECTIVE STACK REDUCES ODOUR IMPACT Odour emissions can pose a risk to the well-being of nearby communities. One way to mitigate this risk is to install a stack that helps emissions to disperse before reaching a human nose. Designing an effective stack is crucial as it can be a costly process. However, installing a…
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ODOUR COMPLAINTS AND HOW TO HANDLE THEM

11th April 2023

Unpleasant odours can impact the health and well-being of those who live and work nearby. Facilities that emit odours will often have an odour condition in their operating permit. Your permit may specify acceptable levels of odour emissions, as well as protocols for responding to odour complaints. It is important to know how to handle…
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Author: Joanna Hanley

HOW TO REPORT AN ODOUR COMPLAINT

ODOUR MANAGEMENT & COMMUNITY RELATIONS: How to Build Positive Relationships

MAKE SURE YOU DON’T NEGLECT ODOUR TRAINING THIS AUTUMN

COMMON ODOUR SOURCES: Know How To Spot Potential Odour Problems

HAVE YOU CHECKED IF YOUR ODOUR CONSULTANT IS A SAFE CONTRACTOR?

MASTER THE LANGUAGE OF ODOUR – TAKE A STEP INTO ODOUR CHARACTERISATION TRAINING

HOW SHEET COVER ODOUR SAMPLING IS CRUCIAL FOR BIOFILTER SUCCESS

THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL IMPACT OF ODOUR POLLUTION

STACK SAMPLING: HOW TO DESIGN AN EFFECTIVE STACK

ODOUR COMPLAINTS AND HOW TO HANDLE THEM

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