Publisher's Synopsis
Environmental professionals must undertake activities that are historically fraught with claims and liability issues. A proper understanding of methods and practices that can be implemented to avoid such claims is essential to the professional's success. In The Environmental Professional's Essential Guidebook: Reducing Risk and Liability While Making a Profit, authors Anne and Sandy Horan offer invaluable, actionable tips to avoid the common pitfalls and liability that too often plague environmental consultants and managers. This handy reference guides professionals through day-to-day tasks such as report reviews, proposal drafting, contract reviews and negotiations, insurance evaluation, invoicing, and damage control. It is based on years of first-hand experience using proven techniques and principles. It is applicable in a variety of circumstances in every region of the United States, and can be used by any environmental professional from entry-level managers to seasoned consultants for on the job reference or for training purposes. It is both practical, offering examples drawn from real-world scenarios, and accessible, written in plain language that anyone can understand.