8.1E Environmental Site Audit

• Site name

• Audited on

  Date

• Audited by

• Location
  Address

Environmental Policy & Communication

• Is the Environmental Policy displayed on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Policy up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Environmental emergency procedures displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Environmental issues adequately addressed at site induction? (e.g. Waste, Spill kits)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Environmental control measures described in method statements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any sub-contractors conforming to the companies Environmental Policy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Site Establishment

• Are site cabins clean and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fences, hoardings, and gates in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Waste Management

• Does a licensed Waste carrier remove waste?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Main Contractor is responsible

• Are transfer notes (consignment notes for special waste) in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Main Contractor is responsible

• Are adequate Waste segregation measures in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Energy Management

• Is electrical power for light and heat kept to a minimum (i.e. shut down)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is water usage minimised?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is plant shut down when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

COSHH & Hazardous Substances

• Are fuel tanks, bowsers and drums within a bund?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are drip trays in place for plant and fuelling points?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all chemicals stored safely and marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is plant in good condition and without any leaks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is plant and materials reasonably kept away from drains and watercourses?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are wheel washes suitably constructed and contained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Emergency Preparedness & Spill Control

• Are there Spill kits (and PPE) in place in the event of an emergency?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Spill Kits adequately stocked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there trained Spill Kit responders?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Water

• Are consents in place for discharge of water?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are drains identified (surface and sewer)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is silt being prevented from discharging to watercourses?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Materials Management

• Are there alternative arrangements for unused materials other than disposal?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are their arrangements to reuse/recycle existing site material?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Nuisance

• Is dust suppression adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are noise and vibration within reasonable limits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are activities smokeless? (e.g. use of plant equipment)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are deliveries arranged to minimise disruption to neighbours?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are their arrangements to keep neighbours informed and liaison procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are site lights positioned away from neighbours?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are site cabins screened from neighbours as appropriate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Flora & Fauna

• Is adequate protection in place for existing planted areas, or any Tree Preservation Orders?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are measures in place to protect initial life adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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