Information
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Audit Title
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Document No.
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Personnel
Inspection Details
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Last inspected
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Inspection Reason
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Inspection Level
Registered Operator Details
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Registration Certificate No. and/or Development Approval No.
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Environmentally Relevant Activity (number & name):
General Description of the location and surrounding environment.
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Description
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Site Map and Photos of surrounds.
History of the Activity/ERA at the site
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History
Industry Specific Hazards
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Hazards to look for on perimiter inspection - Means of entry/exit, Ground - uneven, slipper, soft, stable, Water hazards - ponds or dams, Flash Flood hazards - creek bed
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Structures - Hazardous means of access or exit, platforms/stairs/walkways, obstacles without guards or barriers from groud level to head heigh, warning signs on fences, tanks etc.
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Biological hazards - insects, snakes, gaurd dogs, tick dead fish or vegetation, aggressive or violent people?
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Hazardous substances - dust, spray, unusual odours, gas from pipes or containers, pesticides, asbestos, leaking or damaged drums, discoloured liquid, vapour clouds or oil slicks
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Machinery - use of heavy plant and equipment, overhead gantries, cranes and hoists, steam outlets/hotpipes/vents, air water steam hoses, electrical cables, housekeeping - sotrage of materials.
PPE requirements.
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Safety Helmet required?
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Hearing Protection Required?
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Eye Protection Required?
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Protective Clothing Required?
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Protective Footwear Required?
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Respiritory Protection Required?
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Arrange safety induction training with occupier of site before any work is done
Inspection plan including opening meeting checklist for Level B and C inspections
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Is a pre inspection meeting required? (level B and C inspections should have a pre inspection meeting)
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Outline objectives and scope.
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Were the objectives and scope outlined in the opening meeting?
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Proposed start time.
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Proposed end time.
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Audit team, Roles and responsibilities.
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Onsite staff accompanying audit/inspection team (names and positions)
Methods and procedures to be used
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Ipad
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Digital camera (photo register)
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GPS device
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Appropriate documentation (licence and legislation)
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Site documentation
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Records (exhibit list)
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Water Quality Sampling Guidelines (sampling equipment)
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Kit bag
Conditions for assessment.
General Conditions
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Are General Conditions to be assessed as part of this audit?
General Condition
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Does the operation comply with the condition?
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Recommended Actions.
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Client agreement?
Air
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Are Air Conditions to be assessed as part of this audit?
Air condition
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Does the operation comply with the condition?
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Recommended Actions.
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Client agreement?
Water
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Are Water Conditions to be assessed as part of this audit?
Water Condition
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Does the operation comply with the condition?
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Recommended Actions.
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Client agreement?
Stormwater Management
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Are Stormwater Management Conditions to be assessed as part of this audit?
Stormwater Management Condition
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Does the operation comply with the condition?
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Recommended Actions.
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Client agreement?
Land application
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Are Land Application conditions to be assessed as part of this audit?
Land Application
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Does the operation comply with the condition?
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Recommended Actions.
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Client agreement?
Noise
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Are Noise Conditions to be assessed as part of this audit?
Noise
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Does the operation comply with the condition?
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Recommended Actions.
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Client agreement?
Waste Management
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Are Waste Management Conditions to be assessed as part of this audit?
Waste Management Condition
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Does the operation comply with the condition?
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Recommended Actions.
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Client agreement?
Self Monitoring and Reporting
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Are Self Monitoring and Reporting Conditions to be assessed as part of this audit?
Self Monitoring and Reporting Condition
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Does the operation comply with the condition?
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Recommended Actions.
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Client agreement?
On site observation - general items
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Are general items to be assessed in this audit?
Raw materials/final products
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What types of raw or final product materials are on the site? Are the materials stored in a satisfactory manner?
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What are the approximate volumes? Is this allowed under the license?
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What is the location of these materials on site? Is the location satisfactory?
Waste storage, treatment and disposal
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What types of waste materials (general/regulated) are on site? Is this allowable under the license?
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What are the approximate volumes? Is this allowable under the license?
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What is the location of these materials on site (include details of containment system, proximity to waters, etc)? Is the location suitable?
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Is the site free of any evidence of spills/leaks/other emissions?
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Does the facility discharge to a sewer and have a trade waste agreement?
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What waste contractor does the facility use?
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Other details (recycling ect)?
Chemical Management
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Are flammable/combustible materials stored on-site
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Does the facility have an appropriate licence for the flammable materials?
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Are bunds being maintained?
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Are chemical containers or drums safely stacked, stored inside, and stored away from stormwater drains?
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Are all bags and drums sealed?
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Are refuellling areas free from diesel and oil staining?
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Are all chemical containers correctly labelled?
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Is there an appropriate, accessible spill kit on site?
Stormwater Management
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Describe the stormwater controls onsite
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Bunding
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Sediment Trap
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Oil/Water seperator
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First flush capture
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Sluce Gate
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Other?
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Are the controls free from staining, sedimentation and litter ect?
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Are the controls operating as they should, ie not blocked, overflowing ect?
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Have any samples been taken by either the facility or the Department?
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Are the yards, car parks and outside surfaces of the facility free from contaminants and debris?
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Are containers being washed down where runoff is excluded from stormwater drains?
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Are the drains on site free of evidence of contaminants entering? Ie stains ect
Other issues
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While on site was the faciltiy free of noticieable dust/noise/odour issues?
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Were all ERA activities on site appropriately licensed?
Inspection results summary
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General Observations
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Compliance Level
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Environmental Risk
The Departments actions taken/recommended.
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Enforcement measures taken during the inspection?
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Any further enforcement measures required?
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Details of any further information to be supplied by the operator?
Natural Justice
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The person has been provided with the opportunity to put their side of the story forward?
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List any defences provided
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Has the Department considered the information and or defences provided?
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Are the decision-maker and environmental officer are free from bias or the perception of bias?
Approval
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Auditor
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Supervisor
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Does the deligate approve or reject the reccomendations
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Reasons for decision.
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Delegate