Australian Wine Industry Standard of Sustainable Practice- Vineyard.

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M1 Scope and Commitment

• Has the scope of certification been defined by appropriate senior management

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the business enterprises and activities undertaken recorded

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a property map been documented and maintained.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a flowcharts completed that documents the activities for which certification is required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the property map identify property boundaries buildings and facilities including: property boundaries, roads, and surrounds (school, sports fields, residential, etc.) farm houses, buildings, sheds, on-farm roads and access points toilet facilities, septic tanks and seepage pads worker accommodation and facilities

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the property map identify production areas and infrastructure including: vineyard blocks and other production areas bulk fuel storage, including underground tanks chemical storage areas, mixing areas, equipment clean-down areas, dip sites (livestock) and disposal trenches/evaporation ponds storage sites for waste, including controlled wastes (empty chemical containers awaiting collection, tyres) fertiliser and soil additive storage areas, composting/ageing and mixing/loading areas water sources, extraction points and delivery infrastructure drainage lines and discharge points

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the property map identify environmentally sensitive areas.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does it include workers responsible for the management of this Standard and workers responsible for the management of the Sustainability Action Plan

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the organisational structure of the business documented

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the organisational structure, roles and responsibilities reviewed at least annually, or when changes occur.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has an appropriate senior manager signed a commitment statement to support and comply with: Freshcare Australian Wine Industry Standard of Sustainable Practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has an appropriate senior manager signed a commitment statement to support and comply with: Freshcare Rules

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has an appropriate senior manager signed a commitment statement to support and comply with Sustainable Winegrowing Australia

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has an appropriate senior manager signed a commitment statement to support and comply with: Sustainability Action Plan

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has an appropriate senior manager signed a commitment statement to support and comply with Legislative requirements (including licensing and permits)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the commitment statement been communicated to all workers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the commitment statement been reviewed annually in conjunction with the Sustainability Action Plan

  Yes

  No

  N/A

M2 Sustainability Action Planning

• Has an assessment been conducted of the property and business operations to identify any business, community and environmental risks and assets

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a Sustainability Action Plan (SAP) been established that documents the action(s) planned to address sustainability issues and protect assets.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have actions been established to progress the SAP. Have these been recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the Sustainability Action Plan (SAP) been reviewed and updated at least annually. Has the name of the person completing the review and the date of the review been documented

  Yes

  No

  N/A

M3 Documentation

• Is there a controlled copy of The current edition of the Standard and the Freshcare Rules

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Sustainable Winegrowing Australia trust mark managed in accordance with the guidelines and specifications for use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all records and documents required to verify compliance to this Standard legible and versioned.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the name of the person completing recorded, and date of completion added?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all documents being used the latest version.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all records been kept for a minimum of five (5) years (or longer if required by legislation or customers)

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Has the defined Sustainable Winegrowing Australia business metrics and the best practice workbook been completed and reported annually.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

M4 Training and Development

• Has a management representative completed approved training.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workers trained who complete tasks relevant to this Standard

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has training been provided in the relevant language for workers and/or pictorially

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are records of all training recorded and kept?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a review of training and training needs been completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the review of training been conducted at least annually or when tasks and/or workers change. Is a record is kept

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• It there signage or site instructions provided to all workers and visitors, includin information regarding: environmental priorities biosecurity and hygiene requirements site access and movement use of protective clothing and footwear (where required) emergency procedures general behaviour

  Yes

  No

  N/A

M5 Suppliers

• Have suppliers of materials and services been reviewed and approved, to demonstrate they comply with the applicable requirements of this Standard.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are purchasing records kept for materials and services

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a Competent laboratory used when testing is undertaken to verify compliance with requirements of the Standard

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are new planting materials purchased from approved suppliers and in consideration of legislation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are wine grapes represented for sale by a certified business, sourced from a business currently certified to the Freshcare Australian Wine Industry Standard of Sustainable Practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

M6 Customer and Regulatory Requirements

• Have customer, regulatory body or legislation requires compliance with specific environmental, sustainable agriculture or greenhouse gas emission practice(s) been identified and actioned.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

M7 Incident Management, Internal Audit, Corrective & Preventative Action

• Has an incident management plan been established to support business continuity?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does it include how to respond to, and recover from, an environmental incident

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the incident management plan documented? Does it include potential environmental risks to business continuity strategies and practices to manage identified risks workers responsible for incident management contact details of internal and external stakeholders

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a test of the incident management plan been conducted annually. A record is kept

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the incident management plan been reviewed at least annually, and after any event requiring the incident management plan to be actioned. A record is kept

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has an internal audit of all activities and records relevant to this Standard been conducted at least annually. A record is kept

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have workers responsible for completing sections of the internal audit been identified and, where possible, are independent of the practices being assessed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Corrective Action Record (CAR) completed when the requirements of the Standard, Freshcare Rules or legislation are not being met.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are non-compliances reviewed by the owner or appropriate senior manager. A record is kept

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Corrective Action Records retained for a minimum period of five (5) years (or longer if required by legislation or customers)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the owner or appropriate senior manager conducted a management review of compliance at least annually. A record of the review is recorded.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

E1 Biosecurity

• Has a Biosecurity Management Program been documented

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have Biosecurity and hygiene requirements been reinforced with prominent signs and/or written or pictorial training guides

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is access to the property and growing sites restricted to authorised persons and vehicles including workers, visitors and contractors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the Biosecurity Management Program been reviewed and updated at least annually. The name of the person completing the review and the date of the review are documented

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is Worker and visitor behaviour is monitored for compliance with biosecurity and hygiene requirements

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any unusual plant pest, disease or weed identified on the property must be reported to the relevant state or territory agriculture agency directly, or through the Exotic Plant Pest Hotline (1800 084 881)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have Soil conservation and crop production practices are chosen to:minimise soil degradation, erosion, compaction and contamination optimise soil organic matter and fertility consistent with fruit quality objectives

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have areas been identified as being highly degraded, eroded or contaminated are: managed to minimise further degradation, erosion or contamination managed to minimise the release of soil and surface water run-off to water sources for contaminated soil, contained to minimise movement on and off-site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any remediation activities for areas identified for the above

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a Nutrient Management Program been documented

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the decision to use fertilisers and soil additives is based on one or more of the following: results of soil/plant tissue/sap testing crop monitoring with monitoring records kept a recognised nutrition program

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the Worker(s) responsible for crop nutrition competent to make recommendations relevant to the crops under their management?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Nutrient Management Program reviewed and updated at least annually. The name of the person completing the review and the date of the review are documented

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fertilisers and soil additives purchased from suppliers that are managed in accordance with the supplier requirements

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do fertilisers and soil additives used comply with heavy metal limits specified in AS4454-2012 Composts, soil conditioners and mulches.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are storage sites for fertilisers and soil additives located, constructed and maintained to minimise harm to off-target and sensitive areas from nutrient runoff or leaching

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are current Safety Data Sheet (SDS) or product specification/ ingredient declaration, kept for fertilisers and soil additives stored on the property

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workers provided with appropriate protective equipment to be used in accordance with label and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) or Standard Work instructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workers are trained in practices that minimise the risk of environmental contamination from fertilisers and soil additives

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is equipment used to apply fertilisers and soil additives maintained and checked for effective operation before and during each use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is equipment used to apply fertilisers and soil additives calibrated at least annually or as per manufacturer’s instructions. A record of calibration is kept and must include:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fertilisers and soil additives not applied when the risk of contaminating off-target areas due to wind drift and/or runoff is high

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are records of all fertiliser and soil additive applications are kept

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has consideration been given to all available methods of pest and disease control (for example biological, chemical, cultural, mechanical, and technological) before a control program is chosen. A record of control methods used is kept

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When necessary to apply agricultural chemicals, have those which are less hazardous to beneficial organisms and/or have a lower environmental impact must be considered

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are records kept of decision to apply chemiclas for pest or disease control.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Industry preventive control programs or phytosanitary specifications. Records must include an up-to-date copy of the industry program or phytosanitary specification

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Chemicals purchased from approved suppliers and managed in accordance with the supplier requirements.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemical containers adequately labelled and in acceptable condition on receival

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all chemicals purchased recorded in a chemical inventory.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the chemical storage area located and constructed to minimise the risk of contaminating the site and surrounding environment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the store structurally sound, adequately lit, well-ventilated and constructed to protect chemicals from direct sunlight and weather exposure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it equipped with a spill kit to contain and manage chemical spills

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it secure, with access restricted to authorised workers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemicals stored in designated separate areas for each category of chemical, and for chemicals awaiting disposal

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a current Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is kept for all chemicals stored in the chemical storage area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemicals stored in original containers according to directions on the container label. If a chemical is transferred to another container for storage purposes, the new container is a clean chemical container and a copy of the chemical label is transferred to the new container

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are deteriorating chemical labels replaced immediately with a legible copy

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are stored chemicals checked at least annually to identify and segregate chemicals for disposal that: have exceeded the label expiry date have exceeded the permit expiry date have had their registration withdrawn containers that are leaking or corroded or have illegible labels

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are unusable chemicals and empty chemical containers are legally disposed of through registered collection agencies, or in approved off-farm disposal areas. A record of disposal is kept

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all workers involved in the supervision of storage, handling, application, and disposal of chemicals successfully completed a recognised chemical users’ course

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workers authorised to store, handle, apply and/or dispose of chemicals trained in practices that minimise the risk of environmental contamination from chemicals and in actions to be taken in the event of chemical spills, leakage, or spray drift

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workers authorised to store, handle, apply and/or dispose of chemicals provided appropriate protective equipment to be used in accordance with label and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a register of workers authorised to store, handle, apply and/or dispose of chemicals is maintained and displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemicals used and applied: according to label directions, or under ‘off-label permits’ issued by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA), with a current copy of the permit kept, or according to relevant state legislation for ‘off-label use’, and according to specific customer and/or destination market requirements

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemicals not applied when the risk of contaminating off-target areas with spray drift is high

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spray drift incidents identified. A record is kept

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is chemical application equipment maintained and checked for effective operation before and during each use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is chemical application equipment calibrated at least annually or as per manufacturer’s instructions and immediately after spray nozzles are replaced

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is chemical application equipment calibrated using a recognised method. A record of calibration is kept and must include:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Chemical mixing areas located, constructed, and maintained to minimise the risk of contaminating the site and surrounding environment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are leftover chemical solutions are disposed of according to label directions where specified, or in a manner that minimises environmental harm

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the records of all chemical applications are kept

  Yes

  No

  N/A

E3 Emergency Response

• Has the potential for spills ot the environment been assessed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is spill control equipment available for use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency contact numbers available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency wardens identified and trained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergecny responses tested annually?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

E4 Water

• Has a Water Management Program been documented

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have Irrigation requirements been determined using soil/growing medium, crop or weather monitoring methods, or a combination thereof

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the Water Management Program been reviewed in consideration of improvement strategies and updated at least annually. The name of the person completing the review and the date of the review are documented

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have water use improvement strategies been identified and are documented in the Sustainability Action Plan

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all water sources used for irrigation been identified. A record is kept

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Irrigation systems are monitored and maintained for operational efficiency

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has water efficiency been considered in the selection and design of new irrigation systems and water storages

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are water extraction points, water storage and delivery infrastructure and irrigation equipment been monitored and maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are applicable licences and permits for infrastructure and activities in water harvesting, extraction, storage, use, and discharge current

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is water used for irrigation is assessed for risk of causing soil degradation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is water runoff or water discharge from property activities managed or treated to minimise environmental harm on and off-site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are strategies implemented to prevent contamination and sedimentation of water sources

  Yes

  No

  N/A

E5 Biodiversity

• Has a Biodiversity Management Program been established using strategies and practices to: protect areas of biodiversity identified on the property map reduce threatening processes manage feral animals, invasive species, pests, environmental weeds, and disease(s) on the property

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Biodiversity Management Program documented

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Biodiversity Management Program reviewed and updated annually. The name of the person completing the review and the date of the review are documented

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Biodiversity protection and improvement strategies are developed with consideration of regional biodiversity priorities

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any improvement strategies identified in the above point documented in the Sustainability Action Plan ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

E6 Waste

• Has a Waste Management Program been documented

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workers provided with appropriate protective equipment to be used in accordance with the Waste Management Program

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is waste that cannot be avoided, reused, or recycled, disposed of in approved off-site facilities

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are records of waste transport and disposal of controlled wastes kept, and suppliers of these services are managed in accordance with supplier requirements

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all stored waste is managed to minimise the risk of contaminating onsite and off-site areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Waste Management Program reviewed in consideration of improvement strategies and updated at least annually. The name of the person completing the review and the date of the review are documented

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are waste management improvement strategies identifie documented in the Sustainability Action Plan

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are raw material inputs, size, quantity/weight, the potential for reuse or recycling, and the residual waste product must be considered in the selection of input materials

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a review of input materials undertaken at least annually, to prioritise the reduction of plastic waste

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Ssuppliers of input materials are managed in accordance with supplier requirements

  Yes

  No

  N/A

E7 Air Quality

• Is an Air Quality Management Program documented

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workers are provided appropriate protective equipment to be used in accordance with the Air Quality Management Program

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Air Quality Management Program reviewed in consideration of improvement strategies and updated at least annually. The name of the person completing the review and the date of the review are documented

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have air quality improvement strategies identified in the above point documented in the Sustainability Action Plan

  Yes

  No

  N/A

E8 Energy and Fuel

• Is energy and fuel efficiency is optimised throughout the production system

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is energy and fuel efficiency considered in the selection and/or design of new premises, vehicles, machinery, and equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are efficient operating practices for premises, vehicles, machinery, and equipment identified and implemented

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Servicing and maintenance records kept for vehicles, machinery, and equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is electricity and fuel consumption reviewed at least annually, in consideration of improvement strategies for use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electricity and fuel use improvement strategies identified in the above point and documented in the Sustainability Action Plan

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is bulk fuel is stored to minimise environmental harm

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are bulk fuel storages located, constructed, and maintained to minimise the risk of environmental contamination and contain spillage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a current Safety Data Sheet (SDS) kept for all bulk fuel stored on the property

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workers provided appropriate protective equipment to be used in accordance with Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are suppliers of bulk fuel are managed in accordance with the supplier requirements

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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