Beechwood Waste Transfer Station

• Beechwood Waste Transfer Station safety/environmental audit

• Wm Munro Construction (Highland) Ltd, Beechwood WTS, Beechwood Road, Evanton IV16 9XJ

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by Deborah Lambourne

• Beechwood Waste Transfer Station
  Address

• Personnel

Access and egress, site security

• a. Are there signs at the entrance/exit?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b. Is the site secure?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• c. Are there clear signs of traffic management?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.0 Waste collection point set-up

• 1.1 Is a waste collection point set up and maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.2 Is the waste collection point barricaded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.3 Are there containers available for each type of waste generated on the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.4 Are the waste containers labeled with the type of wastes generated on the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.5 Is a hazardous waste container available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.6 Is the hazardous waste container properly labeled as per local environmental regulation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.7 Is spill and leak prevention available for hazardous waste (bunded area, drip tray)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.8 Are there waste bins with lid available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.9 Is dust adequately controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2.0 Waste segregation and disposal

• 2.1 Is the waste segregated as per waste classification and available containers/bays?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.2 Is the waste disposed of regularly as per licence requirements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.3 Are the wastes being picked up by approved and authorized waste transporter?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.4 Is the hazardous waste properly segregated and temporarily stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.5 Is there a quarantine area, clearly marked and secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.6 Is waste stored in accordance with RAMS. Usually more more than 3 high and crossbonded where required.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3.0 plant and equipment

• 3.1 Has plant got mirrors, cameras and all around visibility ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.2 Plant in good condition being used safe, keys removed when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.3 Has plant been checked by operative and signed off at the start of the shift?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.4 Are guards fitted and secure?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 3.5 Is task or general lighting sufficient for work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.6 Are safety signs in place, easily read, clean and appropriate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.7 Are ladders and stairs in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4.0 Leadership and commitment

• 4.1 Does the section/department head show commitment towards the company's waste management policy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.2 Does the section/department head/supervisor educate his workforce regarding company's waste management policy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5.0 Training and awareness

• 5.1 Are regular environmental/waste management tool-box talks held in the audited area/section?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.2 Is regular waste management/environmental training provided to the section/department?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.3 Is waste segregation and environmental protection promoted by means of posters, banners, signs, bulletins or lessons learned?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.4 Are certificates available for plant operatives?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6.0 Spill response

• 6.1 Is a reasonable spill response kit available in the audited section/department?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.2 Is the work force of the section trained in the use of the spill kit and also the response procedure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.3 Does the work force know how to properly dispose of contaminated material?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

7.0 Documentation and records

• 7.1 Is the HASWA POSTER, company's environmental/waste management policy prominently displayed in the work area/site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.2 Are disposal certificates/waste transfer notes (including hazardous and general waste)obtained from the waste transporter?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.3 Are RAMS completed/available and signed onto by operatives?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8.0 Emergency preparedness .

• 8.1 Is fire fighting equipment fit for purpose?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.2 Is a first aid box accessible and correct for numbers on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.3 Is fire equipment maintained on annual inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.4 Are there first aiders on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.5 Are all operatives wearing correct PPE.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.6 Is noise monitored and controlled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.7 Are harnesses checked every 6 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.8 Accidents/incidents reported since last inspection

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.9 Accidents reported in accident book

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.10 Incidents/near misses reported

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9.0 Executive Summary / Conclusion

• 9.1 Strengths:

• 9.2 Weaknesses:

10.0 Verification and Acknowledgement

• Score

• Section Supervisor / Head / Audetee

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• Auditor / Safety Advisor

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• Beechwood Road, Evanton IV16 9XJ
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