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Conducted on
Audit Objectives and Legal Compliance Overview To review site compliance with Environmental Management Standards ISO14001 and ISO50001 (Energy Management) To review site compliance with environmental legislation such as: • Waste, Electrical and Electronic Regulations (2012) • The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections (England and Wales) Regulations • Control of Pollution (Oil Storage) Regulations (2001) • Environmental Protection Act (1990) • Hazardous Waste Regulations (2005) • Water Industry Act (1991) • Fluorinated Gas Regulations and Ozone Depleting Substances Regulations (2015) To produce a report on findings, including good practice, non-conformance against the standards with any identified recommendation for corrective action. Observations and OFIs (opportunity for improvement) are also recorded for management consideration.
Audit Process - A systematic and independent examination of evidence against the standards, followed by a report of the main findings and specified list of the areas that require corrective action. Discussion and observation on day of visit. Management Standards relevant to the audit process: Section 19 – Environmental Management and Energy Standards
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Conducted by
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Location
Environmental Audit
Environmental Policy
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Is the Environmental Policy displayed on site?
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Is the Policy up to date?
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Is the Policy signed by the CEO/MD?
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Are Environmental factors included in Risk Assessments?
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Are Environmental emergency procedures adequately addressed and displayed?
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Are Environmental issues adequately addressed through the site Aspects Register?
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Are Environmental control measures described in method statements?
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Are all operatives briefed and aware of good Environmental practices?
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Are sub-contractors conforming to the company's Environmental Policy?
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Supported Media
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Supporting additional Text
Site Establishment
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Are station cabins clean and in good condition?
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Are there adequate parking facilities off/onsite?
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Are fences, hoardings, and gates in good condition?
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Supporting additional text
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Waste Management
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Is there any existing contamination onsite? Is it being dealt with adequately?
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Does a licensed carrier remove waste?
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Are transfer notes (consignment notes for special waste) in place?
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Are adequate segregation measures in place?
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What is the current recorded recycled rate for 2022/23?
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Has improvement to the recycling rate gained compared to the 2021/22 period?
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Supporting Media
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Supporting Text
Energy Management
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What was the recorded energy consumption of (Non-traction Gas and Electricity (kWh)) in 2022/23
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Were improvements made compared to the 2021/22 period?
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What was the scale of the change in %?
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What are the main energy consumers at the depot?
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Is water usage minimized?
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Is plant shut down when not in use?
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Are there any improvements plans
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Supported Media
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Supporting Text
Water Protection
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Are consents in place for the discharge of water?
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What is the Discharge consent reference number?
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When was the last sampling conducted together with any relevant comments?
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Are drains identified (surface and sewer)?
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Is silt being prevented from discharging to watercourses?
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Are fuel tanks, bowsers, and drums within a bund to EA guidelines?
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Are drip trays in place for plant and fuelling points?
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Are emergency measures in place (spill kits)?
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Are all chemicals stored safely and marked?
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Is plant in good condition and without any leaks?
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Are plant and materials reasonably kept away from drains and watercourses?
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Are wheel washes suitably constructed and contained?
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Supported Media
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Supporting Text
Materials Management
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Are there alternative arrangements for unused materials other than disposal?
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Are materials such as hardwoods acquired from a sustainable source?
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Are there arrangements to reuse/recycle existing site material?
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Supported Media
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Supporting Text
Nuisance
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Is dust suppression adequate?
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Are noise and vibration within reasonable limits?
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Are activities smokeless?
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Are deliveries arranged to minimize disruption to neighbors?
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Are there arrangements to keep neighbors informed and liaison procedures?
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Are site lights positioned away from neighbors?
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Supporting Text
Flora & Fauna
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Is adequate protection in place for existing planted areas?
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Are measures in place to protect initial life adequate?
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Supported Media
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Supporting Text
Completion and Sign-Off
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Further Comments
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Corrective Actions
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Project/Site Manager
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Auditor