Environmental Audit Checklist

• Client / Address

• Prepared by

• Conducted on

  Date

Environmental Policy

• Is the Environmental Policy displayed on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Policy up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Policy signed by CEO?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Environmental factors included in Risk Assessments?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Environmental emergency procedures adequately addressed and displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Environmental issues adequately addressed at site induction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Environmental control measures described in method statements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all operatives briefed and aware of good Environmental practices?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are 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 there adequate parking facilities off/on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Waste Management

• Is there any existing contamination on site? Is it being dealt with adequately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does a licensed carrier remove waste?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are adequate segregation measures in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Energy Management

• Is electrical power for light and heat kept on minimum period?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is water usage minimised?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is plant shut down when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Water Protection

• 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

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency measures in place (spill kits)?

  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

Materials Management

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are materials such as hardwoods from a sustainable source?

  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?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any inessential burning on site? Has approval been sought from the LA?

  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, Tree Preservation Orders?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are measures in place to protect initial life adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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Corrective Actions

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