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Environmental Audit

Environmental Policy

  • Is the Environmental Policy displayed on site?

  • Is the Policy up to date?

  • Is the Policy signed by the CEO?

  • Are Environmental factors included in Risk Assessments?

  • Are Environmental emergency procedures adequately addressed and displayed?

  • Are Environmental issues adequately addressed at site induction?

  • Are Environmental control measures described in method statements?

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

  • Are sub-contractors conforming to the company's Environmental Policy?

Site Establishment

  • Are site cabins clean and in good condition?

  • Are there adequate parking facilities off/onsite?

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

Waste Management

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

  • Does a licensed carrier remove waste?

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

  • Are adequate segregation measures in place?

Energy Management

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

  • Is water usage minimized?

  • Is plant shut down when not in use?

Water Protection

  • Are consents in place for the discharge of water?

  • Are drains identified (surface and sewer)?

  • Is silt being prevented from discharging to watercourses?

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

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

  • Are emergency measures in place (spill kits)?

  • Are all chemicals stored safely and marked?

  • Is plant in good condition and without any leaks?

  • Are plant and materials reasonably kept away from drains and watercourses?

  • Are wheel washes suitably constructed and contained?

Materials Management

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

  • Are materials such as hardwoods acquired from a sustainable source?

  • Are there arrangements to reuse/recycle existing site material?

Nuisance

  • Is dust suppression adequate?

  • Are noise and vibration within reasonable limits?

  • Are activities smokeless?

  • Is there any inessential burning on-site?

  • Are deliveries arranged to minimize disruption to neighbors?

  • Are there arrangements to keep neighbors informed and liaison procedures?

  • Are site lights positioned away from neighbors?

  • Are site cabins screened from neighbors as appropriate?

Flora & Fauna

  • Is adequate protection in place for existing planted areas?

  • Are measures in place to protect initial life adequate?

Completion and Sign-Off

  • Further Comments

  • Corrective Actions

  • Project/Site Manager

  • Auditor

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