Environmental Audit

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Management Responsibilities:

• Is the environmental policy on display and in clear view of personnel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the site inform, train, & supervise staff ensuring persons are aware of their environmental responsibility?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are personnel encouraged to report existing or potential environmental risks/ hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all events & incidents that effect the environment been recorded & reported to the OHSE manager?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is site rubbish moved to waste bins in order to prevent it escaping into the environment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Safety Signage:

• Does the site display signs that warn persons of hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do signs convey the required implementation of environmental management controls?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do warning signs include hazardous or dangerous chemicals?<br><br><br><br>

  YES

  NO

• Storm water?

• Sewer?

• Other warning signs relevant to environmental management? (If yes, please comment on what sign is being used)

• The need to use PPE?

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• Are site signs in good conditions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Air Quality:

• Has dust been effectively controlled by watering or ceasing work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dusty roads sprayed

• Controls during drilling

• Controls during grinding

• Controls during excavations

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• Are all vehicle carrying loads covered or watered prior to leaving the C&O site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have excavations been refilled to ensure that any conditions are returned to the original form?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are stockpiles clear of footpaths, gutters and drains?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the site been compacted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are wheels on trucks leaving site inspected for soil &cleaned if necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is plant and equipment well maintained to minimise air pollution?<br>( I.e. black smoke observed - please indicate what piece of plant or equipment)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Erosion and Sediment Controls

• Are sediment and erosion controls installed according to soil and water management plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Maintained and is an effective control

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• Is excess solid at site entry/exit points swept from off the road side?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are mesh fences installed around the perimeter of the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hazardous Substance

• Is the site MSDS folder maintained & up to date with any hazardous materials on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all containers adequately labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all areas of use or storage well ventilated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is refuelling conducted in a designated area which has been appropriately bunted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can you identify any equipment with any faults or leaks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spill kits available for use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spill pallets used to prevent hazardous substances entering soil or water sources?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are flammable materials stored and used away from escape routes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the site store more than 250L of petrol or diesel (combined)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any evidence of uncleaned spills (i.e. oil or fuel leaks)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Waste Managment

• Is waste being separated and recycled by the site bin/waste contractor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are recycling reports given to the site managment by the waste contractor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are construction materials being reused where practicable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are soils being re-used on site where feasible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Water Management

• Are punctured hoses on site replaced or repaired?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is contaminated water/soil prevented from entering sewer/storm water drains/catchments?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have temporary or permanent down pipes been installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are concrete washout bays properly bunted in order to prevent contaminated water entering the soil?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spills being cleaned up immediately to prevent seepage into the soil and water tables?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is surface water diverted to minimise the amount of flow through the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Noise & Vibrations

• Is construction equipment of appropriate size or capacity to complete the required task?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have any noise dampening devices been implemented in order to mitigate nuisance to surrounding business or community?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If no, are noisy works scheduled between 8:30am - 4:00pm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is idling plant and equipment being throttled down or switched off?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are truck's switched off while waiting to access the site or being loaded or unloaded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are construction activities causing a high level of vibration? <br>( Can you feel vibrations 50m away from the activity?)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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