Rivergum Homes Environmental Management Audit for Construction Work

• Project Name and Number

• Conducted on

  Date

• Subcontractor or type of work being carried out

• Person conducting audit

HERITAGE ITEMS

• Identify & protect any heritage items on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

SOIL & WATER MANAGEMENT

• Set up a system to prevent run off into creeks, streams and rivers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Block off all storm water drainage points likely to be affected with barriers, silt curtains or similar methods of containment to prevent pollutants from entering the stormwater drainage system

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Remove contaminated water and material using pumps, environmental tankers or other suitable means

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Minimise water for cleaning

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sweep contaminated roads daily

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are dirt roads and construction areas watered to minimize dust?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are speed control measures implemented (e.g., signage, tailboard)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

WORKING AROUND EXISTING TREES, SHRUBS & NATIVE GRASSLANDS

• Minimise clearing of vegetation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check with council and/or a tree surgeon on individual requirements

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Follow the tree surgeon's advice on rectification work to be followed if accidental damage is caused

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Report any damage to the authorities

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fence off protected areas to minimize disturbance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where practicable, revegetate any areas affected with native grasslands

  Yes

  No

  N/A

WEED CONTROL

• Check with authorities and have noxious wees removed if allowable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

WASTE / HAZARD MANAGEMENT

• Separate recyclable waste from non-recyclable waste

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Provide refuse containers on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recycle waste material such as concrete for road base. Check with authorities on their requirements

  Yes

  No

  N/A

CONTAMINATED CONSTRUCTION SITES

• Removing existing contaminated soil or contaminants in the soil on construction sites is specialised work and expert advice must be sought before commencing work

  Yes

  No

  N/A

UNCOVERING BURIED or DISCARDED ASBESTOS WASTE

• Where any buried or dumped asbestos, or suspected asbetos, is uncovered or found during excavation works then work is to cease immediately

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A 10 metre no-go-zone is to be set up around the suspected contaminated area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Asbestos signage is to be posted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Advise WorkSafe

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Engage an approved asbestos removalist to remove the asbestos

  Yes

  No

  N/A

MATERIAL STORAGE

• Stockpile materials in non run off areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do not over order materials

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Store all materials & bins on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the bins and skips emptied or removed at appropriate times to ensure they do not overflow

  Yes

  No

  N/A

VEHICLES

• Limit entry & exit points for vehicles

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do not work or park on nature strips

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Provide tyre washing facilities where required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

HANDLING OIL AND SIMILAR SPILLS

• Provide a contamination spill kit to remove contaminated material

  Yes

  No

  N/A

CHEMICAL & HAZARDOUS WASTE

• Are chemical & hazardous wastes properly stored and labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do not burn off waste products or off cuts

  Yes

  No

  N/A

NOISE EMISSIONS

• Limit hours of operation to suit council requirements

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do not use loud radios on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Noise levels must be kept to a minimum

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Use noise suppressors on machinery

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where required under the Occupational Health & Safety Regulations 2017 noise assessments are to be carried out on plant and equipment in the work place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PUBLIC

• Notify Neighbours of work in advance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure safe access past the site is provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

DUST EMISSIONS

• Damp down stockpiles to reduce dust

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dust levels must be kept to a minimum

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Use water trucks with sprays (if permitted) to lay down dust

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wet cut bricks & pavers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

CONCRETING

• Wash out trucks at suppliers depot

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wash out where it will not contaminate drains roads etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Return excess concrete to the supplier or store in bin for recycling

  Yes

  No

  N/A

LANDSCAPING

• Reinstate ground works as soon as possible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Complete landscaping & re-vegetation as soon as possible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Choose appropriate trees & bushes for the site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

BRICKLAYING & PAVING

• Wet cut to prevent dust

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Collect water to prevent it from contaminating drains roads etc..

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Store excess mortar for recycling

  Yes

  No

  N/A

FOLLOW-UP TO ACTION ITEMS

PAINTING

• Wash out brushes/rollers in a drum

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Seal areas to be sanded to prevent dust

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dispose of empty cans safely

  Yes

  No

  N/A

TRENCHING & OTHER EXCAVATIONS

• Establish sediment control measures

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fill in trenches to minimize erosions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do not stockpile near spoon drains

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• OTHER:

• Signature

• Position

• Date

  Date