Environmental Performance Audit

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

1. Atmospheric Emissions

• Are dust levels controlled by good housekeeping

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• LEV systems switched on and working effectively

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low

  Medium

  High

• Any visible dust emissions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low

  Medium

  High

Drainage

• Interceptors cleaned and working effectively

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low

  Medium

  High

• Drains labelled (trade waste / storm water)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low

  Medium

  High

• Drains, stream free from debris

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low

  Medium

  High

• Storm water drain inlets clean and free of any pollutants

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Storage of Bulk Liquids

• Is the bulk liquid bunded

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low

  Medium

  High

• Is the bund in good condition (leaks / damage)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low

  Medium

  High

• Pipe work within the bund and in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low

  Medium

  High

• Bund free from debris and vegetation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low

  Medium

  High

• Low level of rainwater within the bund

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low

  Medium

  High

• Do all tanks have a sight glass or dial to measure the volume

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low

  Medium

  High

• Are inlet pipes locked when not in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low

  Medium

  High

• Is there a spill kit in the area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low

  Medium

  High

• Spill kit easily accessed and identified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low

  Medium

  High

• Spill kit maintained and complete

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low

  Medium

  High

Storage of Drums and Small Containers

• Drums / Containers bundled if stored externally (internally as well where possible)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low

  Medium

  High

• Bunds in good condition / low rain water levels

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low

  Medium

  High

• Drums and containers stored in designated areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low

  Medium

  High

• Drums and containers labelled and lids on

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low

  Medium

  High

• Spill kit in the area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low

  Medium

  High

• Spill kit identified, accessible and maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low

  Medium

  High

Storage of Solids

• Materials in a designated area and within the confines of the area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low

  Medium

  High

• Packaging clearly labeled as to contents and in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low

  Medium

  High

• Bagged solids stored internally

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low

  Medium

  High

• Is dust controlled (housekeeping / road sweeper etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low

  Medium

  High

• Is stock being rotated (using oldest first)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low

  Medium

  High

Solid Waste

• Is Waste being segregated correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low

  Medium

  High

• Are skips labelled correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low

  Medium

  High

• Are skips overfilled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low

  Medium

  High

• Skips in good condition (no holes)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low

  Medium

  High

• Skips / bins easily accessible and in the correct location

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low

  Medium

  High

Liquid Waste

• Is liquid waste stored in suitable containers (lids on and labelled)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low

  Medium

  High

• Liquid waste bunded if outside (inside as well where possible)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low

  Medium

  High

• Stored in designated areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low

  Medium

  High

• Is there a spill kit available nearby

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low

  Medium

  High

• Is the spill kit accessible, easily identified and complete

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low

  Medium

  High

Use of Energy

• Lights switched off when not required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low

  Medium

  High

• Equipment turned off if not required (LEV's / conveyors / space heaters / compressors / air)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low

  Medium

  High

• Any noticeable air leaks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low

  Medium

  High

• Any water leaks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low

  Medium

  High

General

• Are noise levels acceptable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low

  Medium

  High

• Is housekeeping satisfactory

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low

  Medium

  High

• Any abnormal fumes / odours evident

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low

  Medium

  High

• Are external roadways clean / swept on a regular basis

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low

  Medium

  High

• Is a Site Emergency Plan available nearby

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low

  Medium

  High

• Is an up to date copy of the MEL Environmental Policy displayed in the area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low

  Medium

  High

Land and Perimeter

• Is the perimeter free from litter (check perimeter fencing)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low

  Medium

  High

• Is perimeter fencing secure and in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low

  Medium

  High

• Is access to site controlled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low

  Medium

  High

• If controls are in place to safeguard 'protected species' (newts / bats / badgers) are they being maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low

  Medium

  High

• Are public rights of way being maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low

  Medium

  High