Information

  • Document No.

  • Site Name

  • Project No.

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel Audited

1.0 Housekeeping

  • Site entrance clear and tidy and free from mud and debris?

  • Site compound and offices clear and tidy?

  • Are there designated waste collection points (i.e. bins or skips) and are these maintained?

  • Is the material storage area well laid out and materials adequately stored?

  • Designated vehicle / wheel washing area?

  • Re-fueling area tidy?

  • Are oils/fuels/chemicals stored on site and in a safe manner?

2.0 Fuel / Oil / Chemical Management

  • Are oils and chemicals stored on a bund with 110% capacity in a COSHH container?

  • Are oils / fuels / chemicals clearly labelled?

  • Are fuel bowsers bunded and secure?

  • Are all oils, fuels or chemical stored away from water courses?

  • Does static plant have appropriate drip trays or plant nappies in place?

  • Are spill kits available in the immediate vicinity?

  • Are spill control measures effectively communicated? (i.e. posters, notices or information boards)

  • Are gas bottles correctly stored in a secure cage?

3.0 Waste Management

  • Is there a designated waste collection point set up and maintained?

  • Are waste skips clearly labelled with appropriate signage?

  • Are the following waste types segregated or sent to a recycling facility?

  • Paper/Cardboard

  • Plastics

  • Waste Timber

  • Waste Steel

  • Canteen Waste

  • Are hazardous wastes, (i.e. spray tins, solvents, oily rags, etc.) segregated and stored correctly prior to disposal?

  • Is oil contaminated material correctly disposed of?

  • Is a bunded Waste Oil tank in place?

  • Are all bunds, drip trays and absorbent pads fit for purpose?

  • Are MSDS or COSHH assessments available for all chemicals in use on site?

  • Chemical containers clearly marked and labelled?

  • Is the Waste Management Register up to date?

4.0 Pollution of Watercourses

  • Has the existing drainage network been identified and suitable control measures implemented?

  • Surface water management in place, maintained and adequate?

  • Are watercourses free from silt and suspended solids?

  • Are watercourses free from signs of pollution?

  • Is water quality monitoring being undertaken?

  • Are all excavated materials stored >10m from registered and ordinary watercourses?

  • Have all water bodies and aquifers been identified and suitable control measures been implemented?

  • Are the relevant permits / consents / exemptions in place for type of work being undertaken?

5.0 Use of Materials/Natural Resources

  • Are materials stored to avoid deterioration and damage?

  • Are all perishable materials stored under suitable cover?

  • Recycled materials being used where possible?

  • Are surplus materials returned to suppliers or used elsewhere?

6.0 Ecology

  • Are works coordinated with an Ecologist / ECoW / Environmental Advisor?

  • Have potential habitats been identified and suitable control measures been implemented?

  • Have protected plant species been identified and maintained with an adequate buffer zone and signage?

  • If nesting bird season, have working areas been approved by an Ecologist?

  • If reptile hibernation period, have working areas been approved by an Ecologist?

  • Have mammal sets been identified and checked for evidence of use by an Ecologist?

  • Are bat or bird boxes in place?

  • Have invasive plant species (Japanese Knotweed, Himalayan Balsam or Giant Hogweed) been identified and control measures implemented?

7.0 Air Pollution/Dust

  • Are carbon emissions recorded for fuel used on-site?

  • Are machines well maintained and turned off when not in use?

  • Is plant free from exhaust fumes and in line with Non Road Mobile Machinery (NRMM) targets?

  • Is dust monitoring being carried out and suitable control measures implemented?

  • Are dust suppression methods being utilised? (i.e. wetting down by water bowser, water hose fitted to concrete saw, etc.)

8.0 Noise and Vibration

  • Are machines switched off when not in use?

  • Are noise barriers in place?

  • Are noise levels monitored at sensitive receptors?

  • Have all efforts been made to avoid public complaints regarding excessive noise levels?

9.0. Water Consumption

  • Water use being metered on site?

  • Is there hot and cold running water in site toilets?

  • Is a grey water system (i.e. rain water harvesting) in place at site compound?

  • Is ground water being used for water bowsers rather than mains?

  • Are other methods / sources being utilised to supply water for site specific activities?

10.0 Emergency Resources

  • Is there an adequate supply of spill kit materials?

  • Are designated spill kit areas suitably sited? (i.e. beside refueling area, near watercourses)

  • Contents of spill kit materials is regularly checked and replenished?

  • Is there an adequate supply of silt mitigation products? (i.e. silt fencing, wooden posts, sedimats, etc.)

  • Are the environmental emergency response contact numbers clearly identified at the site office?

  • Are environmental emergency response drill carried out?

11.0 Documentation

  • Are environmental plans (CEMP, SEMP, SWMP, EERP) available at the site office?

  • Are permits / licences / exemptions / EA letters of correspondence available at the site office?

  • Are records of waste disposal (Waste Transfer Notes and Waste Consignment Notes) available at the site office?

  • Copies of waste carriers licences available at the site office?

  • Has a waste duty of care check been carried out?

  • Is there an environmental notice board on display at the site office / compound?

  • Are the latest Farrans policies on display at the site office / compound?

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