Graham Roofing ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES & SPILL PREVENTION TBT

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ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES & SPILL PREVENTION

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  ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES & SPILL PREVENTION
  
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  Reason​As responsible contractors, we have a duty to ensure that our activities do not cause harm to the environment.
  Outline​This toolbox talk will focus on the use of spill kits to ensure that we can prevent or reduce our potential impact on the environment.
  
  Introduction
  Pollution can happen accidentally or deliberately and occurs when substances are released to land, air and water and have a harmful effect on the environment. Pollutants can put human health at risk and often affect drinking water supplies, business activities, wildlife habitats and peoples overall enjoyment of the environment.
  
  When carrying out work where we are using harmful substances, it is important to assess the environment and the potential link we may have to causing pollution. The three areas we need to consider are as follows:
  ❖ SOURCE:​​For example, a petrol/diesel spill from re-fuelling equipment.
  ❖ PATHWAY:​​For example, through soil to groundwater, drains or over hard surfaces.
  ❖ DESTINATION:​For example, rivers, streams, lochs and lakes, ground water.
  
  For our activities to be harmful to the environment, a link between the above three elements must be in place, SOURCE > PATHWAY > RECEPTOR. Therefore, in order to prevent or reduce our potential harm to the environment, we must ensure that the connection between these three elements is eliminated.
  
  Spill Control
  There are various methods of spill control, such as:
  • Absorbent:​For example, spill kits that are used by Graham Roofing.
  • Containment:​For example, spill trays that are used by Graham Roofing.
  • Loose Absorbent:​For example, granules can be used, generally for small areas.
  
  Issues to Consider
  The following items should be considered prior to initiating work:
  
  Site Drainage
  Make sure you are aware of where the drains are and if possible undertake work which involves harmful substances away from the drains. Particular caution should be taken at surface water drains which are only intended for clean water e.g. roof drainage.
  
  Storage
  Make sure that storage containers are fit for purpose, and ensure that they can be kept secure. We should only store minimum quantities of harmful substances on site. Also, ensure that substances are being stored away from water courses, drains etc.
  
  Emergency Response
  Make sure you are familiar with the action to take in the event of spilling a harmful substance. The site agent/contract manager should be advised who will then report to the H&S manager.
  
  General Control Measures
  1. Ensure that storage containers are in good condition.
  2. Ensure that minimal quantities of harmful substances are kept on site.
  3. Ensure that substances to be stored on site are secure so as to prevent unauthorised access.
  4. Ensure that work is undertaken away from watercourses, drains etc. where possible.
  5. Spill trays should be used where appropriate. If you do not have a spill tray, inform your contract manager.
  6. For sites that are using harmful substances, always ensure that the spill absorption kit is nearby to the working area so that it is readily accessible. If you do not have a spill kit, inform your contract manager.
  7. In the event of a spillage, appropriate PPE such as gloves and glasses should always be worn whenever we are dealing with harmful substances.
  8. Any accidents or incidents MUST BE REPORTED to the site agent, contracts manager and health and safety manager immediately

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