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  • Audit Title

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PROJECT GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS

  • Construction Environmental and Sustainability Management Plan available on site

  • Was the full perimeter of the work site inspected<br>

  • Was the full Project Area inspected<br>

  • The site is adequately prepared for anticipated weather conditions<br>

  • Emergency spill response plan has been prepared for the site<br>

  • Exclusion fencing, flagging etc to delineate environmentally sensitive areas installed and maintained<br>

  • Adequate supplies of Environmental Protection materials stored on-site: such as straw bales, wire, stakes, sediment fence fabric, filter cloth, clean aggregate.<br>

  • Environmental Protection measures are being installed in accordance with the approved Installation Sequence.<br>

  • Site personnel appear to be aware of Environmental requirements and have ready access to each Aspect Management Plans.<br>

  • "Witness Points” and “Hold Points” are being appropriately managed and adhered to<br>

  • No fires or burning off, unless permitted. Fire fighting equipment available to respond if necessary<br>

  • Are all reasonable and practicable measures being taken to minimise environmental harm<br>

  • site inspections of practices are being carried out such that all control measures are being maintained.<br>

  • Site Environmental Protection inspections and monitoring are being carried out at appropriate times and intervals.<br>

  • Site access is controlled and the number of access points minimised.<br>

  • Effective drainage and sediment controls exist at site entry/exit points.<br>

  • Effective drainage, erosion and sediment controls have been placed around the site compound.<br>

  • Office compound area and car park gravelled/stabilised where necessary to control erosion and mud generation.<br>

  • Appropriate drainage and sediment controls are installed prior to new areas being cleared or disturbed.<br>

  • Construction equipment operating at time of inspection in good operating condition (e.g., no excessive emissions, hydraulic leaks)<br>

  • Contaminated waste disposal receipts<br>

  • Evidence of training project personnel in CESMP<br>

  • Evidence of regular review of CESMP, implementation and compliance with legislation<br>

  • Locate Environmental Policy and evidence of policy actions<br>

  • Documented aspects, risks and evidence of introduction into project specific CESMP<br>

  • Evidence of project specific issues addressed in CESMP<br>

  • Evidence of documented subcontractor conformance to Environmental competence (FORM 6)<br>

  • Evidence of inspections carried out and recorded<br>

  • Issues raised closed out as per timeframe<br>

  • Notices to comply issued and actioned as required<br>

  • Environmental incidents recorded<br>

WATER QUALITY

  • Silt traps in place / maintained; around all stormwater inlets and in culverts/channels<br>

  • Perimeter silt fence in good condition and any silt build ups are being removed<br>

  • Prevention of movement of sediment off-site (e.g. Roadways clean, No tracked soil)<br>

  • Entry /exits stabilized, no soil tracking form area<br>

  • Entry/exit pads have adequate available void spacing to trap sediment, shaker grid (remains effective)<br>

  • Stormwater collected in drains, culverts and/or channels is treated for sediment retention<br>

  • Prevention of non-storm water discharges off site<br>

  • Washout run-off directed away from stormwater drains<br>

  • Soil stockpiles (>24 hours) bunded and/or covered<br>

  • At end of day, all soil/sand stockpiles located outside the sediment control zone have been removed<br>

  • Runoff from stockpiles and disturbed areas adequately intercepted in basins and treated prior to discharge<br>

  • Creeks/riverbanks undisturbed<br>

  • Sediment and erosion controls inspected within 24 hours of all rainfall (<10mm per 12 hours) events<br>

  • Drainage system unaffected by project activities, no areas of erosion or sedimentation present<br>

  • Vehicle wash-outs in designated areas and at least 40m from any water course<br>

  • Concrete pumping, washout, clean up<br>

  • Brick-, masonry-, concrete-, and tile-cutting activities not carried out within road reserves (if possible) and all liquid waste is fully contained on-site or behind bunds<br>

  • Painters / Plasterers washout<br>

  • Stormwater runoff / Groundwater monitoring and recording before pumping<br>

  • Approval for water discharge available on site<br>

  • Acid Sulphate Soils issues<br>

SOIL MANAGEMENT

  • Topsoil stripped and stockpiled prior to major earthworks<br>

  • Stockpiles are located at least 5m away from top of watercourse banks<br>

  • Long-term (>5 days) soil stockpiles adequately protected against wind and rain<br>

  • Effective sediment controls placed down-slope of stockpiles<br>

  • Stockpile sediment control (Filter Fence or Sediment Fence) is effective and appropriate for the soil type and site conditions<br>

  • Effective and appropriate drainage controls placed up-slope of stockpiles<br>

  • Soil stockpiles do not encroach upon protected vegetation<br>

  • Subsoils are adequately scarified prior to topsoil placement<br>

  • Topsoil is being replaced at an adequate depth<br>

DRAINAGE CONTROLS

  • Drainage Control measures are consistent with the CESMP<br>

  • Drainage Control measures are being adequately maintained in proper working order at all times<br>

  • Adequate diversion/management of up-slope stormwater<br>

  • Up-slope “clean” water is being appropriately diverted around/through the site in a non-erosive manner<br>

  • Stormwater runoff diverted away from unstable slopes<br>

  • Flow diversion channels/banks are stabilised against erosion<br>

  • Flow is not unlawfully discharged onto an adjacent property<br>

  • Spacing of cross drainage (e.g. Catch Drains or Flow Diversion Banks) down long slopes is sufficient to prevent “rill” erosion<br>

  • Earth batters are free of “rill” erosion<br>

  • Catch Drains:

  • Adequate depth/width<br>

  • Adequate flow capacity is being maintained<br>

  • Stabilised against soil scour<br>

  • Clear of sediment deposition<br>

  • Appropriate grass length is being maintained<br>

  • Water discharges via a stable outlet<br>

  • Channel Lining (mats):

  • Lining is well anchored<br>

  • Mats overlap in direction of flow<br>

  • Lining is appropriate for flow conditions<br>

  • No damage to the mat by lateral inflows<br>

  • Check Dams:

  • Flow is passing over the dams and not around them<br>

  • Check Dams are not causing excessive channel restriction<br>

  • Rock Check Dams are not used in shallow drains<br>

  • Check Dams are appropriately spaced down the drain<br>

  • Chutes (rock):

  • filter cloth is installed under the rock<br>

  • Rock placement has not reduced chute flow capacity<br>

  • Rock size appears adequate for expected flow velocity<br>

  • Water discharges via a stable outlet<br>

  • Chutes (geotextile):

  • Lining is well anchored<br>

  • Mats overlap in direction of flow<br>

  • Lining is appropriate for flow conditions<br>

  • Water discharges through a stable outlet<br>

  • Level Spreaders:

  • Outlet weir is level and undamaged<br>

  • No sediment deposition within Level Spreader<br>

  • Discharges “sheet” flow to a stable, well-grassed outlet<br>

  • Slope Drains:

  • Adequate erosion/sediment controls at pipe inlet<br>

  • Pipes are well anchored<br>

  • No obvious water leaks<br>

  • Water discharges via a stable outlet<br>

  • Stormwater Outlets:

  • Energy dissipation is appropriate for the conditions<br>

  • Rock size is greater than 200mm<br>

  • Soil erosion is being controlled<br>

  • Temporary Watercourse Crossings:

  • Crossing type is appropriate for the stream conditions<br>

  • Sediment runoff from the approach roads is controlled<br>

  • Likely damage to the crossing and the stream caused by possible overtopping flows is considered acceptable<br>

EROSION CONTROL

  • Erosion control standard is consistent with requirements of regulatory authority.<br>

  • Soil erosion is being controlled to a standard consistent with the level of environmental risk.<br>

  • Erosion Control measures are consistent with the approved CESMP.<br>

  • Disturbance to existing ground cover is being delayed as long as possible.<br>

  • Raindrop impact erosion is being effectively and adequately controlled.<br>

  • Earth batters are free of “rill” erosion.<br>

  • Dust problems are being adequately controlled.<br>

  • Erosion Control measures are being adequately maintained in proper working order at all times.<br>

  • All disturbed areas are adequately stabilised given:

  • Erosion hazard risk<br>

  • Degree of downstream sediment control<br>

  • Days since earthworks were finalised<br>

  • Days before any soil disturbance will be re-worked<br>

  • Erosion Control Blankets:

  • Blankets are well anchored<br>

  • Blankets overlap in direction of stormwater flow<br>

  • Blanket strength is appropriate for site conditions<br>

  • Synthetic blanket reinforcing will not endanger wildlife<br>

  • Blankets not damaged by lateral inflows<br>

  • Blankets protected against movement by winds<br>

  • Minimum 70% coverage of soil surface<br>

  • Mulching (light):

  • Minimum 70% coverage of soil surface<br>

  • Suitable tackifier used on steep slopes<br>

  • Drainage controls preventing mulch displacement<br>

  • Mulch (heavy):

  • Minimum 100% coverage of soil<br>

  • Minimum depth adequate to control weeds<br>

  • Drainage controls preventing mulch displacement<br>

  • Soil Binders:

  • No adverse environmental impacts observed<br>

  • No obvious over-spray<br>

  • Soil binders applied during appropriate weather conditions<br>

SEDIMENT CONTROLS

  • Sediment is being controlled to a standard consistent with legislative requirements and the level of environmental risk<br>

  • Sediment Control is consistent with the approved CESMP<br>

  • Adequate records are being kept on chemical dosing of sediment basins, site inspections and site maintenance<br>

  • Sediment Control is appropriate for the soil type<br>

  • No sub-catchment relies solely on “supplementary” sediment control traps<br>

  • Sediment Control measures are being adequately maintained in proper working order at all times<br>

  • Sediment control Buffer Zones are protected from traffic and are free of excessive sediment deposits<br>

  • Straw bales are not being used for sediment control, unless wrapped or justified by exceptional circumstances<br>

  • Neighbouring properties are being adequately protected from sedimentation<br>

  • Collected sediment is being disposed of in an appropriate manner<br>

  • Entry/Exit Points:

  • Control measures are appropriate for the site conditions<br>

  • Control measures are constructed to appropriate standards<br>

  • Excessive sediment removed from sediment traps<br>

  • Excessive sedimentation is not evident on roadway<br>

  • drainage is controlled such that sediment is not being washed onto the adjacent roadway<br>

  • Field (Drop) Inlet Controls:

  • Inlet control measures allow adequate ponding around stormwater inlets to capture sediment<br>

  • The sediment control measures do not simply divert sediment-laden water downstream to an uncontrolled inlet<br>

  • Sediment control measures will not cause a safety or local flood hazard<br>

  • Excessive sediment deposition is removed from all traps<br>

  • Sediment traps are appropriate for site conditions<br>

  • Filter Tube Sediment Traps:

  • Geometry and layout match design details<br>

  • Sediment-laden water cannot bypass the filtration system<br>

  • Filter Tubes do not need replacement<br>

  • Filter Tubes and embankment are free of damage<br>

  • Gully Inlet Controls:

  • Sediment traps are appropriate for the type of gully inlet, either “sag” or “on-grade” inlet<br>

  • Sediment traps allow adequate ponding around or up-slope of stormwater inlets to capture sediment<br>

  • Sediment traps do not simply divert sediment-laden water downstream to an uncontrolled inlet<br>

  • Sediment control measures will not cause a safety, traffic or local flooding hazard<br>

  • Excessive sediment deposition is removed from all traps<br>

  • Table drain sediment traps:

  • Choice of sediment trap is appropriate for flow conditions<br>

  • Excessive sediment is removed from all traps<br>

  • Spill-through weir is set to an appropriate elevation<br>

  • Spill-through weir has adequate width<br>

  • Sediment Fence traps are formed in a tight U-shape that adequately prevents water bypassing the traps<br>

  • Sediment Fences:

  • Choice of fabric is appropriate<br>

  • Bottom of fabric is securely buried<br>

  • Fabric is appropriately overlapped at joints<br>

  • Fabric is appropriately attached to posts<br>

  • Support posts are at correct spacing (2m or 3m with backing)<br>

  • Sediment Fence does not cause flow diversion/bypass<br>

  • Sediment Fence has regular returns<br>

  • Lower end(s) of fence is/are returned up the slope<br>

  • Sediment Fences are free of damage<br>

  • All fences are free of excessive sediment deposition<br>

  • Fences are adequately spaced from toe of fill banks<br>

  • Sediment Controls for Non-Storm Runoff:

  • Choice of sediment trap is appropriate for the site conditions and level of environmental risk<br>

  • All sediment is being contained within trap<br>

  • Rock Filter Dams (Sediment Traps):

  • Geometry and layout match design details<br>

  • Excessive sediment removed from up-slope of all traps<br>

  • The filtration system is free from sediment blockage<br>

  • Rock Filter Dam and spillway are free of damage<br>

  • Sediment Weirs:

  • Geometry and layout match design details<br>

  • Excessive sediment removed from up-slope of all traps.<br>

  • The filtration system is free from sediment blockage<br>

  • Sediment Weir and splash pad (if any) are free of damage<br>

  • Sediment Trench:

  • Trench geometry and layout match design details<br>

  • Excessive sediment removed from the trench<br>

  • Outlet structure (if any) is free from sediment blockage<br>

  • The open trench does not represent a safety hazard<br>

  • Sediment Basin: (This may cover more than 1 control location)

  • Basin geometry and layout match design details<br>

  • "As constructed” plans have been prepared<br>

  • The basin does not represent a safety risk<br>

  • De-watering is conducted in accordance with best practice<br>

  • Excessive sediment removed from basin<br>

  • Sediment depth marker is installed and maintained<br>

  • Primary outlet structure is free from sediment blockage<br>

  • Flow conditions are not compromised across the spillway<br>

  • Emergency spillway has adequate scour control<br>

  • Adequate quantities of flocculant (if required) exist on-site<br>

  • Soil erosion is adequately controlled at inlet points<br>

  • The settled sediment layer is clearly visible through ponded water prior to discharge such water<br>

  • Other Sediment Trap(s):

  • Choice of sediment trap is appropriate for the site conditions and level of environmental risk<br>

  • The sediment trap allows adequate ponding to capture coarse sediment (Type 2 and Type 3 Sediment Traps)<br>

  • The sediment trap allows adequate filtration to capture fine sediment (Type 2 Sediment Traps)<br>

  • The sediment trap does not simply divert sediment-laden water downstream to an uncontrolled outlet<br>

  • The sediment trap does not cause a safety, traffic or local flood hazard<br>

  • Excessive sediment deposition is removed from all traps<br>

  • NOISE AND VIBRATION

  • Noise abatement measures undertaken<br>

  • Work hours within legislative or DA requirements<br>

  • Local community familiar with working hours and level and duration of noise expected<br>

  • Notification in advance for work outside of normal working hours<br>

  • Existing adverse noise conditions on site<br>

  • Necessary actions taken to limit vibration, i.e. fitting and maintenance/control of the equipment<br>

  • Variable-volume reversing alarms operable during night works<br>

  • Noise emissions from plant/equipment monitored and recorded<br>

  • Complaints concerning noise emissions from site monitored and action taken<br>

  • INSTREAM WORKS

  • All necessary State and local government approvals have been obtained<br>

  • Temporary Watercourse Crossings (e.g. construction access) have been reduced to the minimum practical number<br>

  • Instream disturbance is limited to the minimum necessary to complete the proposed works<br>

  • Timing and staging of instream works will minimise exposure of the site to storm and/or stream flows<br>

  • Instream works are occurring at a time of the year that will minimise overall potential environmental harm:<br>(a) avoiding seasonal high flows;<br>(b) avoiding periods of likely fish migration;<br>(c) avoiding active bird migration periods.<br>

  • structures are not located on, or adjacent to, unstable or highly mobile channel bends<br>

  • Construction works are not unnecessarily disturbing instream or riparian vegetation<br>

  • Overbank disturbances are limited to only one bank wherever reasonable and practicable<br>

  • Stormwater runoff moving towards the channel from adjacent areas is being appropriately diverted around soil disturbances<br><br>

  • Erosion is not occurring as a result of stormwater passing down channel banks<br>

  • Normal channel flows are being diverted around in-bank disturbances as appropriate for the expected weather and channel flow conditions<br>

  • Appropriate temporary erosion control measures are being applied to disturbed areas<br>

  • Synthetic reinforced erosion control blankets/mats are not being used where there is a potential threat to wildlife<br>

  • Adopted instream sediment control measures are appropriate for the expected site and channel conditions<br>

  • Sediment Fences have not been placed in areas of actual or potential concentrated flow<br>

  • Appropriate material (spoil) de-watering procedures have been adopted<br>

  • Site stabilisation and rehabilitation is occurring as soon as practicable<br>

  • Appropriate site rehabilitation measures are being adopted<br>

  • SITE STABILISATION/REVEGETATION

  • Site stabilisation/rehabilitation plan has been prepared<br>

  • Site stabilisation/revegetation is occurring in accordance with approved Plans and/or programming<br>

  • Exposed areas are adequately stabilised given the site conditions, environmental risk, and construction schedule<br>

  • Soil surfaces are suitably roughened prior to revegetation<br>

  • Excessive soil compaction is amended prior to revegetation<br>

  • Seedlings are appropriately stored prior to planting<br>

  • Seedlings are not excessively mature for their pot/tube size<br>

  • Drill seeding (if any) is being applied across the slope (not up and down the slope)<br>

  • Newly seeded areas are developing an appropriate grass cover (not just strike rate), density and grass type<br>

  • No newly seeded areas require reseeding<br>

  • Soil erosion within revegetated areas is being adequately controlled (i.e. mulching) during the plant establishment phase<br>

  • Grass turfing is not being placed directly on compacted soil<br>

  • Water application is appropriate for the site conditions and water conservation requirements<br>

  • Soils are being appropriately prepared (i.e. pH, nutrients, and so on) prior to revegetation<br>

  • Revegetation is controlling soil erosion as required<br>

  • Newly seeded areas have been lightly mulched as specified<br>

  • Adequate heavy mulching placed around seedlings<br>

  • Newly established plants are being adequately maintained<br>

  • Weeds and grasses are being controlled around the base of newly established trees and shrubs<br>

  • Plants damaged by traffic or wind-rock are adequately supported or replaced<br>

  • Dead or severely damaged plants have been replaced<br>

  • AIR QUALITY

  • Vehicle loads covered / Materials in trucks covered before transporting<br>

  • Dust suppression<br>

  • Odours<br>

  • Plant/equipment emitting excessive exhaust emissions<br>

  • Ground-wetting used to reduce dust generation from exposed surfaces when necessary<br>

  • Stockpiles covered or watered down<br>

  • MATERIAL AND WASTE MANAGEMENT

  • Oil/petroleum spill containment/response kits available on-site where required<br>

  • Adequate litter and waste receptors exist on-site, in logical locations<br>

  • Waste receptors for concrete, paints, acid washing, litter and building waste are being maintained<br>

  • Waste collection areas are actually designated<br>

  • Cement-laden liquid waste and wash-off is prevented from entering waterways and stormwater systems<br>

  • Waste water from construction activities such as wash water, de-watering operations, and dust control is being captured and treated<br>

  • On-site mortar/cement/concrete mixing is carried out behind earth bunds, or other such measures employed to fully contain cement-laden waste and spills<br>

  • Appropriate wash-down facilities provided from concrete trucks, mixing and pumping equipment<br>

  • Recycling Measures are in-place and workers understand what’s required<br>

  • Site Clean and surrounding area free of waste, litter and unconfined rubbish<br>

  • Wheelie Bins in place and emptied when 3/4 full<br>

  • Waste accumulation containers properly labelled and lids are firmly placed on containers<br>

  • All site-generated waste collected and disposed in approved landfill, or made available for recycling<br>

  • Access to accumulation and storage area adequately controlled (e.g., fenced, gated)<br>

  • Hazardous waste accumulation area provided with adequate secondary containment<br>

  • Signs posted identifying the presence of hazardous materials/wastes<br>

  • If hazardous; Waste labeled with - waste identification number (if applicable) - characteristics of waste<br>

  • CHEMICALS AND FUELS

  • All fuel and chemicals stored in secure, locked, bunded, sealed and/or covered areas<br>

  • Chemicals and petroleum products are stored on site in accordance with approve procedures.<br>

  • Emergency procedures displayed clearly in/by fuel/chemical storage area<br>

  • Bunded area capacity to contain 110% of the volume of the largest container<br>

  • All bunds in good condition<br>

  • Fuels/chemicals stored at least 50m away from watercourses<br>

  • No evidence of any spills at the site (e.g. stained soils)?<br>

  • Fire extinguishers and fire control equipment, available on site and in vicinity of the containment area<br>

  • Spill-kits readily available in vehicles and stocked near hazardous materials and activity areas<br>

  • FLORA AND FAUNA

  • Flora / Fauna identified and protected<br>

  • Vegetation to be protected clearly marked with temporary fencing<br>

  • All stockpiles located 5 metres away from protected trees and vegetation<br>

  • Turning and parking areas for vehicles established to minimise vegetation disturbance<br>

  • Cleared trees and vegetation chipped/mulched. Chip/mulch stockpiles located away from drainage lines<br>

  • Disturbed areas stabilised and revegetated with local species where necessary<br>

  • No vehicles and heavy plant machinery parked under trees<br>

  • Adequate protection provided for non-disturbance areas, buffer zones, protected trees<br>

  • Disturbances removed from the drip line of protected trees<br>

  • CULTURE AND HERITAGE

  • Cultural / heritage items located<br>

  • No evidence of impact to cultural resources (unless specified in permits, agreements, or mitigation plans)<br>

  • Any cultural or heritage items discovered during construction activities (Work Stopped?)<br>

  • Provisions made to minimise vibration around any identified heritage items<br>

  • COMPLAINTS / INCIDENTS

  • Council or public complaints investigated and actioned<br>

  • Evidence of controls reviewed after incident/complaint to prevent reoccurrence<br>

  • Complaints Register in place<br>

  • Incident Reports completed for all Enviro incidents and appropriate analysis undertaken/reports made<br>

  • ACTION SUMMARY

  • Do any existing control measures require modification?<br>

  • Are additional Environmental Protection measures required on the site?<br>

  • Are alternative Environmental Protection measures required on the site?<br>

  • Is a revised CESMP required for the site?<br>

  • Is further water quality monitoring required?<br>

  • Do any Environmental Protection measures need repairs or de-silting?<br>

  • Is additional erosion control required?<br>

  • Will the underlying cause of any non-compliance need further investigation?<br>

  • Will it be necessary for the site to adopt an alternative Work Method better suited to the site conditions or work activities?<br>

  • Will further site inspections be required?<br>

  • NOTES AND ADDITIONAL ACTION

NON CONFORMANCES

  • NON CONFORMANCES RAISED:

  • Corrective Actions Taken:

  • Date Completed:

  • Name & Sign as closed out

AUDITOR / AUDITEE VERIFICATION

  • Role, Name & Signature

  • Role, Name & Signature

  • Role, Name & Signature

  • All Non-Conformance items identified in this Monthly report, that require 3rd Party rectification (including Subcontractor) or items that will take >24hours to rectify are to be reported through the Mango Improvement Module. Keep the audit real – Report all discrepancies and Non-conformance items found.
    Revision 5 – RJ – 28 Nov 2012

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