Information
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Document No.
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Audit Title
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Personnel
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Project Name
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Select date
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Weather Conditions Today
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Weather Conditions for the past Two Weeks
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Audit Target:
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Matrix
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Subcontractor
PROJECT GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS
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Construction Environmental and Sustainability Management Plan available on site
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Was the full perimeter of the work site inspected<br>
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Was the full Project Area inspected<br>
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The site is adequately prepared for anticipated weather conditions<br>
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Emergency spill response plan has been prepared for the site<br>
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Exclusion fencing, flagging etc to delineate environmentally sensitive areas installed and maintained<br>
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Adequate supplies of Environmental Protection materials stored on-site: such as straw bales, wire, stakes, sediment fence fabric, filter cloth, clean aggregate.<br>
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Environmental Protection measures are being installed in accordance with the approved Installation Sequence.<br>
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Site personnel appear to be aware of Environmental requirements and have ready access to each Aspect Management Plans.<br>
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"Witness Points” and “Hold Points” are being appropriately managed and adhered to<br>
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No fires or burning off, unless permitted. Fire fighting equipment available to respond if necessary<br>
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Are all reasonable and practicable measures being taken to minimise environmental harm<br>
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site inspections of practices are being carried out such that all control measures are being maintained.<br>
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Site Environmental Protection inspections and monitoring are being carried out at appropriate times and intervals.<br>
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Site access is controlled and the number of access points minimised.<br>
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Effective drainage and sediment controls exist at site entry/exit points.<br>
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Effective drainage, erosion and sediment controls have been placed around the site compound.<br>
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Office compound area and car park gravelled/stabilised where necessary to control erosion and mud generation.<br>
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Appropriate drainage and sediment controls are installed prior to new areas being cleared or disturbed.<br>
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Construction equipment operating at time of inspection in good operating condition (e.g., no excessive emissions, hydraulic leaks)<br>
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Contaminated waste disposal receipts<br>
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Evidence of training project personnel in CESMP<br>
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Evidence of regular review of CESMP, implementation and compliance with legislation<br>
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Locate Environmental Policy and evidence of policy actions<br>
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Documented aspects, risks and evidence of introduction into project specific CESMP<br>
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Evidence of project specific issues addressed in CESMP<br>
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Evidence of documented subcontractor conformance to Environmental competence (FORM 6)<br>
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Evidence of inspections carried out and recorded<br>
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Issues raised closed out as per timeframe<br>
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Notices to comply issued and actioned as required<br>
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Environmental incidents recorded<br>
WATER QUALITY
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Silt traps in place / maintained; around all stormwater inlets and in culverts/channels<br>
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Perimeter silt fence in good condition and any silt build ups are being removed<br>
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Prevention of movement of sediment off-site (e.g. Roadways clean, No tracked soil)<br>
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Entry /exits stabilized, no soil tracking form area<br>
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Entry/exit pads have adequate available void spacing to trap sediment, shaker grid (remains effective)<br>
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Stormwater collected in drains, culverts and/or channels is treated for sediment retention<br>
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Prevention of non-storm water discharges off site<br>
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Washout run-off directed away from stormwater drains<br>
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Soil stockpiles (>24 hours) bunded and/or covered<br>
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At end of day, all soil/sand stockpiles located outside the sediment control zone have been removed<br>
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Runoff from stockpiles and disturbed areas adequately intercepted in basins and treated prior to discharge<br>
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Creeks/riverbanks undisturbed<br>
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Sediment and erosion controls inspected within 24 hours of all rainfall (<10mm per 12 hours) events<br>
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Drainage system unaffected by project activities, no areas of erosion or sedimentation present<br>
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Vehicle wash-outs in designated areas and at least 40m from any water course<br>
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Concrete pumping, washout, clean up<br>
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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>
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Painters / Plasterers washout<br>
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Stormwater runoff / Groundwater monitoring and recording before pumping<br>
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Approval for water discharge available on site<br>
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Acid Sulphate Soils issues<br>
SOIL MANAGEMENT
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Topsoil stripped and stockpiled prior to major earthworks<br>
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Stockpiles are located at least 5m away from top of watercourse banks<br>
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Long-term (>5 days) soil stockpiles adequately protected against wind and rain<br>
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Effective sediment controls placed down-slope of stockpiles<br>
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Stockpile sediment control (Filter Fence or Sediment Fence) is effective and appropriate for the soil type and site conditions<br>
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Effective and appropriate drainage controls placed up-slope of stockpiles<br>
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Soil stockpiles do not encroach upon protected vegetation<br>
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Subsoils are adequately scarified prior to topsoil placement<br>
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Topsoil is being replaced at an adequate depth<br>
DRAINAGE CONTROLS
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Drainage Control measures are consistent with the CESMP<br>
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Drainage Control measures are being adequately maintained in proper working order at all times<br>
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Adequate diversion/management of up-slope stormwater<br>
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Up-slope “clean” water is being appropriately diverted around/through the site in a non-erosive manner<br>
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Stormwater runoff diverted away from unstable slopes<br>
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Flow diversion channels/banks are stabilised against erosion<br>
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Flow is not unlawfully discharged onto an adjacent property<br>
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Spacing of cross drainage (e.g. Catch Drains or Flow Diversion Banks) down long slopes is sufficient to prevent “rill” erosion<br>
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Earth batters are free of “rill” erosion<br>
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Catch Drains:
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Adequate depth/width<br>
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Adequate flow capacity is being maintained<br>
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Stabilised against soil scour<br>
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Clear of sediment deposition<br>
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Appropriate grass length is being maintained<br>
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Water discharges via a stable outlet<br>
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Channel Lining (mats):
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Lining is well anchored<br>
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Mats overlap in direction of flow<br>
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Lining is appropriate for flow conditions<br>
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No damage to the mat by lateral inflows<br>
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Check Dams:
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Flow is passing over the dams and not around them<br>
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Check Dams are not causing excessive channel restriction<br>
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Rock Check Dams are not used in shallow drains<br>
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Check Dams are appropriately spaced down the drain<br>
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Chutes (rock):
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filter cloth is installed under the rock<br>
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Rock placement has not reduced chute flow capacity<br>
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Rock size appears adequate for expected flow velocity<br>
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Water discharges via a stable outlet<br>
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Chutes (geotextile):
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Lining is well anchored<br>
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Mats overlap in direction of flow<br>
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Lining is appropriate for flow conditions<br>
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Water discharges through a stable outlet<br>
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Level Spreaders:
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Outlet weir is level and undamaged<br>
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No sediment deposition within Level Spreader<br>
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Discharges “sheet” flow to a stable, well-grassed outlet<br>
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Slope Drains:
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Adequate erosion/sediment controls at pipe inlet<br>
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Pipes are well anchored<br>
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No obvious water leaks<br>
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Water discharges via a stable outlet<br>
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Stormwater Outlets:
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Energy dissipation is appropriate for the conditions<br>
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Rock size is greater than 200mm<br>
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Soil erosion is being controlled<br>
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Temporary Watercourse Crossings:
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Crossing type is appropriate for the stream conditions<br>
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Sediment runoff from the approach roads is controlled<br>
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Likely damage to the crossing and the stream caused by possible overtopping flows is considered acceptable<br>
EROSION CONTROL
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Erosion control standard is consistent with requirements of regulatory authority.<br>
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Soil erosion is being controlled to a standard consistent with the level of environmental risk.<br>
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Erosion Control measures are consistent with the approved CESMP.<br>
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Disturbance to existing ground cover is being delayed as long as possible.<br>
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Raindrop impact erosion is being effectively and adequately controlled.<br>
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Earth batters are free of “rill” erosion.<br>
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Dust problems are being adequately controlled.<br>
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Erosion Control measures are being adequately maintained in proper working order at all times.<br>
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All disturbed areas are adequately stabilised given:
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Erosion hazard risk<br>
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Degree of downstream sediment control<br>
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Days since earthworks were finalised<br>
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Days before any soil disturbance will be re-worked<br>
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Erosion Control Blankets:
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Blankets are well anchored<br>
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Blankets overlap in direction of stormwater flow<br>
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Blanket strength is appropriate for site conditions<br>
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Synthetic blanket reinforcing will not endanger wildlife<br>
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Blankets not damaged by lateral inflows<br>
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Blankets protected against movement by winds<br>
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Minimum 70% coverage of soil surface<br>
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Mulching (light):
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Minimum 70% coverage of soil surface<br>
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Suitable tackifier used on steep slopes<br>
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Drainage controls preventing mulch displacement<br>
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Mulch (heavy):
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Minimum 100% coverage of soil<br>
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Minimum depth adequate to control weeds<br>
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Drainage controls preventing mulch displacement<br>
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Soil Binders:
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No adverse environmental impacts observed<br>
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No obvious over-spray<br>
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Soil binders applied during appropriate weather conditions<br>
SEDIMENT CONTROLS
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Sediment is being controlled to a standard consistent with legislative requirements and the level of environmental risk<br>
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Sediment Control is consistent with the approved CESMP<br>
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Adequate records are being kept on chemical dosing of sediment basins, site inspections and site maintenance<br>
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Sediment Control is appropriate for the soil type<br>
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No sub-catchment relies solely on “supplementary” sediment control traps<br>
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Sediment Control measures are being adequately maintained in proper working order at all times<br>
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Sediment control Buffer Zones are protected from traffic and are free of excessive sediment deposits<br>
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Straw bales are not being used for sediment control, unless wrapped or justified by exceptional circumstances<br>
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Neighbouring properties are being adequately protected from sedimentation<br>
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Collected sediment is being disposed of in an appropriate manner<br>
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Entry/Exit Points:
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Control measures are appropriate for the site conditions<br>
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Control measures are constructed to appropriate standards<br>
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Excessive sediment removed from sediment traps<br>
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Excessive sedimentation is not evident on roadway<br>
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drainage is controlled such that sediment is not being washed onto the adjacent roadway<br>
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Field (Drop) Inlet Controls:
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Inlet control measures allow adequate ponding around stormwater inlets to capture sediment<br>
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The sediment control measures do not simply divert sediment-laden water downstream to an uncontrolled inlet<br>
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Sediment control measures will not cause a safety or local flood hazard<br>
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Excessive sediment deposition is removed from all traps<br>
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Sediment traps are appropriate for site conditions<br>
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Filter Tube Sediment Traps:
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Geometry and layout match design details<br>
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Sediment-laden water cannot bypass the filtration system<br>
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Filter Tubes do not need replacement<br>
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Filter Tubes and embankment are free of damage<br>
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Gully Inlet Controls:
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Sediment traps are appropriate for the type of gully inlet, either “sag” or “on-grade” inlet<br>
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Sediment traps allow adequate ponding around or up-slope of stormwater inlets to capture sediment<br>
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Sediment traps do not simply divert sediment-laden water downstream to an uncontrolled inlet<br>
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Sediment control measures will not cause a safety, traffic or local flooding hazard<br>
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Excessive sediment deposition is removed from all traps<br>
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Table drain sediment traps:
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Choice of sediment trap is appropriate for flow conditions<br>
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Excessive sediment is removed from all traps<br>
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Spill-through weir is set to an appropriate elevation<br>
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Spill-through weir has adequate width<br>
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Sediment Fence traps are formed in a tight U-shape that adequately prevents water bypassing the traps<br>
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Sediment Fences:
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Choice of fabric is appropriate<br>
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Bottom of fabric is securely buried<br>
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Fabric is appropriately overlapped at joints<br>
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Fabric is appropriately attached to posts<br>
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Support posts are at correct spacing (2m or 3m with backing)<br>
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Sediment Fence does not cause flow diversion/bypass<br>
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Sediment Fence has regular returns<br>
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Lower end(s) of fence is/are returned up the slope<br>
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Sediment Fences are free of damage<br>
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All fences are free of excessive sediment deposition<br>
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Fences are adequately spaced from toe of fill banks<br>
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Sediment Controls for Non-Storm Runoff:
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Choice of sediment trap is appropriate for the site conditions and level of environmental risk<br>
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All sediment is being contained within trap<br>
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Rock Filter Dams (Sediment Traps):
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Geometry and layout match design details<br>
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Excessive sediment removed from up-slope of all traps<br>
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The filtration system is free from sediment blockage<br>
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Rock Filter Dam and spillway are free of damage<br>
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Sediment Weirs:
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Geometry and layout match design details<br>
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Excessive sediment removed from up-slope of all traps.<br>
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The filtration system is free from sediment blockage<br>
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Sediment Weir and splash pad (if any) are free of damage<br>
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Sediment Trench:
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Trench geometry and layout match design details<br>
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Excessive sediment removed from the trench<br>
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Outlet structure (if any) is free from sediment blockage<br>
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The open trench does not represent a safety hazard<br>
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Sediment Basin: (This may cover more than 1 control location)
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Basin geometry and layout match design details<br>
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"As constructed” plans have been prepared<br>
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The basin does not represent a safety risk<br>
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De-watering is conducted in accordance with best practice<br>
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Excessive sediment removed from basin<br>
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Sediment depth marker is installed and maintained<br>
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Primary outlet structure is free from sediment blockage<br>
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Flow conditions are not compromised across the spillway<br>
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Emergency spillway has adequate scour control<br>
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Adequate quantities of flocculant (if required) exist on-site<br>
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Soil erosion is adequately controlled at inlet points<br>
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The settled sediment layer is clearly visible through ponded water prior to discharge such water<br>
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Other Sediment Trap(s):
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Choice of sediment trap is appropriate for the site conditions and level of environmental risk<br>
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The sediment trap allows adequate ponding to capture coarse sediment (Type 2 and Type 3 Sediment Traps)<br>
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The sediment trap allows adequate filtration to capture fine sediment (Type 2 Sediment Traps)<br>
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The sediment trap does not simply divert sediment-laden water downstream to an uncontrolled outlet<br>
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The sediment trap does not cause a safety, traffic or local flood hazard<br>
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Excessive sediment deposition is removed from all traps<br>
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NOISE AND VIBRATION
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Noise abatement measures undertaken<br>
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Work hours within legislative or DA requirements<br>
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Local community familiar with working hours and level and duration of noise expected<br>
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Notification in advance for work outside of normal working hours<br>
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Existing adverse noise conditions on site<br>
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Necessary actions taken to limit vibration, i.e. fitting and maintenance/control of the equipment<br>
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Variable-volume reversing alarms operable during night works<br>
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Noise emissions from plant/equipment monitored and recorded<br>
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Complaints concerning noise emissions from site monitored and action taken<br>
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INSTREAM WORKS
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All necessary State and local government approvals have been obtained<br>
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Temporary Watercourse Crossings (e.g. construction access) have been reduced to the minimum practical number<br>
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Instream disturbance is limited to the minimum necessary to complete the proposed works<br>
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Timing and staging of instream works will minimise exposure of the site to storm and/or stream flows<br>
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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>
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structures are not located on, or adjacent to, unstable or highly mobile channel bends<br>
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Construction works are not unnecessarily disturbing instream or riparian vegetation<br>
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Overbank disturbances are limited to only one bank wherever reasonable and practicable<br>
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Stormwater runoff moving towards the channel from adjacent areas is being appropriately diverted around soil disturbances<br><br>
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Erosion is not occurring as a result of stormwater passing down channel banks<br>
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Normal channel flows are being diverted around in-bank disturbances as appropriate for the expected weather and channel flow conditions<br>
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Appropriate temporary erosion control measures are being applied to disturbed areas<br>
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Synthetic reinforced erosion control blankets/mats are not being used where there is a potential threat to wildlife<br>
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Adopted instream sediment control measures are appropriate for the expected site and channel conditions<br>
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Sediment Fences have not been placed in areas of actual or potential concentrated flow<br>
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Appropriate material (spoil) de-watering procedures have been adopted<br>
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Site stabilisation and rehabilitation is occurring as soon as practicable<br>
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Appropriate site rehabilitation measures are being adopted<br>
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SITE STABILISATION/REVEGETATION
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Site stabilisation/rehabilitation plan has been prepared<br>
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Site stabilisation/revegetation is occurring in accordance with approved Plans and/or programming<br>
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Exposed areas are adequately stabilised given the site conditions, environmental risk, and construction schedule<br>
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Soil surfaces are suitably roughened prior to revegetation<br>
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Excessive soil compaction is amended prior to revegetation<br>
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Seedlings are appropriately stored prior to planting<br>
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Seedlings are not excessively mature for their pot/tube size<br>
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Drill seeding (if any) is being applied across the slope (not up and down the slope)<br>
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Newly seeded areas are developing an appropriate grass cover (not just strike rate), density and grass type<br>
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No newly seeded areas require reseeding<br>
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Soil erosion within revegetated areas is being adequately controlled (i.e. mulching) during the plant establishment phase<br>
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Grass turfing is not being placed directly on compacted soil<br>
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Water application is appropriate for the site conditions and water conservation requirements<br>
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Soils are being appropriately prepared (i.e. pH, nutrients, and so on) prior to revegetation<br>
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Revegetation is controlling soil erosion as required<br>
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Newly seeded areas have been lightly mulched as specified<br>
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Adequate heavy mulching placed around seedlings<br>
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Newly established plants are being adequately maintained<br>
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Weeds and grasses are being controlled around the base of newly established trees and shrubs<br>
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Plants damaged by traffic or wind-rock are adequately supported or replaced<br>
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Dead or severely damaged plants have been replaced<br>
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AIR QUALITY
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Vehicle loads covered / Materials in trucks covered before transporting<br>
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Dust suppression<br>
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Odours<br>
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Plant/equipment emitting excessive exhaust emissions<br>
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Ground-wetting used to reduce dust generation from exposed surfaces when necessary<br>
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Stockpiles covered or watered down<br>
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MATERIAL AND WASTE MANAGEMENT
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Oil/petroleum spill containment/response kits available on-site where required<br>
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Adequate litter and waste receptors exist on-site, in logical locations<br>
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Waste receptors for concrete, paints, acid washing, litter and building waste are being maintained<br>
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Waste collection areas are actually designated<br>
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Cement-laden liquid waste and wash-off is prevented from entering waterways and stormwater systems<br>
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Waste water from construction activities such as wash water, de-watering operations, and dust control is being captured and treated<br>
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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>
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Appropriate wash-down facilities provided from concrete trucks, mixing and pumping equipment<br>
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Recycling Measures are in-place and workers understand what’s required<br>
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Site Clean and surrounding area free of waste, litter and unconfined rubbish<br>
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Wheelie Bins in place and emptied when 3/4 full<br>
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Waste accumulation containers properly labelled and lids are firmly placed on containers<br>
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All site-generated waste collected and disposed in approved landfill, or made available for recycling<br>
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Access to accumulation and storage area adequately controlled (e.g., fenced, gated)<br>
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Hazardous waste accumulation area provided with adequate secondary containment<br>
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Signs posted identifying the presence of hazardous materials/wastes<br>
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If hazardous; Waste labeled with - waste identification number (if applicable) - characteristics of waste<br>
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CHEMICALS AND FUELS
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All fuel and chemicals stored in secure, locked, bunded, sealed and/or covered areas<br>
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Chemicals and petroleum products are stored on site in accordance with approve procedures.<br>
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Emergency procedures displayed clearly in/by fuel/chemical storage area<br>
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Bunded area capacity to contain 110% of the volume of the largest container<br>
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All bunds in good condition<br>
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Fuels/chemicals stored at least 50m away from watercourses<br>
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No evidence of any spills at the site (e.g. stained soils)?<br>
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Fire extinguishers and fire control equipment, available on site and in vicinity of the containment area<br>
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Spill-kits readily available in vehicles and stocked near hazardous materials and activity areas<br>
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FLORA AND FAUNA
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Flora / Fauna identified and protected<br>
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Vegetation to be protected clearly marked with temporary fencing<br>
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All stockpiles located 5 metres away from protected trees and vegetation<br>
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Turning and parking areas for vehicles established to minimise vegetation disturbance<br>
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Cleared trees and vegetation chipped/mulched. Chip/mulch stockpiles located away from drainage lines<br>
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Disturbed areas stabilised and revegetated with local species where necessary<br>
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No vehicles and heavy plant machinery parked under trees<br>
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Adequate protection provided for non-disturbance areas, buffer zones, protected trees<br>
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Disturbances removed from the drip line of protected trees<br>
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CULTURE AND HERITAGE
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Cultural / heritage items located<br>
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No evidence of impact to cultural resources (unless specified in permits, agreements, or mitigation plans)<br>
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Any cultural or heritage items discovered during construction activities (Work Stopped?)<br>
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Provisions made to minimise vibration around any identified heritage items<br>
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COMPLAINTS / INCIDENTS
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Council or public complaints investigated and actioned<br>
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Evidence of controls reviewed after incident/complaint to prevent reoccurrence<br>
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Complaints Register in place<br>
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Incident Reports completed for all Enviro incidents and appropriate analysis undertaken/reports made<br>
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ACTION SUMMARY
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Do any existing control measures require modification?<br>
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Are additional Environmental Protection measures required on the site?<br>
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Are alternative Environmental Protection measures required on the site?<br>
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Is a revised CESMP required for the site?<br>
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Is further water quality monitoring required?<br>
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Do any Environmental Protection measures need repairs or de-silting?<br>
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Is additional erosion control required?<br>
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Will the underlying cause of any non-compliance need further investigation?<br>
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Will it be necessary for the site to adopt an alternative Work Method better suited to the site conditions or work activities?<br>
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Will further site inspections be required?<br>
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NOTES AND ADDITIONAL ACTION
NON CONFORMANCES
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NON CONFORMANCES RAISED:
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Corrective Actions Taken:
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Date Completed:
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Name & Sign as closed out
AUDITOR / AUDITEE VERIFICATION
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Role, Name & Signature
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Role, Name & Signature
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Role, Name & Signature
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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