Service Centres: Environmental Checklist 2023

• Date the environmental inspection was conducted on.

  Date

• Site conducted

  Select

• People completing or participating in the inspection:

Pre-inspection preparation:

• Give a basic description of the service centre. Include which windfarms it services, number of rooms, summary of activities occurring there.

• Pollution incident risk assessment (PIRA). List any check points from the review of the PIRA. If a PIRA has not been completed yet, it should be completed subsequent to the inspection.

• Sphera: Log onto Sphera prior to the inspection. List any incidents that need to be reviewed during the inspection.

• If applicable, have any actions from previous inspections been undertaken?

Environmental incidents & near hits:

• Oil/ liquid substance that has escaped containment (e.g. drum) but not entered the environment (soil/water).

  Yes, Record on Sphera

  No

• Oil/ liquid substance that has escaped into the environment to soil. Example: Stains/liquids present on the soil/ground.

  Yes, Record on Sphera

  No

• Oil/ liquid substance/silt/effluent that has escaped into the environment to watercourse. Example: Discolouration of the watercourse (that can be practically accessed).

  Yes, Record on Sphera

  No

• Waste that has escaped into the environment.

  Yes, Record on Sphera

  No

• Deliberate fly tipping

  Yes, Record on Sphera

  No

• Plant die back due to presence of polluting substances

  Yes, Record on Sphera

  No

• Evidence of fires (black patches on soil, items that have been burnt)

  Yes, Record on Sphera

  No

Drains on & around the service centre:

• Is drainage present at the service centre that would pose a pollution risk? If no, move on to the next section--Housekeeping.

  Select Yes, there is drainage that poses a risk-for example surface water drains in the vicinity of service centre activities. No, there is no drainage that poses a risk.

  • Yes, there is drainage that poses a risk-for example surface water drains in the vicinity of service centre activities.
  • No, there is no drainage that poses a risk.

• If drainage is present, identify the best means of environmental risk reduction: identifying surface/foul vs. full drainage plan; drain covers on site are examples.

• Does the service centre have a drainage plan? Does it provide sufficient information in case of environmental emergency (e.g. spill)?

  Select Yes, a drainage plan is present No, a drainage plan is not present This question is not applicable as no plan is needed and/or there is no drainage.

  • Yes, a drainage plan is present
  • No, a drainage plan is not present
  • This question is not applicable as no plan is needed and/or there is no drainage.

• Are chemical & oil stores controlled in a manner to prevent pathways to drains? If 'no' then utilise the next section to make improvements & suggestions.

  Select Yes No, chemical and oil stores are not controlled. Please see notes & photographs for details. Not applicable, no oil &/or chemical stores.

  • Yes
  • No, chemical and oil stores are not controlled. Please see notes & photographs for details.
  • Not applicable, no oil &/or chemical stores.

• If there is no drainage plan, would the service centre benefit from one?

  Select Drainage Plan would be beneficial to control pollution risk A drainage plan would not be beneficial (no outside drains in vicinity of the service centre).

  • Drainage Plan would be beneficial to control pollution risk
  • A drainage plan would not be beneficial (no outside drains in vicinity of the service centre).

• If applicable, is the service centre's drainage plan visible and easily accessed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Housekeeping: small oil & chemical storage (containers under 200 litres). If none, mark as n/a for this checklist & skip to the 'large storage' section

• Do containers have sufficient strength and structural integrity so they<br>don’t leak or burst under normal use? For example, rusty or dented containers are unlikely to be fit for use.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are containers stored inside a building, under cover or protected from the elements by another method?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are full or part full drums stored directly on top of one another? This does not apply to empty drums stored for waste collection.

  Select Yes. Full and/or part full drums are double stacked but are in good condition with no evidence of splitting or collapsing. No, there is no double stacking and full/part full drums are in good condition. Yes. Full and/or part full drums are double stacked and there are examples of the containers splitting/collapsing. Not applicable, no full/part full drums present.

  • Yes. Full and/or part full drums are double stacked but are in good condition with no evidence of splitting or collapsing.
  • No, there is no double stacking and full/part full drums are in good condition.
  • Yes. Full and/or part full drums are double stacked and there are examples of the containers splitting/collapsing.
  • Not applicable, no full/part full drums present.

• If the answer to the above question is 'yes' is there scope to improve storage at the service centre (e.g. install additional racking to prevent double stacking)? If so, describe suggestions here and discuss with the Area Manager for feasibility.

  Select Yes, there is scope for improvement-exploration is needed into feasibility /budget/practicality with the Area Manager. No, there is no improvement needed.

  • Yes, there is scope for improvement-exploration is needed into feasibility /budget/practicality with the Area Manager.
  • No, there is no improvement needed.

• Would the the store benefit from signage/additional signage? If yes please explain how this will be implemented/improved.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Secondary containment systems, small oil & chemical stores. Secondary containment is not a requirement under 200 litres. However, it is encouraged to utilise where practical & beneficial.

• Describe all liquid storage present at the service centre (other than greases). Please include photographs where practical.

• In addition to the above tick all forms of secondary containment used for small containers at the service centre:

  Select Standard drip tray (stainless steel and/or plastic) Sump pallets Dedicated external storage (e.g. shipping container). 'Built in' bunded floor Plant trays (plant nappy/sponge/etc)

  • Standard drip tray (stainless steel and/or plastic)
  • Sump pallets
  • Dedicated external storage (e.g. shipping container).
  • 'Built in' bunded floor
  • Plant trays (plant nappy/sponge/etc)

• Is any secondary containment in poor condition? If so, please describe the condition and plans to improve it.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is secondary containment free of debris and/or water? If not, please describe the condition and plans to improve it.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is secondary containment made of material that is impermeable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the secondary containment free of any drainage? (outlet valves, cracks sump pumps?)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Would the small oil/chemical stores benefit from additional secondary containment systems? If so, describe suggestions.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Housekeeping: Large oil & chemicals stores (individual containers above 200 litres). If none, mark as n/a for this checklist & skip to the 'Waste' section

• Do containers have sufficient strength and structural integrity so they don’t leak or burst under normal use? For example, rusty or dented containers are unlikely to be fit for use.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are containers stored inside a building, under cover or protected from the elements by another method?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are full or part full drums stored directly on top of one another? If so is there risk of splitting under pressure or over stacking?

  Yes

  No

• If the answer to the above question is 'yes' is there scope to improve storage at the service centre (e.g. install additional racking to prevent double stacking)? If so, describe suggestions here and discuss with H&S team.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Would the the store benefit from signage/additional signage? If yes please explain how this will be implemented/improved.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Secondary containment systems: Requirements for large chemical and oil stores

• Please list how many containers (and types) are present above 200 litres.

• Please describe the secondary containment used for each container.

• Does the secondary containment 'volume' meet legal requirements? If no, please describe why and what is needed to ensure compliance.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please identify which material(s) the secondary containment is constructed from. If the material is not listed, then system is not in compliance and must be changed.

  Select Standard drip tray (stainless steel and/or plastic) Sump pallets Dedicated external storage (e.g. shipping container). 'Built in' bunded floor Plant trays (plant nappy/sponge/etc)

  • Standard drip tray (stainless steel and/or plastic)
  • Sump pallets
  • Dedicated external storage (e.g. shipping container).
  • 'Built in' bunded floor
  • Plant trays (plant nappy/sponge/etc)

• Is any secondary containment in poor condition? If so, please describe the condition and plans to improve it.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is secondary containment free of debris and/or water? If not, please describe the condition and plans to improve it.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the secondary containment free of any drainage? (outlet valves?)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Housekeeping: mobile plant & handling oil and chemicals at the service centre:

• Is mobile plant in good condition and stored on plant nappies/sponges both during use and whilst stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there extra plant nappies, drip trays, funnels and other equipment present to be used when decanting oil & chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Pollution incident response:

• Are the most current work instructions for environmental emergencies present (flytipping, spills & emissions) and displayed clearly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spill kits present and easily accessed at the service centre (easy to get to and not blocked by other items)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the spill kits maintained to a good standard? (well stocked, organised, labelled)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the spill kit free of any rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there at least 180L worth of 'oil selective' spill kit material (e.g. two grab bags) present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there at least 90L worth of 'chemical/all purpose' spill kit material present (one grab bag)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Waste:

• Is hazardous waste segregated from non-hazardous waste?

  Select There is some evidence of co-mingling non-hazardous waste in containers designated as hazardous waste. (e.g. pizza boxes inside oily waste container). Hazardous waste was found inside a non-hazardous waste container. (waste oil filter from a WTG inside of a general waste bin). If an example of this is found discuss with the asset environmental officer if it is to be recorded on Sphera. There was no evidence of waste being co-mingled in any waste container.

  • There is some evidence of co-mingling non-hazardous waste in containers designated as hazardous waste. (e.g. pizza boxes inside oily waste container).
  • Hazardous waste was found inside a non-hazardous waste container. (waste oil filter from a WTG inside of a general waste bin). If an example of this is found discuss with the asset environmental officer if it is to be recorded on Sphera.
  • There was no evidence of waste being co-mingled in any waste container.

• is there any evidence of waste NOT being handled and stored in a safe and secure manner (e.g. litter) to minimise risk of escape into the environment?

  Yes

  No

• Are waste storage facilities in good condition, fit for purpose and suitable to prevent waste escaping into the environment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are containers for hazardous waste lockable? If required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all waste containers clearly labelled? if required

  Select Yes all containers are clearly labelled Containers are not labelled but waste management is good including waste segregation. Containers are labelled, but there is evidence of co-mingling and waste management could be improved. Make suggestions in the note section for the Area Manager to review. Containers are not labelled and waste management is in poor condition (e.g. several examples of waste being comingled)

  • Yes all containers are clearly labelled
  • Containers are not labelled but waste management is good including waste segregation. Containers are labelled, but there is evidence of co-mingling and waste management could be improved. Make suggestions in the note section for the Area Manager to review.
  • Containers are not labelled and waste management is in poor condition (e.g. several examples of waste being comingled)

F-gas:

• is there an air conditioning unit at the service centre? If so list all units and take photos of their specification stickers.

  Yes

  No

• If applicable, have units been inspected in line with F-gas regulations?

  Select yes No, record on Sphera as non-conformance N/A

  • yes
  • No, record on Sphera as non-conformance
  • N/A

Any other findings.

• Please discuss other findings and/or suggestions. Provide information in the form of text, photographs and other media to support the finding.