VGA Environmental Audit

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

1. USE OF CHEMICALS

• Has an environmental risk assessment of all chemicals used on the site been under taken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an inventory of all chemicals used on the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there documented routines for storage, use and disposal of chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a documented process for introducing new chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemicals stored in a manner to prevent release to the external environment (i.e. stormwater, land, air)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees aware of the requirements for chemical storage, handling & use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are bunds in good condition with no evidence of cracks or leaks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are under ground tanks adequately maintained and tested to demonstrate continued integrity (i.e. no evidence of leaks)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2. USE OF ENERGY

• Are lights in good condition and of suitable voltage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any evidence of poor energy utilisation ( i.e. leaking airlines, inefficient fans / motors, excessive use of water )

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3. EMISSIONS TO AIR

• Are there adequate paint mix rooms for mixing and storing paints?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemicals stored in closed containers with bungs attached?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is spray painting undertaking in spray booths with adequate filtration / control of emissions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are paint booths serviced regularly and filters replaced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4. EMISSIONS TO LAND

• Are chemical containers stored undercover and on a sealed concrete surface?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is contaminated water contained and disposed of correctly according to legislative requirements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any evidence of spills or leaks from vehicles (i.e. oil, coolant or diesel)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spills / leaks from vehicles removed using absorbent materials & disposed of correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are batteries stored undercover and in a sealed area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is equipment serviced regularly and no grease, oil or other chemicals contaminating soil?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all equipment cleaned down and no evidence of oil or grease leaking from equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5. EMISSIONS TO WATER

• Is all washing of vehicles undertaken in a sealed area with no release to stormwater?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is any washing down of work area undertaken on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are storm water drains kept clear and no blockages from parts, pallets, drums etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any evidence of chemicals entering storm water drains?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are drains and grates to trade waste kept clear and cleaned out on a regular basis?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are process effluents sent directly to sewer for treatment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is trade waste system on a regular monitoring and clean out program?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are records kept of trade waste clean out and easily located?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6. WASTE MANGEMENT

• Is there sorting at source of all relevant waste streams and monitoring of quantities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is waste cardboard / paper clean, sorted and recycled by waste contractor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are waste chemicals, i.e. oils, coolant & paint sorted, sealed and treated by licensed waste contractor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are waste oil filters and soiled rags sorted and treated by a licensed waste contractor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are waste paints, oils and coolants sealed in drums and stored in a bunded area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of waste contaminating other materials that are sorted for recycling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are external areas swept regularly and waste materials placed in bags before being placed in general waste?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are used batteries stored in / on a bund under cover and removed by a licensed waste contractor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

7. NOISE

• Is external noise limited to 60dB (A) at the nearest residential property?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there unwanted release of noise to the external environment from workplace?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8. SPILL PROCEDURES

• Is spill equipment located in the designated areas and contain the correct spill material?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is spill absorbent removed after containing a spill at the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do spill kits adequately cover whole site should an incident occur?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees advised of spill procedures and trained in spill control?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all emergency equipment easily accessible and location well signposted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9. ORGANISATION

• Is there an environmental representative to report / communicate with external bodies (i.e. EPA, Local Government, Council Inspector)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are environmental incidents reported to management and documented in site records?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the organisation asses the environmental impacts of new projects (i.e. undertake an environmental risk assessment)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the organisation have the company environmental policy located at the main entrance or other prominent location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the organisation require major suppliers to perform an environmental self assessment (i.e. VCVA’s PQP7)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the organisation maintain appropriate licences and permits applicable to the site ( i.e. trade waste license, development approval )

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are records of trackable / regulated wastes generated and stored on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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