Weekly TCM inspection

Is the Duty of Care Code of Practice and the EV-027 Hazardous Waste Consignment Note Procedure being followed? (an image must be added of a HWCN).

Can the site manager show you a programme/process for regular cleaning or periodic inspection for the interceptors?

If over 6 months since last clean, has this been planned to occur within the next 3 months?

Are drains checked and cleaned regularly, is there evidence of this schedule?

Can the site manager show you a drainage map for the site? (If so, add photo of map)

Are spill kits in place and fully stocked?

Do spill kits have an inventory attached to them?

Is the site free from breaches to the site perimeter? E.g. stock piles higher than the walls (usually 4 meters), material overflowing, fence.

Is the perimeter fence line in good condition, no obvious signs of damage or points where entry can be made?

Is secondary containment in place around fuel tanks, waste storage and any other hazardous liquids?

Are drip trays available and drains protected where appropriate

Are bunds monitored and regularly emptied when appropriate?

Are bunds open to rainfall and potential flooding?

Are drums stored on secondary containment

Does site have a current FPP? (If required)

Is material stored on site per the site plan in the FPP?

Is the storage of bales/ELV's/Cat's etc per the FPP limits on number/stack height etc

Are batteries stored in appropriate containers with lids and/or under a roof to avoid water ingress?

Are damaged batteries segregated from undamaged batteries?

Are stock piles separated by 6 metres per material type, or separated by a wall higher than the stock piles?

Are auction vehicles stored separately from ELV's

Are all operatives on depollution signed off against the SWP?

Is there evidence of build up of oils and other contaminants in the bays?

Is there evidence of additional material being kept in depol bays, radios, batteries or other ignition sources?

Speak to depollution operatives, do they understand the risks from ignition in the depol areas, can they confirm controls such as lighters/matches and phones being kept away from the area?

Is there evidence of pests (rodents/pigeons etc.)?

Can you detect any odours or visible evidence of pollution in higher risk areas?

Is there evidence of surface water or other substances running off site?

How do you consider the housekeeping standards?

Can the site manager/supervisor confirm the operating hours per the sites planning permission or Fire Prevention Plan?

Are activities where there is a risk of ground contamination conducted on suitable ground?

Is the site diary completed and up to date?

Has there been any new equipment introduced to site since your last visit? mobile plant or balers etc?

Is there evidence that all of the relevant records and statutory information has been provided?

Has there been any instances where operations have been suspended or affected by loss of equipment which should have been notified to the compliance team?