The Company is committed to the supply of products and services that meet the Laws, Regulations and Clients Requirements on Environmental matters.

In order to ensure that the effects of products and activities on the Environment are controlled and minimised, an Environmental Management System, will be maintained and documented in the Organisation Manual and Environmental Procedures.

The main objectives in matters of Environmental Protection are:

  • To Control and Minimise the production of waste such as:
  • Air Emissions.
  • Water Discharges.
  • Soil Contamination.

As well as their effect on the Environment.

  • To Recycle whenever practicable materials, reduce their use and control their storage.
  • Minimise risk of accidental waste release and if so, provide for Emergency.
  • It is the Policy of the Company to reduce to an absolute minimum the production of waste.
  • The Company is committed to provide suitable and adequate training and instruction to all Employees and Sub-Contractors on Environmental and Disposal issues.
  • Establish and Maintain liaison with third parties and authorities concerned by the Environmental protection of the site and the surrounding area.

All Personnel having the responsibility to implement the Environmental Management System will ensure that the factors which may compromise the achievement of the aforesaid policy and objectives are brought to the attention of Senior Management.

The Management responsible for Environmental Protection, as mentioned in the Environmental Management Structure attached, will ensure that relevant Employees are fully conversant with the Environmental Managing System.

The Project Manager will nominate, in writing, a representative who is responsible to ensure that the Environmental Management System is implemented, maintained, evaluated and improved when necessary.

 

INTRODUCTION

The Environmental Protection Act 1990 imposes a Duty of Care on persons concerned with Controlled Waste. This duty applies to any person who Produces, Imports, Carries, Keeps, Treats or Disposes of Controlled Waste. Breach of the Duty of Care is an Offence, which upon conviction can lead to an unlimited fine.

Controlled Waste means any waste from Households, Commerce or Industry.

In order to comply with the Duty of Care, those subject to the duty MUST try to achieve the following four criteria:

  • To prevent any person from Disposing of, from Storing or from Treating Controlled Waste without a Waste Management Licence, or Breaking the conditions of a licence or in a manner likely to cause Pollution or Harm to Health.
  • To prevent the Escape of Waste.
  • To ensure that if the waste is transferred, it goes only to an “Authorised Person” or to a person for “Authorised Transport Purposes”.
  • To ensure that a written description accompanies all waste being transferred and that the description is clear enough to enable each person receiving it to treat it in the correct manner.

It is the responsibility of each work contractor on site to ensure that their actions concerning waste are sufficient to meet the requirements of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002. This document is provided for guidance and should be regarded as no more than a minimum standard to be achieved.

Works Contractors are required to nominate in writing a representative on site, to be responsible for ensuring that waste concerning their operations on site is controlled in the manner specified by the Environmental Protection Act.

 

WASTE MANAGEMENT

Purpose

To ensure that waste is disposed of in a controlled manner to achieve minimum Environmental impact and meet the Site Waste Management Plans Regulations 2008.

Controls

The Company will nominate a person to oversee the Site Environmental Management Plan. To be referred to as the Site Waste Manager will be responsible for the operation of the Site Waste Management System as described in this procedure.

The Company will establish their own Waste Disposal System. The Principle Contractor will provide a number of common user waste disposal skips. The common user waste disposal skips will be for the deposit of waste collected from site operations, e.g. packaging, paper, litter and other inert products etc……

Special Wastes such as Oils, Chemicals, Paints and Solvents etc….. will be identified by the Company before commencing operation on site.

The disposal of containers and residues of any substances which falls within the scope of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 is the responsibility of the Company when brought to site.

Redundant containers need to be stored in a secure place pending removal from site. Waste-safe containers or their equivalent can be used for the collection of containers, but the waste containers MUST be clearly labelled as to what they will take.

Containers should have their tops on so as not to vent into the atmosphere.

Monitoring

The Company will check waste skips and other receptacles on a weekly basis. If materials are not being placed in the correct receptacles, the Company will investigate and take action to address the situation. A record of the checks will be kept in the Main Office for the duration of the project.

On a periodic basis, the Principle Contractor will audit the whole site Waste Management System and a record of the audit will be kept in the Main Office for the duration of the project. If any infringement of the site procedures are observed, the Company will take whatever action is necessary to remedy the situation.

 

 

FUEL AND LUBRICANTS

Purpose

To ensure that fuel or oil does not enter surface water drains or contaminate site land or groundwater.

Controls

The Company shall establish a designated CoSHH storage area where CoSHH substances will be delivered. The storage area shall have a bund sized at 110% of the storage capacity, with the floors and walls being impervious.

CoSHH dispensed from a drum MUST be poured through a funnel or other suitable pouring device. No more than the amount required for immediate use is to be kept on site.

CoSHH containers are to be kept in a bunded area to contain any spillages.

Monitoring

The Company Safety Advisor will check on a regular basis that CoSHH containers are not left on site after use. A record of offending containers will be kept. If fuel / oil containers are found on site, the Company will investigate and reprimand the Sub-Contractor responsible.