Environmental audit checklist
To assist consultants in checking compliance with legal requirements and company procedures.
What does this form include?
This form contains 13 sections:
Environmental Policy
- Is the Environmental Policy displayed on site?
- Is the Policy up to date?
- Is the Policy signed by CEO?
- Are Environmental factors included in Risk Assessments?
- Are Environmental emergency procedures adequately addressed and displayed?
- Are Environmental issues adequately addressed at site induction?
- Are Environmental control measures described in method statements?
- Are all operatives briefed and aware of good Environmental practices?
- Are sub-contractors conforming to the companies Environmental Policy?
Site Establishment
- Are site cabins clean and in good condition?
- Are there adequate parking facilities off/on site?
- Are fences, hoardings, and gates in good condition?
Waste Management
- Is there any existing contamination on site? Is it being dealt with adequately?
- Does a licensed carrier remove waste?
- Are transfer notes (consignment notes for special waste) in place?
- Are adequate segregation measures in place?
Energy Management
- Is electrical power for light and heat kept on minimum period?
- Is water usage minimised?
- Is plant shut down when not in use?
Water Protection
- Are consents in place for discharge of water?
- Are drains identified (surface and sewer)?
- Is silt being prevented from discharging to watercourses?
- Are fuel tanks, bowsers and drums within a bund to EA guidelines?
- Are drip trays in place for plant and fuelling points?
- Are emergency measures in place (spill kits)?
- Are all chemicals stored safely and marked?
- Is plant in good condition and without any leaks?
- Is plant and materials reasonably kept away from drains and watercourses?
- Are wheel washes suitably constructed and contained?
Materials Management
- Are there alternative arrangements for unused materials other than disposal?
- Are materials such as hardwoods from a sustainable source?
- Are their arrangements to reuse/recycle existing site material?
Nuisance
- Is dust suppression adequate?
- Are noise and vibration within reasonable limits?
- Are activities smokeless?
- Is there any inessential burning on site? Has approval been sought from the LA?
- Are deliveries arranged to minimise disruption to neighbours?
- Are their arrangements to keep neighbours informed and liaison procedures?
- Are site lights positioned away from neighbours?
- Are site cabins screened from neighbours as appropriate?
Flora & Fauna
- Is adequate protection in place for existing planted areas, Tree Preservation Orders?
- Are measures in place to protect initial life adequate?
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