environmental aspects & impacts register
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Environmental Aspects & Impacts Register
Disposition Statement
This generic Register of Environmental Aspects and Impacts should be read in conjunction with McLaren Construction Ltd Aspects and Impacts Procedure, the
individual Site Environmental Risk Assessments and Environmental and Emergency Plans. These detail how the generic environmental aspects apply and how any
site-specific risks or actual impacts are identified and prevented, controlled or mitigated.
This statement explains the process by which environmental aspects have been identified and evaluated for significance. The aspects have been grouped into the
following topics:
1. Resource efficiency (non-renewable resources, energy and water)
2. Traffic and transport
3. Ground contamination
4. Water and effluent discharge
5. Noise, vibration and other nuisances
6. Air emissions (dusts, odours, greenhouse gases, ozone depleting substances, solvents etc.)
7. Toxic and hazardous substances (including oils and fuels)
8. Deleterious materials (asbestos, PCBs, etc.)
9. Wastes
10. Visual impact / townscape / landscape (including site lighting)
11. Cultural heritage and archaeology
12. Wildlife and natural features
13. Environmental emergencies and external occurrences (impact/collision, flood, etc.)
14. Indirect Environmental impacts
An example of the process by which aspects and impacts were identified is as follows: one aspect identified in the register is wastes and their disposal to landfill.
This aspect was considered significant because of the variety and importance of the potential impacts consequent to the degradation of the wastes after tipping
(leachates, methane / greenhouse gases, odours, visual impact, health concerns, etc.).
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All wastes are automatically considered “significant” due to the specific commitment in the policy statement identifying them for particular attention, as well as the
detailed legal requirements that govern their day-to-day management (policy commitment to comply).
Aspects arising from normal, abnormal and emergency situations have also been identified, including project start-up (demolition and clearance), normal
operations (building and site management) and finishing phases of the project. Examples of abnormal or even emergency wastes would be the need to dispose of
asbestos, or contaminated soil following a spill.
The significant environmental aspects associated with wastes from various activities at operating sites are dealt with in Section 9 below and include:
• Emissions to air / landfill gases
• Releases to water / leachates
• Contamination of land
• Inefficient use of raw materials and natural resources
• Localised nuisance and health impacts close to landfill sites
Consideration has also been given to past, current and future activities, products and services - for example, the requirement for an increasing proportion of
construction materials to be derived from recycled sources.
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ASPECT GROUPING: RESOURCE EFFICIENCY
Ref Source(s) Impact Description Key To
Impacts
Significance
Status Mitigation & Control
1.1
All activities
using
minerals,
metals,
cements,
timber, etc.
Depletion of mineral resources that are mined,
quarried or otherwise extracted from the natural
environment will deprive future generations of the
ability to enjoy a similar lifestyle to that enjoyed
today.
Key is to maximise resource efficiency, avoid waste
and seek alternative “renewable” resources. Avoid
the use of certain metals and toxic materials where
possible. Design component can influence full life
cycle of building – e.g. through the specification of
control devices.
1,2,3,4,5
Significant
Procurement Objective
Policy on FSC-certified timber
Environmental Project Design / EGN1
1.2
All activities
using energy
Depletion of fossil fuel resources that are mined,
quarried or otherwise extracted from the natural
environment will deprive future generations of the
ability to enjoy a similar lifestyle to that enjoyed
today.
Key is to maximise fuel efficiency, avoid waste and
seek alternative “renewable” fuels. Need to
maximise energy efficiency throughout full building
life cycle. See also Air emissions and greenhouse gas
/ climate change impacts.
1,2,3,4,5
Significant
Energy efficiency objectives at office
premises
Environmental Plan
Environmental Project Design / EGN1
EGN13 Energy Conservation
Key To Impacts: 1 = Customer, 2 = Site Neighbours, 3 = Other Contractors, 4 = General Public, 5 = Global
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1.3 All activities
using water
Excessive consumption can deplete national
reserves and /or place an additional burden on
existing water supplies.
In the case of abstraction from underground
sources, water consumption also affects the water
table and can have a negative impact on aquatic
ecosystems. The use of suitable control devices can
help to reduce consumption.
1,2,3,4 Significant EGN3 Permits and consents (abstraction
and dewatering)
Environmental Plan
Environmental Project Design / EGN1
1.4 All activities
wherein
resources are
consumed
Environmental damage from the extraction,
processing and distribution processes of natural
resources, whether renewable or not.
1,2,3,4,5 Significant Procurement Objective
Policy on FSC-certified timber
Key To Impacts: 1 = Customer, 2 = Site Neighbours, 3 = Other Contractors, 4 = General Public, 5 = Global
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ASPECT GROUPING: TRAFFIC & TRANSPORT
Ref Source(s) Impact Description Key To
Impacts
Significance
Status
Mitigation & Control
2.1 Pre-tender /
Tender /
Design
Location of the site may generate increases in traffic
volume, resulting in localised congestion, parking
problems and potential nuisance to site neighbours
during both construction and operation.
1, 2, 3 Significant Environmental Plan – traffic management
plan
EGN4 Traffic Management
2.2 Vehicular
Movement &
Access
Increased localised traffic movements and possible
congestion of access routes.
Additional impacts include mud on roads from site
vehicles and potential contamination of land and
water adjacent to routes through dispersal of
polluted run-off from road surfaces.
See also emissions to air, wastes, nuisance, etc.
(Note that Group Environmental Policy identifies
vehicle emissions as key issue).
1, 2, 3 Significant Environmental Plan – traffic management
plan
EGN5 Traffic Management
2.3 Office
Operation
Increased localised traffic movements and possible
congestion of access routes and parking in
surrounding area.
1, 2, 3 Significant EGN5 Traffic Management
Key To Impacts: 1 = Customer, 2 = Site Neighbours, 3 = Other Contractors, 4 = General Public, 5 = Global
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ASPECT GROUPING: GROUND CONTAMINATION
Ref Source(s) Impact Description Key To
Impacts
Significance
Status
Mitigation & Control
3.1 Pre-tender /
Tender /
Design
The impacts to ground quality resulting from the
design, its construction and operation as well as
previous land-uses generating risks to the design
itself.
The MCL Environmental Policy identifies land
contamination as a key issue for prioritisation.
1,2,3,4 Significant Environmental Plan
Procedure EP09 Contaminated land
EGN8 Land Contamination
3.2 Demolition Demolition of existing structures may necessitate
removal or decommissioning of possible sources of
contamination (e.g. on site dumping grounds,
asbestos, old storage tanks above and below
ground, machine bases, sumps etc). These may
have created historical contamination as well as
present an on-going contamination risk.
1, 2, 3, 4 Significant Environmental Plan
Procedure EP09 Contaminated land
EGN9 Land Contamination
3.3 Concrete
Structures
‘Aggressive’ contaminants may attack building, its
foundations and services.
1, 2, 3 Significant Environmental Plan
Procedure EP09 Contaminated land
EGN9 Land Contamination
3.4 Earthworks /
Excavation
Excavation and stockpiling of contaminated spoil
may expose potentially harmful contaminants within
the spoil to site workers or site neighbours (e.g.
during dry conditions).
Contaminants may be mobilised to surface waters or
even groundwater.
1, 2, 3, 4 Significant Environmental Plan
Procedure EP09 Contaminated land
EGN9 Land Contamination
Key To Impacts: 1 = Customer, 2 = Site Neighbours, 3 = Other Contractors, 4 = General Public, 5 = Global
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3.5 Dewatering Waters pumped from contaminated site may
contain excessive levels of pollutants and require
specialist handing and disposal arrangements. Risk
of polluting watercourses.
1, 2, 3, 4 Significant
Environmental Plan
Procedure EP09 Contaminated land
EGN9 Land Contamination
3.6 Piling Mobilisation of existing contamination vertically or
horizontally through the strata, contaminating
deeper groundwater resources.
1, 2, 3, 4 Significant Environmental Plan
Procedure EP09 Contaminated land
EGN9 Land Contamination
3.7 Storage &
Use of
Chemicals &
Oils
Improper storage and spillages of chemicals/oils to
the ground may cause or contribute to existing
contamination of soil and groundwater.
1, 2, 3, 4 Significant Environmental Plan
Procedure EP09 Contaminated land
EGN9 Land Contamination
EGN10 Oil and chemical storage
3.8 Waste
Storage
Leachates from waste storage areas can cause or
contribute to ground contamination.
In addition to a negative visual impact, litter
accumulation can also be considered a form of land
contamination.
1, 2, 3 Significant Environmental Plan
Procedure EP09 Contaminated land
EGN9 Land Contamination
Key To Impacts: 1 = Customer, 2 = Site Neighbours, 3 = Other Contractors, 4 = General Public, 5 = Global
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ASPECT GROUPING: WATER AND EFFLUENT DISCHARGE
Ref Source(s) Impact Description Key To
Impacts
Significance
Status
Mitigation & Control
4.1 Pre-tender /
Tender /
Design
Design may pollute water resources during
construction and operation. Potential contamination
of groundwater, controlled waters or drainage
systems can result through spillage, run-off, abuse,
vandalism, pumping, de-watering or other
operations.
1,2,3,4 Significant Environmental Plan
EGN3 Permits and Consents
EGN8 Water and Effluent Discharges
4.2
May involve decommissioning of structures that
contain pollutants (e.g. fuel tanks, chemical stores,
machine bases etc). If not handled properly, these
pollutants may enter surface water/drainage
systems causing pollution.
1,2,3,4 Significant Environmental Plan
EGN3 Permits and Consents
EGN8 Water and Effluent Discharges
4.3 Earthworks /
Excavation
Pollution of drainage system and/or watercourses
with contaminated particulate matter from spoil
heaps/haul roads.
Sediment run-off to surface waters, affecting aquatic
biota.
1,2,3,4 Significant Environmental Plan
EGN3 Permits and Consents
EGN8 Water and Effluent Discharges
4.4 De-watering Disposal of abstracted groundwater from
contaminated sites or silty water may pollute
watercourses with impacts upon water quality,
habitats and amenity.
1,2,3,4 Significant Environmental Plan
EGN3 Permits and Consents
EGN8 Water and Effluent Discharges
Key To Impacts: 1 = Customer, 2 = Site Neighbours, 3 = Other Contractors, 4 = General Public, 5 = Global
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4.5 Concrete
Pours /
Batching
Cement powders/fines have potential to cause
pollution of watercourses if not contained.
Cementitious wastes can damage aquatic life and
contribute to loss of amenity.
1,2,3,4 Significant
Environmental Plan
EGN3 Permits and Consents
EGN8 Water and Effluent Discharges
4.6 Piling Piling can create a pathway through which
contaminants in the upper soil layers may pass to
deeper sensitive groundwater resources (e.g.
aquifers).
1,2,3,4 Significant Environmental Plan
EGN3 Permits and Consents
EGN8 Water and Effluent Discharges
4.7 Vehicular
Movement &
Access
Pollution of drainage systems and water courses
with oils (hydrocarbons) from vehicles, particulates
and other chemicals. Vehicle / wheel wash effluents.
1,2,3,4 Significant Environmental Plan
EGN3 Permits and Consents
EGN8 Water and Effluent Discharge
4.8 Use of Plant
& Machinery
Potential for losses of oils (fuel, hydraulic oil etc)
from items of plant to surface waters.
1,2,3,4 Significant Environmental Plan
EGN8 Water and Effluent Discharges
4.9 Storage / Use
of Chemicals
/ Oils
Spillage of oils and chemicals from storage failure
and poor handling.
1,2,3,4 Significant Environmental Plan
EGN10 Oil and chemical storage
EGN8 Water and Effluent Discharges
Emergency response plan
4.10 Waste
Storage
Leachates from waste storage areas causing
pollution of surface waters.
1,2,3,4 Significant Environmental Plan
EGN8 Water and Effluent Discharges
EGN4 Waste management
4.11 Site
effluents:
A number of effluents can be generated on site
including waste hygiene waters / sewage, silty
waters from excavations, oils, contaminated wash
waters, etc.
Effluents may contain contaminants and alter the
background characteristic of waters into which they
are discharged – BOD / COD, suspended solids, pH,
oil sheen, chemical content etc.
1,2,3,4 Significant
Environmental Plan
EGN3 Permits and Consents
EGN4 Waste management …
EGN8 Water and Effluent Discharges
Key To Impacts: 1 = Customer, 2 = Site Neighbours, 3 = Other Contractors, 4 = General Public, 5 = Global
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ASPECT GROUPING: NOISE, VIBRATION & OTHER NUISANCES
Ref Source(s) Impact Description Key To
Impacts
Significance
Status
Mitigation & Control
5.1 Pre-tender /
Tender /
Design
Potential for works to present a nuisance both
during construction and operation. Nuisances are
varied but include noise, vibration, dust, odour and
lighting. Group policy has noise from plant and
equipment as a priority.
The MCL Environmental Policy identifies localised
nuisances as a key issue for prioritisation.
1, 2, 3 Significant Environmental Plan
EGN6 Noise and Vibration
5.2 Demolition
of existing
structure
Dust, noise and vibration may annoy site
neighbours. When it settles, dusts can also damage
crops and contribute to silt pollution in surface
waters.
Lighting may also cause annoyance if not managed
correctly.
1, 2, 3 Significant Environmental Plan
EGN6 Noise and Vibration
5.3 Earthworks /
Excavation
Dust from excavations may annoy site neighbours
and potentially pose a health risk if contaminated.
Lighting may also cause annoyance if not managed
correctly.
Odours from contaminated sites may cause
annoyance and/or adverse health effects.
1, 2, 3 Significant Environmental Plan
EGN6 Noise and Vibration
Key To Impacts: 1 = Customer, 2 = Site Neighbours, 3 = Other Contractors, 4 = General Public, 5 = Global
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5.4 Concrete
Batching
Dust, noise & vibration may annoy site neighbours.
Lighting may also cause annoyance if not managed
correctly.
1, 2, 3 Significant Environmental Plan
EGN6 Noise and Vibration
5.5 Piling Noise & vibration from piling may disturb site
neighbours and cause a nuisance.
Lighting may also cause annoyance if not managed
correctly.
1, 2, 3 Significant Environmental Plan
EGN6 Noise and Vibration
5.6 Construction
activities
Dusts may be generated by cutting materials
(drainage, masonry and paving flags). Vibration may
result from drilling and breaking operations.
1,2,3 Significant Environmental Plan
EGN6 Noise and Vibration
5.7 Use of Plant
& Machinery
Excessive noise can present hazard to workers.
Excessive noise levels may cause nuisance to site
neighbours/residents (e.g. consider siting of air
conditioning / lift equipment). Extreme cases may
lead to prosecution by the Local Authority or even
civil actions.
Smoke, exhaust gases and particulate matter from
plant and equipment have nuisance potential.
Lighting from vehicles may also cause annoyance if
not managed correctly.
1, 2, 3 Significant Environmental Plan
EGN6 Noise and Vibration
Key To Impacts: 1 = Customer, 2 = Site Neighbours, 3 = Other Contractors, 4 = General Public, 5 = Global
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5.8 Vehicle
Movement &
Access
Dust from unsurfaced roads may cause nuisance.
Dust may damage or cause equipment to
malfunction.
Engine noise may cause nuisance when close to
sensitive receptors – when in motion or idling.
Audible vehicle alarms and horns/klaxons can also
generate noise.
1, 2, 3 Significant Environmental Plan
EGN7 Dust and Air pollution
5.9 Waste
Handling &
Storage
Wastes may be transported both on and off-site
causing litter problems.
Storage of contaminated or odorous wastes causing
nuisance to site neighbours.
Certain wastes may attract vermin that can spread
to adjacent sites.
1, 2, 3 Significant Environmental Plan
EGN4 Waste management…
EGN7 Dust and Air pollution
Key To Impacts: 1 = Customer, 2 = Site Neighbours, 3 = Other Contractors, 4 = General Public, 5 = Global
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ASPECT GROUPING: AIR EMISSIONS
Ref Source(s) Impact Description Key To
Impacts
Significance
Status
Mitigation & Control
6.1 Pre-tender /
Tender /
Design
Impacts resulting from the construction and
operation of the design as detailed in the following
rows.
1,2,3,4 Significant Environmental Plan
6.2 Vehicular
Movements
& Access
Vehicle exhaust emissions (NOX SOX CO CO2 PM etc)
contribute to global warming, acid rain and
respiratory health problems.
Dust emissions from unsurfaced roads and dirty
vehicles, uncovered loads, etc. Exceeding relevant
guide limits for key pollutants, especially where in
the vicinity of sensitive receptors.
1, 2, 3, 4,
5
Significant Environmental Plan
EGN7 Dust and Air Pollution
6.3 Use of Plant
& Equipment
Exhaust emissions (NOX SOX CO CO2 PM etc), welding
fumes emissions etc. Potential explosion from
emissions of gases or chemicals.
Exceeding relevant guide limits for key pollutants,
especially where in the vicinity of sensitive
receptors.
1, 2, 3, 4,
5
Significant Environmental Plan
EGN7 Dust and Air Pollution
6.4 Demolition
Construction
Dust from building/structure demolition.
Fibrous materials from deleterious materials (e.g.
asbestos) that have potentially adverse human
health effects. Blown polystyrene and similar
materials may also use ozone-depleting chemicals as
their propellant.
1, 2, 3, 4 Significant Environmental Plan
EGN7 Dust and Air Pollution
Key To Impacts: 1 = Customer, 2 = Site Neighbours, 3 = Other Contractors, 4 = General Public, 5 = Global
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6.5 Unauthorised
fires
Smoke fumes and particulates released from
burning vegetation or other waste materials. Dark
smoke is unsightly and bonfires can be considered a
“nuisance” under the legislation (e.g. when smoke
obscures roads).
1,2,3,4 Significant Environmental Plan
EGN7 Dust and Air Pollution
6.5 Painting /
Coating
Use of chemicals and solvents, especially Volatile
Organic Compounds (VOCs) from paints & varnishes,
contribute to ozone depletion.
1, 2, 3, 4,
5
Significant Environmental Plan
EGN7 Dust and Air Pollution
6.6 Heating
Systems
Installation
Exhaust gases NOX, CO CO2 etc) from the
combustion of fuels (typically gas and oil) for heating
of water that contribute to global warming and acid
rain.
1, 2, 3, 4,
5
Significant Environmental Plan
EGN7 Dust and Air Pollution
6.7 Cooling
Systems
Installation
Use of refrigerants that have global warming and
ozone depleting potential (e.g. CFCs, HCFCs, HFCs
etc).
Potential release of bacteria (legionella) to the air
from water treatment systems (e.g. cooling towers
and evaporative condensers).
1, 2, 3, 4,
5
Significant Environmental Plan
EGN7 Dust and Air Pollution
6.8 Ventilation Potential release of bacteria to air via humidification
systems
1, 2, 3, 4 Significant Environmental Plan
6.9 Office
Operation
Use of electricity indirectly contributes to global
warming and acid rain (NOX, SOX, CO2 etc)
Potential release of bacteria (legionella) to air from
cooling and ventilation systems in building.
1,2,3,4,5 Significant Environmental Plan
EGN7 Dust and Air Pollution
Key To Impacts: 1 = Customer, 2 = Site Neighbours, 3 = Other Contractors, 4 = General Public, 5 = Global
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ASPECT GROUPING: TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
Ref Source(s) Impact Description Key To
Impacts
Significance
Status
Mitigation & Control
7.1 All activities
using
hazardous
materials
A wide range of hazardous, irritant, toxic, corrosive,
poisonous and inflammable materials may be
present on site at any time.
Accordingly a variety of controls may need to be
used to ensure their safe storage, handling, use and
disposal – see Health and Safety procedures (ref.
COSHH etc.) – depending upon the type and
quantity of substances involved.
1,2,3,4,5 Significant –
comply with legal
requirements
Environmental Plan
COSHH assessments
7.2 Fuels and oils These materials need careful storage in order to
prevent accidental release to the environment.
Bowsers should have spill trays and, where possible,
be fitted with double skins to contain leaks. All oils
and fuels should be stored on sealed surfaces with
some secondary containment or spill kit.
1,2,3,4,5 Significant Environmental Plan
EGN10 Oil and chemical storage
7.3 Radioactive
materials?
Not normally present on MCL sites (but may be ref.
hospitals etc.??)
1,2,3,4,5 Significant where
present
Subcontractor selection
7.4 Sharps / First
Aid waste
Sharp objects such as broken knife blades present a
safety hazard and may need special waste storage
containers. Similarly, any bandages or other First Aid
waste
1,2,3,4,5 Significant where
present
Environmental Plan
EGN4 Waste management…
Key To Impacts: 1 = Customer, 2 = Site Neighbours, 3 = Other Contractors, 4 = General Public, 5 = Global
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ASPECT GROUPING: DELETERIOUS MATERIALS
Ref Source(s) Impact Description Key To
Impacts
Significance
Status
Mitigation & Control
8.1 Pre-tender /
Tender /
Design
Design / works may incorporate deleterious materials
where alternatives exist (e.g. Ozone Depleting
Substances, etc)
1,2,3,4,5 Significant Environmental Plan
8.2 Demolition Possible presence of deleterious materials within the
fabric of existing buildings or structures (e.g. asbestos
in ceiling tiles, roof linings, chimney/stack linings etc).
Asbestos fibres become airborne once disturbed and
can cause serious respiratory diseases.
1, 2, 3 Significant Environmental Plan
SHE003 procedure
8.3 Excavation /
Earthworks
Possible presence of deleterious materials in the
ground from previous land-uses presenting
environmental and health and safety risks.
1, 2, 3 Significant Environmental Plan
EGN9 Land Contamination
EP09 Contaminated Land
8.4 Office
Operation
Potential asbestos containing materials within the
fabric of the building that present a risk to employees
(e.g. fire doors, boiler rooms, etc)
1, 2, 3 Significant Environmental Plan
SHE003 procedure
Key To Impacts: 1 = Customer, 2 = Site Neighbours, 3 = Other Contractors, 4 = General Public, 5 = Global
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ASPECT GROUPING: WASTE
Ref Source(s) Impact Description Key To
Impacts
Significance
Status
Mitigation & Control
9.1 Pre-tender /
Tender /
Design
Design / works may involve the generation of
significant waste materials that require disposal to
landfill and miss potential for re-use, recycling. MCL
suppliers and subcontractors will generate “active,
inert and special” wastes. Waste management and
minimisation are key McLaren Policy issues.
‘Special wastes’ present an additional threat to the
environment and/or human health. Possible cross
contamination of wastes (i.e. poor segregation) may
prohibit recycling or reprocessing of the materials.
Poor waste management may also result in litter,
pollution of land and water, and there is an
additional fire risk where wastes accumulate.
Wastes attract vermin.
1,2,3,4,5 All wastes are
significant -
comply with legal
and Group policy
commitments
Objectives on wastes
Environmental Plan
EGN4 waste management and minimisation
9.2 Vegetation
Clearance
Generation of green wastes, possibly some ‘difficult’
green wastes (e.g. invasive plants – Giant Hogweed,
Japanese Knotweed, etc – that require special
treatment) to landfill or mulching centres.
Disposal in landfill has associated impacts from
landfill gases and leachates.
1,2,3,4,5 All wastes are
significant -
comply with legal
and policy
requirements
Environmental Plan – (local composting
plans?)
EGN4 waste management and minimisation
Key To Impacts: 1 = Customer, 2 = Site Neighbours, 3 = Other Contractors, 4 = General Public, 5 = Global
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9.3 Demolition Generation of aggregate, timber, metal, plastic,
spoil, tiles, deleterious materials to landfill.
Disposal in landfill and possible associated landfill
gases and leachates. Unnecessary disposal of
materials that may be recycled or re-used.
Some wastes may be ‘special wastes’ (i.e. toxic or
hazardous to human health), thus requiring
specialist treatment/disposal.
1,2,3,4,5 All wastes are
significant -
comply with legal
and policy
requirements
Environmental Plan
EGN4 waste management and minimisation
9.4 Earthworks /
Excavation
Generation of spoil, contaminated spoil to landfill.
Disposal in landfill and possible associated landfill
gases and leachates. Unnecessary disposal of fill that
may be recycled or re-used.
Spoil from contaminated sites may be ‘special
waste’ presenting risks to worker health and safety
and requiring specialist treatment/disposal.
1,2,3,4,5 All wastes are
significant -
comply with legal
and policy
requirements
Environmental Plan
EGN4 waste management and minimisation
9.5 De-watering Discharge of water, contaminated water to
controlled/foul waters.
Pollution of ‘controlled’ waters from discharge of
liquid wastewaters to surface waters, soakaways etc
(where discharged to controlled waters).
Pollution of foul sewers from discharge of liquid
wastewaters (where discharged to sewer).
Possible programme delays and costs due to
regulatory involvement (e.g. consents/permits
determinations, negotiations with Environment
1,2,3,4,5 All wastes are
significant -
comply with legal
and policy
requirements
Environmental Plan
EGN4 waste management and minimisation
EGN8 Water and effluent discharges
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Agency/Water Service Company etc).
Key To Impacts: 1 = Customer, 2 = Site Neighbours, 3 = Other Contractors, 4 = General Public, 5 = Global
9.6 Grouting
Piling
Generation of spoil, contaminated spoil, bentonite
slurry.
Disposal in landfill and possible associated landfill
gases and leachates. Unnecessary disposal of fill that
may be recycled or reused.
Spoil from contaminated sites may be ‘special
waste’ presenting risks to worker health and safety
and requiring specialist treatment/disposal.
1,2,3,4,5 All wastes are
significant -
comply with legal
and policy
requirements
Environmental Plan
EGN4 waste management and minimisation
9.7 Brickwork /
Blockwork
Generation of bricks/blocks and cement
Disposal in landfill. Unnecessary disposal of
materials that may be re-used / recycled.
1,2,3,4,5 All wastes are
significant -
comply with legal
and policy
requirements
Environmental Plan
EGN4 waste management and minimisation
9.8 Welding Generation of empty gas bottles and welding rods.
Disposal in landfill.
1,2,3,4,5 All wastes are
significant -
comply with legal
and policy
requirements
Environmental Plan
EGN4 waste management and minimisation
9.9 Carpentry Generation of timber.
Disposal in landfill and possible associated landfill
gases and leachates.
Unnecessary disposal of timber that may be re-used
/ recycled.
1,2,3,4,5 All wastes are
significant -
comply with legal
and policy
requirements
Environmental Plan
EGN4 waste management and minimisation
Key To Impacts: 1 = Customer, 2 = Site Neighbours, 3 = Other Contractors, 4 = General Public, 5 = Global
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9.10 Painting /
Coating /
Decorating
Generation of paints, solvents, containers.
Disposal in landfill and possible associated landfill
gases and leachates.
Paints, solvents and containers may be ‘special
waste’ presenting risks to worker health and safety
and requiring specialist treatment/disposal.
1,2,3,4,5 All wastes are
significant -
comply with legal
and policy
requirements
Environmental Plan
EGN4 waste management and minimisation
9.11 Plumbing Generation of plastic/metal piping sections, lagging,
solder, packaging
Disposal in landfill and possible associated landfill
gases and leachates.
Unnecessary disposal of items that may be re-
used/recycled.
1,2,3,4,5 All wastes are
significant -
comply with legal
and policy
requirements
Environmental Plan
EGN4 waste management and minimisation
9.12 Plastering Generation of plaster, plaster board, timbers,
packaging
Disposal in landfill and possible associated landfill
gases and leachates.
Unnecessary disposal of items that may be re-
used/recycled.
1,2,3,4,5 All wastes are
significant -
comply with legal
and policy
requirements
Environmental Plan
EGN4 waste management and minimisation
Key To Impacts: 1 = Customer, 2 = Site Neighbours, 3 = Other Contractors, 4 = General Public, 5 = Global
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9.13 Furnishings Generation of wood, metal, wire/cabling,
ceramics/tiles, glues, paints, epoxies, sealants,
containers, packaging
Disposal in landfill and possible associated landfill
gases and leachates.
Unnecessary disposal of items that may be re-
used/recycled.
Some items may be ‘special waste’ presenting risks
to worker health and safety and requiring specialist
treatment/disposal.
1,2,3,4,5 All wastes are
significant -
comply with legal
and policy
requirements
Environmental Plan
EGN4 waste management and minimisation
9.14 Roofing Generation of metals, felt, tar/bitumen, insulation,
pvc sheeting
Disposal in landfill and possible associated landfill
gases and leachates.
Unnecessary disposal of items that may be re-
used/recycled.
Some items may be ‘special waste’ presenting risks
to worker health and safety and requiring specialist
treatment/disposal.
1,2,3,4,5 All wastes are
significant -
comply with legal
and policy
requirements
Environmental Plan
EGN4 waste management and minimisation
Key To Impacts: 1 = Customer, 2 = Site Neighbours, 3 = Other Contractors, 4 = General Public, 5 = Global
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9.15 Vehicle and
plant repair
&
maintenance
Generation of oils/greases, refrigerants, aggregates,
glues, paints, sealants, containers, packaging
Disposal in landfill and possible associated landfill
gases and leachates.
Unnecessary disposal of items that may be re-
used/recycled.
Some items may be ‘special waste’ presenting risks
to worker health and safety and requiring specialist
treatment/disposal.
1,2,3,4,5 All wastes are
significant -
comply with legal
and policy
requirements
Environmental Plan
EGN4 waste management and minimisation
9.16 Storage &
Use of
Chemicals
/Oils
Generation of waste chemicals and oils; used
chemical and oil containers. NB - Also need to
consider any contaminated materials used to clean
up after a spill, fire or other environmental incident.
1,2,3,4,5 All wastes are
significant -
comply with legal
and policy
requirements
Environmental Plan
EGN4 waste management and minimisation
9.17 Office
Operations
Generation of paper, cardboard, toner cartridges,
food wastes, furniture, electronic hardware,
packaging
1,2,3,4,5 All wastes are
significant -
comply with legal
and policy
requirements
Environmental Plan
EGN4 waste management and minimisation
9.18 Purchasing of
Materials
Generation of variety of unnecessary wastes
through over-ordering.
1,2,3,4,5 All wastes are
significant -
comply with legal
and policy
requirements
Environmental Plan
EGN4 waste management and minimisation
9.19 Waste
transport
and disposal
Potential for abusive / fly tipping or incorrect
disposal and treatment if the transport / disposal
process is not managed properly.
2,3,4,5 All wastes are
significant -
comply with legal
and policy
Environmental Plan – subcontractor
controls / waste plans
EGN4 waste management and minimisation
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ASPECT GROUPING: LANDSCAPE & VISUAL
Ref Source(s) Impact Description Key To
Impacts
Significance
Status
Mitigation & Control
10.1 Pre-
tender/Tend
er/Design
Design may be incompatible with surrounding
landscape. Adverse effects on designated sites
(World Heritage Site, Area of Outstanding Natural
Beauty, National Park, Country Park, Special
Landscape Area, Registered Parks or Gardens, etc).
1, 2, 3, 4 Significant Environmental Plan
EGN12 Ecology and Wildlife
EGN1 Environmental design
10.2 Vegetation
Clearance
Reduction in visual amenity due to the
removal/loss/displacement of natural landscape
features (e.g. mature trees, woodland, hedgerows
etc).
1, 2, 3, 4 Significant Environmental Plan
EGN12 Ecology and Wildlife
EGN1 Environmental design
10.3 Demolition
of Existing
Structures
Reduction in visual amenity due to the
removal/loss/displacement of structures (e.g. listed
buildings, scheduled monument/structures etc).
1, 2, 3, 4 Significant Environmental Plan
EGN1 Environmental design
EGN11 Archaeology and built heritage
10.4 All under
‘Erection of
Structure’
The construction of building/structure that is
incompatible with the landscape character.
1, 3, 3, 4 Significant Environmental Plan
EGN1 Environmental design
Key To Impacts: 1 = Customer, 2 = Site Neighbours, 3 = Other Contractors, 4 = General Public, 5 = Global
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ASPECT GROUPING: HERITAGE & ARCHAEOLOGY
Ref Source(s) Impact Description Key To
Impacts
Significance Status Mitigation & Control
11.1 Pre-tender /
Tender /
Design
Damage/disturbance/destruction of features of
cultural, historical or archaeological importance
as detailed below.
1, 2, 3 Significant Environmental Plan
EGN11 Archaeology and built heritage
11.2 Vegetation
Clearance
Destruction/damage to ‘important’ hedgerow,
protected on the grounds of its archaeological
and ecological importance.
Project delays due to regulatory involvement (e.g.
hedgerow retention notices, determination
periods, consents/approvals etc).
1, 2, 3 Significant Environmental Plan
EGN11 Archaeology and built heritage
11.3 Excavation &
Earthworks
Discovery of expected / unexpected
archaeological finds (e.g. burnt or blackened
materials, brick or tile fragments, coins, pottery
or bone fragments, skeletons, timber joints or
post holes, brick or stone foundations, infilled
ditches or middens).
Project delays due to regulatory involvement (e.g.
physical investigation, damage assessments,
consents/approvals for protected structures).
1, 2, 3 Significant Environmental Plan
EGN11 Archaeology and built heritage
Key To Impacts: 1 = Customer, 2 = Site Neighbours, 3 = Other Contractors, 4 = General Public, 5 = Global
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11.4 Building
Demolition
Damage/destruction of protected buildings or
structures (e.g. Listed Buildings, Scheduled
Ancient Monuments).
Project delays due to regulatory involvement (e.g.
physical investigation, damage assessments,
consents/approvals for protected structures).
1, 2, 3 Significant Environmental Plan
EGN11 Archaeology and built heritage
11.5 Piling Possible damage to heritage features through
transmitted vibrations.
1, 2, 3 Significant Environmental Plan
EGN11 Archaeology and built heritage
Key To Impacts: 1 = Customer, 2 = Site Neighbours, 3 = Other Contractors, 4 = General Public, 5 = Global
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ASPECT GROUPING: WILDLIFE & NATURAL FEATURES
Ref Source(s) Impact Description Key To
Impacts
Significance
Status
Mitigation & Control
12.1 Pre-tender /
Tender /
Design
Works may temporarily or irreversibly impact on
ecology during siting, construction, operation and
demolition (impacts are detailed below).
1, 2, 3,4,5 Significant Environmental Plan
EGN12 Ecology and wildlife
12.2 Site /
Vegetation
Clearance
Temporary and potentially irreversible loss of
habitat through change in land-use, destruction of
ecosystem and occupation of land for structure or
construction site compound.
Damage/destruction and disturbance to adjacent or
nearby statutory sites (e.g.Sites of Special Scientific
Interest, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty,
National Nature Reserves etc).
Damage/destruction and/or disturbance to
protected flora and fauna as a result of the above.
Damage/destruction to protected trees or their
roots.
1, 2, 3,4,5 Significant Environmental Plan
EGN3 Permits and Consents
EGN12 Ecology and wildlife
12.3 Demolition Noise and dust emitted from demolition activities
may annoy site neighbours as well as impact upon
sensitive ecological receptors.
1, 2, 3, 4 Significant Environmental Plan
EGN12 Ecology and wildlife
12.4 De-watering De-watering may impact adjacent ecology by
causing alterations to groundwater levels and
stream/river flows.
1, 2, 3 Significant Environmental Plan
EGN12 Ecology and wildlife
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12.5 Use of Plant
& Machinery
Noise emitted from plant may cause
nuisance/disturbance to protected species (e.g.
nesting birds, bats etc)
1, 2, 3 Significant Environmental Plan
EGN12 Ecology and wildlife
Key To Impacts: 1 = Customer, 2 = Site Neighbours, 3 = Other Contractors, 4 = General Public, 5 = Global
12.6 Storage/Use
of Chemicals
& Oil
Potential for spillage of chemicals and oils to
ground/water may impact adjacent ecological
receptors by following the flow of surface or
groundwater off-site.
1, 2, 3 Significant Environmental Plan
EGN12 Ecology and wildlife
Key To Impacts: 1 = Customer, 2 = Site Neighbours, 3 = Other Contractors, 4 = General Public, 5 = Global
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ASPECT GROUPING: ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCIES AND EXTERNAL OCCURRENCES
Ref Source(s) Impact Description Key To
Impacts
Significance
Status
Mitigation & Control
13.1 Collision Collision / impact from road/site vehicle, train, plane
accident may result in fire, explosion, material
damage, spillage or other occurrences that generate
environmental impacts. Careful consideration should
therefore be given to locating stores etc. when
setting up site in order to avoid such risks.
1,2,3,4 Significant Environmental Plan
Emergency Plan
EGN2 Site set up
EGN16 material storage
EGN20 Spillage response
13.2 Fire Fire causes material loss but also has adverse
impacts on the environment:
• emissions of toxic fumes, smoke, dusts
• contaminated run-off fire-fighting waters
• generation of wastes (fire-damaged materials)
Prevention must be the priority, but it may also be
necessary to consider mitigation techniques to
minimise environmental damage (containment of
contaminated run-off or its diversion into a
sacrificial area rather than down drains).
1,2,3,4 Significant Environmental Plan
Emergency Plan
EGN8 Water and Effluent discharge
13.2 Weather Adverse weather conditions such as high winds and
flooding can damage the product (building and
contents) and/or plant, equipment and materials.
Check whether site is situated on floodplain and
take suitable actions in the event of any flood alerts
in order to minimise damage. Consider other
weather extremes (snow, ice, etc.) and their
potential effects on the works and the environment.
1,2,3,4 Significant Environmental Plan /
Emergency Plan
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Key To Impacts: 1 = Customer, 2 = Site Neighbours, 3 = Other Contractors, 4 = General Public, 5 = Global
13.3 External
releases
External release of pollutants (gas, dusts, liquids,..)
may have an impact upon the health and safety of
employees, and possibly upon materials or building
fabric depending upon their nature.
1,2,3,4 Significant Environmental Plan
Emergency Plan
EGN7 Dust and Air pollution
Key To Impacts: 1 = Customer, 2 = Site Neighbours, 3 = Other Contractors, 4 = General Public, 5 = Global
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ASPECT GROUPING: INDIRECT ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS
Ref Source(s) Impact Description Key To
Impacts
Significance
Status
Mitigation & Control
14.1 Product /
Building
operation
and use
Once the building is handed over, it will continue to
have most if not all of the aforementioned impacts
on the environment through periodic decoration
and repairs/refurbishment, grounds maintenance,
energy consumption etc.
McLaren is able to influence the full life cycle,
particularly when contracts are of a design and build
nature. Accordingly, full consideration should be
given in the design stage to the full life cycle effects
1,2,3,4,5 Significant Project Design
Handover procedure (copies of project EMS
documents
EGN1 Environmental design
14.2 Product /
Building
demolition
Upon decommissioning, there will be opportunities
to re-use or recycle building materials and
components.
Material selection and construction techniques can
influence the demolition process and
1,2,3,4,5 Significant Project Design
14.3
Interfaces
with Group/
other Jarvis
companies
Ability to influence or be influenced by other parts
of group (e.g. personnel policies on recruitment,
home working, car provision, etc.)
1,2,3,4,5 Significant SHE meetings and steering groups
EGN13 Energy conservation
Key To Impacts: 1 = Customer, 2 = Site Neighbours, 3 = Other Contractors, 4 = General Public, 5 = Global
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AUTHORISATION AND ISSUE RECORD The following Project Environmental Plan has been prepared in accordance with the Environmental Management System (EMS) Procedure C9 – Operational Control. I authorise the use of this plan as the main control element of the EMS on the above contract. This should be read with the ‘Electronic’ access to the Documented Environment Management System and Manual. Name Adam Onyett Signature Date 29.08.13 Job Title SHEQ Coordinator
The Project Environmental Plan is to be issued to the Project Team, listed below, who shall agree to comply with its contents at site level and maintain the necessary documentation listed within it. The working copy of the plan is to be held on site and updated when applicable.
Name of Recipient Job Title Signature Date
The Site Manager, supported by the Contracts Manager and SHEQ Coordinator, is the key person within this system and shall be responsible for the following;
Method of work undertaken on the project matches the client and regulatory authorities’ requirements and minimises the effect of our works on the environment.
Verification that approved working procedures and regular inspections are implemented and all personnel are compliant.
Ensuring that all personnel on the project are aware of their responsibilities within the EMS, arranging training where necessary (via the SHEQ Coordinator).
Holding the current version of the EMS and advising the project team of the relevant procedures and records to be kept.
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1. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
The project is described in the Tender Information Pack issued by WSP and summarised in this Health & Safety Plan. This includes, but is not limited to, the following activities;
Mobilisation and Set up Trial Holes Unexploded Ordnance Survey Breaking up of Concrete Slabs if req Earthworks Installation of Sub Station Installation of Utility Services Installation of Drainage Construction of Site Access Road Traffic & Materials Management
Risk Assessments with an associated Method Statement will be produced for each of these activities prior to the commencement of any element of the works.
The Works is estimated to be a 40 week project to commence 19th August 2013.
2. RESPONSIBILITES WITHIN PROJECT TEAM
Specific environmental site responsibilities on this project are outlined in documents P4.R1.1 (for Contracts Manager) and P4.R1.2 (for Site Manager) of the OHSMS. These documents will be included in Section 1 of the Health & Safety ‘As Built’ File. Please read with the site staff structure and the roles and responsibilities for your position as designated or agreed. Agree your specific role on this project with the Contracts Manager (see Appendix C of the ‘C22 - Health and Safety Plan’). Site notice boards must be established as the company standard for the site office and welfare unit, with all emergency details clearly displayed.
Specific Procedures and Responsibilities
Procedure
Description of Task Documents Generated Who
C9 Operational Control R1.C9 - Project Environmental Plan SC/CM C1 Legal & Other Requirements R1.C1 – Legal Requirements SC/CM C7 Communication R1.C7 – External Communication CM/SM C11 Emergency Planning R1.C11 – Emergency Plan
R2.C11 – Emergency Contacts CM/SM
C14 Legal Compliance R1.C1 – Legal Requirements SC/CM C15 Non Conformance Control R1.C15 – Non Conformance &
Corrective Action Record SC/CM/SM/G
C16 Control of Records R1.C16 – Control of Documents SM/E C17 Internal Audits R2.C17 – Internal Audit Record
R3.C17 – Site Review/Inspection SC SM
E1 Environment Aspects and Risk Assessment
R1.E1 – Significant Aspects and Impacts Summary
R2.E1 – Aspect Significance Assessment (Pollution)
R3.E1 – Aspect Significance
SC/CM/SM
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Assessment (Resources) R4.E1 – Significant Aspects Impact
Control Sheet H&S
Standard Site Specific Environmental
Information for Site Workers/Visitors
Method Statements & Induction SM
SC - SHEQ COORDINATOR CM - CONTRACTS MANAGER SM - SITE MANAGER G – GANGER 3. MONITORING AND AWARENESS
3.1 The Site Management Team is required to carry out regular monitoring of the system
and will complete a detailed checklist as part of an Environmental Site Review (detailed above). It is important that all established procedures are followed and that any problems are reported immediately. The site will also be subjected to a formal internal audit to assess the operation of the EMS.
3.2 Environmental awareness will be continually promoted and further improvements
discussed by carrying out Toolbox Talks on a regular basis to ensure that all operations are carried out to minimise the risk of pollution and reduce the volume of waste produced on site. All site personnel and sub-contractors will be required to sign the attendance record for these talks.
3.3 Environmental considerations will form part of the initial site induction, where the contents of this management plan will be disseminated to all personnel to ensure the awareness of its contents to all persons on site.
3.4 Noise will be monitored weekly using a handheld noise meter and logged on document ‘Noise Monitoring Record’.
3.5 Dust will be visually monitored daily and records kept within the ‘Dust Monitoring Record’.
3.6 Vibration will not be monitored as the level of vibration from the infrastructure works will be limited to compaction and tracking of plant, so is therefore deemed unnecessary.
3.7 There is a requirement to carry out water sampling on 4 watercourses around site. 4. CONTROL OF WORKS
4.1 All incidents, no matter how minor, are to be reported to D. Morgan Site Manager and Client team (see organisational chart Appendix A). External parties will be contacted if required by D Morgan Site Management.
4.2 Fuel will be stored on site in limited quantities in a COSHH store which will be bunded,
with a collection tray for spill prevention and control. Refuelling operations will be undertaken by daily visits from a mobile bowser and will take place in designated areas where drip trays will be utilised to catch any potential spillages.
4.3 To further mitigate any potential contamination to ground or watercourses, the bowser is equipped with a quick release fuel nozzle and all operated plant will be equipped with spill kits to tackle any spillages which may occur (no matter how minor).
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4.4 All site fitters will be inducted to site rules. Any waste arising from maintenance / fitting work shall be removed from site by the fitter and disposed of via either the D Morgan main office fitting service waste agreements (i.e. waste oils, grease cartridges, rags) or by our sub-contractor’s waste streams.
4.5 Plant, particularly articulated dump trucks, will have designated haul routes and
permitted areas for parking. These vehicles are to avoid causing any undue damage to flora and fauna which is not to be cleared in this phase of the works. Every effort will be made to reduce the impact of these works on the local ecology onsite.
4.6 Wherever possible materials will be reused locally not only to reduce waste, but also to
reduce emissions with localised rather than long haul movement of materials. It is also intended to maximise ‘dig once, place once’ options, minimising double handling of materials (saving both noise and emissions pollution).
4.7 Any hydraulic breaking operations will be kept to a minimum and within the agreed site
working hours. These operations, wherever possible, will be undertaken away from the site boundary and local residences.
4.8 Water management will be a high priority on this project. Localised bunding and lagoons
may be required to prevent surface water adversely affecting the works. It may also be necessary to excavate ‘grips’ or ‘v’ ditches to capture water and channel towards a holding area (lagoon), preferably the permanent works swales.
4.9 Where water has collected in excavations or sump holes and is required to be pumped
clear, the water will be recharged to adjacent grassed areas of site in order to prevent its release into any watercourse. If any is suspected to be contaminated (it has oily residues apparent, odour or discolouration) then it must not be pumped until verified.
4.10 Wherever possible all breakable materials on site will be processed to engineering
materials and used within the works. This will reduce the number of vehicular movements on the local roads and limit nuisance to the local community.
4.11 During the works all personnel shall remain vigilant to the potential of contaminated materials. If any materials are suspected to contain contamination (oily residues, odour or discolouration), then works will stop and samples will be taken to determine whether or not the materials are contaminated.
4.12 It is believed that asbestos containing materials may be found on site. During the clearance works all personnel shall be briefed as to the likely presence and on finding such materials they will be fenced off and a plan for dealing with them put in place. This will be to confirm that the materials contain asbestos; if notifiable then a specialist sub-contractor will be procured (if not, then trained D Morgan personnel will undertake the works); the materials will be double bagged in asbestos bags and placed in an enclosed skip for offsite disposal to a licensed site to accept asbestos waste.
4.13 There are no trees within this project that require specific protective measures and only those trees identified in the planning area for clearance will be removed.
4.14 During excavation works it is not anticipated that any archaeological findings will be made. However, all personnel will observe a watching brief and stop work immediately if any suspected archaeological findings are made.
4.15 Noise is a particular concern on all construction sites and as such every effort will be made to limit and control noisy operations. No plant will be left idling when not in use and
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all plant will be suitably silenced in line with its manufacture. Noisy operations will not be permitted to continue for prolonged periods and not undertaken outside of normal working hours.
4.16 Background noise monitoring will be undertaken prior to the commencement of the works. During the construction phase, periodic noise monitoring will be undertaken. This will be using a handheld device weekly over a 15 minute period at specific locations, observed at random times during the week.
4.17 Dust control, mitigation and monitoring measures will be put in place for the duration of remediation and earthworks on site. D Morgan will be employing dust suppression and sweeping of selected roads on and around site during the works, as and when considered necessary. The generation of dust on site will be minimised, particularly during drier weather and controlled by the use of dampening down techniques using water bowsers. A tractor and bowser will be used to damp down all haul routes and any other areas with the potential to generate dust. The site supervisory team will monitor dust generation closely.
4.18 All plant used on site will be modern and well maintained such that any emissions are
within acceptable limits for the plant being used. This also ensures optimum fuel consumption.
4.19 As the works are scheduled to progress through winter months, there will be a requirement for temporary lighting. This will be set up with task lighting towers at specific work areas. All lighting will be set up such that it is focussed on work areas and consideration will be made to avoid such lighting being directed near to sightings on live roads.
4.20 In order to maintain a high standard of good practice, Omega Warrington Limited has requested that the works are registered to the Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) and adhere to the scheme’s code of practice. In accordance with BREEAM requirements, a CCS score between 32 and 40 will be achieved and all sections within the scheme will achieve a score more than or equal to 3. The scheme will be implemented through each sub-contractor.
4.21 Additionally, all office staff must ensure they adopt the D Morgan ‘print both sides policy’
wherever possible and reduce the use of paper and printer ink as far as practicable. All personnel will be required to follow the ‘switch me off’ policy when leaving a room and switch off any electrical appliances which do not need to be consuming electricity.
4.22 Every effort must be made to segregate office, canteen and packaging waste and place in the relevant receptacles for recycling. There will be separate bins for paper, cardboard, plastics, cans and general waste.
5. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
5.1 Fuel/Oil (or other potentially damaging substance) Spillage
In the event of a spillage incident the following procedure must be followed;
Eliminate sources of ignition and cordon off area. Attempt to contain the spillage without risk to personal health and safety. Inform a member of the Site Supervisory Team of the approximate volume of the
spillage, location and measures taken at present.
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Where necessary, use plant from the locality to form bunds, excavate to Dump Trucks or any other action which may contain/mitigate the spillage.
Use spill kits from the plant to clean up or if necessary use adjacent soils. Do not allow the spillage to enter a watercourse. Site Manager to inform WSP staff and, if necessary, contact the following;
o Fire 999 o Environment Agency 0800 807060 o United Utilities 0845 746 2200
Site Manager to liaise with the above and agree measures to remediate area. Site Manager to complete an ‘Incident Report Form’ or NCR.
5.2 Surface Water Release
In the event of surface water release the following procedure must be followed;
Attempt to contain the release without risk to personal health and safety. Inform a member of the Site Supervisory Team of the approximate volume of
water released, location and measures taken at present. Where necessary/possible, use plant from the locality to form bunds or excavate
a sump (remembering to check Permit to Dig prior to breaking ground). Site Supervisory Team to call in bowser or pumps to ensure that the release is
contained in the bund/sump and does not overflow. Site Manager to inform WSP staff and, if necessary, contact the following;
o Environment Agency 0800 807060 o United Utilities 0845 746 2200
Site Manager to liaise with the above and agree further/improved mitigation measures.
Site Manager to complete an ‘Incident Report Form’ or NCR.
5.3 Emergency Preparedness These emergency procedures should be brought to the attention of all site personnel and, at a suitable time during the works, drills should be carried out to ensure that the emergency arrangements are effective and understood by all personnel.
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SITE WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN 6. SITE WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN:
In line with the CL:AIRE Development Industry Code of Practice (2008) and under the objectives of the Site Waste Management Plan Regulations (England) 2008, the client and contractor shall provide a Site Waste Management Plan.
All materials will be separated/segregated as far as reasonably practicable in order to minimise the quantities of mixed materials. The waste hierarchy will be considered at all times.
The site arising materials are detailed in the tender documents and site method statements. The materials have been identified as soils, brick & concrete, vegetation, trees & hedges and general waste.
The fate of all materials will be tracked and recorded within the tables on the following pages of this Plan.
Typically; Soils Suitable engineering materials will be used for cut to fill operations. Unsuitable inert materials will be used within the landform. Brick and/or Concrete Any brick and/or concrete arising from the works will be processed (crushed) to produce engineering materials. Concrete will be crushed to 6F2 specification and brick will be used for hardcore purposes. Any tarmac arising from the works will be incorporated into the processed materials in quantities not exceeding those from the ‘Specification for Highway Works’, Series 600, Table 6/1 for the type of aggregate being produced. Vegetation, Trees & Hedges All vegetation, trees and hedges will be dealt with in the Site Clearance; chipped and cut up as necessary. Chippings will remain on site, with cuts and stumps being removed from site. General Waste All general waste will be separated into the following categories and recycled as far as possible; paper, cardboard, plastics, cans and general waste. The estimated quantities of these wastes is very low, but will be tracked throughout the works.
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WASTE RECORDS
Date removed
Quantity (m3)
Waste type Waste Carrier Waste Management
Facility taken to
Confirmation of delivery
Waste management route (reused on/off site, recycled on/off site, recovery, landfill,
otherwise disposed)
Transfer records received and filed
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New Hey, Chester Road, Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH66 2LS Page 10 of 11
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ACTUAL QUANTITIES m3 / tonnes (delete as required) Waste Type
Waste Materials EWC Waste minimisation methods used
Volume re-used Volume recycled Volume recovered in other ways
Volume sent to landfill
on-site off-site on-site off-site
Iner
t
Concrete 17-01-01 Brick 17-01-02 Tiles / ceramics 17-01-03 Rubble (mix of concrete, brick, tiles etc)
17-01-07
Non
-haz
ardo
us
Soils 17-05-04 Metal 17-04-07 Timber 17-02-01 Plasterboard Cable & wiring 17-04-11 Office/canteen 20-01-01
(paper)
20-01-08 (canteen)
Glass 17-02-02 Plastic 17-02-03 Mixed waste
Haz
ardo
us Asbestos 17-06-05
Contaminated soil 17-05-03
Other
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New Hey, Chester Road, Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH66 2LS Page 11 of 11
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WASTE QUANTITY COMPARISON Waste type
Waste Materials EWC Estimated Quantity Actual Quantity Difference (+/-) Reason for variance (m3 / tonnes) –
delete as appropriate (m3 / tonnes) - delete
as appropriate
Iner
t
Concrete 17-01-01 Brick 17-01-02 Tiles / ceramics 17-01-03 Rubble (mix of concrete, brick, tiles etc)
17-01-07
Non
-haz
ardo
us
Soils 17-05-04 Metal 17-04-07 Timber 17-02-01 Cable & wiring 17-04-11 Office/canteen 20-01-01
(paper)
20-01-08 (canteen)
Glass 17-02-02 Plastic 17-02-03 Mixed waste
Haz
ardo
us Asbestos 17-06-05
Contaminated soil 17-05-03
Other
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Along with any client objectives issued and to assist the project team and contractors the following objectives have
been agreed with the project team
• Minimize dust during the project to surrounding environment
• Minimise waste and maximise recycling with a target of 2% waste to landfill
• Environmental awareness tool box talks to operatives on refuelling, house keeping, recycling etc
• Monitor aspects and impacts register
PRINCIPAL ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION RELATING TO THE PROJECT
Refer to McLaren Legislation Register QMS 005 on McLaren Portal.
14.2 Liaison with Site Neighbours
Undertake leaflet or letter drops to all close neighbours to the site to inform them of the likely start date(s) for
construction and for any operations that may be particularly noisy or carried out an unsociable hours. This practice is
considered good practice as informed neighbours are less likely to complain.
14.3 Establishment of Site Accommodation
Wherever possible, the location for accommodation will be reviewed to avoid visual impact to adjoining neighbours
and for wastewater discharge to a suitable approved sewer. Alternative arrangements shall be made for disposal of
sewage via specialist contractor should this not be possible. If possible the accommodation will be sited on an area of
proposed hardstanding for incorporation into the contract works as this will avoid disruption of the existing
environment.
14.4 Environmental Impact & Aspect Control Measures
The following key control measures will assist in minimising the environmental impact. See also Pre-Commencement
Health Safety and Environmental Planning Meeting Record SAF01 for site specific environmental aspects and impacts
identification. ENF001 05/13 Environmental Aspects & Impacts Register found at Appendix 8.
14.5 Earthworks Arisings
Arisings from earthworks and piling shall be stored on agreed areas for the placement of excavated materials on site.
Use arisings as much as practicable on site to minimise off-site disposal.
The objective is to ensure that the least impact is generated and ecologically sensitive areas of the site are not
damaged by indiscriminate dumping or storage.
14.6 Vehicles and Plant
If at all possible, designate specific times for deliveries outside normal peak hours and to avoid unsociable hours and
consequential disruption to neighbours.
Plant shall be positioned so that exhaust emissions do not cause damage or nuisance, and kept to a minimum by
regular maintenance.
14.7 Diesel Storage and Refuelling
Ensure that all diesel stored on site is in a secure tank and properly bunded. As far as practicable, ensure that all
refuelling is undertaken in a safe, appropriately designated area. Bunds should be of adequate capacity to contain
110% of the capacity, leakproof and kept empty of rainwater and other materials. This will avoid pollution of the
ground, and to avoid prosecution for pollution or nuisance.
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14.8 Site Roads/Access routes
Ensure that site access roads are kept as clean as possible to prevent excessive contamination to the public highway.
Speed restrictions may also be imposed to prevent spread of dust.
14.9 Plant and Wheel Washing
No plant or equipment shall be washed out where there is the possibility of contamination to any natural
watercourse, particularly regarding concrete. When necessary, special washing facilities / locations shall be
established.
14.10 Storage of materials, fuels, oils and chemicals
All fuel, oil and chemicals shall be stored in containers specifically manufactured for the purpose, and/or
bunded/double skinned to prevent contamination in the event of spillage, damage. Tank capacity shall be checked
before delivery to prevent overfilling. Special care shall be taken when receiving and storing items such as oil,
chemicals, cement, lime, and paint to prevent spillage and contamination.
The contents of storage containers shall be clearly marked, to prevent accidental cross contamination.
‘Drums’ shall also be stored with lids uppermost to prevent leaking and contamination.
A licensed waste disposal contractor or the original supplier shall remove leaking or empty containers from site.
All valves and nozzles shall be protected from vandalism and unauthorised use by means of a padlock. Where this is
not possible, tanks/bowsers shall be stored in secure compound areas.
14.11 Noise
Choose plant and machinery to minimise noise emissions consistent with the technical requirements of the works. Use
noise suppression equipment if practicable. Adhere to any working hour restrictions that have been placed on the
project. Be vigilant at avoiding inadvertent excessive noise during night-time operations.
14.12 Dust
Provide damping down methods of any operations that may generate dust, these may include such activities as
earthworks, cutting, planning and sanding or by utilising plant and equipment with dust extraction and collection
facilities. Speed restrictions may assist on site access roads to mitigate this.
14.13 Lighting
The use of lighting for the works and temporary accommodation shall be carefully selected to ensure it is efficient and
effective, and positioned to ensure that light spillage is kept to a minimum.
14.14 Visual appearance
Care should be taken to ensure an overall positive attitude to housekeeping of the site, such as fencing, storage or
equipment and materials, avoidance of litter and windblown waste etc. This will provide all parties concerned with a
good impression of environmental controls leading to an enhanced perception
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15. WASTE MANAGEMENT
15.1 Waste Storage
Take active steps to ensure that MCL responsibilities under the Environmental Permitting Regulations 2010 and the
Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011 are properly discharged, particularly in the accurate completion, and
secure retention, of waste transfer notes. Consider possibilities for segregation of waste into different mainstream
material types (wood, metals, etc) for possible recycling.
Waste shall be stored appropriately depending on type and classification, i.e. Controlled waste, Hazardous waste and
General wastes. In any event, waste storage shall be kept to a minimum and in suitable containers or locations for
disposal. Whenever possible segregation shall be implemented to allow for recycling.
Where Hazardous waste is identified, it shall only be segregated and stored following approved methods from the
Environment Agency.
MCL will maintain a Site Waste Management Plan (SWMP) in accordance with The Site Waste Management Plan
Regulations 2008 this can be found at in the master filing system located in the site office. The SWMP will be kept for
two years after the completion of the project and archived accordingly.
15.2 Waste Disposal
Duty of care shall be applied to all waste, and it shall be ensured that all waste disposals are carried out by registered
contractors and records of disposal controlled by waste transfer notes. Waste disposal containers/vehicles shall be
covered during transport to prevent contents escaping.
Hazardous waste shall be controlled and disposed of following the Environment Agency approved procedures, and by
implementing their consignment note system.
Hazardous Waste producer licence is to be applied prior to the commencement of the project
16. QUALITY PLAN
16.1 Project Description
A brief description of the works is detailed in the SHEQ Plan.
16.2 Management Responsibility
It is the Site Managers responsibility to ensure that the requirements of MCL’s Quality Management Policy Manual
and this Project Specific Quality Plan are implemented. The Site Manager will delegate responsibilities for quality
activities to members of the site management team.
Details of the site management structure are given in the SHEQ Plan.
16.3 Quality Plan & Quality System
16.4 Quality Policy
A copy of the Company’s Integrated Health Safety Quality and Environmental Policy is detailed in MMP which can be
found in all location.
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16.5 Quality Manual & Project Quality Plan
To meet the requirements of the client, MCL applies a quality system in conjunction with other management controls.
MCL’s Management Procedures Manual (MMP) describes the system in detail. Specific contract Quality Management
requirements are detailed within this Quality Plan, or can be found in other sections of the SHEQ Plan and the
Company MMP procedures.
17. CONTRACT REVIEW
17.1 Contract Review Procedures
Contract Review Procedures are detailed within the Company MMP manual specifically by the Customer Focus and
Customer Related Processes (Tenders) process flow chart, which includes but is not limited to:-
• Tender Review
• Tender Adjudication
• Contract Award and Mobilisation
• Employer Pre – Contract Start Meeting
• Internal Pre – Contract Start Meeting
• Progress meetings
Reviews take place at award of contract, prior to commencing works and at regular intervals during the course of the
contract (usually monthly).
18. DESIGN CONTROL
18.1 Designer
The designer(s) where applicable, are detailed in the SHEQ Plan Directory
The designers will be accredited to a recognised professional body ie RIBA, ICE etc. and a copy of the certification will
be held on the designers file.
18.2 Design Control Procedures
Design will be controlled in accordance with Company MMP Manual specifically the Design and Development Process
Description flow chart which includes but is not limited to:-
• Identification of Design Requirements
• Risk Assessments
• Design Approval
• Appointing and Control of Design Authority
• Design Review Meeting Minutes
18.3 Design Review / Liaison with Client
Design meetings between the respective organisations will take place to review the design process. Calculations and
drawings will be forwarded to the client or their representative for comment / approval prior to related construction
works taking place. MMS033 – Design Approval Tracking Schedule refers.