Search results E Glossary GLOSSARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL TERMS EA - Environment Agency - the principal environmental regulatory authority for England. Ecobalance - term used to describe the total environmental impact of a material or product from 'cradle to grave' - product life... 19-glossary-e 9.2.2 Guidance for Material Selection MATERIALS 9.2 Material Selection 9.2.2 Guidance for Material Selection 9.2.2.1 Embodied energy or carbon In the construction context, embodied energy or embodied carbon is defined as the total of all energy required or carbon dioxide (CO2) and greenhouse gas... 09-2-2-guidance-for-material-selection Training and Competence Demolition Training and competence The importance of adequate training in the demolition industry has been recognised by the introduction of the Scheme for the Certification of Competence of Demolition Operatives (CCDO). The scheme, which aims to ensure... E6-training-and-competence Application Training Construction Industry Card Schemes Application The CLC decision and card schemes carrying the CSCS logo both relate to construction occupations only. It is recognised that due to the diverse nature of construction projects, there are occasions where... A3-application Slinger/Signallers Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Management Roles and Responsibilities Slinger/Signallers Although these are two separate roles, in practice the combined role of slinger/signaller is used. This role is also known as the load handler within LOLER. The... e12-slinger-signallers Plant Exclusion Zones SITE LOGISTICS AND PLANNING Appendix 3 – People Plant Interface (PPI) Plant Exclusion Zones Physical Plant Exclusion zones must be established around operational mobile plant and vehicles. They must have some form of physical barrier in place. Actual zones... a2-plant-exclusion-zones 1.6.4 EMAS (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme) AN INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 1.6 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS 1.6.4 EMAS (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme) The EMAS scheme was introduced by the European Union as a management tool (not a Standard) for companies... 01-1-6-4-emas-eco-management-and-audit-scheme 1.7.5 Considerate Constructors Scheme AN INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 1.7 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT SCHEMES FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS 1.7.5 Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) The CCS started in 1997 and was set up by the UK construction industry to improve its image and reputation.... 01-7-5-considerate-constructors-scheme 11.10.7.4 Transfer of WEEE WASTE 11.10 TRANSFER OF WASTE 11.10.7 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) 11.10.7.4 Transfer of WEEE Most businesses will need to recycle WEEE such as old computers, fluorescent tubes and telecommunications equipment from time to time. When originating... 11-10-7-4-transfer-of-weee 12.2.1 CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme and Energy Reporting ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND GREENHOUSE GAS MITIGATION 12.2 ENERGY EFFICIENCY 12.2.1 CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Formerly known as the Carbon Reduction Commitment, the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme, a mandatory carbon emission reporting and pricing scheme that... 12-2-1-crc-energy-efficiency-scheme 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
