Search results Waste Checklist Waste Checklist See also the Water Checklist for waste water YES NO N/A Comments / Actions Planning Has a Resource Management Plan or Site Waste Management Plan identifying expected waste types and quantities been prepared? Are... 11-waste-checklist G Glossary GLOSSARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL TERMS Genetically Modified Organisms - organisms which have been modified by humans through the artificial manipulation of the DNA of animals, plants or micro-organisms. Geothermal Energy - a renewable energy source using... 19-glossary-g Environmental Considerations Woodworking Machines Environmental considerations The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (see the Environment section for more information) set out processes requiring authorisation by the local authority. In the case... D4-environmental-considerations Waste and Environment Health and Safety in Offices Waste / Environment The accumulations of materials and packaging is wasteful, untidy and unsafe; Packaging and combustible materials greatly increase the fire loading and risk of fire. Companies should: Segregate different... E23-waste-environment During site work Noise When during a project should the effects of noise be considered? During site work A survey of the immediate neighbourhood surrounding a site will indicate the location of sensitive areas. It will often be helpful to obtain background noise levels before... c3-during-site-work 18.2 Legislation Social Value 18.2 Legislation The Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 requires the commissioners of all publicly funded organisations to consider the economic, environmental and social benefits of all procurement activities, considering how procurement... 18-2-legislation Introduction Setting up on Site Introduction When starting a new project and setting up on site, many issues must be considered for the protection of the environment. This Section of the Manual identifies several of those issues and the choices that can be made to reduce... 0-intro-setting-up-on-site 0-1 Location of Site Compound and Offices Setting up on Site 0.1 Location of Site Compound and Offices The actual location of the compound and offices may be restricted to a fixed pre-determined position. It may, however, be the Contractor’s responsibility to find an area for the site offices... 0-1-location-of-site-compound-and-offices 0.4 Site Security Setting Up on Site 0.4 Site Security Many environmental laws are ‘strict liability’ which means that if someone gains access to the site or site compound and causes an environmental incident then the contractor as occupier can be held liable and prosecuted.... 0-4-site-security 0 Setting up on Site Setting up on Site Introduction When starting a new project and setting up on site there are many issues to consider for the protection of the environment. This Section of the Manual identifies several of those issues and the choices can be made to reduce the... 0-setting-up-on-site 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
