Search results Writing an Environmental Policy AN INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT APPENDIX 1 Starting to write an Environmental Policy If starting completely from scratch, other organisations' policies, often published on their websites, will provide examples of different styles and show how a real-life... 01-writing-an-environmental-policy Further Sources of Information THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS FURTHER SOURCES OF INFORMATION Websites Legislation The website www.legislation.gov.uk contains all almost UK all primary legislation (Acts etc.) in both original and in revised form and all secondary legislation (Statutory Instruments... 02-further-sources-of-information Secondary Legislation (Statutory Instruments - Reg Register of Legislation 15 INCIDENT MANAGEMENT LEGISLATION Statutory Instruments Regulations, Orders - Secondary legislation Legislation Title England Wales Scotland Summary of requirements relevant to construction The Planning (Control of Major-Accident... 03-15-secondary-legislation-statutory-instruments- 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 7.14.7 General Good Practice ECOLOGY 7.14 WATER VOLES 7.14.7 General Good Practice Clearly cordon off the area without obstructing the wildlife and sign Sign – Environmentally Sensitive Area. Keep Out. Include information on water voles and basic requirements within site... 07-14-7-general-good-practice 7.17.4 Floating Pennywort ECOLOGY 7.17 INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES 7.17.4 Floating Pennywort 7.17.4.1 Introduction Floating pennywort was first introduced into Britain from North America in the 1980s and was present in the wild by 1990. It is now known to be present in at least 150 different... 07-17-4-floating-pennywort Permanent Works As Temporary Support Excavation Permanent works as temporary support There is frequently the need temporarily to support systems of retaining wall construction, until the permanent structure has been sufficiently advanced to provide the permanent support. What must be appreciated... E7-permanent-works-as-temporary-support Legal Requirements Work Over Water Legal requirements particular to work over water The Docks Regulations and the Dangerous Substances in Harbour Areas Regulations, in certain circumstances, can apply. In addition, the Merchant Shipping Acts, and related Merchant Shipping Regulations,... E10-legal-requirements Ground Conditions Work Over Water General precautions Ground conditions Ground conditions, sea and waterway bed and water levels can be very variable and change on a daily basis. This is obvious where the location is subject to tidal influence however, inland reservoirs can... E10-ground-conditions Interaction With Public Work Over Water General precautions Interaction with the public Construction Works associated with water are difficult to totally separate from the public and other water users such as fishermen. The public is less likely to be at risk if they are informed about... E10-interaction-with-public 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
