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SOUTH WEST ABORIGINAL MEDICAL SERVICE ABORIGINAL CORPORATION
SWAMS HEALTH HUB
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
Project Manager: Gerard Olde-Olthof
Contact Number: 0428 183 453
Contact email: [email protected]
Initial Issue Date: 18 November 2019
Revision: DA Submission
Revision date: 18/11/2019
Prepared by: Gerard Olde-Olthof, Project Manager Date:
Signed by: Gerard Olde-Olthof, Project Manager 18/11/2019
Authorised for Use by: Lesley Nelson, CEO Date:
Signed by:
Lesley Nelson, CEO 18/11/2019
Contents
1. Project Summary Information and Description 4
2. Personnel and Contacts 4
3. Introduction 7
4. Environmental Policy 8
5. Environmental Objectives and Targets 9
Objectives 9
Environmental Targets 9
6. Environmental Responsibilities 9
7. Environmental Impacts 12
Impact Identification 12
Impact Assessment 12
Control Measures 12
Monitoring 12
8. Significant Environmental Incidents 13
Incident Response 13
Incident Reporting 13
Incident Investigation 13
Corrective and Preventive Action 13
9. Environmental Complaints 15
10. Contract and Regulatory Requirements 16
11. Standard Forms List 16
12. Definitions 16
13. Work Plans 17
14. References Error!
Bookmark not defined.
15. Environmental Risk Matrix 18
16. Environmental Appendices 19
17. Contractual compliance 19
18. Appendices 20
EWP-02 WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN 20
EWP-03 FUEL, OIL AND CHEMICAL SPILLS Error!
Bookmark not defined.
EWP-04 CONSTRUCTION NOISE Error!
Bookmark not defined.
EWP-05 CONSTRUCTION DUST 32
Risk Hazard Table 35
EWP-06 ARCHAEOLOGICAL FINDS AND HUMAN REMAINS 45
EWP-07 WASTE CONCRETE AND GROUT 46
EWP-08 DEWATERING DISCHARGE 47
EWP-09 CONTAMINATED SOILS 48
1. Project Summary Information and Description
Work Plan Summary Information and Description
Project
NamConstruction
of the SWAMS
Health Hub
consisting of
Research
facilities, e:
SWAMS Health Hub
Description of
Works:
Construction of the SWAMS Health Hub consisting of research facilities,
child and maternal health care area, clinic, corporate and Community
areas
Project Start
Date:
Project Completion Date:
2. Personnel and Contacts
Company Name and Designation Direct Phone
SWAMS Lesley Nelson - CEO 0409 103 048
Jamie Valentine – Administrative Services Manager 0439 029 365
Gerard Olde-Olthof – Project Manager 0428 183 453
MCG Architects Michel Greenhalgh 0403 536 326
Lloyd Pringle 0432 127 900
UTS Chris Lawrence 0439 370 386
Martin Bryant 0490 430 977
Distribution:
Project Environmental Plan Revision Record
The content of this document will be formally reviewed at regular intervals throughout the
project duration.
Rev No. Date Detail of Revision Position Authorised
DA Submission Gerard Olde-Olthof
(PM)
1. Introduction
The SWAMS Environmental Management System (EMS) has been developed to ensure
compliance with appropriate environmental legislation, regulations and to ensure that
environmental risks are adequately managed.
The basic legal framework for managing the project’s environmental impact is provided by the
relative legislative requirements. As part of its legal responsibilities, commitment is made to
avoid, remedy and mitigate the adverse effects that project operations may have on the
environment. The EMS is structured to comply with AS/NZS ISO14001:2004 ‘Environmental
management systems - specification with guidance for use’. The structure below shows the
integral part of the company’s business management systems.
2. Environmental Policy
We are committed to working together to protect the environment by reducing the impacts
associated with our manufacturing, construction and civil operations, and the distribution and
use of our building materials.
We will:
Implement projects and programmes that improve our energy efficiency and reduce our
CO2 emissions.
Reduce our waste to landfill and work with our supply chain to ensure that our
operations, our product composition and design take account of the waste hierarchy.
Ensure all our manufactured products use raw materials from verified sources where
these are available.
Improve our water efficiency and minimise the impacts from water discharged from our
operations.
Provide innovative, practical system solutions to enable buildings and infrastructure to be
sustainable.
Support industry education on sustainable construction practices, design principles and
measures.
3. Environmental Objectives and Targets
Objectives
Our environmental objectives on this project are to:
Identify and address all legal and regulatory environmental requirements.
Identify significant environmental aspects and impacts prior to the commencement of
construction.
Identify any further significant environmental aspects and impacts as construction is
progressed.
Promote positive attitudes towards environmental awareness and responsiveness.
Identify and address community related environmental issues including noise, dust, and
traffic.
Ensure sufficient resources are available to manage our environmental responsibilities.
Promote implementation of best environmental practice by our site personnel,
subcontractors and suppliers.
Be leaders in implementing innovative environmental solutions.
Identify opportunities to minimise and recycle our construction waste.
Environmental Targets
Achievement of environmental objectives will be evaluated by measuring the following
environmental targets up to completion of the project:
Induction of all employees and subcontractors on the environmental rules, procedures
and targets relevant to the project
No breaches of environmental legislative or regulatory requirements (no prosecutions,
enforcement orders, infringement or abatement notices received)
Any significant environmental incidents reported and investigated and procedures
implemented to prevent recurrence
Any environmental complaints followed up and closed out in a timely manner
Positive feedback on environmental performance from project stakeholders, the
community and/or external parties.
Regular environmental inspections.
4. Environmental Responsibilities
SWAMS
Ensures environmental issues are identified during the bid and are subsequently
communicated to the project team.
Ensures adequate resources (information, people, equipment and materials) are provided to
enable the project team to meet the objectives of this Environmental Management Plan.
Ensures SWAMS employees on site are adequately trained.
Identifies and addresses environmental training needs.
Regularly visits the project to review the management of environmental issues and the
effectiveness of this Environmental Management Plan.
Project Manager – Gerard Olde-Olthof
Identifies and addresses all environmental legal and regulatory obligations including any
monitoring, inspection, test and reporting requirements.
Identifies and records the significant environmental aspects and impacts prior to the
commencement of construction including community related issues such as noise, dust,
traffic and spills.
Identifies and records the significant environmental aspects and impacts as construction is
progressed and maintains a register to record any significant environmental incidents.
Ensures any significant environmental incidents are adequately managed and reported.
Develops and implements EWPs to address the environmental legal and regulatory
obligations and the significant environmental aspects and impacts.
Ensures that this Environmental Management Plan is implemented and reviewed on a six
monthly basis.
Inducts SWAMS employees, labor only contractors and representatives of consultants,
clients and subcontractors to the environmental issues of the site as appropriate.
Ensures that all employees and contractors are familiar with, understand and comply with
their environmental obligations.
Ensures that all subcontractors comply with environmental protection measures appropriate
to their activities and that they also comply with any waste minimization and recycling
programs implemented on the project.
Identifies and addresses site environmental training needs.
Promotes positive attitudes towards environmental awareness and responsiveness.
Incorporates discussions of environmental issues into regular toolbox talks with SWAMS
employees and regular meetings with subcontractors.
Manages the receipt, reporting, investigation and timely closeout of any environmental issue
or complaint brought to the attention of the project team.
Maintains a Site Hazard Identification Whiteboard which includes any environmental
hazards.
Conducts regular environmental inspections & implements corrective and preventive action
as appropriate.
Ensures that the SWAMS Environmental Policy is prominently displayed on site.
Provides and maintains emergency spill kits where appropriate.
Attend Site Environmental Meetings / Tool Box Talks as directed.
Contractor and Subcontractors
Implement environmental protection measures in accordance with the project EMP
requirements and submit appropriate environmental documentation.
Keep your working environment tidy and place waste in appropriate receptacles.
Ensure all their employees and contractors are familiar with, understand and comply with
their environmental obligations.
Where appropriate ensure an Environmental Representative is identified for the site.
Attend Site Environmental Meetings.
Provide their employees with appropriate environmental training.
Ensure employees and contractors review the environmental hazards noted on the Site
Hazard Identification Whiteboard
Where appropriate carry out and document regular environmental inspections, implement
preventive and corrective actions (if any) and forward a copy of each inspection to the
SWAMS Project Manager on request.
Promptly report any environmental incidents, non-conformances and complaints to the
SWAMS Project Manager.
Client and Consultants
Clients and consultants are encouraged to:
Make allowances for environmental issues in their design.
Bring any environmental issues to the attention of the SWAMS Project Manager.
Support the environmental initiatives of SWAMS.
5. Environmental Impacts
Impact Identification
An “environmental impact” is any change to the environment (adverse or beneficial) resulting
from our site activities (aspects).
Environmental impacts for the project are systematically identified by the project team and
subcontractors prior to commencement of each stage of the project. Environmental impact
identification is continued throughout the project duration.
Impact Assessment
Potential environmental impacts are assessed. They are graded as “significant” if they have a
significant effect on the environment or are a significant issue for the neighboring community
including members of the public.
Significant environmental impacts are recorded.
Notice of significant environmental risks is posted on site hazard whiteboard/s.
Control Measures
Environmental impacts are controlled by:
• Avoidance or
• Remediation or
• Mitigation.
Wherever practicable environmental impacts are avoided, a hazard register should be kept
updated. Work plans are generally developed to manage significant environmental impacts.
Monitoring
Environmental control measures are monitored through inspections, tests and/or audits.
6. Significant Environmental Incidents
Refer to Fig.8.1 for the actions associated with a significant environmental incident.
Incident Response
The SWAMS Project Manager is responsible for ensuring that all actions relating to
environmental incidents are adequately attended to, investigated and closed out. The Crisis
Management Plan provides guidance on emergency actions. Spill kits are maintained on site
where there is a risk of a spill to a waterway or marine environment. Work Plans are developed
to provide guidance on actions for specific types of spill.
Specialist contractors may be engaged to clean up contaminants if necessary.
Incident Reporting
All significant environmental incidents are recorded and reported. The report includes details of
the site; date and time of the incident; weather conditions; a description of the incident;
identified cause(s); corrective action(s); preventive action(s) and authorisation. Photographic
records of the incident are maintained where appropriate.
The report is completed and circulated promptly. File copies are maintained on site and at the
area office.
Notify authorities as soon as possible.
Incident Investigation
Significant environmental incidents are investigated to determine the root cause(s) and to
enable measures to be put in place to prevent recurrence of any similar event. Robust
investigation ensures that useful information can be passed on to other projects.
Corrective and Preventive Action
Root causes are the underlying causes of the incident. These may not be obvious until a full
investigation has been carried out. Once corrective and preventive actions have been
successfully implemented future incidents of a similar nature should be prevented from
recurring.
Fig. 8.1 Significant Environmental Incident action plan
Significant Environmental Incident
Emergency Response Taken to minimise the Environmental Impact
Gerard Olde-Olthof (PM)
Relevant Regulatory Body(s) Informed
Record made of Environmental Impact
(All personnel on site)
Appropriate Action(s) taken to Clean
and Remove any Contaminants
Report Written and Copies Distributed
Gerard Olde-Olthof (PM)
Investigation carried out to determine
Root Causes
Alex Fearon (PM)
Relevant Senior Personnel Advised
Gerard Olde-Olthof (PM)
Incident Closed Out
Gerard Olde-Olthof (PM)
Corrective and Preventive Action(s)
carried out
(All personnel on site)
7. Environmental Complaints
Complaints on environmental issues may be received by project staff directly from the person(s)
affected or indirectly through a regulatory authority or via senior management. Any complaint of
this nature is treated seriously even if project staff consider it to be a trivial matter. There are a
number of issues requiring consideration when a complaint is made:
Some people may be reluctant to complain, or simply not know who to complain to.
Other people may complain excessively, or make frivolous complaints, because they are
strongly opposed to a particular activity.
People may stop complaining about a continuing problem, if they feel that no action is
being taken.
People’s tolerance or intolerance to environmental issues can vary considerably with
individual perception.
It can sometimes be difficult to identify the cause of specific environmental problems, so
that one activity may be wrongly blamed for the actions of another.
Some people may be opposed to the project and will look to make complaints about any
aspect of it.
The SWAMS Project Manager is responsible for ensuring that appropriate procedures are
followed when managing the receipt, investigation, solution and closeout of environmental
complaints. This includes the maintenance of excellent communication with the complainant(s).
The complaint is documented. The standard form may be used for this purpose. Information
recorded is to include:
the date of the incident
the date of the complaint
the name and contact details of the complainant
a detailed description of the environmental issue
the views of the people involved
intended action(s).
Unresolved complaints are followed up. An investigation is undertaken to identify the root
cause(s) of the issue. SWAMS management are kept informed and, if the investigation
becomes protracted, the complainant is advised of progress. The completed report is
documented and includes the following information:
the date of the report
reference to the documented complaint
measurements and/or investigative work undertaken
root causes identified
recommendations
The report is signed off by the author. The SWAMS Project Manager determines the actions
that are to be undertaken and implements the appropriate measures. The measures are
reviewed after a suitable period to ensure that they are appropriate and that the issue(s) has
been satisfactorily minimised or eliminated. Information is documented and the complainant
informed.
8. Contract and Regulatory Requirements
Identified items as follows:
City of Bunbury approvals/ conditions
SWAMS environmental requirements
Legal requirements
9. Standard Forms List
The following proformas may be used to record important environmental information.
(To be completed by Contractor and sub-contractors as appropriate)
Complaint Record
Employee and Subcontractor Site Induction
Environmental Hazards Register
Environmental Incident Report
Environmental Inspection
Environmental Meeting Record
Environmental Toolbox Meeting Record
10. Definitions
Environment
Our surroundings which include air, water, land, natural resources, flora, fauna, people and their
interactions.
Environmental Aspect
Anything we do in regard to our construction activities that can interact with the environment.
Environmental Impact
Any change to the environment (adverse or beneficial) resulting from our site activities.
Significant Environmental Impact
An impact which has a significant effect on the environment.
11. Work Plans
Workplans are used to describe the management of high risk environmental issues. Generic
workplan guidelines are provided as appendices. Additional documentation that describes site
specific requirements in greater detail i.e. Dewatering Methodology is also provided as a
separate document. These are developed as required by the Project Manager on Site and
checked by the relevant SWAMS representative for accuracy in accordance with the SWAMS
Quality Management System.
The following Environmental Work Plans (EWPs) may be used as guidelines for the
development of Project Specific EWPs and are appended to this document:
EWP-02 Waste Management Plan
EWP-03 Fuel, Oil and Chemical Spills
EWP-04 Construction Noise
EWP-05 Construction Dust
EWP-06 Archeological Finds and Human Remains
EWP-07 Waste Concrete and Grout
EWP-08 Dewatering Discharge
EWP-09 Contaminated Soils
12. Environmental Risk Matrix
When determining environmental risks, consideration is given to each activity area. Where a
risk is considered to be HIGH or MEDIUM then a control measure will be implemented prior to
that part of the works beginning.
The following matrix provides a tool for considering risk:
NB The above matrix provides a basic guide for considering risk. A project specific risk matrix
may already be in place and should be considered to ensure common language/terms are used
throughout the project.
CONSEQUENCE
LIK
EL
IHO
OD
MINOR MODERATE MAJOR
PROBABLE Moderate High High
POSSIBLE Low Moderate High
IMPROBABLE Low Low Moderate
13. Environmental Appendices
14. Contractual compliance
Compliance to clauses relating to Environment in the following locations.
Sediment Control
Concrete Washwater Run off Protection
Dust suppression and minimization
Waste Management
Noise Levels
Consent Documents
Building Consent Construction Documentation and Advice Notes
Appendix
No.
Appendix Title
001 Waste Management Plan
002 Fuel, Oil and Chemical Spills
003 Construction Noise
004 Construction Dust
005 Risk Hazard Table
006 Roles and Responsibilities
007 Archeological finds and Human Remains
008 Waste Concrete and Grout
009 Dewatering discharge
010 Contaminated Soil
15. Appendices
EWP-02 WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
1.0 PURPOSE
This Work Plan describes the waste management activities to be undertaken on this project.
The SWAMS Project Manager is responsible for ensuring that this Plan is implemented and
maintained
2.0 COMMUNICATION / TRAINING
Site management and staff, subcontractors, material and product suppliers and waste disposal
companies are to be provided with copies of this plan. Where possible subcontractors and
suppliers are to remove and recycle packaging from products prior to delivery to site. Accurate
ordering and delivery of materials and products is to be encouraged. Employees and
subcontractors are to recycle waste using the appropriate receptacles.
Appropriately sized and sited containers are to be provided for the containment of reusable,
recyclable and waste products. Adequate protection from the weather is to be provided and
each container is to be clearly labelled. The following types of recyclable materials are to be
considered:
a) Wood
b) Metal
c) Cardboard/Paper
d) Concrete
All site personnel, including subcontractor staff, are to be advised of the correct methods for
waste disposal. Waste disposal is to be monitored to ensure that the recommended practices
are being followed.
The generation of waste is to be minimised:
a) efficient ordering practices are to be followed
b) quality assurance procedures are to be developed and implemented to get it
right first time and avoid unnecessary waste
c) completed work is to be protected to avoid rework
d) a tidy clear site is to be maintained and contamination of recyclable waste is to
be avoided
e) materials are to be stored correctly to avoid unnecessary damage and waste
f) subcontractors are to be requested to remove or minimise the packaging of
materials delivered to site.
All concrete slurry from construction activities including truck washing and slab saw cutting is to
be controlled. Slurry is to be appropriately disposed of; it is to be prevented from being washed
in to the drains.
3.0 RECYCLING COMPANIES
Appropriate recycling companies are to be considered:
Cleanaway 13 13 39
4.0 REFERENCES
Waste Authority Western Australia
Construction and Demolition Waste
Master Builders Smart waste Guide
Green Building Council Australia
Asbestos Guidelines
Landfill Levy Regulations
Example of Waste Management Report from our Waste Contractor
WASTE
&
RECYCLING
MANAGEMENT PLAN
SWAMS HEALTH HUB
Cleanaway is one of Western Australia’s largest resource recovery and waste
collection company. We offer the most comprehensive service and the best waste
management technology available today.
Environmental considerations are always at the forefront of what we do.
- Waste Management Plan-
Waste Management can maximize the reuse and/or recycle of construction waste by implementing separation
on site.
The objective of material recovery can be met through several key initiatives:
• Onsite Waste Management
Correctly proportioned and clearly labelled containers will be provided for all recyclable material.
Available bin sizes are listed below.
Timber / Metal & Steel / Plasterboard / Cardboard, Plastic Wrap, Paper & Polystyrene/ Residual
Waste
30 cubic metre Hookload
15 cubic metre Smartskip
9.0 cubic metre Gantry
Soil / Concrete / Bricks
15 cubic metre Hookload
3.5 cubic metre Gantry
Cardboard / Paper / Plastic wrap / Polystyrene
3.0 cubic metre Cardboard Cage
3.0 cubic metre Frontload Bin
1.5 cubic metre Frontload Bin
660L wheelie bin
Organics / Paper / Comingled (bottles, cans, plastic containers) / Residual Waste
660L wheelie bin
240L wheelie bin
Individual containers for each recycle/waste stream are desirable where physical site dimensions
permit. However some recyclable material (e.g. plastic, cardboard, paper) can be commingled and
taken to a Material Recovery Facility for separation and processing.
All recycling and waste containers will be clearly identified and colour coded. Please refer to example
images attached.
• Waste Management
Careful planning/scheduling and continuing communication will be undertaken to ensure loads are maximized by weight and volume. This will reduce the number of loads leaving the site which has both economic and environmental benefits.
Prior to a vehicle or bin being loaded, an inspection of the waste shall be undertaken by the Waste
Management driver. Any loads considered to contain materials inappropriately loaded for recycle,
clean fill or landfill, shall be sent to the material recovery facility for sorting and then redirected to the
correct waste/recycle stream.
All loads will be recorded and weighed prior to delivery to appropriate recycle/waste facility.
• Offsite Waste Management
All recyclables will be delivered to appropriate recycling facilities for sorting/screening/processing to
maximize recycle/reuse potential.
Where possible, loads are maximized by weight and volume to reduce the number of loads required to
be transported to landfill/recycle. This reduces fuel consumption and vehicle emissions.
• Recording and Reporting
All recyclables and landfill waste will be weighed/measured and documented as a percentage of all
material removed.
Volumes will be recorded based on container size.
All weights, volumes and percentage breakdowns by type can be reported on a monthly basis if
required.
These disposal methods are environmental best practice and serve to extend
the life of the landfills and maximize the recycle and re-use potential of waste
collected.
All waste containers will be clearly identified and colour coded. Please refer example images
below.
Example of on-site separation for recycling: Polystyrene, Cardboard, Bottles & Cans and Packaging
Example of on-site separation for recycling: Plasterboard, Timber and Metal
Example of what happens to the recyclable material we collect in Bunbury
Material Taken To What happens
Timber
Currently stored at Approved recipients store for
future recycling.
Plasterboard
Landscape
Company Shredded, crushed and screened for use as soil and compost conditioner.
Hardfill
Some hardfill is used to approved backfill
dumping area and some goes to approved
screenworks for re-use. Good hardfill is crushed
and resold to new subdivision engineering
projects.
Metals
Separated, shredded and stockpiled for freight
to approved recipient.
Greenwaste Screened, shredded and turned into compost.
Approved recipient
material recovery
facility
Separated and baled according to material type.
freighted to Approved recipient offshore paper
mills.
Cardboard/Paper
Plastic Film
Approved recipient material recovery facility
Separated and baled according to plastic type.
Reprocessed locally or exported to offshore
plastic recycling plants.
Polystyrene
Approved recipient material recovery facility
Chipped, compressed and extruded into dense
logs for export to plastic recycling plants.
Mixed Recycling
Eco Depot
Material is run over a series of sorting lines and
screens where materials are separated and
forwarded for further processing.
1.0 PURPOSE
This Work Plan describes the prevention, control, reporting, corrective action and preventive
action to be taken in the event of a fuel, oil or chemical spill. The SWAMS Project Manager is
responsible for ensuring that this Plan is implemented and maintained.
2.0 APPLICABILITY
This Work Plan relates to spills of lubricants, machine oil, hydraulic fluid, diesel, petrol, thinners,
anticorrosion compounds, polymers, adhesives, form oil, retarders, curing agents, paint etc.
(note cement is also classified as a chemical). This Work Plan is to be used on projects where
there is a significant risk of a fuel, oil or chemical spill.
A spill could occur from refuelling, leaky or faulty equipment or an accident.
3.0 PREVENTION AND PLANNING
3.1 Ensure that copies of this Work Plan are readily accessible at all times. Copies are to be
displayed near to areas where a spill could occur. This includes site sheds and smoko sheds. A
copy is also to be maintained in the site file.
3.2 Training is to be provided on the intent and content of this Plan. A record of this training is to
be maintained on the site file.
3.3 Relevant and current Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are to be readily accessible to
site personnel who could be involved in a spill. Personnel are to be made aware of their
existence and where the sheets can be found.
3.4 Suitable spill kits are to be available near to areas where a spill could occur. They are to be
easily accessible and kept current. Site personnel need to know where these are and are to be
trained in their use.
3.5 All equipment containing stores of fuels or oils are to be inspected regularly (at least weekly)
for fuel or oil leaks.
3.6 All items of equipment used on or near water must have an isolating valve (automatic or
manual) on the hydraulic and fuel tanks.
3.7 Fuel transfer shall be supervised at all times. Where practical, refuelling should be
undertaken at least 20 metres back from the edge of a watercourse. Any person refuelling must
remain present at the refuelling point “automatic” cut-off controls are not to be relied upon. (not
applicable in this project)
3.8 Bulk fuel storage areas are to be contained in a bunded area, or in a double shell
construction, to contain spills in the event of leaks or ruptures. (not applicable in this project) We
will have a few chemical products that will be kept in a small bunded area.
3.9 Fuel storage areas must be made secure to minimise the potential for vandalism or theft.
(not applicable in this project)
4.0 ACTION IN THE EVENT OF A SPILL
4.1 Assess the safety risk. Consider the risk of explosion and toxic fumes. In this case evacuate
the area immediately and call the emergency services. Apply first aid to injured persons.
4.2 If it is safe to do so then stop operating machinery that caused the spill. Turn off the
discharge valve and/or isolate the source of the spill. Plug any leaks.
4.3 Advise the SWAMS Project Manager.
4.4 Take whatever action is necessary to contain the spill and prevent it from spreading or
discharging into a stormwater drain or cesspit, natural waterway or the sea.
4.5 Locate nearest spill kit and use absorbent booms, mats, kitty litter or absorbent pads to
soak up the contaminant. Pump, vacuum or mop up any liquids. Contain in secure containers.
4.6 Contact the Spill Kit provider, Regional Council or Harbourmaster if additional spill
equipment or resource is required.
5.0 REPORTING A SIGNIFICANT SPILL
5.1 Notify relevant parties, the City of Bunbury, Worksafe (if serious harm) and the SWAMS
CEO.
5.2 Make a record of the spill including photos of the surrounding environs.
6.0 INVESTIGATING A SIGNIFICANT SPILL
6.1 The Environmental Manager is responsible for ensuring that significant spills are adequately
investigated and closed out.
6.2 An investigation is carried out to determine the root causes.
6.3 The outcomes are agreed and a report is written and copies distributed. A copy of the report
is maintained on the site file.
7.0 CORRECTIVE AND PREVENTIVE ACTION
7.1 Once the root causes have been identified corrective action is undertaken to prevent the
incident occurring in the future.
7.2 Preventive action is to be undertaken to prevent potential spills.
7.3 Review the corrective and preventive actions to ensure that they have been implemented
and that they are effective.
8.0 COMPLAINTS
Any complaints are to be managed in accordance with the Environmental Complaints procedure
within the project EMP. A complaint may be made by an affected person, company or the Local
Authority. Complaints of this nature are not common and are to be treated seriously.
9.0 REFERENCES
8.2 Liquid & Hazardous Waste Code of Practice - Available from
https://www.environment.gov.au/system/files/resources/291b8289-29d8-4fc1-90ce-
1f44e09913f7/files/hazardous-waste-australia-2017.pdf
CONSTRUCTION NOISE
1.0 PURPOSE
This Work Plan describes the management systems that will be established to control
construction noise levels on site. Its principal purpose is to ensure that construction noise is
within accepted limits and any concern by neighbours is appropriately handled. The SWAMS
Project Manager is responsible for ensuring that this Plan is implemented and maintained.
2.0 HOURS OF WORK
General work hours will be 7.00am to 6.00pm. Work outside these hours will also occur as a
result of particular needs. Examples of early morning and late night activities include:
Significant concrete pours
SWAMS will be present on site whenever significant construction noise is generated.
3.0 MAXIMUM NOISE LIMITS
Construction work will take place in accordance with the following limits:
Table 1 - Upper limits for construction noise received in industrial or commercial areas for all days of the year.
Time period Duration of work
Typical duration Leq
(dBA)
Short-term duration
Leq (dBA)
Long-term duration
Leq (dBA)
07.30-1800 80 75 70
18.00-07.00 45 70 65
Where Leq is the time average sound level and Lmax is the maximum (RMS) sound pressure level
both of which are defined in Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997.
Typical duration is construction work at any one location for more than 14 calendar days but
less than 20 weeks
Short-term duration is construction work at any one location for up to 14 calendar days.
Long-term duration is construction work at any one location with a duration exceeding 20
weeks.
Sound measurements will be undertaken daily by trained personnel in accordance with the
provisions of this standard.
This site will be generating typical construction noise levels. Particularly unusual noise
generating activity is not expected. However it is expected that on pour days these typical noise
levels will occur from very early in the morning until relatively late the following evening.
Where there is potential for construction noise to affect others that noise is to be minimised as
much as is practicable. Where the level of noise is anticipated to be a concern then
Christchurch Hospital staff and are to be informed via Thinc and the remedies discussed before
the noisy activities are due to commence. It is proposed that Fletcher and their specialist
subcontractors and suppliers involved in these activities assist as much as possible in informing
the relevant people of what to expect.
4.0 COMPLAINTS
Any complaints are to be managed in accordance with the Environmental Complaints procedure
within the project EMP. A complaint may be made by an affected person, company or the Local
Authority. Complaints of this nature are not common and are to be treated seriously.
5.0 CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES
Typical construction noise generating activities on site include:
Excavation
General carpentry
Concrete pours (trucks, pumps, vibrators)
Truck deliveries
6.0 SPECIAL MEASURES TO CONTROL CONSTRUCTION NOISE
It is anticipated that no special measures will be required to control noise levels on this site.
7.0 TRAINING
SWAMS employees and subcontractors will be advised of any special measures required to
control construction noise via inductions and toolbox talks.
8.0 CONTACT DETAILS
The SWAMS Project Manager is Gerard Olde-Olthof and he can be contacted on 0428 183 453
EWP-05 CONSTRUCTION DUST
1.0 PURPOSE
This Work Plan describes the management systems that will be established to control
construction dust emissions on site. Its principal purpose is to ensure that any dust generated
by site activities is within safe and acceptable limits and that any concern raised by neighbours
is appropriately handled. This Work Plan does not cover dust in the working environment which
is the prerogative of the health and safety management system. The SWAMS Project Manager
is responsible for ensuring that this Plan is implemented and maintained.
2.0 DUST NUISANCE
The potential for dust nuisance is site specific, and depends on a range of factors such as work
activities, atmospheric conditions, soil characteristics, location of neighbours or traffic, and the
prevailing wind direction. Construction activities are often undertaken in a windy environment
which results in the dust becoming airborne. Dust is generated from earthworks, stockpiled soil,
sand and sweepings, and the cutting or breaking of materials such as concrete and timber.
Specialist activities, such as sandblasting can also generate significant amounts of dust. The
significance of the effects usually depends on the nature of the source, sensitivity of the
receiving environment and on individual perceptions. There is no easily identifiable threshold at
which dust emissions become a concern.
Dust becomes a nuisance when it affects people’s eyes, or coats their buildings and vehicles. It
can also become a health issue when fine particles are inhaled over a period of time. Indirect
stress related health effects can also arise, especially if dust problems are allowed to persist for
an unreasonable length of time. It is noted that like noise dust can have more exaggerated
affects within the hospital environment.
3.0 COMPLAINTS
Any complaints are to be managed in accordance with the Environmental Complaints procedure
within the project EMP. A complaint may be made by an affected person, company or the Local
Authority. Complaints of this nature are not common and are to be treated seriously.
4.0 PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Dust nuisance is best dealt with at a local level using management programmes tailored to the
local conditions and local community concerns. Any requirements relating to dust in the
Resource Consent for the project are to be adhered to. In general there is to be no dust beyond
the site boundary which causes an offensive or objectionable effect. The best practicable option
for control is to be determined and implemented.
Implementation is to include communication of requirements and issues to all appropriate
SWAMS personnel via inductions, toolbox talks and environmental meetings.
5.0 CONTROLS
There are a number of controls that are simple and effective. Specific controls to consider
include the following:
consideration by workers for the public and patients
wetting down excavations and access roads
clean aggregate, stabilised hardfill or paving to roads
truck wheel wash
cleaning of silt off public roads
covers to stockpiles
diligent housekeeping
protection screens
masks for internal dust (gib, sanding, sawdust, etc.).
6.0 ACTION IN THE EVENT OF DUST NUISANCE
When it becomes evident that there is a problem with dust on site a review of the dust
generating operations and the dust prevention measures is to be carried out. It may be
appropriate to suspend dust generating activities until a time when contributing factors such as
wind direction and speed become less significant.
Dust control measures are to be appropriate for the problem. Implementation is to include
appropriate training which may be via toolbox talks, meetings or face to face communication.
Once implemented a review should be carried out to ensure that the measures are effective and
future complaints avoided.
7.0 CONTACT DETAILS
The SWAMS Project Manager is Gerard Olde-Olthof and he can be contacted on 0428 183 453
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Risk Hazard Table
Activity (Aspect)
BE SPECFIC
Potential Environmental Hazard
(Impact)
Risk Control Measures (enter for all High & Medium risk areas)
Dust Dust entering storm-water.
Nuisance to neighbours
M Dust suppression- Water spraying to be used to mitigate any dust rising.
Speed limit 10kph for all onsite traffic to minimise dust generated
Noise Hearing Problems
Disturbance to hospital staff and
patients
M Ensure all operatives wear correct personal protection equipment – to be discussed
during induction.
Implement practical measures to reduce noise, for example time of works, worker
behaviour (e.g. shouting). Where can’t be mitigated maintain good communication of
potential disturbances with neighbours via letter drops.
Concrete works
(Pouring Slabs
etc.)
Wash-out at end of day. Skip
Wash down after each concrete
delivery
H
Ensure that washout area/skip is established and its location communicated to all
concreting operatives. Inspect washout areas/ skips daily. Concrete products cannot
be disposed through grey water. Only diluted water which has been rid of the cement
product/debris can then be disposed via the Black Water drainage.
Storage of
grouts, fuel and
oils
Spills M Spill kits to be available at every work site. All staff to be inducted into spill
procedures and use of equipment
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Activity (Aspect)
BE SPECFIC
Potential Environmental Hazard
(Impact)
Risk Control Measures (enter for all High & Medium risk areas)
Refuelling Spills L All possible refuelling to occur well away from any storm-water drains or waterways
Waste disposal
and recycling
Contamination of the site H Reduce, reuse and recycle were possible. Waste bins (paper/cardboard, metal,
timber, mixed recycling) to be available and emptied regularly.
Public Complaint
or enquiry
Damage Public Relations L Direct all enquiries to SWAMS Project Manager or Builder Site Manager. Always be
polite
Mechanised
plant
Noise and vibration –
disturbance to neighbours
L Awareness of existing environment and respect for the existing neighboursl to be
communicated.
Traffic Traffic Management issues H Refer to Traffic management plan
Sediment
management
and Site
Dewatering
Dust/Nuisance to public
Contamination of existing
waterways
M
H
Clean access road when required. Ensure drivers wash wheels before leaving the
site if they are dirty.
Constant monitoring including establishment of baseline prior to operations
commencing, of dewatering operations to ensure that water taken from site to enable
works to be carried out does not contaminate the existing waterways.. More
information has been provided in specific Dewatering Methodology.
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Activity (Aspect)
BE SPECFIC
Potential Environmental Hazard
(Impact)
Risk Control Measures (enter for all High & Medium risk areas)
Chemicals,
Solvents and
Hazardous
Materials
Contamination of the site
L Retain Material Data Sheets
Spill kits to be kept on site
Labelling and containers to be appropriate to need. Bunded storage as necessary
Fire Emissions and control L Fire is banned from site and outlined in induction Fire extinguishers available on site
Graffiti Reduce public perception
L Inspect hoardings and signage regularly and remove Graffiti where required.
Trees Damage existing trees L Site already cleared of required vegetation so it is not envisaged that there will be
any issues with Trees. If this changes Trees will be protected.
Vibration Dillapidation Damage to
neighbours Buildings next to
site
L he biggest heavy plant and equipment on site will be the reo deliveries and various
concrete pours and associated trucks arriving on site.
The speed for trucks on site is limited to 10 Km to avoid contamination and vibration.
Contaminated
Soils
Contamination of waste
material and waterways; health
risk to employees.
L Management of contaminated soils is particularly complex and specialist consultants
will generally be required for appropriate advice in line with NES guidelines
Area will be isolated, materials kept in a dry condition or secured in watertight
containers where practical.
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All SWAMS Staff
Actions Name & Role of Team member
responsible
Implementation Format Date of implementation /
Frequency
Ensures adequate resources
(information, people, equipment
and materials) are provided to
enable the project team to meet
the objectives of this EMP
Jamie Valentine – Administrative
Services Manager
Liaisons with Project
Manager
Ongoing throughout project
Attend Site Construction
Meetings
Gerard Olde-Olthof (PM) Environmental Section of
Progress Meeting Minutes
Every week
Ensures SWAMS employees on
site attend toolbox talks.
Gerard Olde-Olthof (PM)) Toolbox talks notes. Ongoing throughout project
Regularly visits the project to
review the management of
environmental issues and the
effectiveness of this EMP
Jamie Valentine – Administrative
Services Manager
Liaisons with Project Manager
and the environment rep
Ongoing throughout project
Identifies and addresses all
environmental legal and
regulatory obligations including
any monitoring, inspection, test
and reporting requirements.
Gerard Olde-Olthof (PM) Review resource consent/FCC
requirements/FCC manuals
Ongoing throughout project
Actions Name & Role of Team member
responsible
Implementation Format Date of implementation /
Frequency
Identifies and records the
significant environmental aspects
and impacts as construction is
progressed.
Gerard Olde-Olthof (PM) Completion of 'Daily site checklist’
if appropriate
Daily from start on site
Carryout EMP internal reviews Jamie Valentine – Administrative
Services Manager
The National &Quality Manager
will review and carryout internal
audits. CARs will be actioned by
the Project Manager.
As required.
Inducts SWAMS employees,
labour only contractors and
representatives of consultants,
clients and subcontractors to the
environmental issues of the site
as appropriate.
Gerard Olde-Olthof (PM) Inductions/ pre-starts held
before any persons allowed on
site
Ongoing throughout project
Incorporates discussions of
environmental issues into regular
toolbox talks with SWAMS
employees and regular meetings
with subcontractors.
Gerard Olde-Olthof (PM) Through inductions, internal
Environmental/Health & Safety
Meetings. All subcontractors to
attend Environmental/Health &
Safety Meetings
Ongoing throughout project
Maintains a Site Hazard
Identification Whiteboard which
includes any environmental
hazards.
Gerard Olde-Olthof (PM) Board and/or laminated sheet
located in highly visible position
at entry to site. Updated daily
From site commencement to
completion
Actions Name & Role of Team member
responsible
Implementation Format Date of implementation /
Frequency
Ensures that the SWAMS
Environmental Policy is
prominently displayed on site.
Gerard Olde-Olthof (PM) Pinned on wall in prominent
positions
From site commencement to
completion
Conducts regular environmental
inspections & implements
corrective and preventive action
as appropriate.
Gerard Olde-Olthof (PM) Completion of 'Daily Site Check
list' -
Daily from start on site
Provides and maintains
emergency spill kits where
appropriate.
Gerard Olde-Olthof (PM) Assessment of required spill kit
location areas identified by
Safety Manager
Ongoing throughout project
Ensures any significant
environmental incidents are
adequately managed and
reported.
Gerard Olde-Olthof (PM) Completion of ' Environmental
Incident Report'
As required
Maintains a register to record any
significant environmental
incidents.
Gerard Olde-Olthof (PM) Register held by PM As required
Promotes positive attitudes
towards environmental
awareness and responsiveness.
All staff lead by PM All meetings/discussions/site
visits
Ongoing throughout project
Actions Name & Role of Team member
responsible
Implementation Format Date of implementation /
Frequency
Promotes implementation of best
environmental practices by our
site personnel, subcontractors
and suppliers.
Gerard Olde-Olthof (PM) All meetings/discussions/site
visits
Ongoing throughout project
Identifies critical environmental
issues that will impact on people
and initiates appropriate
measures to minimise or
eliminate the impacts and
prevent complaints.
Gerard Olde-Olthof (PM) Through pre-start
Meetings/progress meetings, site
visits and review meetings.
Ongoing throughout project.
Aims to lead the industry in
implementing innovative
environmental solutions.
All SWAMS Personnel Through pre-start
meetings/progress meetings and
site visits
Ongoing throughout project
SWAMS Employees
Actions Name & Role of Team member
responsible
Implementation Format Date of implementation /
Frequency
Regularly review the Hazard
Identification Whiteboard.
ALL Daily - on each entry to site during
the day
Ongoing throughout project
Attend Environmental Meetings/
Tool Box Talks as directed.
ALL Fortnightly Ongoing throughout project
Bring to the attention of the site
management team any
environmental issues that cannot
be satisfactorily resolved.
ALL Advise Site management team
urgently
Ongoing throughout project
Comply with the environmental
site rules.
ALL Daily - at all times Ongoing throughout project
Ensure that the working
environment is kept tidy and
waste is placed in the correct
receptacles.
ALL Daily - at all times Ongoing throughout project
Provide positive support to the
Fletcher environmental initiatives.
ALL At all times Ongoing throughout project
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EWP-06 ARCHAEOLOGICAL FINDS AND HUMAN REMAINS
1.0 PURPOSE
This Work Plan describes the management of archaeological finds or the discovery of human remains should they occur during construction. The purpose of the Work Plan is to ensure that the find or discovery is managed appropriately. The SWAMS Project Manager is responsible for ensuring that this Plan is followed. 2.0 ARCHAEOLOGICAL FINDS AND HUMAN REMAINS
An archaeological site is any place in Western Australia that was associated with human activity before 1900, or through investigation, the site provides evidence relating to the history of Western Australia.
In the event of a suspected find work in the area is to be halted immediately and senior SWAMS and Construction personnel informed. All personnel are to be instructed to leave the vicinity of the find and the area is to be secured to prevent unintended damage.
All finds of human remains or archaeological evidence (eg: bones, shell, midden, hangi or oven pit
depressions, defensive ditches, artefacts, man-made structures etc) are to be reported to the
appropriate parties such as the WA Police, the City of Bunbury archaeologist, Local Noongar elders
or the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. If remains are suspected to be
human then the WA Police are to be advised immediately.
The SWAMS Project Manager is to be advised and decisions made regarding coordination roles.
In the event of an investigation, or recovery of finds, cooperation with external agencies and representatives will be required. The part of the site affected is to be handed over to the relevant party and access arrangements are to be agreed. The area to be accessed by others is to be made safe and it may be appropriate to institute a special safety induction programme. There may also be particular requirements that have to be complied with such as religious or cultural ceremonies.
The events are to be recorded. Of particular interest are those that affect progress of the works. Any delays are to be formally agreed with the SWAMS Project Manager.
On instruction from the SWAMS Project Manager or advice from the relevant authority construction work is to be recommenced.
An Environmental Incident Report is to be completed, distributed and filed.
3.0 REFERENCES
SWAMS Construction Crisis Management Plan
EWP-07 WASTE CONCRETE AND GROUT
1.0 PURPOSE
This Work Plan describes the management systems that will be established to control waste concrete and grout on site. Its principal purpose is to ensure that any concrete or grout waste generated by site activities is disposed of appropriately. This material can be highly caustic and is extremely dangerous to fish and aquatic life. The SWAMS Project Manager is responsible for ensuring that this Plan is implemented and maintained. 2.0 PLANNING
Planning concreting and grouting activities on site also needs to include actions for handling any
concrete or grout waste that is generated. Wherever possible excess waste product is to remain on
the delivery vehicle and returned to the supplier. Other measures to be considered are:
Washout of concrete and grout pumps, skips and equipment is undertaken in an area where sediment / slurry does not discharge to any stormwater system or to a natural waterway.
A washout area is provided which allows concrete slurry to settle out and be disposed of appropriately.
Surplus concrete is allowed to harden on site and removed in rubbish skips.
3.0 CONCRETE AND GROUT SPILLS
Refer to EWP-02 Fuel Oil and Chemical Spills
4.0 COMPLAINTS
Any complaints are to be managed in accordance with the Environmental Complaints procedure within the project EMP. A complaint may be made by an affected person, company or the Local Authority. Complaints of this nature are not common and are to be treated seriously. 7.0 CONTACT DETAILS
The SWAMS Project Manager is Gerard Olde-Olthof and he can be contacted on 0428 183 453 8.0 REFERENCES
EWP-08 DEWATERING DISCHARGE
1.0 PURPOSE
The removal of ground water from site is most likely to occur from trenching, piling or deep excavations. Water discharged from the site to stormwater drains is to be clean and free from silt or cement. Approvals are required if the water is to be discharged to the sewerage system. The SWAMS Project Manager is responsible for ensuring that this Plan is implemented and maintained. 2.0 PLANNING
Contaminated water (with silt or chemicals) requires treatment before being discharged from site. Site
space will be required for this dependent on the method of treatment. Preliminary planning as well as
day to day planning will be required to ensure that adequate treatment is initiated and maintained.
3.0 OPTIONS FOR DISCHARGE TREATMENT
Possible options include:
Settlement of water in large tanks or containers
Pumping between pile holes
Sediment control pond
Containment behind reinforced silt fence
Sand bags, hay bales and filter socks
Chemical flocculation
Removal by sucker truck
On site treatment device
Release to grassed area at least 50m away from stormwater drains, streams or the marine environment.
Further details on these methods are available in the SWAMS Engineering Environmental Toolkit. Refer to EWP-03 in the event of an uncontrolled contaminated water discharge. 4.0 REFERENCES
EWP-09 CONTAMINATED SOILS
1.0 PURPOSE
The contamination of soils or ground water may have occurred as a result of dumping of chemicals in areas that were formerly used for the manufacture or processing of products. Sites may be contaminated by virtue of the activities that were carried out on them. The hazards can be environmental and they may present a danger to human health and safety. This Work Plan does not cover the health and safety aspects of contamination which is the prerogative of the health and safety management system. The SWAMS Project Manager is responsible for ensuring that this Plan is implemented and maintained. 2.0 SITE INVESTIGATION
Evidence of soil contamination may be provided before work commences on site. In this instance
investigative work should be carried out to determine the location and extent of the contamination.
Similarly, if contamination is suspected, an investigation should be undertaken to determine its
presence or otherwise.
3.0 CONTAMINATION DISCOVERY
If contamination is identified during construction the work, in the area of contamination, must be
stopped until procedures for its removal can be ascertained. This is particularly important if there are
health and safety risks.
Indicators of potentially contaminated soils or groundwater are:
old refuse materials
fibrous materials such as asbestos
discoloured water including sheens and slicks
unnatural soil mounding or unnatural staining
unusual odours
gas bubbles in pooled surface water
dead or stressed vegetation.
4.0 ACTIONS TO BE CONSIDERED
Management of contaminated soils is particularly complex and specialist consultants will generally be required for appropriate advice. Some issues to consider:
Do not remove contaminated material unless it is necessary to do so for the construction works
If possible, allow contaminated water to soak back into the ground
Divert contaminated water away from stormwater drains
Temporarily backfill excavations
For low level contamination consider a mix with clean fill
Cover stockpiles with geotextile cloth and keep separate from clean stockpiles
Ensure all contaminated material removed from site is properly disposed to an approved landfill
Refer to EWP-03 in the event of contaminated water discharge. 5.0 REPORTING
Records of the investigation, the extent and location of contaminants are to be kept on site. SWAMS Management are to be advised on actions taken. Any requirements in the contract documents are to be followed. Photographic records are also maintained. 6.0 REFERENCES
SWAMS Engineering Environmental Toolkit