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TOOLBOX TALK
ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS
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Environmental Awareness
Protecting the environment is not only a commitment to future
generations, it is also a commercial necessity if the business wish
to expand and meet their legal responsibilities.
In this climate of environmental awareness, a business with a
poor environmental record can only damage its reputation.
� What is your business doing to reduce its environmental impact?
� Does it have strategies in place for controlling this?
� Do you and your colleagues know how to minimise environmental
effects both at work and home?
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Pollution Categories
Nuisance
AirWater
Noise
Ground
WasteVibration
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Pollution categories explained
There are seven general groupings of pollution. They are:
� Noise, which is any undesired sound around the areas of work;
� Waste, which is any scrap material, effluent or unwanted substance that
needs to be disposed of;
� Ground pollution, which is any spillage or contamination of the ground in
the work area;
� Water pollution, which is caused by allowing poisonous, noxious or polluting
matter into waterways or ground water:
� Air pollution, which is any dust, gas, fume, smoke, vapour, smog or spray
within the work area;
� Nuisance, which can be any act or omission that affects the comfort or quality
of life; and
� Vibration, which is caused by using plant and equipment that may damage
structures, buildings or natural formations.
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Ways to prevent pollution
RecycleSource
reduction
DisposalTreatment
Industry has a dramatic impact on
our environment. In fact, over
50% of waste and pollution is
generated by the business sector.
Having a good environmental
record can give a business a
considerable advantage in the
modern marketplace.
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Ways to prevent pollution
Preventing pollution requires us to reduce or eliminate the
wastes generated from our work. Prevention methods include:
� Source reduction - for example, reducing solvent use, extending service
intervals etc.;
� Recycling - re-treating products such as truck diesel engine oil, so it can be
used in a power station;
� Treatment - such as precipitating heavy metal from a spent chrome plating
bath;
� Disposal - storing and disposing of hazardous chemicals and materials
correctly.
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Noise Pollution
Mobile equipment silencers in good order
Grinding or hammering near occupied buildings
Plan your work
Substitute quieter machinery
Size the equipment for the job
Erect sound barriers where needed
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Waste management- source reduction
Product Changes:
• design
• increase product life
Process Changes:
• substituting chemicals
• improving operating conditions
• changing maintenance of equipment
• changing operating & maintenance practices
• improving material handling
• improving inventory control
• performing training
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Ground pollution: Do we do any of the following?
Service vehicles in the field and spill oil
Store or dispense oil outside bound areas
Dispose of oil filters in the bin
Degrease equipment outside run-off contained areas
Over fill rubbish bins
Operate equipment with out adequate covering
Drive on roads that are not formed or designated
Clear vegetation without permits
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Water Pollution
Ways poisonous, noxious or polluting matter can enter water sources:
Spillage from wash down areas
Drainage from wet concrete
Washing concrete and grout from mixers
Leakage from oil facilitiesDamaged underground pipes
Fuel or chemical spillage
Portable ablution facilities not connected to a controlled
disposal system
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Air Pollution Consequences
Consequences of air pollution are:
Short and long term respiratory problems
Contamination of crops
Smoke and smog can screen sunlight
Acidic steam and gases
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Nuisance
� Excessive Noise - Excessive noise can be a considerable nuisance
to neighbours. It is important to minimise noise emissions, particularly
outside normal operating hours and in areas adjacent to sensitive land
uses such as residential areas, schools etc.
� Excessive Vibration - Excessive vibration may cause property
damage and be a nuisance to neighbours. Vibration may be due to
blasting, piling, truck movements and compacting operations. Care
should be taken when working close to residential and sensitive land
uses.
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Vibration
Personal:
Hand –arm
Whole body
Occupational Disease
Environmental :
Damage to buildings
and Natural formations
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Rules to protect the environment
Plan your work. Plan your work.
Think of the consequences.Think of the consequences.
Drive on designated roads only.Drive on designated roads only.
Don’t set fire to rubbish. Don’t set fire to rubbish.
Keep your work area clean.Keep your work area clean.
Place rubbish in the bin.Place rubbish in the bin.
Use oil traps. Use oil traps.
Don’t dispose of oil filter in the rubbish bin.Don’t dispose of oil filter in the rubbish bin.
Don’t clear vegetation without permits.Don’t clear vegetation without permits.
If in doubt, ask.If in doubt, ask.
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Benefits
Preventing injury and harm to health.
Increased morale and participation by workers.
The Business enhances its image.
Reduced operating costs.
Reduced criminal and civil liability.
Protecting public health and the environment.
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Summary
We all can have a major impact on our work area environment.
The business can design structures, methods and procedures to
control identified pollutants but unless you report deviations, non-
conformance, damage and failure to follow procedures, significant
environmental damage can occur.
Management of Environmental Values
� Airport environment Strategy (AES)
� Airport Site Management Procedures
� Annual Environment report
� Integrated Management Plan (IMS)
� Environmental Monitoring Program
� Master Plan
� Commonwealth and State Legislation
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THANK YOUFOR PARTICIPATING
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