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AES

AES

ENVIRONMENTAL, COMPANY AND SAFETY PROFILES

APPLIED

ENVIRONMENTAL

Environmental solutions for all our futures

SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Applied Environmental Solutions Ltd

AES

A.E.S. Ltd.

AES

THE COMPANY

APPLIED ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Stuart House,

Boxley Road,

Chatham,

Kent, ME5 9JD

Office No: 01634 666806

24Hr No: 07976 302309

Fax No: 01634 671125

Email: [email protected]

APPLIED ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LIMITED

(Hereinafter referred to as AES)


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CONTENTS

Page Nos.

1. General Introduction 1

2. Background 1 – 3

3. Plant and Equipment 4

4. Emergency Call Out Service 4

5. Environmental Policy 4 – 6

6. Document Control 6

7. Accident Record 6

8. Safety Policy Statement 6 – 7

9. Safety Organisation 7 – 9

10. Management Obligations 9

11. Employees Duties 10

12. Duties of Employees 10 – 11

13. General Instructions to Operators and Safe working Procedures 11 – 13

14. Staff Issues 13 – 14

15. Management of Sub-Contractors 14 - 15

16. Risk Mitigation 15

17. Policy Statement 15

18. Responsibilities 16 – 17

19. General Compliance with COSHH 17 – 18

20. Allocation of Key Duties 18 – 19

21. Safety Responsibility Statement (Managing Director) 19 – 20

22. Safety Responsibility Statement (Depot Managers) 20 – 21


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CONTENTS (Cont…)

Page Nos.

23. Safety Responsibility Statement (Team Leaders) 22 – 23

24. Method Statement 23 – 24

25. Code of Practice for the Entry into Confined Spaces

And Cleaning of Tanks that have Contained Flammable Liquids 24 – 25

26. Plant and Equipment 26

27. Precautions During Work 26

28. Legal Requirements 27

29. Factories Act Requirements 27 – 28

30. Company Procedure for Cleaning Spillages 28

31. Medical Aspects 28 - 29

Appendix 1

Certificate of Registration under the Control of Pollution

Accreditations, Registration and Insurance

Registration Certificates

Photographs and any other relevant information

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1. GENERAL INTRODUCTION

Experience has shown that a change of approach is needed by offering a flexible, professional,

quality, competitive service and being able to react to and solve client’s problems, when they

want it, rather than when it is convenient to the contractor. Of course this is not always possible

but you can be assured that our company will always try our best, the objective of the AES

management is to render all risks as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP). This is achieved by

installing and enforcing procedures which are designed to ensure that all staff are competent and

that they behave competently.

The steps involved are as follows:

Identify the hazards offered by AES activities.

Identify the statutory requirements covering AES activities

Decide how best to mitigate those hazards and design systems of works that are safe

and meet the statutory requirements.

Train the staff in these systems

Provide and maintain the necessary equipment and PPE

Supervise and monitor the staff at work and take corrective action when necessary

Audit and regularly review all the above

2. BACKGROUND

1. Introduction

Applied Environmental Solutions are a specialised environmental company formed to

provide a biological solution for oil pollution. The objectives are to provide an

environmentally safe, competitive, reliable and cost effective solution to customers in

such a way that a trusting and long term relationship is established, thereby relieving

the customer of some of the anxieties associated with the problems of oil

spillages/contamination and the disposed of all types of waste arising. Our in situ

treatment system entails application of bacteria, enzymes and natural solvents, which

reduces hydrocarbon oils into CO2 and water, as well as our biological treatment

system. AES also supply environmentally safe biological cleaners and oil absorbent

materials.

AES also provides an emergency call out service on a 24hr, 52 weeks per year basis

with the availability of an AES standby officer to advise and coordinate incident

response measures and risk assessments.

2. Examples and Explanations of Previous Works

Our company have successfully completed many contracts with smaller companies

and major PLC companies, these include:


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o Electricity companies

o The railway industry

o M.O.D.

o Petrochemical industry

o Telecommunications

o Local authorities

o Southern Water

o Balfour Beatty Rail Networks

o Amec Rail

These companies employed the expertise of AES to assist them in dealing with their

oil pollution and oil spillage problems. AES, as a specialised environmental company

always actively promotes a biological remedial solution to oil pollution where

possible. An example of recent work carried out by AES during March 2003; Balfour

Beatty Power Networks employed the expertise of AES as consultants to assist and

advise them in dealing with an oil leak spillage, following a fire at Vauxhall Bridge

Station which damaged an oil filled 33kv cable. The oil from the fire damaged 33kv

cable spread onto the railway ballast and down through the ballast, onto the railway

arches and into the premises below. AES successfully used two methods of clean up

treatment; the first method used on the railway ballast was our company’s in situ

treatment system entailing the application of bacteria, enzymes and natural solvents

which reduces the cable oil into CO2 and water; the second method was to pressure

wash the oil off the railway arches and premises below with our OT8 natural solvent

cleaner. After sampling and monitoring of the contaminated areas over a 3 day

period, the work was successfully completed with the PPM’s below; 140, which is

well below the “ICRCL trigger levels” and the “Dutch Target and Intervention

Levels”, for the land usage.

3. Previous Experience

The principle personnel of AES have a wide and successfully long experience in

dealing with the management and treatment of petroleum oils/waste products. The

principle personnel also have many years of off site waste management experience.

This experience extending over the last 25 years. These key personnel have

developed their biological treatment techniques during the last 15 years; one of the

company directors is a biochemist with many years of experience in the field of

bioremediation of waste products.

4. Specialist Support

AES is supported by Biopro International of Ashbourne, Derbyshire, who are a long

established leading supplier and manufacturer of biological products, which are used

in our biological treatment systems. This working partnership always strives to

improve and modify the products used in our bio-treatment systems, thus improving

our company’s ability to undertake and solve the client’s spillage/waste problems

more cost effectively, environmentally safe and professionally.


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5. Aims and Objectives

To offer a professional, competitive and efficient service to industry utilising our

combined years of experience and an understanding of the environment and market

place.

To deliver a service which meets with customer requirements causing minimal down

time to plant and production and minimal inconvenience to the customer.

To ensure operations have a minimal effect on the environment and that all waste is

disposed of in accordance with current legislation.

To become a mature environmental company which leads by example.

To keep ahead in the ever changing market place, not to become complacent and

where practicable, to make changes which will benefit the customer, environment and

the company.

To continually improve our company for the benefit of the environment and customer

at the same time seeking new accreditations for the future.

6. Waste Management

Our company’s main treatment system for pollutant oils, solvents and water is in-situ

biological remediation using bacteria, enzymes and natural solvents this will reduce

the hydrocarbons into CO2 and water, this is very effective on soil and gravel where a

bio-culture will develop, whilst oil persists as a food source the bacterial culture will

continue to develop as an organic oil eradication system.

With the considerable experience within our company of waste disposal operations

and management, part of our service is to assist the client with pre-planning

documentation, advice on best methods of loading/transfer, timescale, equipment to

be used, number of operatives, method statements, C.O.S.H.H., risk assessments and

other Health and Safety requirements.

We have good business relationships with most of the disposal facilities throughout

the UK and we are in a position to negotiate favourable disposal rates.

We operate vacuum tankers which are to Petroleum Regulations Standards, the

driver/operatives are class 1 with A.D.R. Qualifications, plus they are polite and

mindful of customer requirements.

If biological remediation is not possible our company will always adopt the most

economical route for disposals after spending considerable time and effort in finding

the most appropriate method for the particular waste.

The waste industry is continually changing in order to improve methods of disposal

and to meet new legislations, our company strives to make sure that we keep up to

date with new developments and techniques.


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3. PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

All compressors and other mobile plant are fitted with Charlwin valves and Spark Arrestors c/w

earthing straps. Our vacuum tankers are equipped to full Petroleum Regulations Standards. Strict

adherence and set up checks are always carried out as part of the pre-job start up.

Care and consideration is always given to other personnel on site, specific areas are coned off,

barriers and warning signs are erected.

Our company’s waste brokers registered carriers’ number: KEN/471699.

AES Ltd is registered with the Environment Agency under The Control of Pollution

(Amendment) Act 1989.

4. EMERGENCY CALL OUT SERVICE

Our company also provide a 24hr emergency call-out service with a one hour response time to the

incident site, in most cases; this service includes:

1) Emergency contact telephone number available on a 24 hours, 52 weeks a year basis.

2) Permanent availability of an AES Ltd standby officer to advise and coordinate

incident response measures.

3) Attend incident scene at the earliest possible opportunity.

4) Issue a report if required of the incident to the company; setting out the cause, first

response measures, environmental impact, recommendations and remedial action.

5) To liaise with the Environment Agency when necessary or when required to on behalf

of the client or when required to.

5. ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

1. Objective

To ensure that throughout all Company operations the environment is safeguarded by

constant compliance with the Company's environmental policy. Policy Essentials

The policy is to apply to all aspects of the environment, including conditions at the

workplace, and the impact on any of these whether direct or indirect, of any acts or

omissions by the Company or anyone for whom it is responsible. It is fundamental to the

effective implementation of the policy that there be:

a. A setting of clear standards.

b. Committed Management support at all levels throughout the Company.

c. Effective communication within the Company of all relevant

environmental information.


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d. Training of all employees in the Company's policy and its practical

application to the Company's operations.

e. Regular control to monitor and ensure compliance with these policy

fundamentals.

2. Standards

It is a prime requirement that the Company be aware of all environmental controls - both

binding statutory obligations and authoritative technical guidance - applicable to its

business, and of actual or likely developments in these controls in good time to respond

appropriately to them. There must be systematic procedures covering all the Company's

operations, and operating limits imposed wherever required to ensure full compliance

with all applicable environmental controls. These are to include safeguard systems to

ensure that in the event of any non-compliance the practical consequences to the

environment and to personnel are minimised.

Regular, not less than annual, assessment of all environmental risks associated with the

Company's installations and operations is to be conducted, and the risks prioritised by

reference both to the potential frequency of accidents and to the consequences to the

environment in the event of any such accident. The operating standards are to be reviewed

on the occasion of each assessment to ensure they are appropriate in relation to the

associated hazard risks.

The Company's management is responsible for the setting and revising of all operating

standards. No variation is permitted from the standards that have been set in any instance

without the sanction of the management.

The Company will so far as is practicable, ensure that all those with whom it may

collaborate or to whom it may sub-contract any of its operations are also committed to

achieving environmental standards in their operations at least as high as those set by the

Company for itself.

3. Management Support

The Company's Management is and must remain totally committed to full and effective

implementation of, and where appropriate, improvement to the Company's environmental

policy. It is Management's responsibility at all levels to ensure a wholehearted acceptance

of and compliance with the Company’s environmental policy objectives by every

employee of the Company.

Communications

The management is responsible for ensuring that it is informed of all legal and other

developments relating to environmental issues affecting the Company and for ensuring

that all those within the Company who are or may be affected by such changes are

sufficiently informed of them and of any changes to the Company operating standards that

may be entailed.


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Staff at all levels are to be encouraged to ensure that Management is aware of any

environmental problems that may arise in connection with the Company's operations and

to make suggestions for improvements in any environmental standards.

The management will also be responsible for communications with those outside the

Company, both public authorities and private organisations and individuals, on all

environmental issues concerning the Company. It shall take responsibility in particular for

ensuring that a "good neighbour" policy is maintained at all times by the Company, and

will report regularly to the Board on all matters of significance that affect or may affect

the Company's relations with others.

4. Training

The management is responsible for ensuring that all Company staff are trained to a level

appropriate to their duties, with regular re-training to ensure both maintenance of

commitment and knowledge and also updating on all relevant developments. It is an

essential part of the introduction of new employees to the Company that they be given an

initial training session relation to the Company’s environmental policy.

5. Control

The management is responsible for establishing and maintaining regular control systems

to monitor implementation of the Company's environmental policy and for establishing a

system of appropriate rewards and sanctions to encourage its effective implementation.

Performance objectives are to be agreed regularly (at least annually) with the relevant

members of the Company, and actual performance evaluated against these objectives.

6. DOCUMENT CONTROL

A Document Control System is in place. Numerical and alphabetical indexing governs the

general filing system. Both computer and hard copy filing of documents are maintained at our

Main Office whilst specific copies are held by individuals for convenience and reference to their

current operations. The Document Controller is responsible for administration, recording, filing,

updating and distribution to relevant parties, of all documents.

7. ACCIDENT RECORD

No serious or major accidents reportable under RIDDOR or the Railway Notification of

Accidents Order involving any AES personnel have occurred during the last two years.

Normalising data concerning accident rates will be provided as required by the Designated

Employer's Representative.

8. SAFETY POLICY STATEMENT

1. Applied Environmental Solutions Limited recognises and accepts the responsibilities

placed upon it by both the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and the following

European Commissions Safety Directives.


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Management of Health & Safety Regulations 1992

Workplace Health, Safety & Welfare Regulation 1992

Work Equipment Regulation 1992

Manual Handling Regulation 1992

Personal Protective Equipment Regulation 1992

Display Screen Work Regulations 1992

The following measures are undertaken to satisfy these responsibilities.

2. To assess the risks to the H & S of all employees at every workplace and implement

measures (a safety case) following risk assessments.

3. The training and instruction of staff in the safe use of all plant, tools and machinery.

4. The provision of a safe working environment on each site.

5. The provision of adequate instruction of storage facilities, for the safe handling of all

dangerous substances.

6. The training of staff in the use of safe working practices and to report danger.

7. The provision of specialist safety clothing and equipment.

8. The provision of professional machinery and equipment kept to a high safety standard

through testing, servicing and maintenance to carry out required works.

9. The instruction of staff concerning their own responsibilities under the Act, with

particular reference to their own safety, the safety of colleagues and other persons,

and the need for adequate safety clothing and footwear.

10. The provision of adequate supervision at all places of work.

1 l. These measures apply at all times, and in all working situations and will be enforced

by the management.

12. The policy will be reviewed annually.

Endorsed and authorised by:

Operations Manager

9. SAFETY ORGANISATION

It is the duty of each Director and by delegation, the Managers, to ensure that: -

1. A Safety Procedure is prepared for each and every type of operation within the

Company.


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2. All employees are instructed as to be fully conversant with the Health and Safety

Policy Document and relevant Safety Systems of work applicable to them.

3. All plant and equipment is regularly inspected and in proper working order.

4. Safety and first aid equipment is supplied as necessary; also to ensure that Accident

Reporting Procedures have been defined and followed.

5. Proper training is available to all personnel, when required.

6. The Organisation's Safety Policy is constantly reviewed and updated.

7. Safe systems of work are maintained for the movement, transportation and storage of

materials and equipment.

8. All drivers of Company vehicles are holders of a current driving licence with the

appropriate class to drive the vehicle.

9. All vehicles are properly maintained and serviced, taxed, tested and insured as legally

required.

10. Regular inspections concerning plant, equipment and systems of work are carried out,

administrating any relevant maintenance records.

11. Plant, equipment and site welfare facilities are maintained in a clean and safe

condition.

12. All sub-contractors are fully conversant with Company Health and Safety Rules and

Working Procedures which may affect them.

13. The Company's operations are regularly monitored in order to maintain the objectives

of the Safety Policy.

It is the responsibility of each site manager/team leader and by delegation, other

employees to ensure that: -

14. All aspects of the Health and Safety Policy are understood by those employees under

their control.

15. Safe working practices and procedures are regularly observed.

16. All site operations are regularly monitored and prompt action is taken on any

situation which requires attention.

17. Sub-Contractors activities are monitored, ensuring that safe working practices and

procedures are adhered to.

18. Adequate First Aid kits are kept and maintained and that welfare facilities are kept in

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It is the duty of all employees to comply with the Health and Safety Legislation by

observing the following rules: -

19. You must not operate any machine, plant or equipment unless you have been trained

and authorised to do so.

20. You must make full and proper use of all machine guarding.

21. You must report to Management immediately any fault, damage, defect or

malfunction in any machinery, plant or equipment.

22. You must not make any repairs or carry out maintenance work of any description

unless authorised to do so.

10. MANAGEMENT OBLIGATIONS

It is the responsibility of each level of Management to implement the Company Safety

Policy in respect of the following guidelines: -

l. Ensure that all new and existing staff are adequately instructed before commencing

productive work, in the use of any machine or operation with which they are

unfamiliar.

2. To assess the risks to the H & S of all employees at every workplace and implement

measures following risk assessments.

3. To monitor the safety performance of all employees under their control.

4. To provide all the information relating to any injury or accident, and ensure that

details are entered correctly in the Accident Book.

5. To investigate the cause of any accident or injury and initiate alteration of existing

practice, either directly or by bringing the matter to the attention of Senior

Management.

6. To encourage any member of staff under their control to take up the duties of a Safety

Representative, and afford such person the opportunity to carry out these duties

effectively.

7. Ensure that all staff under their control follow the laid down procedure for dealing

with fire and other emergencies, and that all fire precautions, emergency exits,

extinguishers, etc are kept fully operational in the office and workshop.

8. To expend or authorise others to expend any sums necessary to maintain compliance

with the legislation in respect of the routine operation of the Company.

9. To provide all necessary funding to implement any improvement or development in

the guidelines relating to machinery, facilities, personal protection, procedures or any

other aspect.


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11. EMPLOYEES DUTIES

It is the responsibility of all employees, to comply with and implement the Company Safety

Policy in respect of the following obligations:-

Duties of Team Leaders

l. To ensure that all employees understand the Health and Safety Policy and apply its

contents.

2. To ensure all control methods of the risk assessments are implemented for the H & S

of all employees at each and every workplace.

3. To ensure that all safety equipment and protective clothing provided is used at all

times when work activities deemed to need the said equipment, are taking place.

4. To maintain First Aid equipment and see that first aid is applied in all cases of

accidents.

5. To ensure that all staff are correctly trained and supervised in carrying out tasks.

6. To maintain a tidy and safe site working area.

7. To ensure that all work activities are carried out in accordance with the instructions

(written or otherwise) of the Manager (or Supervisor).

8. To report all accidents, however minor, to the Manager immediately.

9. To have a sound working knowledge of all tools and equipment used within their

section and to be aware of the hazards and ways of reducing the risk of injury

pertaining to the use of such tools and equipment.

12. DUTIES OF EMPLOYEES

To make themselves familiar with the Company Safety Policy and to comply with it

at all times.

To implement all control methods as instructed in the risk assessment in every

activity relating to works.

To take care of their own health and safety and to take equal care of others who may

be affected by their work activities.

To act in a responsible manner and not to take part in any horseplay, practical jokes

etc, which might endanger health and safety.

To co-operate with Management in all matters of health and safety.


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To use all protective clothing and safety equipment as and when necessary, and not to

interfere with, or misuse equipment.

To report (in writing) any matters relating to existing practices or procedures which

might give rise to risks to the health and safety of any persons.

To suggest possible improvements to existing practices which might improve health

and safety.

To report any accidents or dangerous occurrences to the Manager as soon as possible,

and in any case not longer than 24 hours.

13. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO OPERATORS AND SAFE

WORKING PROCEDURES

l. Vehicles

It is your responsibility to ensure, before you drive the vehicle, the following:-

You have authorisation from the contracts manager to drive the vehicle.

You are the holder of a current Driving Licence, with the appropriate class to drive the

vehicle.

The vehicle has a current Road Fund Licence.

The vehicle has, where appropriate, a current MOT Certificate.

You do not operate or drive a vehicle which contravenes the Road Traffic Act.

And in addition, at all times, you must observe the following

Not be under the influence of drink or drugs.

Do not offer or allow persons to travel in the vehicles, unless these persons are employees

of the Company, or unless specific written permission is obtained from the Management.

Check your vehicle daily and ensure that it has the proper amount of oil, water and that the

tyres are properly inflated. The brakes should also be checked at regular intervals.

Bring your immediate superior's notice, without delay, any shortcomings which may affect

the safe working of the vehicle.

Keep the vehicle clean and tidy at all times.

Ensure the vehicle is supplied with all relevant tools to change a wheel.

Ensure all plant tools, equipment or materials which are carried in the vehicle and which

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A fully stocked first aid kit is in the vehicle, in accordance with the guidelines given.

All accidents, dangerous occurrences or hazards of whatever nature, must be reported to the

office immediately.

2. Fire Procedures

In the event of fire all persons shall leave the affected area without stopping to collect

personal items, etc.

First ascertain that all staff have escaped, then telephone the emergency services.

Only fight the fire if it is safe to do so and only use the correct extinguisher for the type of

fire. Do not use water on electrical or flammable liquid fires.

If any extinguisher is used it must be reported to management who will make immediate

arrangements to have it recharged.

Managers will be responsible for communicating to staff all fire escape routes and will,

from time to time, arrange, and carry out fire drills.

3. Accident Reporting Procedures

All accidents and dangerous occurrences (defined in the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and

Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1985) however minor, are to be notified to the

manager and entered in the Accident Book.

Managers are responsible for keeping records and notification to the Health and Safety

Executive or Local Authority as necessary.

`Over three day' injuries (i.e. more than three days off work) and other defined injuries and

dangerous occurrences require notification by form to HSE. This should be completed, by

managers, as soon as possible (and in any case within the prescribed period) and forwarded

to HSE office (address on Statutory Notice in each depot office). Copy to be sent to

Company Secretary.

Immediate notification is required in the event of death or prescribed injuries or dangerous

occurrences. This notification to be made immediately by telephone to HSE. Company

Secretary to be notified also.

4. First Aid Procedures

First Aid equipment is maintained at each depot and carried on every vehicle for all

employees use. It will be the responsibility of each charge hand in association with his line

manager to maintain this equipment and re-stock as necessary.


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5. Electricity

Only 110v tools to be used on site.

All 240v equipment for use out of doors (e.g. power tools) shall be supplied via a residual

current cut-off device.

All electrical equipment shall be inspected by the Manager and records kept of condition

and any repairs carried out.

All equipment to be checked by operatives prior to use.

Equipment shall be taken out of service immediately if found to be dangerous and the

Manager notified.

14. STAFF ISSUES

1. Medical Fitness

AES, will only recruit potential staff who comply with the medical standards required by

the industry, including their requirements for drugs and alcohol testing. Continuation of

employment is dependent on staff complying with AES’s requirements for medical re-

examination.

2. Training and Competence Assessment

Policy

It is AES’s policy to train its staff in all the activities undertaken by the company.

Nationally recognised qualifications cover most of the issues that staff need to know.

3. Outside Standards of Skills Delivery

AES will subscribe where appropriate to outside standards organisations relating to all

principles.

4. Maintenance of Records

AES, will maintain all records required by outside standards organisations.

5. Accidents & First Aid (Records)

First Aid boxes are located at all offices and in all operational vehicles. The appointed

persons responsible for the boxes are listed below.

LOCATION APPOINTED PERSON

Main office Administrator

Depot Depot Manager

Vehicles Team Leader


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Individual Staff Team leader

Accident records are kept at all depots and the Depot Manager is responsible for reporting

accidents and incidents, which will be investigated by the Director responsible. Accidents

will be reported to customers and the company will co-operate as required in any

investigation into an accident by a customer. Staff are encouraged to report `near misses',

which are followed up as if they were accidents.

Enough staff will hold the FAW Certificate and receive First Aid training for electrical

accidents, to enable there to be at least one trained person in each team.

PTS training and re-training includes First Aid for electrical accidents for staff who will be

working in third rail electrified areas.

6. Personal Protective Clothing, (PPE)

PPE will be issued appropriately to meet statutory requirements and local site requirements

for safe working.

7. General Fire Safety

There shall be regular testing of fire escape procedures at Depots and offices.

8. Safe Systems of Work

All work will be carried out with the minimum practicable level of risk. Safe systems will

be set up and adhered to by all persons on the worksite. All plant to be used has been

inspected by competent persons to check that the design is inherently safe and appropriate

arrangements have been made to maintain it.

9. Alcohol and Drugs

It is a requirement of AES written into staff contracts of Employment, that staff shall not

report for duty under the influence of alcohol or prohibited drugs, or consume alcohol or

prohibited drugs whilst on duty. "Drugs" in this context include certain medicines that can

affect performance at work.

10. Identification Cards

AES provides all staff with Identification Cards. Staff carry these Cards at all times whilst

on duty. If the holder is competent and fit to undertake Safety Critical Work there is a

statement to that effect on the Identification Card.

15. MANAGEMENT OF SUB-CONTRACTORS

l. Only Sub-Contractors approved by the Customer will be used.

2. All Sub-Contractors employed by AES, will meet the same high standards as AES

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3. All staff of Sub-Contractors employed by AES will have been trained and

Certificated to fitness and skill levels at least equivalent to those achieved by AES

staff. This may mean putting Sub-Contractor's staff through training.

4. All staff of Sub-Contractors employed by AES will be accompanied by an AES,

Team Leader or Acting Team Leader, who will be responsible for ensuring

compliance with on site working practices.

5. Sub-Contractor's staff requiring special skills, (e.g. plant operators provided by plant

hire firms) will be required to produce nationally recognised competence certification

before work starts.

16. RISK MITIGATION

A. Adequate training and subsequent disciplined behaviour in accordance with that

training including the wearing of appropriate PPE, can reduce the Likelihood of

Occurrence of all the hazards noted above, other than road traffic accidents, to a

source of Highly Improbable. This is considered to be an acceptable level of risk and

as low a level as is reasonably practicable (ALARP).

B. AES staff are required to hold recognised Certificates of competence in the relevant

activities and the training required to obtain these Certificates is complemented by

special AES training. AES will ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that staff

carry out their work in accordance with their training.

17. POLICY STATEMENTHealth & Safety at Work Act 1974

General Statement on Policy

l. AES’s policy is to provide and maintain safe and healthy working conditions,

equipment and systems of work for all our employees; and to provide such

information, training, competence certification, and supervision as they need for this

purpose. We also accept our responsibility for the safety of the Customer's

infrastructure and the health and safety of other people who may be affected by our

activities, including visitors to our working sites.

2. The allocation of duties for safety matters and the particular arrangements that will be

made to implement the policy are set out below.

3. The policy will be kept up to date, particularly as the business changes in nature and

size. To ensure this, the policy and the way in which it has operated will be reviewed

every year.


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18. RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Overall and final responsibility for Health & Safety in the Company is that of the

Managing Director.

2. Reporting to the Managing Director is the Depot Manager who is responsible for all

operational matters including the relevant Health & Safety issues. Reporting to the

Depot Managers who arrange for work to be carried out in their areas.

3. At each of the Depots, the Depot Manager has the responsibility for the policy being

carried out by the staff working from that depot. The Depot Manager will regularly

inspect all work carried out by staff at Customers' locations. The maintenance of fire

escapes and extinguishers is the responsibility of each Depot Manager.

4. Each Team Leader is responsible for safety of his team at all times, including for the

setting up of safe systems of work and the proper use of and maintenance of Personal

Protective Equipment (PPE).

5. All employees have the responsibility to co-operate with the Team Leader and

Managers to achieve a healthy and safe workplace and to take reasonable care of

themselves and others. All are responsible for reporting to their Team Leader any

shortcomings of their own PPE and all equipment that they use.

6. All employees must comply with instructions given by their Manager, Team Leader

and Customer's Representative at site specific safety briefings, and with any

Regulations issued by a Customer as part of a Contract.

7. Whenever an employee, Team Leader or Manager notices a health and safety

problem they must try to correct it. If they are unable to do this, they must tell the

appropriate person named above straightaway. Should the problem create an

immediate hazard, work will stop in that area but can continue where there is no

hazard.

Risk AssessmentTypical approaches

• ICRCL Trigger levels

• Dutch Target and Intervention Levels

• Environment Agency Groundwater Clean-up

Standards Methodology

• Risk Based Corrective Action (RBCA)

• USEPA


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Negotiation with Regulators• Agreeing significance of contamination

• Agreeing risk assessment methodology

• Agreeing target clean-up levels

• Agreeing licences, consents etc.

19. GENERAL COMPLIANCE WITH COSHH

In preparing the contract documentation, COSHH assessments are interwoven with the

Method Statement, as each needs to be addressed before any one part is completed. AES

has adopted the following approach.

Stage 1

Establish objectives and limitations of site. This is laid down in the Workscope which is

based on the Customer Enquiry as amplified by discussions and the site inspection.

Stage 2

Prepare all steps of the Environmental Assessment as follows, taking into account the

impact of the Water Resources Act on the site and the preferred methods of the

Environmental Agency.

Step 1 Identify the pollution problem.

Risk Assessment

Step 2 What methods of application are practical?

Step 3 What are the environmental considerations?

Minimise Risk

Step 4 What actions can be taken to minimise the impact of the works?

Stage 3

Complete the COSHH assessment.

Step 5 Location of work.

Step 6 Method of Application.

Inform, Instruct and Train Staff

Step 7 Advise other personnel onsite.

Other operators

Protective clothing maintenance.

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Step 8 Exposure Monitoring.

This is not applicable, as all products used by AES do not require

Exposure Monitoring.

Monitor Health of Staff

Step 9 Health Monitoring.

This is not applicable, as the products used by AES do not require

Health Monitoring.

As part of the above general arrangements, training staff to work properly includes a large

environmental element. Vocational training including safe environmental practices is

included.

20. ALLOCATION OF KEY DUTIES

Individual Responsibilities

1. Managing Director

a. Receipt of initial instructions from the client including safety information.

b. Passing down client's and AES instructions including safety information to the

Depot Manager.

c. Implementation of appropriate aspects of AES health and safety policy.

d. Preparation of general aspects of method of work statements within the

company and for sub contractors, and sometimes site specific aspects.

e. Provides a focus for environmental matters, including formulating policies to

manage noise, waste, and pollution control, etc.

2. Depot Managers

A. Receipt of supplementary instructions including safety information from the

client after the contract has been let.

B. Passing down client's and AES’s instructions including safety information to

the Team Leader.

C. Liaison with infrastructure controllers over possession planning.

D. Feedback of information from site as a result of site visits or Team Leader's

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E. Implementation of appropriate aspects of AES health and safety policy.

F. Preparation of site specific aspects of method of work statements within the

company and for sub-contractors.

G. Supervision of sub-contractors including the checking of specialist

qualifications.

H. Carry out the duties of the Principal contractor and Works contractor under the

CDM Regulations.

3. Team Leaders

a. Feedback of information from site.

b. Implementation of appropriate aspects of AES health and safety policy.

c. On arrival at site, checking that the method statement is workable and safe.

d. Responsible to the Depot Manager for the safe and timely completion of work.

e. Occasional supervision of sub-contractors including the checking of specialist

qualifications.

21. SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT(Managing Director)

l. Responsibilities

The MD is ultimately responsible "as far as is reasonably practicable" through systems and

subordinates for the following:

Take responsibility for the health and safety of all employees.

Prevent the procurement and use of hazardous materials, unless safe systems of

working with them can be devised and promulgated.

Provide such information, instruction, training and supervision as is necessary

for the safety at work of employees.

Prevent the implementation of new procedures until any necessary training has

been done and any necessary equipment is available.

Provides a focus for environmental matters, including formulating policies to

manage noise, waste, and pollution control, etc.

2. Specific Duties

a. Set safety policies for the company and oversee the production and

promulgation of a Company Procedure Document.

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c. Receive initial instructions from the client and pass them down with AES

instructions to the Depot Manager.

d. During site visits observe employee activity on site in order to check that all

safety requirements are fulfilled. Correct any malpractice. Record results.

e. Audit periodic safety inspections of the HQ buildings and surrounding.

f. Hold periodic safety meetings with Depot Manager twice yearly.

g. Regularly review the training needs of individual post holders.

h. Monitor new Legislation and other mandatory standards and procedures.

i. Review the company's safety management systems in the event of changes to

the working environment, and at least annually.

3. Relevant Legislation and other Standards

HASAWA

MHSWR 1992

Railways (Safety Critical Work) Regulations 1994

Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981

Noise at Work Regulations 1989

Environmental Protection Act 1990.

22. SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT(Depot Managers)

1. Responsibilities

The Depot Manager is ultimately responsible "as far as is reasonably practicable" through

systems and subordinates for the following:

a. Take responsibility for the health and safety of all employees attached to the

Depot.

b. Promulgate safe systems of work prescribed by the company and train

employees in those systems.

c. Provide and maintain equipment that is safe and without risk to health.

d. Make arrangements for safety and absence of risk to health in connection with

the use, handling, storage and transport of equipment and substances.

e. Prevent the procurement and use of hazardous materials, unless safe systems of

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f. Provide such information, instruction training and supervision as is necessary

for the safety at work of employees.

g. Prevent the implementation of new procedures until any necessary training has

been done and any necessary equipment is available.

2. Specific Duties

a. Regularly inspect those places of work that are under Depot control and report

on the need for any action required to maintain in a safe condition and to

provide safe access and egress.

b. Prepare site-specific aspect method of work statements.

c. Pass down client's and AES instructions to the Team Leader.

d. Receive supplementary instructions from the client after the contract has been

let.

e. Liaise with controllers over possession and isolation planning.

f. Liaise with and supervise sub-contractors including the checking of specialist

qualifications.

g. Allocate work only to those employees who have received the necessary

training and hold the necessary Certification.

h. During site visits observe employee activity on site in order to check that all

safety requirements are fulfilled. Correct any malpractice. Record findings.

i. Feedback to MD any insoluble site safety raised by Team leaders or discovered

during site visits.

j. Hold safety meetings with staff twice yearly.

k. Ensure that people covering Team Leader posts during the absence of the post

holder have the necessary capability and training.

l. Regularly review the training needs of individual post holders.

m. Maintain Depot fire escapes and fire extinguishers.

n. Maintain vehicle and site fire extinguishers.

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23. SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT(Team Leaders)

1. Responsibilities

The Team Leader is ultimately responsible "as far as is reasonably practicable" as follows:

a. Take responsibility for the health and safety of all employees in the team.

b. Operate safe systems of work as prescribed by the company.

2. Specific Duties

a. Check appropriateness of Method Statement before starting work on each new

site.

b. Act as COSS or equivalent on railway sites.

c. Carry out pre-work staff check.

d. Carry out pre-work site briefing.

e. Carry out site briefings for visitors and record them.

f. Allocate work only to those employees who have received the necessary

training and hold the necessary Certification.

g. Implement the Method Statement for each site.

h. Feedback to Depot Manager any insoluble site safety issues.

i. Responsible to the Depot Manager for the safe and timely completion of work.

j. Occasionally supervise sub-contractors teams including the checking of

specialist qualifications.

k. Maintain site First Aid box.

l. Report accidents and near misses to Depot Manager.

3. Specific Training Required

All systems of work laid down in the Company's procedures document.

4. Personal Safety Equipment Required

Safety Footwear

HV vest

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Hard hat (in date)

PPE relevant to tasks.

24. METHOD STATEMENT(Biological Decomposition)

1. Loose Stone Bedding Material

Rail Ballast - Shingle - Gravel, etc

First measures are to physically remove liquid/oil water and debris from the affected area.

Dispose of the collected residues under Section 62 : The Waste Management Licensing

Regulations 1994 (Amend.1999) and The Environmental Protection Act 1990.

This will increase the bio-activity within the oil/water interface of contaminate thus

reducing the residual time that oily hydrocarbon matter will take to decompose.

When the polluted ground area is a ballast or stone type material, the surface is manually

loosened to increase air flow to the upper strata. This is then treated with a bio-solvent, by

hand application, directly to the loosened surface. At this stage, the bacteria is introduced

which will become immediately active on contact with water and oil deposits.

As the Bio-Solvent creates a very stable emulsion between oil and water the bacteria will

soon degrade the oily hydrocarbons. Undiluted oil deposits will also be attacked by the

veracious bio-cultural activity.

The next stage is to manually turn the sub-strata from an appropriate depth, to the surface

thereby interning the surface layer. The speed of activity depends very much on local

conditions and ambient temperatures but once the bioculture is established the area is

"washed" by low pressure fine spray jet.

Thus, the bio-system is established.

The newly turned surface is then washed off as before leaving the clean ballast uppermost

with the aerobic bio-mass continuing its development at the oil/water interface.

Established microbiological matter will migrate from the treatment site following

natural paths and drainage courses in the pursuit of oil particles.

Checks are made throughout the biological stage of the operation to monitor the bacterial

development.

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2. Oil Stained Hard Surfaces

Concrete - Brick - Paving Stones, etc

Our Bio-Solvent system works equally as well on hard surfaces by applying the treatment

with deck brushes.

If necessary, it is covered over with plastic sheet for up to twenty four hours. When the

process is complete, it is washed to drain or ground where the emulsified oily particles will

decompose.

The application of this method will also remove oil vapours from hard surfaces within

enclosed areas.

3. Clay - Sand - Earth, etc

Although different soil types require varying techniques to access pollutant oil with

bacteria, the basic principle of our method is as follows:-

The area affected by pollutant oil is surveyed using Flame Ionising Device (FID) to locate

oily hydrocarbons. From a designated central point, radial bore holes are tapped to accept

the FID probe and a chart recording the readings are logged. This will identify "hot spots"

and transitory directions of oil contamination in sub- strata water courses. Core samples are

collected over the points most affected by pollution and sent away for independent analysis.

After removing excess oil by vacuum tanker and/or absorbent materials, bacteria and

nutrients are sprayed through a high pressure hose system fitted with a fine mist nozzle.

This needs several days of application (depending on extent and degree of the problem) in

order to saturate the area with bacteria dosed water.

Pollutant oil will naturally travel on ground water courses and can therefore be accessed

by water saturation.

Constant monitoring to assess the level of hydrocarbon contamination will take place

throughout the treatment.

25. CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE ENTRY INTO CONFINED SPACES

AND CLEANING OF TANKS THAT HAVE CONTAINED

FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS

1. INTRODUCTION

It is not within the scope of this Code of Practice to lay down hard and fast rules for the

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treated on its merits, to bring to the notice of personnel the general areas that require

attention.

2. CONFINED SPACE

The term confined space has a wide application through out industry. Apart from the

obvious confined spaces such as closed tanks, ducts, sewers, reaction vessels and ships

double bottom and cargo tanks, it should be remembered that less obvious spaces are also

confined and equally dangerous, i.e. large sumps, open topped tanks and vats (especially

where heavier-than-air gases or vapour may be present). All confined space must be

considered 'suspect' before an attempt at entry made. Hazards will exist either from the

presence of dangerous concentrations of gases and vapours, from the deficiency of oxygen

(due to the use of inert gases for de-gassing), or from the introduction of solvents or fumes

during work in painting, lining or welding.

3. PRECAUTIONS DURING WORK

Entry without breathing apparatus

When work is going on inside a confined space and breathing apparatus is not being worn,

an adequate supply of respiratable air must be maintained. The purpose of this is to dilute

any gases etc., which might be evolved from the operation, from deposits or seams or from

leaks from other plant, and also to provide fresh air for the person or persons inside. The

provision of ventilation in this manner is not, however, an alternative to the use of

breathing apparatus where the gases, etc., are likely to be present to the extent that persons

could be overcome. The method of ventilation and the quality of air required depend on the

individual circumstances and should be prescribed by the responsible person. If a vessel has

sufficient top and bottom openings then natural ventilation may be adequate, but in most

cases some form of mechanical ventilation is to be preferred, for example:

1. By introducing compressed air.

2. By using a blower fan and trunking.

3. By using an exhaust fan or ejector and trunking (provided there is an adequate supply

of fresh air to replace the air exhausted).

In all cases the air-line or trunking should be introduced at, or extend to the bottom of the

vessel, to ensure removal of heavy gas or vapour and effective circulation of air. UNDER

NO CIRCUMSTANCES should oxygen be introduced into a confined space to 'sweeten'

the air. Oxygen enrichment renders substances (e.g. gases) liable to spontaneous

combustion and will greatly increase the combustibility of other materials. Serious

accidents some fatal, have been causes by the misuse of oxygen in this manner. Where there

is a danger of static discharge causing a fire or explosion, special precautions, e.g. earthing

and bonding of trunking and/or air lines, to the metalwork of a confined space, should be

taken. At the discretion of the responsible person, it will often be necessary to carry out

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tests are to ensure that the atmosphere remains safe and that the ventilation is adequate.

Whilst a worker is inside a confined space he should be kept under constant observation by

an attendant outside. If the worker is wearing a lifeline, care should be taken to ensure that

it does not become entangled on pipes and fittings inside the plant.

According to the nature of the work, and the risk, the working spell should be interrupted

by rest periods, during which the worker is able to leave the space and be in the open air.

26. PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Entry where breathing apparatus is necessary

The breathing apparatus used must be of a type approved by HM Chief Inspector of Factories,

such as:

1. Self contained breathing apparatus in respect of which there is in force a Certificate of

Approval under the Chemicals Works Regulations 1922.

2. Breathing apparatus consisting of a properly fitted helmet or face piece with necessary

connections, by means of which a person using it is a poisonous, asphyxiating or irritant

atmosphere, breathes ordinary air.

The breathing apparatus should be well fitting and properly worn, as accidents have occurred due

to displacement of face or mouthpiece. It is better, when using an air-line type breathing

apparatus, to take filtered air from a supply at such a rate that a positive pressure is maintained

inside the face piece. Apparatus of the canister respirator or cartridge type should NOT be used

for any operations described in the Note. Such equipment does not provide adequate protection

against high concentrations of contaminants, and is useless in atmosphere where there is a

deficiency of oxygen. In addition to wearing breathing apparatus the person entering the confined

space should, where practicable, wear a safety harness and lifeline, and the free end of the line

should be held by a person outside the space. The person outside should be in constant attendance

when work is being done inside the confined space, and be capable of pulling the person inside

the space out of it in case of emergencies.

27. PRECAUTIONS DURING WORKEntry where breathing apparatus is necessary

Flammable and/or explosive gases or vapours may pose special problems when work is being

done by persons wearing breathing apparatus. Whilst protection may have been afforded against

any toxic risk, there may be an equally serious danger of the concentration of gas or vapour in the

atmosphere rising above its lower explosive limit (the lowest concentration of the gas or vapour

at which it forms an explosive mixture with air). Serious and fatal accidents have occurred in

such circumstances when workers wearing breathing apparatus to protect them against toxic

atmospheres have been caught up in fire and explosions. To prevent this happening it is essential

that the concentration of a flammable gas or vapour is not allowed to rise above one quarter of its

lower explosive level. This can be done by adequate forced ventilation, the precise necessary rate

being calculated with reference to the anticipated maximum rate of evolution of the gas or

vapour. The adequacy of the ventilation should be assessed by testing the atmosphere with a

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28. LEGAL REQUIREMENTSPrecautions during work in confined spaces

Section 30 of the Factories Act 1961 sets out precautions which have to be observed where work

in a factory has to be done inside any chamber, tank, vat, pit, pipe, flue or similar confined space,

in which dangerous fumes are liable to be present to such an extent as to involve risk to persons

being overcome, or where the proportion of oxygen in the air is liable to have been substantially

reduced.

There are similar provisions in the Chemical Works Regulations 1922, the Construction (General

Provisions) regulations 1961 and the Shipbuilding and Ship repairing Regulations 1960. The

above quoted regulations are now replaced by Statutory Instrument 1997 No 1713 CONFINED

SPACES REGULATIONS 1997 Effective from 28th January 1998

29. FACTORIES ACT REQUIREMENT MAY BE SUMMARISED AS

FOLLOWS:Atmospheres in which dangerous fumes are liable to be present

No-one may enter or remain for any purpose in a confined space which has at any time contained

or is likely to contain fumes liable to cause a person to be overcome, unless:

1. the person is wearing a suitable breathing apparatus.

2. the person has been authorised to enter by a duly authorised responsible person.

3. where practicable, the person is wearing a belt with a rope securely attached.

4. a person keeping watch outside and capable of pulling the person out is holding the

free end of the rope.

Alternatively, a person may enter or work in a confined space without breathing apparatus

provided that:

1. effective steps have been taken to avoid ingress of dangerous fumes.

2. sludge or other deposits liable to give off dangerous fumes have been removed.

3. the space contains no other materials liable to give off such fumes.

4. the space has been adequately ventilated and tested for fumes.

5. there is a supply of air adequate for respiration.

6. the space has been certified by a responsible person as being safe.

The person who enters the confined space must be warned when the safe period specified in (6)

above will expire. In all cases a sufficient supply of approved breathing apparatus, belts and

ropes, and suitable reviving apparatus and oxygen must be kept readily available, properly

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Oxygen Deficient Atmospheres

No-one may enter or remain in a confined space in which the atmosphere is liable to be deficient

in oxygen unless either he is wearing a suitable breathing apparatus, or the space has been and

remains adequately ventilated and a responsible person has tested and certified it as safe for entry

without breathing apparatus.

Conclusion

The preceding should be read in conjunction with the Code of Practice for the Cleaning of

Underground Leaded Petroleum Spirit Tanks.

30. COMPANY PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING SPILLAGES

All equipment required to carry out this procedure is fully checked ensuring that any defective

parts are replaced to bring all equipment to maximum operational level. Records are kept in

house logging actions taken to ensure the equipment has been checked.

Service vehicle has oil absorbent granules, pads and booms on board should a spillage occur.

Personnel are detailed to observe and operate plant adjacent to the operation to ensure that should

a Malfunction occur immediate termination takes place to minimise any hazard.

Work will not continue on the contract until clearance has been addressed, the malfunctions have

been rectified.

Clearance of spillage on contract will be cleared up with absorbent material and removing all

contamination to our disposal tanks leaving site in a clean and safe condition in line with our

health & Safety procedure.

Record the malfunction at the office in line with our 'In House' system, which will be recorded on

Company files in down time control.

31. MEDICAL ASPECTS

MEDICAL SUITABILITY

The Company shall be responsible for the medical suitability of all his employees and no person

suffering from a cold, ear trouble, nervousness, respiratory or other clinical disease shall be

employed. Any person who has an open wound shall not be employed until the wound has healed

or, in the case of small superficial cuts or abrasions, until they have been suitably protected by

waterproof adhesive plasters.

PERSONNEL CERTIFICATION

Systematic clinical examination of personnel is essential. The Company shall appoint a qualified

medical consultant and arrange for the initial medical examination of each person employed by

him. Subsequent re-examinations shall be carried out at two-monthly intervals in addition to any

interim examinations that may have been necessary on employees taken ill during the course of

the works. Whenever possible, medical examinations shall be carried out by the same appointed

consultant. When this is not possible, the examinee's personal medical record must be made

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urine samples to determine the degree of lead absorption into the person's system. The examinee's

general physical fitness shall also be determined including the nervous and respiratory systems.

The medical examinations on regular dates shall be strictly adhered to, which may entail the

person having to leave the work on which he is engaged.

After all examinations, written confirmation of each person's fitness for leaded tank cleaning

work shall be obtained from the medical consultant. Records of the medical examinations of all

the Companies employees shall be kept available on site for examination at any time by the

Superintendent or Manager.

All fees payable in respect of these medical examinations shall be the Company's responsibility.

NOTIFICATION OF CASES OF POISONING

Any cases of illness arising or suspected or arising from the works must be notified by the

Manager to the Companies medical consultant who shall, in confirmed cases of lead poisoning,

notify the Chief Inspector of Factories in accordance with Section 82 of the Factories Act, 1961.

Any accident or illness suspected of being due to lead poisoning shall also be reported to the

Manager Superintendent and the Company's local doctor.

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APPENDIX 1


ACCREDITATIONS, REGISTRATIONS AND INSURANCE

REGISTRATIONS

Registered office: A.E.S Ltd Unit 20

Hopewell Business Centre

105 Hopewell Drive

Chatham

Kent ME5 7DX

Registered in England and Wales

Registered number: 04363752

VAT Registration number: 786 0695 82

INSURANCE

Public Liability Insurance £10,000,000

Employer Liability Insurance £ 5,000,000

Product Liability Insurance £ 1,000,000

The insurance liability figures quoted above are standard amounts for our industry

and can be adjusted for individual contracts as required.

ACCREDITATIONS

A. AES is registered with the Environment Agency under The Control of Pollution

(Amendment) Act 1989.

B. Waste brokers and carriers registration number: KEN/471699

C. Achilles suppliers portal number: 01/26241

D. Link up registration number: 20530

E. NCCA site registration number: 52020

F. BOSCA (British Oil Spill Control Association) membership no: 12254

RAILWAYS

Before and after photographs showing diesel oil contaminated railtrack, ballast and

wood sleepers at the end of the platform.

Photograph (A) shows the extent of

the oil pollution prior to the start of

works, this track area was

contaminated with diesel oil and

lubricating oil.

Photograph (B) shows the same part of

the railtrack after in-situ biological

treatment system and water washing,

showing the effectiveness of biological

treatment and water washing, thus

leaving the area clean, tidy and oil

pollution free.

A

B

RAILWAYS

Before and after photographs showing heavy diesel oil contaminated railtrack,

ballast and concrete sleepers at the start of the platform.

Photograph (C) shows the extent of

the oil pollution prior to start of the

works; this area was contaminated

with diesel oil, lubricating oil,

human waste and general

litter/rubbish.

Photograph (D) shows the same part of

the railtrack after in-situ biological

treatment and water washing, illustrating

the effectiveness of biological system

leaving the area clean and tidy, pollution

free and aesthetically presentable.

C

D

ELECTRICITY COMPANIES

Photographs E and F showing the

extent and effect of transformer oil on

a corn field after a lightening strike

on a pole mounted transformer (PMT)

in Winchester, Hampshire; the PMT

faulted after the lightening strike and

threw it’s oil over a wide area

(approximately 40m)

E

F


Photographs G and H showing the same cornfield area under the pole mounted

transformer (PMT) in photographs E and F, after in-situ biological treatment to the

oil contaminated area had been undertaken.

G

H

RAILWAYS

Before and after photographs showing heavy diesel oil contaminated railtrack,

ballast and wood sleepers; (this was just a small demonstration to show the client

the effectiveness of the biological system);

Photograph (J) shows

the extent of the oil

pollution prior to start

of the works; the area

was contaminated

with diesel oil. This

oil contamination had

built up over a long

period.

Photograph (K) shows the

same area as photograph (J)

after the oil contaminated area

had been treated, by applying

in-situ biological treatment and

water washing, thus leaving

the area clean and pollution

free.

J

K


Before and after photographs showing heavy transformer oil contamination to the

ballast and hard standing area inside a 132kv transformer bunded area.

Photograph (L) shows the area before treatment

L

M

Photograph (M) shows the same area after successful biological treatment.

GENERAL INDUSTRIAL CLEANING(EMERGENCY INK SPILLAGE)

Photographs N and O showing an ink spillage after a delivery pipe fractured on an

ink storage tank. This spillage and clean-up was carried out on an emergency basis,

stopping the ink from going down the drains and into water courses.

N

O

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