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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!

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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!


EWP-04 CONSTRUCTION NOISE Error!


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


Investigation carried out to determine

Root Causes

Alex Fearon (PM)

Relevant Senior Personnel Advised


Incident Closed Out


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

http://etcbi.fcc.internal/BusinessImprovement/Management%20Systems%20Manual/Forms/National.aspx

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

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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




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




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

INTENTIONALLY KEPT BLANK

Issued for Approval of 50

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

of 50

Activity (Aspect)

BE SPECFIC


(Impact)


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.

of 50

Activity (Aspect)

BE SPECFIC


(Impact)


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.

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


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



responsible


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


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


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


responsible


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


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



responsible


Frequency

Promotes implementation of best

environmental practices by our

site personnel, subcontractors

and suppliers.

Gerard Olde-Olthof (PM) All meetings/discussions/site

visits


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


SWAMS Employees


responsible


Frequency

Regularly review the Hazard

Identification Whiteboard.

ALL Daily - on each entry to site during

the day


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


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

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