Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to comply with environmental policies and procedures
- Work instructions and WHS/OHS measures for the site are identified, obtained and understood.
- Relevant requirements and established procedures for the work are discussed with relevant persons to establish and confirm the work schedule.
- Environmental aspects are identified and associated potential or actual environmental impacts are evaluated. Significant impacts are prioritised.
- Note: Environmental aspects include: Air, Land, Water, Waste, Flora (Vegetation), Fauna, Heritage, Resource Use, Community.
- Environmental sustainability principles are considered before works commence including purchasing/using environmentally beneficial equipment and materials, waste disposal considerations, precautionary approach.
- Environmental legislation, environmental policies and procedures and WHS/OHS requirements to be followed for the work to be performed are received and confirmed
- Suggestions to assist with complying with environmental policies and procedures are made to others involved in the work.
- Environmental and WHS hazards are identified, risks assessed and control measures are prioritised, implemented and monitored per environmental policies and procedures.
- Resources including environmental compliance equipment required for the job are identified, obtained and checked for correct operation and safety.
- Schedule of work including practices for working safely is confirmed in accordance with established procedures
- Client issues are referred to appropriate persons in accordance with industry and community standards
- Comply with environmental policies and procedures
- WHS/OHS risk control measures, policies and procedures for carrying out the work are followed
- Environmental requirements for the work are implemented, reviewed and control measures recommended for inclusion in the work process
- Appropriate materials, tools and equipment are selected and used correctly and safely.
- Any environmental incidents and potential problems are immediately reported to appropriate persons and dealt with in accordance with established procedures and legislative requirements.
- Operational knowledge for compliance with environmental policies and procedures is confirmed to ensure completion in an agreed timeframe and to quality standards with a minimum of waste according to requirements and established procedures
- Compliance with environmental policies and procedures is carried out in an agreed timeframe, to a quality standard and with a minimum of waste in accordance with given instructions and established procedures
- Procedures for referring non-routine (accidents and incidents) events to the immediate authorised persons for directions are followed.
- Routine quality checks of the work are carried out in accordance with work instructions
- Complete work and relevant documentation
- WHS/OHS risk control work completion measures and procedures are followed.
- Work site is tidied and made safe.
- Tools, equipment, vehicles and plant and any surplus resources and materials are cleaned, checked and securely stored.
- Appropriate persons are notified of the completion of the work in accordance with established procedures
- All waste is disposed of in accordance with procedures and reports completed as required
- Relevant environmental completion records, report forms/data sheets are completed accurately in accordance with established procedures