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TOOLBOX TALK

ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS

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Environmental Awareness

Protecting the environment is not only a commitment to future

generations, it is also a commercial necessity if the business wish

to expand and meet their legal responsibilities.

In this climate of environmental awareness, a business with a

poor environmental record can only damage its reputation.

� What is your business doing to reduce its environmental impact?

� Does it have strategies in place for controlling this?

� Do you and your colleagues know how to minimise environmental

effects both at work and home?

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Pollution Categories

Nuisance

AirWater

Noise

Ground

WasteVibration

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Pollution categories explained

There are seven general groupings of pollution. They are:

� Noise, which is any undesired sound around the areas of work;

� Waste, which is any scrap material, effluent or unwanted substance that

needs to be disposed of;

� Ground pollution, which is any spillage or contamination of the ground in

the work area;

� Water pollution, which is caused by allowing poisonous, noxious or polluting

matter into waterways or ground water:

� Air pollution, which is any dust, gas, fume, smoke, vapour, smog or spray

within the work area;

� Nuisance, which can be any act or omission that affects the comfort or quality

of life; and

� Vibration, which is caused by using plant and equipment that may damage

structures, buildings or natural formations.

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Ways to prevent pollution

RecycleSource

reduction

DisposalTreatment

Industry has a dramatic impact on

our environment. In fact, over

50% of waste and pollution is

generated by the business sector.

Having a good environmental

record can give a business a

considerable advantage in the

modern marketplace.

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Ways to prevent pollution

Preventing pollution requires us to reduce or eliminate the

wastes generated from our work. Prevention methods include:

� Source reduction - for example, reducing solvent use, extending service

intervals etc.;

� Recycling - re-treating products such as truck diesel engine oil, so it can be

used in a power station;

� Treatment - such as precipitating heavy metal from a spent chrome plating

bath;

� Disposal - storing and disposing of hazardous chemicals and materials

correctly.

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Noise Pollution

Mobile equipment silencers in good order

Grinding or hammering near occupied buildings

Plan your work

Substitute quieter machinery

Size the equipment for the job

Erect sound barriers where needed

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Waste management- source reduction

Product Changes:

• design

• increase product life

Process Changes:

• substituting chemicals

• improving operating conditions

• changing maintenance of equipment

• changing operating & maintenance practices

• improving material handling

• improving inventory control

• performing training

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Ground pollution: Do we do any of the following?

Service vehicles in the field and spill oil

Store or dispense oil outside bound areas

Dispose of oil filters in the bin

Degrease equipment outside run-off contained areas

Over fill rubbish bins

Operate equipment with out adequate covering

Drive on roads that are not formed or designated

Clear vegetation without permits

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Water Pollution

Ways poisonous, noxious or polluting matter can enter water sources:

Spillage from wash down areas

Drainage from wet concrete

Washing concrete and grout from mixers

Leakage from oil facilitiesDamaged underground pipes

Fuel or chemical spillage

Portable ablution facilities not connected to a controlled

disposal system

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Air Pollution Consequences

Consequences of air pollution are:

Short and long term respiratory problems

Contamination of crops

Smoke and smog can screen sunlight

Acidic steam and gases

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Nuisance

� Excessive Noise - Excessive noise can be a considerable nuisance

to neighbours. It is important to minimise noise emissions, particularly

outside normal operating hours and in areas adjacent to sensitive land

uses such as residential areas, schools etc.

� Excessive Vibration - Excessive vibration may cause property

damage and be a nuisance to neighbours. Vibration may be due to

blasting, piling, truck movements and compacting operations. Care

should be taken when working close to residential and sensitive land

uses.

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Vibration

Personal:

Hand –arm

Whole body

Occupational Disease

Environmental :

Damage to buildings

and Natural formations

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Rules to protect the environment

Plan your work. Plan your work.

Think of the consequences.Think of the consequences.

Drive on designated roads only.Drive on designated roads only.

Don’t set fire to rubbish. Don’t set fire to rubbish.

Keep your work area clean.Keep your work area clean.

Place rubbish in the bin.Place rubbish in the bin.

Use oil traps. Use oil traps.

Don’t dispose of oil filter in the rubbish bin.Don’t dispose of oil filter in the rubbish bin.

Don’t clear vegetation without permits.Don’t clear vegetation without permits.

If in doubt, ask.If in doubt, ask.

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Benefits

Preventing injury and harm to health.

Increased morale and participation by workers.

The Business enhances its image.

Reduced operating costs.

Reduced criminal and civil liability.

Protecting public health and the environment.

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Summary

We all can have a major impact on our work area environment.

The business can design structures, methods and procedures to

control identified pollutants but unless you report deviations, non-

conformance, damage and failure to follow procedures, significant

environmental damage can occur.

Management of Environmental Values

� Airport environment Strategy (AES)

� Airport Site Management Procedures

� Annual Environment report

� Integrated Management Plan (IMS)

� Environmental Monitoring Program

� Master Plan

� Commonwealth and State Legislation

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