Elements and Performance Criteria
- Minimise pollution effects during operations
- Precautions are taken to ensure spilt fuel, lubricants and chemicals do not pollute the environment
- Plant and equipment are operated efficiently to minimise air pollution through excessive exhaust emissions
- Running of plant and equipment is minimised to avoid unnecessary noise and air pollution
- Worksites are kept clean and tidy during work operations and waste is disposed of in accordance with environmental protection regulations and workplace procedures
- Minimise pollution effects when monitoring plant and equipment
- Routine checks are conducted or organised to ensure plant and equipment are operating correctly including emission controls where fitted
- Suitable precautions are taken when cleaning plant and equipment not to pollute the environment
- Care is taken during services and maintenance operations to implement housekeeping procedures and environmental protection precautions and procedures
- Rubbish is deposited in designated rubbish disposal bins
- Transport/handle environmentally hazardous materials safely
- Relevant documentation is completed in accordance with government regulations and workplace requirements
- Waste and effluent are disposed of in accordance with government regulations and workplace procedures
- Environmentally hazardous materials are handled and moved in accordance with relevant regulations, workplace procedures and guidelines aimed at minimising the risk of environmental pollution
- Routes for plant and equipment carrying hazardous and noxious loads are planned to minimise risk to the environment in an accident or spillage