Environmental Site Inspection Checklist Sample Assignment

1. Air Pollution Control

1.1. Are the construction sites watered to minimize dust generated?

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1.2. Are stockpiles of dusty materials (size with more than 20 bags cement) covered or watered?

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1.3. Cement debagging process undertaken in sheltered areas

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1.4. Are all vehicles carrying dusty loads covered/watered over prior to leaving the site?

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1.5. Are demolition work areas watered? (e.g. trimming activities by using breaker)

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1.6. Are dusty roads paved and/or sprayed with water?

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1.7. Are dust controlled during percussive drilling or rock breaking?

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1.8. Are plant and equipment well maintained? (any black smoke observed, please indicate the plant/equipment and location)

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1.9. Is dark smoke controlled from plant?

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1.10. Are there enclosures around the main dust-generating activities?
(e.g. grout mixing)

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1.11. Hoarding (not <2.4m) provided along boundaries and properly maintained (any damage / opening observed, please indicate the location).

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1.12. Are speed control measures applied? (e.g. speed limit sign)

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1.13. Others (please specify)

2. Water Pollution Control

2.1. Are water discharge licenses valid?

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2.2. Are conditions of the license compiled with? (check the monitoring records and observe physically)

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2.3. Are wastewater treatment system being used and properly maintained on site? (e.g. desilting tank)

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2.4. Are there any wastewater discharged to the stormdrains? Is the wastewater being treated?

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2.5. Are measures provided to properly direct effluent to silt removal facilities? (e.g. provide earth bunds / U-channels)

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2.6. Are u-channels and manholes free of silt and sediment?

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2.7. Are sedimentation traps and tanks free of silt and sediment?

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2.8. Are all manholes on-site covered and sealed?

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2.9. Are sandbags/earth bund adopted to prevent washing away of sand/silt and wastewater to drains, catchpit, public road and footpath?

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2.10. Are vehicles and plants cleaned before leaving the site?

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2.11. Are wheel washing facilities well maintained to prevent overflow, flooding sediment?

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2.12. Is sand and silt settled out in wheel washing bay and removed?

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2.13. Is the public road/area around the site entrance and site hoarding kept clean and free of muddy water?

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2.14. Is domestic water directed to septic tanks or chemical toilets?

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2.15. Others (please specify)

3. Noise Control

3.1. Is the CNP (Construction Noise Permit) valid for work during restricted hours?

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3.2. Are copies of the valid Construction Noise Permits posted at site entrance/exit?

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3.3. Do air compressors and generators operate with doors closed?

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3.4. Is idle plant/equipment turned off or throttled down?

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3.5. Do air compressors and hand-held breakers have valid noise emission labels (NEL)?

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3.6. Any noise mitigation measures adopted (e.g. use noise barrier / enclosure)?

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3.7. Are silenced equipments utilized?

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3.8. Others (please specify)

4. Waste Management

4.1. Is the site kept clean and tidy? (e.g. litter free, good housekeeping)

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4.2. Are separate chutes used for inert and non-inert wastes?

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4.3. Are separated labelled containers / areas provided for facilitating recycling and waste segregation?

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4.4. Are construction wastes / recyclable wastes and general refuse removed off site regularly?

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4.5. Are construction wastes collected and disposed of properly by licensed collectors?

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4.6. Are chemical wastes, if any, collected and disposed of properly by licensed collectors?

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4.7. Does chemical waste producer license covers all major chemical wastes produced on site?

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4.8. Are chemical wastes properly stored and labelled?

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4.9. Are oil drums and plants/equipments provided with drip trays?

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4.10. Are drip trays free of oil and water?

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4.11. Is there any oil spillage? Clean-up the contaminated soil immediately?

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4.12. Is litter, foam or other objectionable matters in nearby water drain/sewer cleaned?

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4.13. Are asbestos wastes handled by registered professionals?

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4.14. Others (please specify)

5. Storage of Chemicals and Dangerous Goods

5.1. Are chemicals stored and labelled properly?

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5.2. Does storage of DG comply with license conditions (include types and quantities if DG store is available, check the DG store license)?

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5.3. Are proper measures to control oil spillage during maintenance or to control other chemicals spillage? (e.g. provide drip trays)

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5.4. Are spill kits / sand / saw dust used for absorbing chemical spillage readily accessible?

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5.5. Others (please specify)

6. Protection of Flora, Fauna and Historical Heritage

6.1. Are disturbance to terrestrial flora minimized (e.g. plants to be preserved)?

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6.2. Are disturbance to terrestrial fauna minimized (if rare species identified)?

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6.3. Any historical heritage exists on site? If yes, ensure appropriate measures taken to preserve it

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6.4. Others (please specify)

7. Resource Conservation

7.1. Is water recycled wherever possible for dust suppression?

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7.2. Is water pipe leakage and wastage prevented?

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7.3. Are diesel-powered plants and equipments shut off while not in use to reduce excessive use?

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7.4. Are energy conservation practices adopted?

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7.5. Are metal or other alternatives used to minimize the use of timber?

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7.6. Are materials stored in good condition to prevent deterioration and wastage (e.g. covered, separated)?

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7.7. Are pesticides used under the requirement of Agriculture, Fishers and Conservation Department?

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7.8. Others (please specify)

8. Emergency Preparedness and Response

8.1. Are fire extinguishers / fighting facilities properly maintained and not expired? Escape not blocked / obstructed?

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8.2. Are accidents and incidents reported and reviewed, and corrective & preventive actions identified and recorded?

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8.3. Others (please specify)