Environmental Impact Assessment

General arrangements

A set of standardised emergency response procedures will govern the management of environmental incidents. The construction contractors will be required to develop and implement these procedures and ensure that site operatives are familiar with the emergency arrangements.

The emergency procedure will contain emergency phone numbers and the method of notifying local authorities and statutory authorities. Contact numbers for key staff of the client organisation will also be included.

Dealing with spills

A site drainage plan will be kept on each of the work sites showing the water interests in the vicinity of the site. This plan will include the location of both foul water drains and surface water drains. Adequate spill kits will be kept on each of the work sites. The precise contents and capacity of the spill kits will depend on the detailed inventory of products that will be stored and handled on the site. The list below provides an overview of the likely content of these spill kits.

• oil-absorbent granules
• string
• floating "booms" or "sausages"
• gloves
• absorbent mats
• knives
• drain covers
• shovels
• polythene sheeting
• bags

The spill kits will be clearly marked and sign-posted, close to the area where materials are stored and handled. A number of specialist spill contractors will be identified that can be called upon should this be required to manage a major spill.

In the event a spill occurs the following actions will be taken:

• When a spill occurs the site managers will be informed immediately
• In dealing with the spillage the personal safety of the site-workers will not be compromised
• Where required to stop or contain the spillage work will be halted
• The cause of the spillage will be stopped
• The spill will be contained. Particularly pathways to any drains and water courses will be blocked as soon as possible
• The spilled materials will be removed and disposed of in accordance with the waste regulations.

In the event of a major or complicated spills, the following additional actions will be taken:

• The site manager will assess the incident and if appropriate request for a specialist spill contractor to be on the site.
• A client representative will verify that all appropriate actions have been taken and if required instruct the contractor to carry out additional works or request the assistance of a specialist spill contractor.