Waste Management .1 Introduction

During construction work various waste (including rubbish) streams will occur. In order to handle these waste streams effectively a waste management system is needed.

It is important to check whether client (replace with client name) exercizes a waste management system and to identify which parts of that waste management system should be integrated in the waste management system for construction.

It is important to make proper arrangements concerning this matter with client (replace with client name) before start of construction activities.

Roles and responsibilities are defined in ref. 16.2. (Check ref. no.)

Company and the subcontractors for their work are responsible for an effective execution of waste management.

The Company Safety Engineer will monitor the performance of waste management.

In this paragraph the main items for waste management are addressed. OPTIONAL A more detailed “Waste Management Procedure” is attached as attachment 9. (Check attachment no.; check whether a written client waste management procedure does exist or that a suitable waste management procedure by Company will be used.)

10.6.2 Administration

To execute an effective waste management system it is important to keep proper administration of the various waste streams.

If available give additional information about the administration system. For instance use of waste-cards, use of client’s system.

The various waste (including rubbish) streams must be identified and for each waste stream a study should be made as to which provisions are required and which streams can possibly be integrated with clients waste management system.

The following are examples of waste streams:

(check this list and make corrections per specific project):

 demolition waste;

 office waste;

 canteen waste;

 construction waste;

 chemical waste;

 contaminated soil;

 water from wells in excavations below groundwater level;

 waste water;

 other liquid waste.

The above is an identification of main streams. Main streams can consist of various substreams like wood, stone, steel, insulation wool, asphalt, cardboard/paper, waste fluids, household waste, oil, degreasing agents, chemicals, paints, etc. For each substream a waste handling procedure shall be prepared or be available.

10.6.4 Waste Prevention/Reduction

Handling of waste streams costs money. To reduce costs it is important to prevent creating waste and to reduce the amount of waste as much as possible.

There are various ways to achieve this. Before a job is executed it must be considered how materials can be used as effectively as possible. Various materials may be re-used or recycled.

Carrying out an effective waste prevention/reduction program will also depend upon local provisions and client’s waste prevention/reduction program. It is important to make an inventory of possible solutions.

To optimize the handling of waste streams it is each subcontractors’ responsibility to separate all waste by type of waste. The various waste streams must be defined before start of construction activities.

10.6.5 Waste Storage and Removal General

Proper storage of waste is important for Environmental, Health and Safety.

Subcontractors must at all times keep the site clean and free of waste material and rubbish.

Before execution of construction activities an inventory must be made of specific

authority and/or client regulations, procedures and permit systems in order to implement these in the waste storage and removal system. The following rules, regulations and procedures are applicable:

Give overview of rules, regulations and procedures applicable Waste Storage

Proper storage facilities need to be provided before start of construction activities.

Storage facilities can consist of designated areas with sufficient provisions and/or containers with sufficient provisions.

Subcontractors shall keep a record of chemicals in use or stored (including waste) on the site and indicate potential hazards and exposure limits as well as protective

clothing/equipment necessary, fire prevention and first aid requirements. The record shall include chemicals used for cleaning, pickling, adhesives, epoxy resins and man-made fiber’s. All chemical containers shall be properly labeled and spillage and/or disposal in the environment must be prevented and, if occurred, reported to Company immediately.

Additional rules are given in paragraph 14.2 (Fire Prevention). (Check paragraph number.)

The storage containers for explosives and detonators shall be secured and marked with

“No Smoking”, “Explosion Danger” and “Explosive Atmosphere” signs. (Check whether this is applicable for this specific project.)

Subcontractors shall provide adequate security fencing in their storage area to protect materials and products that have to be stored outdoors.

Waste Removal

Collection and removal of waste from site shall be done according to authority and/or client regulations and procedures.

The procedure must include definition of responsibilities and state who actually “owns”

the waste during the various stages of disposal.

Procedures shall cover the handling of the waste but also the safety provisions/measures to be taken as well as regulations for special equipment to be used. Waste streams need to be checked for these requirements. Waste streams for which no proper procedures exist will be handled according to procedures that shall be developed before start of construction activities. It is subcontractors’ responsibility to develop and present these procedures to Company for approval.

Waste containers to receive and segregate waste shall be available in the various site areas and shall be emptied frequently. This will be the responsibility of Company. (Check for this specific project.) Each waste container must indicate for which category of waste it shall be used. It is subcontractors’ responsibility to enforce proper use of these waste containers.

10.7 Housekeeping Rules

Subcontractors shall take all necessary steps to ensure that the site and the temporary facilities are maintained in a safe, clean, healthy and sanitary condition and that the environment is preserved. Rules of cleanliness and orderliness shall be enforced amongst all personnel working at the site.

Site entrances and (emergency) exits shall be kept free. Safety and fire extinguishing equipment shall be accessible at all times.

Subcontractors must keep roads and walkways clean and every effort shall be made to remove mud, loose grid, slush, snow and other slippery substances that may be caused by subcontractors’ activities.

In lunch/canteen facilities, all trash and food rests shall be discarded in designated containers placed in the facilities for that purpose.

Beverages in glass bottles are prohibited. Only thermos, paper, metal or plastic containers/ bottles and cups and the like may be used. (Check whether this rule is applicable for this specific project.)

Electrical extension cables and welding cables, water and air hoses shall be placed such that they cannot be damaged and cannot cause damage or injury. If placed across roadways or pipeways, the cables and hoses shall be placed in a protected trough or shall be suspended above the road or pavement surface. Across roadways, the height shall be at least 6 meters; in pipeways 2 meters. Excess cables, hoses, etc. are to be removed and cleared away each day.

Spilled oil, grease and other slippery substances shall be removed immediately. Until such removal, spills shall be temporarily isolated or sprinkled with enough dirt or sand to absorb the substance to eliminate slipperiness. Dirt and sand used for this purpose shall be collected and removed according to the regulations for waste disposal. If spillage leads to contamination, actions must be taken according to paragraph 10.6. (Check paragraph no.)

Materials and construction equipment not being used must be stored safely in such a way that they will not obstruct other site activities.

Additional rules are given in paragraph 14.2 (Fire Prevention). (Check paragraph no.)