24647 Seaview Tce Enviro Mgmt Plan

List of Referenced Legislation & Codes of Practice – Environment
HB-HSEQ-F-005-A Version 5
           Issues              Applicable Legislation / Guidelines / Standards      Regulating                       Major Requirements Of Legislation
                                                                                     Authority

 Paper                        Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997     NSW EPA          Undertake Paper Saving Initiatives.
                                                                                                     When purchasing new printers consider printers which can print double
                                                                                                      sided.
                                                                                                     Educate Staff on printer use and paper saving initiatives.
                              Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste)      NSW EPA          No specific requirements, however the Waste Management Hierarchy
                              Regulations 2005 [proposed 2014]                                        should be used Avoid/Reduce - Reuse - Recycle - Dispose
                                                                                                     Minimisation of waste generated
                                                                                                     Segregation of waste
 Packaging                    Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997     NSW EPA          Recycle and reuse
                              Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste)      NSW EPA          No specific requirements, however the Waste Management Hierarchy
                              Regulations 2005                                                        should be used
                                                                                                      Avoid/Reduce - Reuse - Recycle - Dispose
                                                                                                     Minimisation of waste generated
                                                                                                     Segregation of waste
 Equipment                    Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997     NSW EPA          Recycle if possible. Otherwise comply with regulatory requirements for
                                                                                                      disposal. (For example, laser printer and ink cartridges, photocopier
                                                                                                      toner cartridges and CDs including cases).
                              Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste)      NSW EPA          The Waste Management Hierarchy should be used Avoid/Reduce -
                              Regulations 2005                                                        Reuse - Recycle - Dispose
                                                                                                     Minimisation of waste generated
                                                                                                     Segregation of waste
 Chemical storage (e.g. for   Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997     NSW EPA          Audit storage 6 monthly.
 cleaning)                                                                                           Use biodegradable and non-toxic cleaning products where available.
                                                                                                     Check SDS for storage and disposal recommendations
                              Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste)      NSW EPA          Stipulates that the disposing of waste, or treating and disposing of
                              Regulations 2005                                                        waste, should occur in a way that causes the least harm to the
                                                                                                      environment.
                                                                                                     The Waste Management Hierarchy should be used Avoid - Reduce -
                                                                                                      Reuse - Recycle - Dispose
                              Work Health and Safety Act 2011; Work Health        WorkCover NSW      Stipulates requirement to minimise the risk of a dangerous event (e.g.
                              and Safety Regulation 2011                                              fuel or chemical spill) occurring and controlling exposure.
                                                                                                     Must obtain SDS on purchase from manufacturer.
                                                                                                     Requirements for labelling of chemicals
                                                                                                     Store in chemical cabinets or chemical stores as appropriate.


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