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

 Gaseous compounds          Protection of the Environment Operations (Clean Air)    NSW EPA           Monitor emissions
 (SO2, NO2) from            Regulations 2010                                                          Plan to limit exposure.
 equipment and vehicle
 use, exhaust emissions                                                                               Ensure all vehicles are serviced in accordance with manufacturer’s
                                                                                                       guidelines.
                                                                                                      No unreasonable releases of contaminants to air resulting from activities
                                                                                                       on the site, including nuisance releases, unless authorised by an
                                                                                                       Environmental Authority Development approval
                                                                                                      No other air emissions, including odours, are detectable at the boundary
                                                                                                       of the site.
 Greenhouse gas             Protection of the Environment Operations (Clean Air)    NSW EPA           No unreasonable releases of contaminants to air resulting from activities
 emissions from vehicle     Regulations 2010                                                           on the site, including nuisance releases, unless authorised by EPA
 and machinery use                                                                                    No other air emissions, including odours, are detectable at the boundary
                                                                                                       of the site.
                                                                                                       Reduce use of greenhouse gas emitting vehicles and equipment where
                                                                                                       possible.
                                                                                                      Monitor emissions where appropriate.


 Fuel Storage and           Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997       NSW EPA           General duty of care to prevent environmental harm through pollution
 Handling                   Environmental Compliance Report Liquid Chemical                           Must notify EPA when a pollution incident occurs that causes or
                            Storage, Handling and Spill Management                                     threatens material harm to the environment
                                                                                      NSW             Where possible have contractor’s fuel equipment prior to commencing
                                                                                   Department of       work at the site.
                                                                                   Environment        Where onsite refuelling is required, this should be conducted away from
                                                                                       and             potentially sensitive receptors (e.g. waterways), preferably using a spill
                                                                                   Conservation        kit / tray and the contractor instructed to clean up any leaks or spills.
                            Work Health and Safety Act 2011; Work Health and        WorkCover         Must obtain SDS on purchase from manufacturer.
                            Safety Regulation 2011                                    NSW             Requirements for labelling of chemicals
                                                                                                      Store in chemical cabinets or chemical stores as appropriate.
 Chemical Storage           AS 4452:1997 "The Storage and Handling of Toxic         Australia         Proper storage of hazardous substances and dangerous goods (toxic,
                            Substances".                                            Standards          flammable and combustible, corrosive) and implementation of all
                                                                                                       reasonable precautions and care to achieve an acceptable level of risk.
                            AS 1940 (2004) "The Storage and Handling of                               Stipulates emergency management and fire protection requirements.
                            flammable and combustible materials".                                      Ensure different classes of chemical are appropriately segregated
                                                                                                      Store all chemicals in appropriate containers that are clearly marked.
                            AS 3780 (2008) "The storage and handling of                               Clearly label chemical storage areas.
                            corrosive substances"
                                                                                                      Train personnel in safe chemical storage and handling.

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