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

                            Work Health and Safety Act 2011;                    WorkCover       Must obtain SDS on purchase from manufacturer.
                            Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011                NSW           Requirements for labelling of chemicals
                                                                                                Store in chemical cabinets or chemical stores as appropriate.
 Transporting hazardous     Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste)    NSW EPA         Stipulates requirements for vehicle placarding, insurance, safety
 substances                 Regulations 2005                                                     equipment and bulk transport of dangerous goods.
                                                                                                Stipulates safety obligations for employers, building occupiers and
                                                                                                 employees, as well as, notification or accidents or near misses.
                                                                                                Obtain SDS for each chemical / hazardous substance and transport in
                                                                                                 accordance with manufacturer's guidelines.
 Equipment                  Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997   NSW EPA         General duty of care to prevent environmental harm through pollution.
 Decontamination                                                                                Must notify EPA when a pollution incident occurs that causes or
                                                                                                 threatens material harm to the environment.
                                                                                                Use phosphate free detergent, dispose of waste water appropriately.
 Emergency Management
 Fuel and Chemical Spills   Work Health and Safety Act 2011; Work Health and    WorkCover       Stipulates requirement to minimise the risk of a dangerous event (e.g.
                            Safety Regulation 2011                                NSW            fuel or chemical spill) occurring.

                            Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997   NSW EPA         General duty of care to prevent environmental harm through pollution.
                                                                                                Must notify EPA when a spill occurs that either causes or threatens
                                                                                                 material harm to the environment.
                                                                                                All staff and contractors involved in handling or use of fuels and
                                                                                                 chemicals (including hydraulic fluids) are to have spill kits available for
                                                                                                 use if required.
                                                                                                Project manager to contact EPA if significant spill / incident occurs.
 Sewerage, Gas or Water     Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997   NSW EPA         General duty of care to prevent environmental harm through pollution.
 release (caused by                                                                             Must notify EPA when pollution occurs that either causes or threatens
 damage to underground                                                                           material harm to the environment.
 services)

                            Work Health and Safety Act 2011; Work Health and    WorkCover       Employee and employer obligations for the location of underground
                            Safety Regulation 2011                                NSW            services detailed prior to excavation.

 Emergency Response         Stage Emergency and Rescue Management Act           WorkCover       Stipulates requirements for evacuation plans and the provision of
                            1989 NSW                                              NSW            emergency escape routes.
                            Work Health and Safety Act 2011
                            Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011
 Flora and Fauna
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