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IBO - Environmental and Health related Criteria for Buildings disciplinary action. Pride in the management and appearance of the site and the surrounding environment is to be shown at all times. Operatives should be instructed in dealing with the general public. Safe: Construction operations and site vehicle movements are to be carried out with care and consideration for the safety of site personnel, visitors and the general public. No building activity should be a security risk to others. Required is a proactive approach driving up standards. Responsible: As an employer, is the site’ responsible’ to the operatives on site and to the public in general (security measures, first aid,..)? Is the contractor also playing a role in the recruitment and training of the industry's future workforce (by apprenticeships, work experience or placements; contact to schools/universities); does the company have Equal Opportunities/Diversity Policy?) Accountable: The Considerate Constructors Scheme poster is to be displayed where clearly visible to the general public. The contractor shall be accountable and accessible through contact details obvious to anyone affected by the site’s activities. What is being done to create a sense of pride in working in construction?” References: Site Code of Considerate Practice (January 2010) 76 2010 Site Registration Monitors’ Checklist (January 2010) Table 18: Examples: Sections “Environment” and “Neighbourhood” (extracted from the 2010 Site Registration Monitors’ Checklist) 2. Environment This section examines how aware the site is of its impact on the environment(energy, waste, pollution, resources, ecology, etc) and examines what is done to minimise this and make a positive contribution. Does the company have an environmental policy? Is it clearly displayed? How have site specific environmental issues been identified? What action has been taken to address these? How is this monitored? What water and energy saving measures are in place? Is there a monitoring procedure? How is waste avoided, reduced, reused, and/or recycled? Is there a Site Waste Management Plan? How is this monitored? What is done to source and reuse recycled/sustainable materials and products used during the construction process? What feedback is received on site as to how much waste is diverted from landfill? Have plants, trees, watercourses and wildlife been identified and protected and how is this monitored? What is done to reduce/remove noise, light, water and air pollution? What efforts are made to use local labour, suppliers, subcontractors and materials? What and how are environmental issues covered in the site induction/toolbox talks? Are secure designated areas provided for hazardous substances such as oils, paints and chemicals? Is suitable spillage equipment available? Have alternative energy sources been considered for the construction process? Are targets set for improving environmental performance? How are these monitored? Is the site’s carbon footprint measured? What steps are being taken to reduce carbon emissions? Has the site carried out any activities that would give an environmental and ecological benefit to the area? How is this publicised and promoted? 76 http://www.ccscheme.org.uk/index.php/site-registration/site-managers-information-site-reg/site-code-ofpractice-site-reg (January 2010) Final Report 110 31 03 2011
IBO - Environmental and Health related Criteria for Buildings 2. Environment This section examines how aware the site is of its impact on the environment(energy, waste, pollution, resources, ecology, etc) and examines what is done to minimise this and make a positive contribution. Does the site monitor the embodied energy of materials used during the construction process? Where possible, what efforts are being made to use products with a lower level of embodied energy? 4. Good Neighbour How well is this site communicating with those that may be interested/affected? When the project is complete, what impression will the contractor leave behind? What measures are taken to reduce noise and inconvenience affecting neighbours? Are site working hours monitored and flexible? Is the hoarding/fencing visually appropriate to the surroundings of the site? Is it well maintained? How are neighbours notified prior to any noisy/disruptive work or of any significant changes to site activity that may affect them? What arrangements are in place to ensure a reasonable telephone response during working hours? Is there a compliments/complaints/comments procedure with a record of contacts’ names and telephone numbers? Is the Site Manager able to deal with complaints? Have all complaints been properly dealt with? Are operatives told about compliments? What measures have been taken to enhance the image of the site and to respect neighbours’ privacy; for example, where scaffolding is used? Has the site been actively involved with the community? Have there been any public relations events? Are those who are interested/affected routinely advised regarding the progress of the work? Are there viewing points in the hoarding and, if so, are regular checks made to ensure that they give the right impression? Is site lighting directional and shielded from neighbours? Is a 24 hour hotline displayed on the site boundary or otherwise easily available to the public? Are neighbours advised of it? Is it monitored to ensure a suitable response? Have any goodwill gestures been made? What has the site done to be a positive influence in the area? Construction Site (Environmental) Impacts Besides the certification scheme “Considerate Constructors”, where environmental topics resulting from construction site activities are already dealt with (but without setting specific target values to achieve), impacts to soil, water (ground and surface) and air (dust, CO 2 emissions) are separately assessed by management issue “Man 3 Construction Site Impacts” and the ecological criterion “Eco1 Ecological Value of Site”. Man 3 Construction Site Impacts This issue is a management criterion as well as the certification scheme “Considerate Constructors “, the difference lies in the more ambitious requirements encouraging a process of setting target values (adapted to the specific site), monitoring and reporting against these targets. Apart from site timber, the Code refuses to define specific targets to achieve and leaves this process to the responsible project managers. For guidance on setting targets Final Report 111 31 03 2011
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