Environmental Management » Construction Work http://www.e-p-o.org Environmental Management Articles at EPO Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:02:24 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 How to Make a Construction Environmental Management Plan http://www.e-p-o.org/how-to-make-a-construction-environmental-management-plan-4 http://www.e-p-o.org/how-to-make-a-construction-environmental-management-plan-4#comments Thu, 28 Jan 2010 06:34:48 +0000 admin http://www.e-p-o.org/how-to-make-a-construction-environmental-management-plan-4 In recent years, construction contractors have discovered the importance of having a Construction Environmental Management Plan in order to begin work. The main reason why this has taken place is because society on a global level has become more conscious about the impact of human activities on the natural environment. As a result, governments in most countries have reacted through enacting environmental legislation that obliges contractors and/or companies to detail and assess the impact of a project on the surrounding environment before the green light to go ahead.

Environmental Law in Australia

In Australia, the primary environmental legislation at a federal level is called the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. This legislation means that a Construction Environmental Management Plan (or otherwise known by the acronym CEMP) must be prepared before commencing any type of construction work.

In addition, the legislation specifies the penalties that you can incur if you are found to not be in compliance with the law. The softest penalty is a financial one, which can vary in size depending on each case. The harshest penalty by far is being prosecuted for environmental negligence. Nobody ever wants to face that prospect.

What to Include In an Environmental Plan

Before I go into what should be included in an environmental plan for a construction worksite, it’s important that I point out that the following is simply a guideline to base your own environmental plan on. It is not a definitive list and I would highly recommend that you visit your respective state government website to get more information. This is because legislation can vary slightly from state to state.

Here are the components that should be included in your plan:

- Description of the project to take place
- The objectives of the environmental plan
- Important contact numbers
- The requirements as outlined by legislation
- Working hours of the project
- Procedures for complaints and communication within the worksite
- Procedures for emergencies
- Non-conformance control
- Environmental training to be undertaken
- Environmental protection measures

Once again, the information presented above is simply a guideline to follow which may prove useful for those who have no idea about how to create a CEMP.

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In recent years, construction contractors have discovered the importance of having a Construction Environmental Management Plan in order to begin work. The main reason why this has taken place is because society on a global level has become more conscious about the impact of human activities on the natural environment. As a result, governments in most countries have reacted through enacting environmental legislation that obliges contractors and/or companies to detail and assess the impact of a project on the surrounding environment before the green light to go ahead.

Environmental Law in Australia

In Australia, the primary environmental legislation at a federal level is called the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. This legislation means that a Construction Environmental Management Plan (or otherwise known by the acronym CEMP) must be prepared before commencing any type of construction work.

In addition, the legislation specifies the penalties that you can incur if you are found to not be in compliance with the law. The softest penalty is a financial one, which can vary in size depending on each case. The harshest penalty by far is being prosecuted for environmental negligence. Nobody ever wants to face that prospect.

What to Include In an Environmental Plan

Before I go into what should be included in an environmental plan for a construction worksite, it’s important that I point out that the following is simply a guideline to base your own environmental plan on. It is not a definitive list and I would highly recommend that you visit your respective state government website to get more information. This is because legislation can vary slightly from state to state.

Here are the components that should be included in your plan:

- Description of the project to take place
- The objectives of the environmental plan
- Important contact numbers
- The requirements as outlined by legislation
- Working hours of the project
- Procedures for complaints and communication within the worksite
- Procedures for emergencies
- Non-conformance control
- Environmental training to be undertaken
- Environmental protection measures

Once again, the information presented above is simply a guideline to follow which may prove useful for those who have no idea about how to create a CEMP.

If you want to get your construction project off the ground as quickly as possible and have peace of mind, then you have no choice but to make a Construction Environmental Management Plan for your project.

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In recent years, construction contractors have discovered the importance of having a Construction Environmental Management Plan in order to begin work. The main reason why this has taken place is because society on a global level has become more conscious about the impact of human activities on the natural environment. As a result, governments in most countries have reacted through enacting environmental legislation that obliges contractors and/or companies to detail and assess the impact of a project on the surrounding environment before the green light to go ahead.

Environmental Law in Australia

In Australia, the primary environmental legislation at a federal level is called the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. This legislation means that a Construction Environmental Management Plan (or otherwise known by the acronym CEMP) must be prepared before commencing any type of construction work.

In addition, the legislation specifies the penalties that you can incur if you are found to not be in compliance with the law. The softest penalty is a financial one, which can vary in size depending on each case. The harshest penalty by far is being prosecuted for environmental negligence. Nobody ever wants to face that prospect.

What to Include In an Environmental Plan

Before I go into what should be included in an environmental plan for a construction worksite, it’s important that I point out that the following is simply a guideline to base your own environmental plan on. It is not a definitive list and I would highly recommend that you visit your respective state government website to get more information. This is because legislation can vary slightly from state to state.

Here are the components that should be included in your plan:

- Description of the project to take place
- The objectives of the environmental plan
- Important contact numbers
- The requirements as outlined by legislation
- Working hours of the project
- Procedures for complaints and communication within the worksite
- Procedures for emergencies
- Non-conformance control
- Environmental training to be undertaken
- Environmental protection measures

Once again, the information presented above is simply a guideline to follow which may prove useful for those who have no idea about how to create a CEMP.

If you want to get your construction project off the ground as quickly as possible and have peace of mind, then you have no choice but to make a Construction Environmental Management Plan for your project.

]]> http://www.e-p-o.org/how-to-make-a-construction-environmental-management-plan-2/feed 0 Taking Advantage of the Growing Market for Environmental Jobs http://www.e-p-o.org/taking-advantage-of-the-growing-market-for-environmental-jobs http://www.e-p-o.org/taking-advantage-of-the-growing-market-for-environmental-jobs#comments Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:21:37 +0000 admin http://www.e-p-o.org/taking-advantage-of-the-growing-market-for-environmental-jobs A combination of public concern, international regulation and pragmatic resources management has led to a growth in environmental jobs. Graduates who are concerned about the state of the environment are no longer confined to protests and letter writing. There are a number of jobs throughout the United Kingdom and Europe for graduates with an extensive knowledge of environmental issues. You need to set your expectations and approach employers that fit your profile for an ideal workplace.

If your experience lies in architecture and construction, the home renovation market may be an important area for your job search. Home owners throughout the world are moving beyond traditional renovation methods in order to save on energy costs. Your interest in solar panels and your hands-on experience on construction sites can help you build new roofs for home owners. Other positions in the home renovation market include construction work around current structures and foreman positions that are given a mandate to recycle building materials.

Your expertise may lie in the area of city and national environmental regulations governing water runoff and building standards. This expertise can be best used in regulatory positions within a government agency. Agencies assigned the task of studying industrial waste, the efficiency of government environmental programmes and adherence to air pollution standards are looking for new graduates every year. You need to possess a keen eye for detail as well as an objectivity in enforcing policies to succeed in compliance positions.

The influences of human beings and industry on the environment are still not entirely known. Government agencies, private laboratories and universities hire environmental scientists to provide narrowly focussed research on major issues. You can explore the infiltration of invasive species into local waters and determine climate changes on an international level as an environmental researcher. These positions require advanced degrees in environmental science and biology to get your foot in the door.

In every environmental job available today, there is an unspoken standard of quality needed from every graduate. Scientists, builders and regulatory inspectors need to adhere to the scientific method in exploring environmental problems. There are few breakthroughs in environmental science without rigorous testing, attempts at refutation and publication of results for public consumption. You need to be prepared to spend years on a single environmental issue in order to build your credibility while helping keep the public aware of potential problems with air, water and soil.




By: Astute

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