You are on site and you need to dispose of some waste liquid which has oil in it and you are not sure what to do with it.
What should you do?
Ask your supervisor about the correct way to deal with
this waste.
How should you get rid of hazardous/special waste?
In accordance with the correct site waste rules
Which of the following is classed as hazardous/special waste?
Fluorescent light tubes
Which of the following should be disposed of as hazardous/special waste?
Aerosol sealant canisters
You need to clean up some oil that has leaked from machinery onto the ground. What is the right way to do this?
Put the oily contaminated soil into a suitable container
that takes hazardous waste
Other site workers are complaining that you are generating too much dust. What should you do?
Stop work and inform your supervisor
Who needs to understand relevant environmental risks on a construction site?
Everyone working on the site
Under environmental law, which statement is true?
Companies and individuals can be prosecuted if they
do not follow the law
Do individuals have any responsibility for sustainability when on site?
Yes, on every site
Which of the following is NOT best practice from a sustainability point of view?
Sending unused and waste copper cables to landfill
Which of the following does NOT help sustainability during construction projects?
Leaving engines and motors running when they are
not needed
Which of the following should you do on site in the interest of sustainability?
Comply with site instructions on handling waste materials
Which of the following is NOT part of ‘environmentally-friendly’ construction?
Creating a dust nuisance to residents in neighbouring
properties
From an environmental point of view, why should materials be reused, where possible?
A lot of energy and raw materials go into making most
construction products
Which action will help to minimise waste?
Only take or open what you need and return or reseal
anything left over
Which of the following is good environmental practice?
Segregating waste into different types
Do individuals have any responsibility for minimising the amount of waste created on site?
Yes, everyone on site has this responsibility
If you have unused material left, what should you do before you consider putting non-hazardous waste items into a skip?
Check whether someone else on your team can make
use of it
Why should different types of waste be separated on site?
So waste can be recovered more easily
When storing liquids (such as oils, fuels or chemicals) on-site, what must you do?
Ensure the liquid material is stored safely and securely,
and out of the way of site traffic
What can help to prevent harm to the environment from oil spillages?
Store oils in an area that can catch any spills, such
as a bund or a drip tray
