RISK – Impacting water quality and receiving environment. Wasted resources and effort on rework and repairing site due to insufficient controls
Controls will also need to be reviewed when inclement weather is forecasted.
- Erosion and Sediment (ERSED) Controls will require constant maintenance and should be monitored in accordance with the Workplace Hazard Identification and Inspection (linked below).
- Sufficient controls must be provided on-site at all times for emergency and/or maintenance activities.
- Sites are required to monitor and prepare for wet weather. This includes undertaking appropriate inspections pre rainfall and documenting actions have been closed out to demonstrate due diligence.
- Post rainfall inspection and maintenance activities should be documented following the event.
- Continue to assess the need for controls as works progress or new work areas are established.
- Erosion and sediment controls should not be removed until the site has either been appropriately stabilised, regenerated or alternate/permanent controls are in place. In areas where the final formation is to remain un-vegetated, ensure appropriate controls are in place to minimise erosion and the risk of rework.
Related GMRs
Related Procedures / Forms
Environment Planning Procedure