Part I — Environment

Waste, dust, noise, dewatering and community complaints

Workbook section 97–105

Owner

HSE Manager / Document Controller

Review / trigger

Annual review; update immediately if legal, authority, project, client, or scope requirements change.

Primary references

Plans TOC - Part I; I - Community Complaints Regist; Plan I97 Waste Management and W; Plan I105 Community Complaints

Checkpoints

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#	Area	Checkpoint / Requirement	Evidence / Acceptance Criteria	Responsible	Frequency
1	Waste Management	Weighbridge/tonnage tickets obtained for each bulk waste load leaving site and reconciled monthly	Weighbridge ticket file cross-checked with disposal invoices	Environmental Officer	Monthly
2	Waste Management	Hazardous waste generator registration/consignment note filed with Dubai Municipality/Bee'ah/Tadweer as applicable	Registered generator certificate and consignment notes	Environmental Manager	Prior to hazardous waste generation
3	Waste Management	Used oil and lubricants collected in sealed drums and handed to licensed recycler with certificate of destruction/recycling	Used oil collection log and recycler certificate	Store Keeper	Monthly
4	Waste Management	Empty chemical/paint containers triple-rinsed or disposed of as hazardous waste per SDS instructions	Container disposal record referencing SDS	Environmental Officer	Weekly
5	Waste Management	E-waste (batteries, electronics, fluorescent tubes) segregated and handed to authorised e-waste recycler	E-waste handover receipt	Store Keeper	Quarterly
6	Waste Management	Food waste from labour camps/site canteens collected separately and disposed of via municipal-approved contractor	Food waste collection contract and disposal receipts	Facilities Supervisor	Weekly
7	Waste Management	Illegal dumping inspections conducted at site perimeter and access roads to prevent unauthorised waste disposal	Perimeter inspection checklist with photographic evidence	Site Supervisor	Weekly
8	Waste Management	Waste minimisation opportunities (off-site fabrication, just-in-time delivery) reviewed at project planning stage	Waste minimisation plan documented in EMP	Project Manager	Prior to works commencement
9	Waste Management	Skip capacity monitored to prevent overflow and uncontrolled spillage of waste onto adjacent areas	Skip fill-level inspection log	Site Supervisor	Daily
10	Waste Management	Demolition waste crushed/recycled on-site or sent to approved C&D recycling facility where feasible	C&D waste recycling facility receipt	Environmental Officer	Per demolition activity
11	Dust Control	Speed limits enforced for site vehicles on unpaved haul roads to reduce dust generation	Signed speed limit signage and vehicle speed log	Site Supervisor	Continuous
12	Dust Control	Idle plant and vehicle engines switched off to reduce dust and emissions during non-operational periods	Anti-idling policy compliance spot-check log	HSE Officer	Daily
13	Dust Control	Temporary internal roads paved or gravelled to minimise dust generation from vehicle movement	Site layout plan showing paved/gravelled haul roads	Site Engineer	Prior to works commencement
14	Dust Control	Dust complaint response procedure implemented with corrective spraying/suppression within defined response time	Dust complaint log with response time record	Environmental Officer	As required
15	Dust Control	Sand and aggregate stockpile height and slope managed to reduce wind erosion potential	Stockpile management inspection log	Site Supervisor	Weekly
16	Dust Control	Batching plant fitted with dust collection/filter system and bag house maintained per manufacturer schedule	Bag house/filter maintenance record	Plant Engineer	Monthly
17	Noise Management	Community noise complaint records reviewed monthly and mitigation measures adjusted accordingly	Noise complaint trend report with mitigation actions	Environmental Manager	Monthly
18	Noise Management	Noise mapping/impact zones identified around site to prioritise mitigation near sensitive receptors (schools, hospitals)	Noise impact zone map with sensitive receptor overlay	Environmental Consultant	Prior to works commencement
19	Noise Management	Vibration monitoring equipment calibrated and readings logged for piling/compaction works near existing structures	Vibration monitoring calibration certificate and readings log	Site Engineer	Weekly during piling
20	Noise Management	Reversing alarms on site vehicles set to broadcast-type/white noise where feasible to reduce nuisance noise	Vehicle alarm inspection and type verification log	Plant Supervisor	Monthly
21	DEWA Coordination	DEWA connection/diversion works coordinated with authority-approved contractor and supervised by competent engineer	DEWA works approval and supervision record	Project Engineer	Prior to DEWA works
22	DEWA Coordination	Temporary power supply from DEWA inspected and tested prior to energisation of site facilities	DEWA test and inspection certificate	Electrical Engineer	Prior to energisation
23	DEWA Coordination	DEWA meter installation and load calculation verified against approved electrical load schedule	DEWA meter installation certificate and load schedule	Electrical Engineer	Prior to energisation
24	DEWA Coordination	Excavation near DEWA cable routes conducted only after DEWA representative attendance/approval where mandated	DEWA site attendance record/approval note	Site Supervisor	Prior to excavation near DEWA assets
25	DEWA Coordination	DEWA substation/transformer relocation works sequenced with authority shutdown schedule to avoid unplanned outage	DEWA shutdown coordination schedule	Project Manager	Prior to relocation works
26	Air Emissions	Diesel generator emissions tested periodically and maintained to reduce black smoke/particulate emissions	Generator emissions test report	Plant Engineer	Quarterly
27	Air Emissions	Fuel storage tanks and refuelling points bunded and equipped with spill kits to prevent soil/groundwater contamination	Bunded storage inspection checklist	Environmental Officer	Weekly
28	Air Emissions	Volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from paints/solvents controlled through low-VOC product selection where feasible	Material data sheet review confirming low-VOC selection	Environmental Officer	Prior to material procurement
29	Groundwater & Discharge	Trade effluent discharge to DEWA sewer network approved under valid trade effluent permit	Trade effluent discharge permit	Environmental Manager	Prior to discharge
30	Groundwater & Discharge	Oil/water separator installed and maintained at wash-down and workshop areas prior to discharge	Oil/water separator maintenance and inspection log	Site Supervisor	Monthly
31	Groundwater & Discharge	Surface water drainage plan prevents uncontrolled runoff of contaminated water into public storm drains	Drainage plan with pollution prevention controls	Site Engineer	Prior to works commencement
32	Environmental Training	Site induction includes specific module on waste segregation, dust and noise control expectations	Induction record with environmental module attendance	HSE Officer	Upon each new starter
33	Environmental Training	Toolbox talks conducted specifically on hazardous waste handling and spill response procedures	Toolbox talk attendance sheet on hazardous waste topic	Site Supervisor	Monthly
34	Environmental Training	Environmental champions/focal points nominated per work area to reinforce waste and dust control compliance	Environmental champion nomination list	Environmental Manager	Prior to works commencement
35	Inspection & Audit	Environmental walk-down inspection combining waste, dust, noise and DEWA-related checks conducted jointly with HSE	Combined environmental walk-down checklist	HSE Manager	Weekly
36	Inspection & Audit	Third-party environmental compliance audit conducted to verify conformance with permit conditions	Third-party audit report with findings tracker	Environmental Manager	Semi-annually
37	Inspection & Audit	Non-conformances from environmental inspections tracked to closure with defined target dates	Non-conformance tracker with closure evidence	HSE Manager	Weekly
38	Subcontractor Management	Subcontractor environmental obligations for waste, dust, noise and DEWA coordination included in subcontract agreements	Subcontract clause extract referencing environmental obligations	Procurement Manager	Prior to subcontractor mobilisation
39	Subcontractor Management	Subcontractor waste disposal receipts verified against main contractor's waste management plan	Subcontractor waste receipt verification log	Environmental Officer	Monthly
40	Subcontractor Management	Subcontractor plant and equipment noise/emission compliance verified before mobilisation to site	Subcontractor plant compliance certificate	Plant Supervisor	Prior to mobilisation
41	Spill Prevention	Spill kits positioned at fuel storage, generator and chemical storage locations and inventory checked	Spill kit inventory checklist	HSE Officer	Weekly
42	Spill Prevention	Spill response drill conducted to verify readiness of site team for chemical/fuel spill scenarios	Spill response drill record with evaluation notes	HSE Manager	Semi-annually
43	Spill Prevention	Contaminated soil from spill incidents excavated, contained and disposed of via licensed hazardous waste contractor	Contaminated soil disposal manifest	Environmental Officer	Upon spill incident
44	Record Keeping	Environmental monitoring data (dust, noise, water) archived and retained for minimum statutory retention period	Environmental data archive with retention schedule	Document Controller	Continuous
45	Record Keeping	Authority correspondence relating to waste, dust, noise and DEWA matters logged in a central tracker	Authority correspondence tracker	Document Controller	Continuous
46	Record Keeping	Calibration certificates for all noise, dust and water quality monitoring equipment kept current and accessible	Calibration certificate register	Environmental Officer	Prior to each monitoring event
47	Community Interface	Signage displayed at site boundary providing project environmental contact details and permit reference numbers	Site boundary signage photograph	Site Manager	Continuous
48	Community Interface	Scheduled high-impact activities (major concrete pours, night works) communicated to surrounding community in advance	Community notification record	Public Relations Officer	Prior to high-impact activity
49	Continuous Improvement	Waste diversion and dust/noise KPI trends reviewed at monthly project management meeting	Meeting minutes with KPI trend charts	Project Manager	Monthly
50	Continuous Improvement	Best practice dust/noise/waste mitigation measures benchmarked against other company projects and adopted where applicable	Benchmarking review record	Environmental Manager	Quarterly
51	Continuous Improvement	Environmental objectives specific to waste diversion, dust and noise reduction reviewed and updated annually	Updated environmental objectives document	Environmental Manager	Annually
52	Waste Management	Waste management plan approved by Dubai Municipality/EAD/Trakhees prior to project commencement	Approved waste management plan document	Environmental Manager	Prior to works commencement
53	Waste Management	Segregation of construction waste (general, hazardous, recyclable, C&D) at designated skip locations	Site waste segregation area photographs and skip labelling	Site Supervisor	Daily
54	Waste Management	Hazardous waste (paints, solvents, oils, chemicals) stored in designated bunded area with secondary containment	Hazardous waste storage inspection checklist	Environmental Officer	Weekly
55	Waste Management	Licensed waste transporter and disposal facility used for hazardous and non-hazardous waste removal	Waste transfer note (WTN)/manifest with licensed contractor details	Environmental Officer	Each waste collection
56	Waste Management	Waste transfer documentation retained and reconciled against quantities generated on site	Waste tracking register cross-checked with manifests	Environmental Manager	Monthly
57	Waste Management	Recycling targets tracked against project sustainability/ISO 14001 objectives	Waste diversion rate report	Environmental Manager	Monthly
58	Waste Management	Concrete washout areas designated and lined to prevent ground contamination	Washout area inspection photo and lining verification	Site Supervisor	Weekly
59	Waste Management	General waste skips covered/enclosed to prevent windblown litter and pest attraction	Skip cover inspection record	Site Supervisor	Daily
60	Waste Management	Scrap metal and reusable materials segregated for recycling/resale rather than landfill disposal	Scrap metal recycling record	Store Keeper	Weekly
61	Dust Control	Dust suppression measures (water spraying, wheel wash, sheeting) implemented at excavation and haul road areas	Dust suppression activity log	Site Supervisor	Daily
62	Dust Control	Vehicle wheel wash facility operational at site exit to prevent trackout of mud/dust onto public roads	Wheel wash inspection and maintenance log	Site Supervisor	Daily
63	Dust Control	Perimeter dust/debris netting or hoarding maintained in good condition around site boundary	Hoarding/netting condition inspection checklist	HSE Officer	Weekly
64	Dust Control	Stockpiles of sand, aggregate and loose material covered or sprayed to minimise dust generation	Stockpile management inspection record	Site Supervisor	Daily
65	Dust Control	Ambient dust (PM10/PM2.5) monitoring conducted at site boundary in line with EAD/DM requirements	Dust monitoring report with results against limits	Environmental Officer	Monthly or per permit condition
66	Dust Control	Vehicles transporting loose material covered with tarpaulin during transit off site	Vehicle covering compliance inspection log	Site Supervisor	Daily
67	Dust Control	Cutting, grinding and demolition activities fitted with local dust extraction or water suppression	Tool/equipment inspection checklist confirming dust control attachment	HSE Officer	Daily
68	Noise Management	Noise impact assessment conducted for activities exceeding standard construction noise limits	Noise impact assessment report	Environmental Consultant	Prior to high-noise activities
69	Noise Management	Boundary noise monitoring conducted periodically to verify compliance with Dubai Municipality/EAD limits	Noise monitoring log with equipment calibration certificate	Environmental Officer	Weekly
70	Noise Management	Noisy plant and equipment (generators, compressors, piling rigs) fitted with silencers/acoustic enclosures	Equipment inspection record confirming noise control fitted	Plant Supervisor	Weekly
71	Noise Management	Working hours for high-noise activities restricted to permitted daytime windows unless night permit obtained	Activity schedule cross-checked against permit hours	Site Manager	Continuous
72	Noise Management	Hearing protection zones identified and signed where noise levels exceed 85 dB(A)	Noise zone signage inspection and area noise survey	HSE Officer	Monthly
73	Dewatering Management	Dewatering permit/NOC obtained from relevant authority (DM/Trakhees/EAD) prior to groundwater extraction	Approved dewatering permit document	Project Engineer	Prior to dewatering works
74	Dewatering Management	Discharge water quality tested for compliance with permitted parameters before disposal to storm drain/sea/sewer	Water quality test report against permit parameters	Environmental Officer	Weekly during discharge
75	Dewatering Management	Silt traps/settlement tanks installed and maintained on dewatering discharge line before final discharge point	Silt trap inspection and desilting record	Site Supervisor	Weekly
76	Dewatering Management	Discharge flow rate monitored and recorded against permitted abstraction/discharge limits	Flow meter reading log	Site Engineer	Daily during dewatering
77	Dewatering Management	Dewatering discharge point inspected for erosion, ponding or unauthorised routing	Discharge point inspection checklist	Environmental Officer	Weekly
78	Dewatering Management	Groundwater level monitoring wells installed and readings logged to assess dewatering impact on adjacent structures	Groundwater monitoring log	Geotechnical Engineer	Weekly
79	Community & Complaints	Community complaint register maintained logging date, nature, response and closure of each complaint	Complaint register with closure evidence	Community Liaison Officer	Continuous
80	Community & Complaints	Complaint hotline/contact number displayed at site boundary and hoarding for public reporting	Site hoarding photograph showing contact number	Site Manager	Continuous
81	Community & Complaints	Complaints escalated and reported to municipality/authority within stipulated timeframe where required	Authority notification correspondence	Environmental Manager	As required
82	Community & Complaints	Root cause analysis and corrective action implemented for repeat community complaints	Corrective action report linked to complaint record	HSE Manager	Upon repeat complaint
83	Community & Complaints	Community engagement/awareness sessions conducted for major disruptive works (road closures, night work, blasting)	Engagement session attendance and minutes	Public Relations Officer	Prior to major disruptive works
84	Regulatory Compliance & Reporting	Environmental compliance inspections conducted and findings tracked to closure	Environmental inspection checklist with CAR tracker	Environmental Officer	Weekly
85	Regulatory Compliance & Reporting	Monthly environmental performance report submitted to client/authority as per contract/permit requirement	Submitted monthly environmental report	Environmental Manager	Monthly
86	Regulatory Compliance & Reporting	Environmental incident (spill, discharge exceedance, complaint escalation) reported per company and authority protocol	Environmental incident report	HSE Manager	As required
87	Regulatory Compliance & Reporting	Environmental permits register maintained with validity/renewal dates tracked for all applicable NOCs	Permit register with renewal alerts	Document Controller	Monthly

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