Part I — Environment & Community

Environmental aspects and impacts checklist

Workbook section 94

Owner

HSE Manager / Document Controller

Review / trigger

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

Primary references

Plan I94 Construction Environmental Management

Checkpoints

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#	Area	Checkpoint / Requirement	Evidence / Acceptance Criteria	Responsible	Frequency
1	Aspect Identification	Aspects register distinguishes normal, abnormal and emergency operating conditions for each activity	Register entries tagged by operating condition category	Environmental Manager	Prior to project commencement
2	Significance Evaluation	Significance scoring reviewed and calibrated across multiple assessors to ensure consistency	Calibration session record with scoring comparison	Environmental Manager	Annually
3	Air Quality	Aspect of dust generation from concrete batching silos assessed with filter integrity checks defined	Batching plant filter aspect entry with inspection frequency	Plant Engineer	Monthly
4	Water Resources	Aspect assessment covers accidental discharge of curing compound or grout wash into stormwater drains	Discharge aspect entry with containment measures defined	Environmental Officer	Prior to concrete works
5	Waste & Resource Use	Packaging waste from delivered materials assessed as an aspect with supplier take-back options explored	Packaging aspect entry with supplier take-back correspondence	Procurement Manager	Prior to procurement
6	Land & Ecology	Aspect of soil compaction from heavy plant movement on landscaped/green areas assessed	Soil compaction aspect entry with plant routing plan	Site Engineer	Prior to earthworks
7	Noise & Vibration	Aspect of noise from delivery vehicle reversing alarms during early morning hours assessed near residential receptors	Reversing alarm aspect entry with time-restriction measures	Environmental Officer	Prior to deliveries scheduling
8	Chemical & Hazardous Materials	Aspect register captures risk of refrigerant gas leakage from site AC/chiller units	Refrigerant leakage aspect entry with leak-check schedule	MEP Engineer	Quarterly
9	Energy & Emissions	Aspect of idling delivery trucks awaiting offloading assessed with queuing management measures defined	Idling truck aspect entry with queuing management plan	Logistics Coordinator	Monthly
10	Legal & Regulatory Compliance	Aspect register reviewed against conditions of environmental impact assessment (EIA) approval where applicable	EIA condition cross-reference matrix	Environmental Manager	Prior to project commencement
11	Objectives & Targets	Progress against environmental objectives reported to top management as part of management review input	Management review minutes referencing environmental progress	Environmental Manager	Annually
12	Emergency Preparedness	Aspect register identifies environmental impact of firewater/foam runoff during a fire emergency response	Firewater runoff aspect entry with containment measures	HSE Manager	Prior to project commencement
13	Stakeholder Engagement	Aspects register updated following formal community/regulator complaints related to environmental performance	Complaint-triggered aspect update record	Environmental Manager	As required
14	Contractor & Supply Chain	Aspect assessment extended to major subcontractor and supplier activities delivered on site	Subcontractor aspect entries included in register	Environmental Manager	Prior to subcontractor mobilisation
15	Contractor & Supply Chain	Transport and logistics aspect (delivery vehicle emissions, congestion) assessed for peak delivery periods	Logistics aspect entry with peak period mitigation plan	Logistics Coordinator	Prior to peak delivery periods
16	Monitoring & Review	Aspect register subjected to periodic internal audit to confirm completeness and currency	Internal audit report on aspects register	Environmental Manager	Semi-annually
17	Monitoring & Review	Corrective actions arising from aspect-related non-conformances tracked to closure with verification evidence	Corrective action tracker with closure verification	Environmental Manager	Monthly
18	Aspect Identification	Environmental aspects identification workshop conducted with cross-functional representation (engineering, procurement, HSE)	Workshop attendance record and output summary	Environmental Manager	Prior to project commencement
19	Aspect Identification	Life cycle perspective (design, construction, handover, decommissioning) applied when identifying aspects	Life cycle aspect mapping document	Environmental Manager	Prior to project commencement
20	Aspect Identification	Interested party environmental concerns (client, community, regulator) considered in aspect identification process	Interested party input log referenced in aspects register	Environmental Manager	Prior to project commencement
21	Aspect Identification	Aspects register version-controlled with defined revision history and approval sign-off	Version-controlled register with revision log	Document Controller	Continuous
22	Significance Evaluation	Significance evaluation criteria approved by top management and applied consistently across all aspects	Approved significance evaluation methodology document	Environmental Manager	Prior to project commencement
23	Significance Evaluation	Significant aspects re-evaluated following any incident, near miss or regulatory change	Re-evaluation record with revised significance rating	Environmental Manager	Following incident/regulatory change
24	Significance Evaluation	Weighting given to legal non-compliance risk within significance scoring model	Scoring model documentation showing legal risk weighting	Environmental Manager	Prior to project commencement
25	Air Quality	Vehicle and plant fleet emissions inventory maintained to support carbon and air quality aspect assessment	Fleet emissions inventory spreadsheet	Environmental Officer	Quarterly
26	Air Quality	Odour-generating activities (asphalt laying, waterproofing) assessed as a distinct aspect with mitigation measures defined	Odour aspect entry with mitigation plan	Environmental Officer	Prior to relevant activity
27	Water Resources	Aspect assessment includes potable water wastage from testing, curing and dust suppression activities	Water wastage aspect entry with reduction target	Environmental Manager	Prior to project commencement
28	Water Resources	Impact of temporary dewatering on nearby wetland/marine ecosystems evaluated where project is within EAD-sensitive zones	Dewatering ecological impact assessment reference	Environmental Consultant	Prior to dewatering works
29	Water Resources	Cross-contamination risk between potable and non-potable water systems assessed as an aspect during MEP works	Cross-contamination aspect entry with backflow prevention reference	MEP Engineer	Prior to MEP installation
30	Waste & Resource Use	Aspect register quantifies embodied carbon of major materials (concrete, steel, aluminium) used on the project	Embodied carbon estimate documented against material aspect	Sustainability Engineer	Prior to procurement
31	Waste & Resource Use	Off-cuts and surplus material from fabrication activities assessed for reuse potential before disposal	Surplus material reuse assessment record	Site Engineer	Ongoing during fabrication
32	Waste & Resource Use	Aspect register reflects use of sustainable/certified materials (FSC timber, recycled content) where specified	Material certification cross-reference in aspects register	Procurement Manager	Prior to procurement
33	Land & Ecology	Aspect of light pollution affecting nocturnal wildlife assessed for projects adjacent to EAD conservation areas	Light pollution aspect entry with mitigation measures	Environmental Consultant	Prior to project commencement
34	Land & Ecology	Topsoil stripping and storage aspect assessed with reinstatement plan defined for landscaped areas	Topsoil management aspect entry with reinstatement plan	Environmental Officer	Prior to earthworks
35	Land & Ecology	Invasive species introduction risk via imported fill/topsoil material assessed as an aspect	Invasive species risk assessment entry	Environmental Consultant	Prior to material import
36	Noise & Vibration	Cumulative noise impact from concurrent activities across adjacent work fronts assessed as a combined aspect	Cumulative noise aspect entry with combined impact rating	Environmental Officer	Prior to concurrent activity planning
37	Noise & Vibration	Aspect of low-frequency vibration affecting sensitive equipment (labs, hospitals) in vicinity assessed where applicable	Sensitive receptor vibration aspect entry	Structural Engineer	Prior to vibration-generating works
38	Chemical & Hazardous Materials	Aspect register identifies asbestos-containing material (ACM) risk in refurbishment/demolition scopes	ACM survey reference linked to aspect entry	Environmental Consultant	Prior to demolition/refurbishment
39	Chemical & Hazardous Materials	Aspect of chemical incompatibility during storage (oxidisers, flammables) assessed with segregation measures defined	Chemical storage segregation aspect entry	Environmental Officer	Prior to chemical storage setup
40	Energy & Emissions	Renewable energy use opportunities (solar site lighting, hybrid generators) assessed as an aspect for emissions reduction	Renewable energy aspect entry with feasibility notes	Sustainability Engineer	Prior to project commencement
41	Energy & Emissions	Aspect register tracks fuel consumption trends of major plant items to identify efficiency improvement opportunities	Fuel consumption trend log linked to aspect register	Plant Engineer	Monthly
42	Legal & Regulatory Compliance	Aspect register cross-checked against updates to EAD, Dubai Municipality and federal environmental law amendments	Legal update tracking log cross-referenced to aspects register	Environmental Manager	Quarterly
43	Legal & Regulatory Compliance	Permit conditions from all active environmental permits mapped to corresponding aspects in the register	Permit-to-aspect cross-reference matrix	Environmental Manager	Prior to project commencement
44	Objectives & Targets	Action plans with resource allocation and timelines defined for achieving each environmental objective/target	Action plan document with resource and timeline details	Environmental Manager	Prior to project commencement
45	Objectives & Targets	Environmental targets communicated to site supervisors and included in performance appraisal criteria where applicable	Communication record and appraisal criteria reference	HR/Environmental Manager	Annually
46	Emergency Preparedness	Aspect register links spill/fire scenarios to specific emergency equipment and resource requirements at each location	Emergency resource mapping linked to aspect register	HSE Manager	Prior to project commencement
47	Emergency Preparedness	Aspect of flooding/extreme weather event impact on site environmental controls assessed and mitigation planned	Extreme weather aspect entry with mitigation plan	Environmental Manager	Prior to project commencement
48	Stakeholder Engagement	External stakeholder feedback mechanism established to capture environmental concerns relevant to aspect updates	Stakeholder feedback log linked to aspects register	Community Liaison Officer	Continuous
49	Stakeholder Engagement	Supply chain/subcontractor environmental aspects assessed and included within the overall project aspects register	Subcontractor aspect entries within register	Environmental Manager	Prior to subcontractor mobilisation
50	Review & Continual Improvement	Aspects register benchmarked against previous project registers to capture lessons learned on recurring aspects	Benchmarking comparison report	Environmental Manager	Prior to project commencement
51	Review & Continual Improvement	Digital/software-based aspects register maintained with automated significance recalculation upon data update	Digital register system access log and configuration record	Document Controller	Continuous
52	Review & Continual Improvement	Top management review of aspects register findings incorporated into corporate ISO 14001 EMS improvement plan	Corporate EMS improvement plan referencing project aspects	Environmental Manager	Annually
53	Training & Competency	Personnel responsible for maintaining the aspects register trained and competent in ISO 14001 clause 6.1.2 requirements	Training certificate for aspects register custodian	Environmental Manager	Prior to assignment
54	Training & Competency	Site-wide awareness session conducted on top five significant environmental aspects and individual roles in control	Awareness session attendance record	Environmental Officer	Prior to project commencement
55	Training & Competency	Refresher training on updated aspects register content delivered following each significant revision	Refresher training attendance record	Environmental Officer	Upon register revision
56	Aspect Identification	Environmental aspects and impacts register developed covering all project activities per ISO 14001 methodology	Aspects and impacts register document	Environmental Manager	Prior to project commencement
57	Aspect Identification	Significant environmental aspects identified using defined significance criteria (likelihood, severity, legal exposure)	Significance scoring matrix and results	Environmental Manager	Prior to project commencement
58	Aspect Identification	Aspects register reviewed and updated when new activities, materials or processes are introduced	Revised aspects register with change log	Environmental Officer	Upon scope change
59	Aspect Identification	Normal, abnormal and emergency condition aspects (spills, equipment failure) considered in the assessment	Emergency condition aspect entries in register	Environmental Manager	Prior to project commencement
60	Aspect Identification	Aspects register cross-referenced to applicable UAE federal and local environmental legislation	Legal register cross-reference matrix	Environmental Manager	Prior to project commencement
61	Air Quality	Dust and emissions aspects assessed for excavation, demolition, batching and vehicle movement activities	Air quality aspect entry with impact rating	Environmental Officer	Prior to project commencement
62	Air Quality	Generator and plant exhaust emissions assessed against EAD/DM ambient air quality standards	Emissions aspect assessment with reference limits	Environmental Officer	Prior to project commencement
63	Air Quality	Mitigation measures (suppression, maintenance schedules, emission testing) defined for identified air quality aspects	Mitigation measures documented in environmental management plan	Environmental Manager	Prior to project commencement
64	Water Resources	Discharge of dewatering, wastewater and surface runoff assessed for impact on groundwater and marine environment	Water discharge aspect entry with impact rating	Environmental Officer	Prior to project commencement
65	Water Resources	Water consumption aspect assessed with conservation measures identified for construction activities	Water usage aspect entry and conservation target	Environmental Manager	Prior to project commencement
66	Water Resources	Risk of contamination to marine/coastal environment assessed for works near EAD-protected coastal zones	Coastal impact assessment reference in register	Environmental Consultant	Prior to project commencement
67	Waste & Resource Use	Waste generation aspects (hazardous, non-hazardous, C&D) identified with quantities estimated per project phase	Waste generation aspect entries with estimated volumes	Environmental Officer	Prior to project commencement
68	Waste & Resource Use	Raw material and natural resource consumption (aggregate, water, energy) assessed for depletion impact	Resource consumption aspect entries	Environmental Manager	Prior to project commencement
69	Waste & Resource Use	Packaging waste and single-use material aspects identified with reduction opportunities noted	Packaging waste aspect entry with reduction plan	Environmental Officer	Prior to project commencement
70	Land & Ecology	Land disturbance and vegetation/habitat removal aspects assessed against EAD biodiversity requirements	Ecological aspect entry with EAD reference	Environmental Consultant	Prior to project commencement
71	Land & Ecology	Soil contamination risk from fuel/chemical storage and spillage assessed with control measures identified	Soil contamination aspect entry with control measures	Environmental Officer	Prior to project commencement
72	Land & Ecology	Protected species or sensitive habitat presence checked against EAD species protection requirements before land clearing	Ecological survey/clearance confirmation	Environmental Consultant	Prior to land clearing
73	Noise & Vibration	Noise and vibration aspects from piling, breaking and heavy plant operation identified and rated for significance	Noise/vibration aspect entry with significance rating	Environmental Officer	Prior to project commencement
74	Noise & Vibration	Vibration impact on adjacent structures assessed where piling or heavy compaction works are planned	Vibration monitoring aspect entry with threshold reference	Structural Engineer	Prior to piling/compaction works
75	Chemical & Hazardous Materials	Aspects related to storage, handling and transport of hazardous chemicals identified with control measures defined	Hazardous materials aspect entry with SDS reference	Environmental Officer	Prior to project commencement
76	Chemical & Hazardous Materials	Spill risk from fuel storage, refuelling points and chemical stores assessed with containment measures specified	Spill risk aspect entry with containment plan reference	Environmental Manager	Prior to project commencement
77	Energy & Emissions	Carbon footprint/greenhouse gas emissions from plant, transport and energy use estimated for the project	Carbon footprint estimate documented in aspects register	Environmental Manager	Prior to project commencement
78	Energy & Emissions	Energy consumption aspects assessed with efficiency measures (LED lighting, solar, plant scheduling) identified	Energy efficiency measures listed against aspect entry	Environmental Manager	Prior to project commencement
79	Legal & Regulatory Compliance	Applicable environmental legal and other requirements identified and linked to each significant aspect	Legal compliance register cross-referenced to aspects	Environmental Manager	Prior to project commencement
80	Legal & Regulatory Compliance	Compliance status against each identified legal requirement evaluated and evidenced	Legal compliance evaluation record	Environmental Manager	Semi-annually
81	Objectives & Targets	Environmental objectives and targets established for significant aspects consistent with ISO 14001 requirements	Environmental objectives and targets document	Environmental Manager	Prior to project commencement
82	Objectives & Targets	Performance against environmental objectives and targets monitored and reported to management	Environmental performance report against targets	Environmental Manager	Monthly
83	Emergency Preparedness	Emergency response aspects (spill, fire, flooding) identified with corresponding response procedures established	Emergency response procedure linked to aspect register	HSE Manager	Prior to project commencement
84	Emergency Preparedness	Emergency drills conducted for high-risk environmental aspects (chemical spill, fuel leak)	Emergency drill record and evaluation report	HSE Manager	Semi-annually
85	Review & Continual Improvement	Environmental aspects register reviewed at management review meetings for continual improvement opportunities	Management review minutes referencing aspects register	Environmental Manager	Semi-annually
86	Review & Continual Improvement	Corrective and preventive actions from environmental audits linked back to relevant aspects in the register	CAPA tracker cross-referenced to aspects register	Environmental Manager	Following each audit
87	Review & Continual Improvement	Environmental aspects register subjected to internal audit as part of ISO 14001 management system	Internal audit report covering aspects register	Internal Auditor	Annually

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