Enviromental
You are on site and you need to dispose of some waste liquid that has oil in it and you are not sure what to do with it. What should you do
Dispose of it in a sealed container into the site skip
Pour it onto the ground, it will soak away
Take it outside and set light to it
Ask your supervisor about the correct way to deal with this waste
How should you get rid of hazardous/special waste?
Put it at the bottom of any site skip
In accordance with the correct site waste rules
Take it home, they won't want it on site
Take it to the nearest local authority waste tip
Which of the following is classed as hazardous/special waste?
Non-asbestos insulation
Polythene and shrink wrap
Empty cement bags
Fluorescent light tubes
Which of the following is classed as hazardous/special waste?
Timber, plywood and MDF off-cuts
Glass fibre insulation
Aerosol sealant canisters
Used nuisance dust masks
You need to clean up some oil that has leaked from the machinery onto the ground. What is the right way to do this?
Put the oily contaminated soil into the general waste skip
Put the oily contaminated soil into a suitable container that takes hazardous waste
Put it under some off-cuts so that the oil cannot be seen
Wash the oil away with water and detergent
Other site workers are complaining that you are generating too much dust. What should you do?
Tell them you have nearly finished
Stop work and inform your supervisor
Ignore them - It's none of their business
Issue the other site workers with dust masks
Who needs to understand relevant environmental risks on a construction site?
Only the principal contractor
Only the subcontractors
Everyone working on the site
Only the environmental clerk of works
Under environmental law, which statement is true?
Companies and individuals can be prosecuted if they do not follow the law
Companies can be prosecuted, but not individuals
It is legal to transport business waste without proper paperwork
It is legal to disturb protected species habitats
Do individuals have any responsibility for sustainability when on site?
No, it is dealt with by the site manager
No, it is a matter for the Environment Agency/NIEA/SEPA
Only on sites where there is asbestos
Yes, on every site
Which of the following is NOT best practice from a sustainability point of view?
Saving materials, fuel, water and energy
Looking after the people working on or near the site
Protecting the environment
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
Segregating waste
Vehicle sharing or using public transport to get to work
Avoiding overheating site huts
Which of the following should you do on site in the interest of sustainability?
Run plant and equipment when they are not needed
Bury waste material
Comply with site instructions on handling waste materials
Pour waste liquids down a drain off-site
Which of the following is NOT part of 'environmentally-friendly' construction?
Creating a dust nuisance to residents in neighbouring properties
Preventing water and soil pollution
Saving energy
Minimising the amount of waste you create during a job
From an environmental point of view, why should materials be reused, where possible?
To save the client money
A lot of energy and raw materials go into making most construction products
It makes less mess on site
It's a European Union Law
Which action will help to minimise waste?
Only take or open what you need and return or reseal anything left over
Use new materials/pacls at the beginning of each day
Leave materials unprotected in the rain
Always order much more than usually required - Just in case you need it
Which of the following is good environmental practice?
Over-ordering materials
Segregating waste into different types
Leaving skips uncovered in wet weather
Leaving motors running when they are not needed
Do individuals have any responsibility for minimising the amount of waste created on site?
Only if asbestos removal is being carried out
Yes, everyone on site has this reponsibility
No, it's the responsibility of the client
Only during site clean up, at the end of the project
If you have unused material left, what should you do before you consider putting non-hazardous waste items into a skip?
Make sure there is a label on it
Put it in a plastic bag and put it in a skip
Check whether someone else on your team can make use of it
Weight it
Why should different types of waste be separated on site?
They will take up less room in the skip
So the local council can charge Landfill Tax
So the main contractor can check what's being thrown away
So waste can be recovered more easily
When storing liquids (such as oils, fuels or chemicals) on-site, what must you do?
Always use the nearest container
Use a transparent container so you can check how much liquid is in it
Ensure the liquid material is stored safely and securely, and out of the way of site traffic
Keep the tops off, to prevent pressure from building up
What can help to prevent harm to the environment from oil spillages?
A supply of water to flush the spill away
Cover the spillage with soil
Turning liquid containers upside down so the top can't come off
Store oils in an area that can catch any spills, such as a bund or a drip tray
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