PPG 6: Working at construction and demolition sites
This document provides practical advice and guidance to help you prevent pollution. There are several hundred pollution incidents from construction and demolition sites every year that damage the environment, yet most can easily be prevented. Managing your activities properly on site will protect the environment, wildlife and human health. This guidance explains what you’re required to do by law and describes good practice measures to reduce the risks of a pollution incident. Who is this document for? This guidance is for site managers, foremen and supervisors, in companies of all sizes, including small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and specialist contractors. This includes anyone responsible for managing what happens day to day on a construction or demolition site. Others who are likely to find this guidance helpful include: main or principal contractors, environment managers, clients, developers and design consultants, local council officers and environmental regulators. Section 1 states " Having identified the activities and risks, plan appropriate control measures. These may include: secondary containment," Reference is made throughout the document regarding oil storage, fueling and container management. The gollowing PPG/GPP's contain the relevant guidance that should be observed. • GPP 2 Above ground oil storage tanks To view the complete PPG6 document click here.
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