HSE
HSEP0301 - Hazard Identification and Risk
Management Procedure
Purpose:
The Business Vision, Policies and values form the basis of the business strategy which in turn
gives rise to the activities of the business. Risk arises in the course of carrying out the
activities of the business and control measures are developed and implemented within the
framework of continuous improvement processes to manage risk.
Table of Content
1 OBJECTIVES ........................................................................................................................ 2
2 PROCESS ............................................................................................................................. 2
3 PROCESS DETAIL................................................................................................................. 5
4 Strategic Assessment and Planning ................................................................................... 8
5 Operational Assessment and Planning .............................................................................. 9
6 MAINTAINING DOCUMENTATION ................................................................................... 12
7 PROCEDURE OUTPUTS ..................................................................................................... 12
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES ...................................................................................................... 12
DEFINITIONS............................................................................................................................. 13
RELATED DOCUMENTS & RESOURCES ..................................................................................... 16
REVISION HISTORY ................................................................................................................... 16
Hydro Tasmania Document
Owner(s): OH&S Manager;
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OBJECTIVES
Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Planning are the cornerstone activities for managing HSE Risk.
They enable Hydro Tasmania to prioritise actions to improve HSE performance. The process also ensures
that new activities with potential HSE impacts are managed appropriately.
The objectives of this procedure are:
•
To describe the assessment framework for identifying hazards and risks at both strategic and
operational levels; and
•
To describe the process for identifying, assessing and planning to manage significant HSE risks
and opportunities at both strategic and operational levels.
•
This procedure needs to be considered together with HSEP0401 – Planning and Objectives as
this procedure describes in detail the processes for developing, implementing and monitoring
objectives and targets.
This procedure applies to Hydro Tasmania owned and operated sites and activities, including activities,
products and services conducted or provided by Entura and Momentum Energy.
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PROCESS
HSE hazard identification and risk management is considered from both strategic and operational
perspectives. The strategic perspective forms the basis for strategic HSE improvement plans and
programs, while the operational perspective is applied to specific risks as they are encountered through
routine operational and specific project activities.
(JHA, EIA, Site
Hazard Registers,
Hazard Studies etc)
Identify &
implement
controls
Strategic HSE Risk
Assessment
Strategic HSE plans &
programs
(e.g. Safety
Improvement Plan
Environmental
Management Plans
Aquatic Program,
Healthy Hydro)
Risk Information
Operational Risk
Assessments
Risk Information
Report to Board
Risk Committee
Identify &
develop
improvements
Review control
effectiveness
(e.g. assessments,
audits & Incidents)
Operational Controls
(e.g. Working at
heights procedure,
Vegetation
management
procedure)
Strategic Risk (section 4 of this procedure)
The objective of the strategic risk assessment process is to highlight significant business risks and to enable
prioritisation for strategic planning. The strategic risk profile drives HSE programs such as training,
auditing and compliance as well as prioritising programs and projects for improvement of HSE outcomes.
Strategic improvement programs invariably lead to operational improvements.
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The strategic HSE risk management approach is aligned to Hydro Tasmania’s IBRM.
A strategic risk profile or register is developed at the outset of developing the HSE management system
and then on a routine basis to consider improvements and ensure that the system is relevant to the
changing business scope of activities and legislative requirements. The development of strategic plans and
programs is integrated with the corporate strategic planning process. Objectives and targets are
developed through consideration of the risk/opportunities profile.
Strategic risk assessments assist with developing HSE objectives and targets. They enable the
development of the strategic HSE Management Plans and HSE programs.
The strategic assessments are documented in the HSE Strategic Risk Registers HSER0302.1 and reviewed
annually in alignment with the management review.
Strategic HSE
Risk Assessment
SOAP HSE objectives
Strategic
HSE plans
HSE
Programs
Operational Risk (section 5 of this procedure)
Operational risk assessments are done for activities such as routine operations and maintenance activities,
non-routine maintenance activities and projects. The assessments require detailed description of the
activities and associated risks to enable adequate management of those risks.
Documentation of the assessment depends on the complexity of the activity as well as the type and level
of risks involved. Operational Assessments are documented in either the Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) form
(HSEF0303.1), Project Safety Management Plan form or Environmental Impact Assessment and
Management Plan form (HSEF0301.1)
Activities may be audited in alignment with HSEP1501 Audit Procedure for compliance with and
effectiveness of plans.
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General Risk Assessment and Planning
Process
Strategic
HSER0302.1
2. Identify & Document HSE
Risks and Opportunities
3. Identify and Describe
Existing Controls
Implementation
4. Assess and Rank HSE Risks
and Opportunities
Y
Operation
7. Log plans
6. Identify and develop
additional controls,
objectives and targets
Commissioning
N
5. Is HSE Risk
Significant or
acceptable?
Design
Phase
Operational
HSEF0303.1 - JHA
HSEF0301.1 – EIA/MP
Concept Phase
1. Identify & Document Work
Objective(s) and Specific
Activities
Application of HSE Risk
Assessment and Planning
to Workflow
Initial HSE Risk
Assessment
Identify Regulatory
Approvals
Review & Finalise
HSE Risk
Assessment
Incorporate
controls in design,
Obtain regulatory
Approvals
Implement Controls
Review and Report
Effectiveness
Report incidents &
OFIs
HSE Risk
Assessment and
controls for
commissioning
specific activities
HSE Risk
Assessment and
controls for
operation specific
activities.
8. Implement controls, plans
and programs
Review
9. Monitor controls and
review effectiveness
Assess controls
effectiveness
Report incidents &
OFIs
Plans for ongoing
activities
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General Risk assessment approach applied to all levels
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PROCESS DETAIL
3.1 Identify and
document work
objectives and
activities
3.2 Identify &
Document Risks
and
Opportunities
3.3
3.4
Identify and
Describe
existing
controls
Assess and
Rank Risks
Clearly identify the activity, product or service at a level which is meaningful
to enable appropriate management of the risk. Examples of activities include:
removing vegetation; digging; drilling; transporting; etc. For operational or
event assessments this needs to be outlined in the scope of works or project
brief.
Previously completed assessments should be referred to in undertaking any
new HSE risk assessment.
A risk can be described by the hazard and the consequence of that risk
(sometimes called the Aspect and Impact).
Hazard or Aspect = the source of harm leading to the consequence
Consequence or Impact = the effect of the event.
The risk identification must also take into account and document risks
associated with breach of relevant HSE legislation.
Existing controls are those that are already developed and in place. The
Hierarchy of Control describes the different types of controls that exist.
Risks are always comprised of two factors, the consequence/impact and the
probability of that impact occurring. The combination of these two factors is
what leads to the risk score. It is important to apply the correct risk scoring
method to the assessment. HSE risk assessment forms will include or refer to
the correct risk scoring tools (risk assessment matrix). Examples include the
IBRM(used for strategic HSE risk assessment only)_ and JHA/take 5 matrices.
Risks can be scored on different statuses: inherent; managed and target
positions.
Existing controls are taken into account when evaluating the risk or
opportunity in its managed or current state. It is important to consider how
well these controls are currently working when making this assessment.
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3.5
Determine
whether the
risk is
significant or
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Determination of significance is required for the strategic HSE risk
assessment to help prioritise areas to focus improvement programs.
Evaluation of significance will depend on the risk appetite for the scope of
activity being assessed and the objective of the risk assessment.
In the case of operational assessments such as a project, outage, unplanned
maintenance, the project/production/outage manager will need to
determine, in alignment with the business governance, what level of risk is
acceptable to their activity.
To be acceptable the risk must be both ALARP and Tolerable.
ALARP = As low As Reasonably Practicable. A risk is ALARP when it can be
shown that the cost of any further risk reduction is grossly disproportionate
to the benefit obtained from that reduction. Unless it is a legislative
requirement, ALARP is often achieved by a combination of measures. The
Officer makes sure that the principles of the hierarchy of control are applied
for each and every HSE risk appearing in the relevant risk registers.
Acceptable
Tolerable = Tolerance level and approval process is described in HSEP0303 –
Take 5 – Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) procedure. In addition to this the
individual exposed to the risk must find the risk to be acceptable before
continuing.
ALARP
Tolerable
N
Y


N


Y
Identify and
develop
additional
controls,
objectives and
targets
Reduced effectiveness
3.6
 = work cannot go ahead
= Work can go ahead
Once risks have been identified and assessed, a control strategy to either
eliminate, reduce or control the risk is developed and implemented. The
hierarchy of control represented in the diagram below is designed to identify
control strategies from the most effective to the least effective strategy.
Consider control strategies in the order of the hierarchy appearing below to
achieve a risk level that is As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP).
ELIMINATE
SUBSTITUTE
ISOLATE
ENGINEERING
ADMINISTRATIVE
PPE
Figure 3.6.1 – The Hierarchy of Control
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3.7
Lodge plans in
HSER0301.1
3.8
Implement
controls, plans
and programs
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In order to facilitate the provision of HSE advice as well as review and
auditing of HSE plans they are logged in HSER0301.1 - Register of HSE
Assessments and Plans. This register includes all strategic and operational
plans.
Controls include a clear action description, an owner for the action, and an
achievable and acceptable target date by which the controls are
implemented.
Prior to implementing controls the proposed measures are reviewed to
ensure they do not create new and seemingly unrelated hazards e.g. the
installation of barriers and guarding for equipment may restrict access and
means of escape.
Prior to starting work all identified permits/licences, approvals and
notifications must have been achieved. As permits conditions and approval
commitments must be adequately documented in management plans.
The effectiveness of controls is considered theoretically prior to
implementation to identify the target risk. A single control will generally
affect either the likelihood or consequence of an event occurring.
Affected employees are informed about the control measures being
implemented and, in particular, the reasons for the changes. Adequate
information, instruction, training and supervision is provided to employees,
contractors and visitors at all times during the implementation of controls to
ensure their correct application.
The relevant process document owner(s) ensures that any relevant
administrative controls, such as forms and/or procedures, relating to HSE
risks are reviewed according to the new control(s).
Improvement plans and programs are developed and implemented as
described in this procedure and HSEP0401 - Planning and Objectives
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Monitor and
Review
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Monitor and review the effectiveness of control measures that have been
implemented. Control measures are reviewed at regular intervals to ensure
that they have had the desired result in reducing the likelihood and/or
consequences of an event occurring.
Monitoring can take various forms. Active or proactive monitoring includes
auditing, assessing, inspecting while passive or reactive monitoring includes
incident and near miss reporting.
HSE risks are reviewed:
a) if a significant incident occurs which identified a previously
unidentified risk.
b) if legislative changes effect current control.
c) if audits indicate need to update register.
d) if there is a change in scope of business operation or new
operations eg acquiring gas generation (see HSEP0802 –
Management of Change).
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4.1
Strategic HSE Risk Assessment and Planning
Hazard
Identification
and Risk
Assessment
Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and planning are required at the
strategic (line of business level) across the Hydro Tasmania Group (see
HSEP0302 – Strategic HSE Risk Register Procedure).
Conduct an Hazard Identification and HSE Risk Assessment at the strategic,
Hydro Tasmania level by completing the HSE Strategic Risk Register
HSER0302.1 to:
a) determine strategic HSE risks and opportunities as per HSEP0302, and
b) guide HSE improvement Plans and Programs as per HSEP0401 and
HSEP0402.
Review the assessment annually unless triggered by an event or an update
from Executive Leadership Team (ELT) (see HSEP0302 - Strategic HSE Register
Procedure).
4.2
HSE
Management
Plans and
Programs
Where a Hazard Identification and HSE Risk Assessment is completed in
relation to sites or activities outside of Tasmania, that assessment must take
into account the legal requirements of that jurisdiction. Detail about
operational level assessments is included in section 5 of this procedure.
Based upon the Hazard Identification and HSE Risk Assessment, develop
objectives and targets for Hydro Tasmania and document these in HSE
Management Plans and programs. These plans should include HSE system
maintenance objectives around HSE elements such as Auditing, Training,
certification and legal compliance. In addition, particular objectives around
improvements need to be developed as outlined in HSEP0401 and HSE
programs established as per HSEP0402 – HSE Program Management
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4.3
HSE Plans
Criteria and
Documentation
4.4
Objectives and
Targets
4.5
HSE Programs
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Hydro Tasmania must have documented HSE Plans that:
a) are guided by the Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment;
b) include defined objectives and targets;
c) describe actions or projects to meet objectives and targets;
d) define schedules, resources, roles, accountabilities and
responsibilities,
e) are consistent with HSE Programs;
f) are approved by relevant management;
g) are reviewed periodically (usually annually or per planned
arrangement) or when an event occurs that triggers a review; and
h) are subject to quarterly performance reporting.
The following need to be considered when establishing and reviewing
objectives for the HSE Plans and Programs:
a) Hydro Tasmania’s Environmental Policy, Occupational Health and
Safety Commitment and Sustainability Code;
b) Hydro Tasmania strategic objectives (SOAPs), vision, mission and
values;
c) HSE aspects, impacts, risks and opportunities;
d) legal and other requirements;
e) technological and financial constraints; and
f) stakeholder opinions.
HSE targets should be specific and address HSE l objectives within a specified
timeframe. Objectives and targets shall be measurable, where practicable.
Objectives and targets should, where practicable, be consistent with Hydro
Tasmania’s values, Occupational Health and Safety Commitment,
Sustainability Code, and Environmental Policy, including commitments to
pollution prevention, legal compliance and continual improvement.
Based upon the assessment, determine what HSE Programs are required.
HSE Programs are developed as per HSEP0402 HSE Program Management.
The process for developing objectives ant targets is described in HSEP0401 Planning and Objectives.
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Operational Assessment and Planning
Identify the level of assessment and planning required for the job/task
Low Risk, Low Complexity = HSEF0303.1 - Take 5 / JHA
_________________________________________________________________________
Higher Risk, Higher Complexity, Impact Activity (any Impact activity)=
Project Safety Management Plan form and/or
HSEF0301.1 – Environmental Impact Assessment and Management Plan (EIA/MP) form
HSEP0304 - Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOPS) procedure can be applied when
completing the Project SEMP and/or the EIA/MP
If ever in doubt about the process to follow seek advice from a member of the Sustainability and Safety
Team.
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5.1
Hazard
Identification
and Risk
Assessment
5.2
Control
Measures
5.3
Input to Asset
Management
Plans
5.4
Monitoring and
Measurement
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Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment and planning are required at the
operational level.
To determine operational HSE risks and opportunities conduct an Hazard
Identification and HSE Risk Assessment at the operational levels as shown
in the diagram above
Consider strategic objectives and planning outputs i.e. HSE Plans and HSE
Program requirements.
Where a Hazard Identification and HSE Risk Assessment is completed in
relation to sites or activities outside of Tasmania, that assessment must
take into account the legal requirements of that other jurisdiction.
Develop or use existing applicable procedures, e.g. HSE procedures,
standard operating procedures, JHAs or environmental impact
assessments/management plans, to implement the control measures that
reduce HSE risk, and to take advantage of opportunities.
Ensure that relevant outputs from the operational Hazard Identification
and HSE Risk Assessment and Planning process are incorporated into Asset
Management Plans through incorporating the results into the Workplace
Hazard Register Procedure (HSEP0306).
The key characteristics of operations that can have a significant HSE impact
shall be monitored and measured on a regular basis in accordance with
plans, using calibrated or verified monitoring and measuring equipment
where appropriate. Monitoring and Measuring process is described in
HSEP1301 – Monitoring and Measuring.
Outputs from monitoring and measurement results shall be fed back into
the Hazard Identification and HSE Risk Assessment process as appropriate.
5.5
ENVIRONMENT
AL IMPACT
ASSESSMENTS
Records of equipment calibration or verification, and of monitoring and
measurement information, shall be kept in accordance with HSEP0801
Document Control and Records Management Procedure.
Environmental Impact Assessments and the associated Environmental
Management Plans are applied in situations where something is identified
as an impact activity – see definitions.
If the Environmental Impact Assessment has determined that there are
minimal environmental controls required those controls may be added to
the JHA and a full blown Environmental Management Plan may not be
required. This can be assessed by a person competent in the relevant
subject matter.
5.5.1 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Criteria and
Documentation
Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) must be conducted or reviewed
by persons who are competent in the relevant subject matter. For example,
a person with expertise in environmental management, flora and fauna
assessments or heritage. The EIA/EMP form (HSEF0301.1) must be used to
at least summarise this assessment. Various assessment reports may sit
behind Environmental Management Plan e.g. Heritage Impact Assessment,
Flora and Fauna assessment etc.
At a minimum an EIA must:
a) describe the activity and the work environment,
b) assess legal requirements, such as approvals, permits or notifiable
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requirements in accordance with HSER0201.4 – Register of Permit and
Notification Requirements
c) identify Environmental impacts,
d) assess risks to determine significance,
e) provide for management of compliance requirements and other
significant risks
5.5.2 - Specialist Advice
In some instances where a job or activity has the potential to be an impact
activity as defined in this procedure (section 9), specialist advice and
assistance will be required from Environmental and/or Safety Professionals.
The processes described in this section would form part of the
development of any Project, Safety or Environmental Management Plan.
5.5.3 - Knowledge Derived
Knowledge derived from the EIA process, such as the location of
threatened species or contaminated sites, should be fed back into the
appropriate Hydro Tasmania information database custodian to ensure
corporate knowledge, accessed for example through Hydro Tasmania Map
Viewer, is maintained and improved.
5.5.4 - Environmental Management Plans
Environmental Management Plans follow on from EIAs, and are required
where the EIA indicates the need for management to ensure legal
compliance and/or mitigate other significant risks (e.g. in relation to
Environmental and stakeholder impacts).
5.5.5- EIA/EMP Criteria and Documentation
An Environmental Impact Assessment and Management Plan shall be
developed or reviewed by a competent person using the HSEF0301.1 Environmental Impact Assessment and Management Plan (EIA/MP) form to summarise any assessment report recommendations.
Where contractors are involved, this detail will often be provided by the
contractor responsible for that task. A Construction Environmental
Management Plan (CEMP) should outline management actions
unambiguously with activities being functional within any potential site or
operational constraints.
A CEMP must be reviewed by a competent person and approved by a
responsible officer with appropriate training, from Hydro Tasmania.
Employees and contractors must be aware of their commitments under
Environmental Management Plans (see HSEP0601 HSE Awareness, Training
& Competency and HSEP1101 Management of Contractors & Suppliers).
At a minimum an EMP must:
a) appropriately manage the Environmental risks and opportunities
highlighted by the EIA,
b) ensure that Environmental compliance obligations are met (refer
Register HSER0201.1 & HSER0201.3 HSE Legal Compliance Registers
and HSER0201.4 Register of Permit and Notification Requirements).
c) identify the audit requirements for the activity (relevant to critical
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controls and legal compliance requirements. If audit requirements
are identified as part of the EMP the Audit Program Manager must
also be notified so the audit can be added to the Hydro Tasmania
audit plan..
d) consider EMP reviews to verify effectiveness, suitability and
adequacy (did it work and was it sensible?).
5.6
6
Repetitive
Activities
5.5.6 - Reporting
Completed EIA/MP form (HSEF0301.1) to be forwarded to the relevant
Environmental Officers for review as appropriate prior to conducting onsite works.
When an audit is required, as identified in 5.5.5c), this should be
communicated to the Audit Program Manager for input into the annual
audit schedule.
Completed EIA/MP form (HSEF0301.1) to be lodged in HSER0301.1 Register of HSE Assessments and Plans
Standard HSE management plans may be developed to describe how
repetitive activities (including associated control measures) are performed.
These plans need to highlight any variables, e.g., differences at locations,
which could affect the outcome. These differences need to be individually
addressed.
MAINTAINING DOCUMENTATION
As a minimum, documentation of Hazard Identification and HSE Risk Assessments, Objectives and targets,
and management plans, must be controlled and updated in accordance with Procedure HSEP0801
Document Control and Records Management Procedure. Updated versions of documentation must be
notified and provided to all personnel, including contractors, who have responsibilities under the
documentation.
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•
•
•
•
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8.1
8.2
PROCEDURE OUTPUTS
Strategic and operational HSE assessments
Strategic HSE Plans
Operational HSE Plans as required (JHA, SMP&EMP)
Clearly articulated Environmental Programs (from HSEP0402)
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Level 1
Manager
HSE Systems
Manager
On an annual basis:



allocate funding/resources to ensure HSE risks are managed;
ensure risk profiling is carried out for their business unit;
support implementation and compliance with the HSE management
system;
 ensure risks are controlled to ALARP;
 ensure that adequate information, instruction, training, supervision is
provided to employees, contractors and visitors at all times.
Annually:
 Facilitate and or assist business units to conduct HSE risk profiling and
complete HSE risk registers.
As required:




Ensure integrity of data in HSE risk register is maintained.
Advise business on legislative requirements
Conduct audit of HSE risk management process.
Recommend HSE improvement initiatives to EST
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 Manage updates to HSE documentation
8.3
Line Manager
As required:




Arrange for appropriate HSE training
Implementing and monitoring of HSE management practices.
Ensure changes to HSE work practices are communicated.
Updating of Workplace Hazard Register
8.4 Person
responsible for
conducting
tasks (e.g.
Project
Manager,
Production
Manager)
All Employees
and
Contractors
Ensure appropriate operational HSE assessments and plans are developed
and documented with the appropriate level of specialist HSE input.
8.5
The Sustainability and Safety team are responsible for:
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Sustainability
and Safety
As required, all employees and contractors
 Identify and report HSE hazards, risks and incidents.
 Conduct and document HSE risk assessments and management
relevant to the level of risk associated with the work they are doing.
 Suggest improvements to HSE management practices as they are
identified
 Attend HSE training as required.
 Coordinating strategic HSE risk assessments;
 Maintaining and reviewing HSE documentation; and
 Communicating and providing training in the application of HSE
processes.
DEFINITIONS
Aspect:
Element of an organisational activity, product, and/or service that can
interact with the health, safety, or environment.
NOTE: A significant aspect is an aspect that has, or can have, a significant
impact.
Critical controls:
Mitigation or control measures that are included in the Environmental
management plan that relate to the management of high or extreme risks, or
legal/licence requirements. Critical controls trigger the requirement for
auditing to be incorporated into the Environmental management plan.
Division:
The independent operational businesses within Hydro Tasmania: Refer to
Hydro Tasmania Organisational Chart and Hydro Tasmania Strategic
documents.
Environmental
Impact Assessment
(EIA)
Precursor to an EMP. The process of identifying, predicting, and evaluating
the effects of activities prior to decisions being taken and commitments
made. This is done to ensure that environmental considerations are explicitly
addressed and incorporated into the decision making process. These provide
input to management plans for the mitigation of the adverse impacts.
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Environmental
Management Plan
(EMP) or Project
Environmental
Management Plan
A plan detailing the management actions, including objectives and targets,
that addresses the environmental issues raised by an environmental impact
assessment.
Environmental plan
or Safety
Improvement Plan
(Strategic HSE Plans):
A document describing objectives and targets of an organisation (or
particular organisational areas), how these will be achieved, and how
progress will be monitored and measured. HSE plans cover a specific period
of time and may address an environmental program. Longer-range plans
may be more strategic in nature.
HSE programs
An HSE program is a strategic, coordinated approach to the management of
a particular risk, or a suite of risks, to ensure sustainable business outcomes
Event
An event in the context of HSE is something happening that has or could
impact on the health and safety of people or the environment. Events
include:
a)
an activity, product, or service that could impact on health safety or
the environment and has not previously been identified and risk/opportunity
assessed, e.g., project activities
b)
an activity, product, or service that has changed
c)
discovery of unsuitable, inadequate, or ineffective control measures
d)
occurrence of an incident, near-miss, or complaint that requires
corrective / preventive action.
An event can cause:
Hazard
a)
reactions, e.g., to an non-conformance or incident
b)
pro-actions, e.g., planning for a change or a project.
A Hazard is something that could cause an impact such as a sharp object or a
chemical. Hazards lead to risk identification as the impact consequences and
the likelihood are defined.
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Any works connected with Hydro Tasmania’s assets and activities, including
those not previously performed or well understood, that have the potential
for significant environmental impact e.g. medium to large scale operational,
maintenance and construction works, including but not limited to:
•
work within the World Heritage Area or other reserved land
•
construction of new or amended structures
•
disturbance of vegetation, fauna or fauna habitat
•
disturbing or covering ground surface
•
modifying water levels or flows
•
working on or crossing over land not owned by or vested in Hydro
Tasmania
•
work involving use of oils, fuels or other chemicals
•
work involving management of waste materials including controlled
wastes, stormwater & sewerage
•
work involving emission, discharge, or release of anything to air,
water, or land
•
construction of new access and work areas
•
work that is located over, on or below water
•
work on items of moderate or greater heritage significance or
covered by a conservation management plan
•
works requiring the approval of a statutory authority/regulator.
Impact:
Any change to the environment or the health and wellbeing of people,
whether adverse or beneficial, wholly or partially resulting from activities,
products, or services of the organisation.
Job Hazard Analysis
(JHA)
The process used to record job steps, hazards, risks and appropriate control
measures to manage health safety and environmental risks.
Objectives (HSE)
The broad goals and overall aim, arising from the HSE Policies and
organisational strategy, that the organisation and particular specific
organisational areas, sets to achieve. These are quantified wherever
possible.
Operational planning
Planning that occurs at the level in the organisation where activities directly
interact with the health and safety of people or the environment e.g.,
operation of a hydropower station.
An initiative leading to improvement of a process or situation that has the
potential to impact on the health and safety of people or the environment.
The chance of something happening that will have an impact on objectives.
Risk may have a positive or negative impact and is often specified in terms of
an event or circumstances and the consequences that may flow from it.
The overall process of risk identification, risk analysis and risk evaluation.
Opportunity
Risk
Risk assessment
Safety Management A plan detailing the management actions, including objectives and targets,
Plan or Project Safety that addresses the Safety issues raised by a safety risk assessment as outlined
in the take 5 - JHA Procedure.
Management Plan
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Generally this is defined under IBRM as risk that is evaluated to be Extreme
or High, or a risk with extreme or catastrophic consequences. Significance is
applied in the strategic sense in order to assist with prioritising programs.
Significance can be otherwise defined, and must be documented on the
assessment, where appropriate for a line of business or entity in order that
All significant Risks must be managed by developing and implementing
appropriate controls.
Management planning that occurs to help improve HSE performance, focus
organisational effort, ensure common organisational goals and provide the
ability to assess and adjust the organisation’s direction in response to a
changing environment. It is more focused on the longer term than
operational planning.
Detailed and specific performance requirements, quantified and measurable
wherever practicable, that arise from the HSE objectives and that need to be
set and met in order to achieve those objectives.
Significant Risk
Strategic planning
Targets
RELATED DOCUMENTS & RESOURCES
HSEP0201 - Legal and Other Requirements
HSER0201.1 - Environmental Legislation Compliance Register
HSER0201.2 - Register of HSE compliance instruments and agreements
HSER0201.3 - OHS Legislation Compliance Register
HSER0201.4 - Register of HSE permit and notification requirements
HSEF0301.1 - Environmental Impact Assessment and Management Plan (EIA/MP) form
HSER0301.1 - Register of HSE Assessments and Plans
HSEP0302 - Strategic HSE Risk Register Procedure
HSER0302.1 HSE Strategic Risk Registers
HSEP0303 - Take 5 - Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) procedure
HSEF0303.1 - Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) form
HSEP0306 - Workplace Hazard Register procedure
HSEP0401 - Planning & Objectives Procedure
HSEP0402 – HSE Programs
HSEP0601 - HSE Awareness, Training & Competency
HSEP0801 - Document Control and Records Management
HSEP0912 - Cultural Heritage Management
HSEP1101 - Management of Contractors & Suppliers
REVISION HISTORY
Revision
number
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date
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14/06/12
Original revision
Bjorn Lunstedt
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07/06/13
Updates in reference to new register
HSER0302.1
Bjorn Lunstedt
Detailed revision description
Reviewed by
Approved by
Sustainability and
Safety Manager
Sustainability and
Safety Manager
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Appendix A
Risk assessment guidelines for the development of Environmental Impact
Assessment and Management Plans (EIA/EMP) - use HSEF0301.1 or refer to JHA
methodology
The following table represents a scripted version of HSEF0301.1 outlining how to complete the assessment and plan.
The triggers for Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) are described in HSEP0301. These guideline offers advice on how
to conduct an EIA and develop an EMP as per HSEF0301.1 form requirements. Examples are provided. These should NOT to be considered a comprehensive list of potential
impacts or management strategies. Other reference sources should be reviewed including: the environment and Heritage map viewer; IQMS; HSER and the Workplace
Hazard Register.
Legal Assessment: Does this activity require a permit or the requirement to notify a regulatory body? If yes,
please describe actions.
DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT: This column offers assistance when
describing the environment and surrounds of the proposed new
project site or new activity. It contains some examples and
categories of information likely to be useful when identifying and
assessing potential impacts.
Data for the Description of Environment can be accessed through
GIS databases – contact Hydro Tasmania’s GIS Administrator
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Clearly document what permits and/or notifications are required and the processes to
ensure that these requirements are to be met. Refer to Procedure HSEP0201 &
HSER0201.2 for assistance.
POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND ASSOCIATED IMPACTS:
This column gives examples of potential
environmental or associated impacts in each section
(e.g. land, water). The potential impacts can be
identified by considering the activities associated
with either construction, operation, or maintenance,
and the circumstances under which these activities
could impact on the environment, as described in
the first column.
RISK ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT: This column provides a structured approach to
determining significant environmental impacts through a risk assessment
approach. To evaluate risks use the process described in Sections Error!
eference source not found. and Error! Reference source not found. of these
Guidelines.
MANAGEMENT PLAN / MITIGATION MEASURES: This column also offers brief notes on
possible management approaches which can eliminate or mitigate significant
potential environmental impacts in each category. In many cases, a single
management strategy can address several potential impacts.
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STAKEHOLDERS
Hydro Tasmania Document
Owner(s): OH&S Manager;
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Noise nuisance.
Local Council: e.g. zoning, Planning Scheme requirements,
approvals necessary, town water supply, height and weight
restrictions for roads.
EMFs.
Adjacent landowners: e.g. access, permission to be on site,
agricultural issues.
Community groups: e.g. Tasmanian Aboriginal Land Council,
Tasmanian Conservation Trust, Landcare, Greening Australia,
Progress Associations, Weed committees.
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Land Tenure: e.g. In or adjacent to World Heritage Area, National
Park, Forestry, Private freehold, Mining leases, special reserves.
Includes land owner and land occupier
State Government Agencies: e.g. Parks and Wildlife Service,
Assessment Committee for Dam Construction, Mines, Transport,
Emergency Services, Tasmania Heritage Council.
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Visual impact.
Stop work due to disagreements.
Disturb agricultural activities or infrastructure.
Non-compliance with local plans leading to poor
environmental outcomes.
Legal liability for failure to obtain necessary permits
and approvals, or for breaching existing
management plans.
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Clearly identify land ownership (refer to land title for certainty of ownership), any
land occupiers, and any other lease, WHA, reserve or park overlays.
Measure ambient noise levels and design to comply with regulations.
Visual Impact Management: Consider location, background, screening potential,
shape of proposal, visibility, design detail, layout and size to reduce visual impact.
Identify special requirements, e.g. disposal of felled timber, transportation
requirements, access and timing constraints, WHA constraints.
Inform key stakeholders, and obtain necessary permits and approvals (refer
HSER0201.2 and HSER0201.4).
Identify stakeholders. Consider the need for a communication plan, or a
stakeholders engagement plan (referHSEP0701).
Damage to relationships for failing to notify key
stakeholders of planned work.
Liability to pay for repair works to a highway,
damaged by excessive weight or extraordinary
traffic.
LAND
Physical Landscape: e.g. rock type, soil texture, soil depth,
stoniness, visible erosion, altitude.
Climate: e.g. rainfall, prevailing wind, flooding hazard
Topography: e.g. slope, landform, aspect.
Special or sensitive systems: e.g. wetlands, coastal systems,
highly erodible land.
Potential environmental impacts on the land are
those that physically change or contaminate the soil
or landscape. These include:
Minimise disturbance: Avoid unnecessary disturbance of topsoil and vegetation,
especially sensitive sites and natural watercourses. Markers or flagging tape can be
used to ensure contractors know site boundaries.
Contamination. Any contamination of the soil by
hydrocarbons (such as fuels, oils), pesticides, heavy
metals, or any potentially damaging or toxic
substances.
Surface Drainage: Adequate surface drainage will prevent soil erosion problems.
Cross drains should be constructed at approximately right angles to the water flow,
and have an outlet so that water discharges into a stable vegetated area.
Soil Erosion. The disturbance and removal of soil
from a site by the action of water or wind. Soil
erosion may be initiated by the impact of rain or
frost heave on unprotected soil surfaces, or soil
compaction due to heavy trafficking.
Sedimentation on or off-site. Sedimentation occurs
when eroded material is deposited on soil or
vegetation, or in waterways.
Sediment Control: Sediment control measures can include sediment basins or
sumps, sediment traps such as hay bales or filters, or well-vegetated stable areas.
Where high water flow velocities are expected, then special treatment, such as
lining with stones, may be necessary. Hay bales should not be used where weeds
may be a problem.
Quarries or licensed borrow pits: Must be operated according to Department of
Environment and Land Management guidelines, and may need permits depending
on the volume of material to be extracted. The number and size of borrow pits
should be minimised.
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Land slip. Land slip is when a mass of land slides
downhill because of changes to its stability or weight
or covering vegetation.
Disposal of Spoil: As far as possible, cuts and fills should be balanced along tracks
so that as much material as practical can be deposited in fill sections. Any excess
spoil generated should be placed in a designated dump site.
Change in drainage patterns. Any change to the soil
topography or structure can affect the flow of water
and drainage following rainfall events. Any changes
to infiltration or surface water movement may
increase or decrease water flows to particular areas
thus potentially changing the water regime.
Change to significant geomorphology. Any changes
to the landscape pattern or significant
geomorphological features such as limestone caves.
Scheduling of Operations: As far as possible, earthworks should be planned to be
carried out in dry conditions.
Rehabilitation Any temporary tracks, landing areas, or other disturbances that are
not required for future maintenance should be rehabilitated as soon as possible
after the operation.
Emergency Plan: A plan should be devised that outlines response procedures,
contact lists and containment measures if oil or fuels are to be stored on site.
Refer to HSEP0913 - Land Management
WATER
Rivers / waterways: Name, location, class or size, catchment for
townships, habitat importance.
Waterbodies: e.g. bays, estuaries, lakes, dams. Name, size,
habitat importance.
Buffer zones: Requirements, size, vegetation.
Pollution. Pollution of water in streams or reservoirs
by toxicants such as heavy metals, pesticides, PCBs,
hydrocarbons, or any other potentially damaging or
toxic substances.
Change water quality parameters. Any changes in
water quality parameters that affect aquatic
ecosystems such as turbidity, dissolved oxygen,
nutrient input, pH, salinity or temperature.
Introduction of water borne diseases or exotic
organisms. Spread of water born diseases or exotic
organisms may have an impact on the ecosystem’s
flora and fauna. For example, the spread of the
Chytrid fungus between water ways can affect frog
habitats. The fungus can be spread by moving water,
silt, mud, weeds or organic matter between
waterways.
Determine buffer zones. Prevent disturbance or vegetation removal in these zones.
Ensure activities do not alter drainage patterns to and from wetland areas.
Temporary silt traps or sediment control may be required if work is taking place
close to lakes or waterways.
Emergency plans should be formulated where fuel or oil is stored on site or used
during activities near water bodies.
Consider the operational rules of the waterway (discuss with the System
Controller).
Gear and equipment washdown. Ensuring that gear and equipment is clean and dry
when moving between waterways and frog habitats can minimise the risk of
Chytrid fungus spread. Cleaning should involve the removal of all traces of water,
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Physical disturbance to banks or channel. When the
bank or channel of the stream or reservoir is
physically disturbed following land clearance or
construction activities. This may increase the
susceptibility of the waterway to erosion.
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silt, mud, weeds and organic materials. If cleaning and drying facilities are not
available then gear and equipment could be cleaned with a suitable disinfectant
such as Phytoclean washdown.
Refer to Storage Operating Rules
Disturbance to soil or vegetation in buffer zone.
Buffer zone of a stream or reservoir is an area
extending for up to 40 metres from the channel or
bank in which all soil disturbance and clearing of
vegetation should be minimised.
Blockage / sedimentation. Blockage of the waterway
can occur by fallen vegetation, inappropriately
designed and/or constructed stream crossings,
sedimentation following soil disturbance nearby.
Change channel location. The channel location of a
stream may be changed directly by excavation or
earthworks, or indirectly by blockage of the original
channel that forces the water to find a new path.
Impact on downstream ecology. Any changes to the
biological, physical, chemical conditions in a
waterway may have a significant impact on the
ecology downstream of the changes.
VEGETATION
Structure: e.g. tall forest, grassland, shrubs, buttongrass plain.
Species: e.g. wattles, eucalypts, heaths, native or introduced, rare
or significant populations, agricultural crops.
Weeds: e.g. gorse, broom, blackberry, ragwort, spanish heath,
pampas grass, African boneseed.
Is there a Weed Management Plan in the area? Is the area
subject to a declaration under the Weed Management Act 1999
(eg is it an Infested Area, Protected Area or Prohibited Area)?
Communities: type e.g. heath, grassland, significance,
susceptibility to diseases such as Phytophthora cinnamomi (root
rot fungus) (infected area or risk zone?), myrtle wilt disease,
agricultural diseases.
Direct clearing. Refers to removal of vegetation, or
pruning or lopping of trees.
Introducing weeds. Weeds may be introduced into
an area directly by seeds or vegetative material on
machinery or implements. They may also invade an
area following disturbance or change to the soil
conditions.
Introducing plant disease / pests. Many plant
diseases such as Phytophthora cinnamomi live in the
soil and can be introduced into previously uninfested areas through very small quantities of
contaminated soil on machinery or vehicles. Other
plant diseases or pests may colonise an area
If there is a weed management plan in the area, the local weeds coordinator may
be able to offer advice about management techniques. If an area is declared under
the Weed Management Act 1999, the movement of materials, vehicles, plants or
declared weeds into and out of that area may be restricted, except in accordance
with a permit.
Vehicle wash down: Removing soil and other contaminating material from vehicles,
in designated wash down areas, can reduce the risk of spreading weeds and
diseases. Also, scheduling work so that it progresses from clean to infected areas,
can minimise the spread of weeds and soil borne disease.
In areas where mature myrtle trees are found, avoid any activities that cause
damage to the trees.
Rare and significant plants: Modify design, if possible, to avoid rare and significant
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Rare and significant plants: Where in doubt about vegetation in
the area, seek advice. For larger projects, it may be necessary for
a botanical survey to be undertaken.
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following disturbance to the natural vegetation.
Rare and significant plants. Certain plant species or
communities have particular significance due to
scientific, cultural, aesthetic, historical or biological
characteristics. Rare or significant plants or plant
communities can be impacted upon directly or
indirectly by changes to the prevailing environmental
conditions.
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plant communities.
Minimise or avoid tracking of sensitive areas.
Refer to HSEP0913 - Land Management
FAUNA
Species: e.g. native or introduced birds, mammals, fish or aquatic
organisms, reptiles, amphibians, or insects, including identifying
threatened and pest species.
Direct: Direct impacts on animals include killing or
injuring individuals during construction or operation,
or increasing the risk of death or injury.
Habitat: e.g. nesting or home range, feeding or foraging areas,
migratory routes, hunting areas. Habitat may include a particular
vegetation community.
Disturbance (physical) to habitat. Physical
disturbance to fauna habitat can include changes to
or destruction of the areas used for nesting, hunting,
home range, foraging or migration.
Indirect impacts (e.g., noise, lights). Indirect impacts
on fauna can include disturbance due to noise, lights,
or other such results of human activity.
The Responsible Officer should consult local management plans, Parks and Wildlife
Service Officers, or Hydro Tasmania’s Environmental Services for information
regarding fauna issues.
Consider and review the configuration, location and layout of the proposed asset in
terms of the impact each design option will have on animals.
Time construction operations to avoid sensitive breeding seasons or migratory
cycles.
Refer to HSEP0913 - Land Management
AIR QUALITY
Ambient conditions.
Climatic information.
Potential sources/causes may include, but are not limited to
generators using fossil fuel as the energy source, engines /
vehicles emissions, incinerators or burning off, decomposition of
wastes, improper use / poor maintenance of equipment and
chemical use
Impacts may result when particular substances are
present in the atmosphere for a sufficient time or in
circumstances such as to interfere with the
environment.
Substances include smoke, odour, gases (greenhouse
gases, CFCs, SOx, NOx, hydrogen sulphide, LPG
(mercaptan) etc) and dust. Dust may comprise ash,
soil or other particles. Dispersion modelling may be
required to quantify impacts for significant emissions
where actual ambient monitoring data is not
available
Types of Controls
a) Change of material(s);
b) Change in operation;
c) Engineering solutions (e.g. scrubbers, exhaust fans, absorbents, stacks);
d) Dust suppression (e.g. speed restrictions, temporary or permanent surface
treatment, water truck available during construction)
e) Ensuring bare soil is rehabilitated promptly;
f) Engine (or other equipment) maintenance; and
g) Decommissioning of equipment.
Monitoring: Recommend a monitoring program to ensure conformance with air
quality guidelines.
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Culturally significant sites may have physical or material evidence
of past human activity. The sites may be significant for their
scientific, historical, educational, heritage, or social values.
Sensitive sites should be identified from existing knowledge or
archaeological surveys. The proposal must be considered by the
Tasmanian Aboriginal Land Council prior to the survey being
carried out.
Aboriginal. Archaeological surveys must be carried out by an
Aboriginal Heritage Officer approved by the Tasmanian Aboriginal
Land Council.
Historic. Parks and Wildlife Service can assist in the identification
of sites relating to non-Aboriginal people.
Hydro Historic. The HT Cultural Heritage Program provides a
register, conservation plans etc that should be referred to.
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Potential impacts on cultural heritage include
damage, destruction or removal of artefacts or
structures. Disturbance to Aboriginal sites without a
permit, whether or not they are registered, is an
offence under the Aboriginal Relics Act 1975.
Refer to Procedure HSEP0912 Cultural Heritage Management.
Disturbance to sites of historic cultural significance is
controlled by the Historic Cultural Heritage Act 1995.
If artefacts are discovered during construction or maintenance operations, Hydro
Tasmania’s Environmental Services should be notified immediately, and work
stopped until advice is received. Artefact finds must be reported to the Parks and
Wildlife Service.
Conservation Management Plans
Disturbance to places with national heritage values,
on the National Heritage List (to be established in
2004), is controlled by the Environmental Protection
& Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
Lopping, heavy trimming or removal or trees
registered on the National Trust Significant Tree
register.
Relevant information about significant sites should be incorporated into the
management plan. Expert advice should be sought to determine specific
management prescriptions.
NOISE
Define existing background noise level, distance between the site
and the area likely to be affected by the noise, nature of buildings
and the activity therein, the likely duration of the activity
generating the noise, and the hours during which the activity will
be carried out (whether during the day, night, or weekends), and
the nature of the noise, e.g., audible pure tone components and
impulsive character.
Noise nuisance as defined by the Environmental
Management and Pollution Control Act 1994.
Annoyance and interference with physical and
mental health. Also need to consider that some
people are more sensitive to noise than others.
Complaints from neighbors and other community
members and stakeholders.
Employee discomfort and complaints
Model/predict potential noise impacts prior to installation of equipment or
introduction of new activities. Use methods to control at source such as:
Substitute with less noisy alternatives;
Modify existing equipment to reduce noise levels e.g. sound absorbing pads or
change in design;
Use plant and equipment as per operating and manufacturers instructions;
Site noisy equipment away from noise-sensitive areas. Plant known to emit noise
strongly in one direction should, where possible, be orientated so that the noise is
directed away from noise-sensitive areas;
Special care may be necessary for work that may need to be on off-hours, e.g. at
night;
Appropriate timing of noisy work e.g. machines that are used intermittently should
be shut down in the intervening periods between work or throttled down to a
minimum and conduct noisy work during working hours;
Appropriate maintenance of equipment to keep noise levels near to that of new
machinery. Vibration from machinery with rotating parts can be reduced by
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attention to proper balancing. Frictional noise from the cutting action of tools and
saws may be reduced if the tools are kept sharp.
If noise cannot be avoided, then the amount of noise reaching the listener should
be limited if possible. This can be achieved by:
Increasing the distance. Controlling noise by distance effectively reduces noise by
approximately 6 decibels [dB(A)] for each doubling of distance.
On sites where distance is limited, the screening of noise may be of benefit e.g.
trees, or attenuation e.g. wall or embankment. The usefulness of a noise barrier
depends upon its length, its height, its position relative to the source and to the
listener, and the material from which it is made.
NOTE:
If noise tests and/or measurements are necessary a competent person must
perform this work. Any noise measuring instrument should comply with AS-1259,
Sound Level Meters, and should be calibrated annually. The meter should have the
capability to measure frequency because most problems seem to arise from tonal
noise rather than the actual level of noise.
RESOURCE USE & WASTE MANAGEMENT
What resource are you going to use and how, what waste
streams, including controlled waste streams (e.g. cables
containing PCB) might you generate?
Non-compliance with Corporate requirements
What are the corporate requirements in relation to your resource
use and/or waste streams
Stakeholder complaints
Refer to Procedure HSEP0914 Resource Use and Waste Management to include the
following:
Insufficient data for effective sustainability reporting
a.
Higher costs to the business
b.
c.
d.
Comply with Corporate waste management and/or resource use
requirements as relevant
Keep track of and report on specified waste streams
Specify waste treatment method (e.g. recycling, disposal to landfill,
disposal through licensed contractor)
Specify resource management, including in the context of life cycle
analysis as relevant
CHEMICAL AND OIL USE
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Identify and describe any oils or chemicals that will be used,
transported or stored, including as contained in equipment that
will be used, transported or stored.
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Licence or permit noncompliance, loss of oil or
chemicals to land or water and consequent
environmental harm or environmental nuisance
Current stores, bunds, licences etc
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Refer to procedures HSEP0921 - Chemical Management, HSEP0920 - Oil
Management and HSEP0201- Legal and Other Requirements. Management
measures include the following:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
consider substitution with a less hazardous product
ensure appropriate and licences and permits have been obtained e.g. for
storage and use
ensure appropriate placarding
make sure spill kits are available and that personnel are trained in their
use
ensure that users of oils and chemicals are competent
maintain appropriate containment (such as bunding)
HAZARDS
Fire hazard, including local conditions, timing of operations, type
of machinery or operation, existing fire risk assessment for the
area, existing fire management plan.
Damage to property or biological communities.
Material hazard, including materials to be used and quantities.
Water and soil contamination.
Injury or death to workforce or public.
Non-compliance with existing policies and plans.
Design considerations, including

sufficient space between bund walls, storage areas, and other structures to
allow access for maintenance and emergency response;

a means for reducing emission of vapours to the outside atmosphere;

alarms connected directly to the fire brigade;

water supplies;

fire protection equipment;

means of evacuation;

protection of personnel responding to an emergency;

access routes for fire brigade appliances or other emergency services;

containment of leaks, spills, and run-off of fire fighting water;

the locations of emergency plans and a safety information board;

proper instruction and training of personnel; and

audits and reviews on practices and procedures.
NOTE: relevant emergency service agencies may need to be consulted with respect
to the above matters.
Refer to HSEP1201- Emergency Preparedness and HSEP0921 - Chemical
Management
OTHER ISSUES
Any environmental issue that has not been raised and does not fit
within the categories above.
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Additional Documentation
required? (Y/N)
If Y identify documents: Additional documents may include scientific studies, contractor documents, training plans,
specific procedures.
Does the EMP require
implementation auditing?
(Y/N)
If Y describe process to achieve this: The level of verification undertaken should be proportional to the risk that are being
managed. A high risk project should be audited more regularly to ensure implementation of the plan. Auditing should
follow EP8 Auditing Procedure.
Does the EMP require review
to evaluate suitability,
adequacy and effectiveness?
If Y describe process to achieve this: The degree of review undertaken should be proportional to the risk that are being
managed. Learnings from EMP implementation must be captured to ensure knowledge retention and appropriate EMP
requirements for future activities.
Risk ranking (likelihood and consequence)
1. LIKELIHOOD
2.
Event is
likely to
occur in
the 12
month
period
1. Negligible or
Insignificant
Event is
expected
in the 12
month
period
2. Minor
B. Likely
A. Almost
certain
CONSEQUENCE
(Impact
severity)
Examples relevant to all areas and kinds of
work (environmental harm definitions from
EMPCA)
Negligible or no environmental harm or
environmental nuisance, e.g.
- contained oil spill <20 litres
- possible incidental and local impact on flora
and fauna
Material environmental harm or an
environmental nuisance, but prosecution
unlikely, local publicity only, local nuisance
impacts on community, e.g.
- technical breaches of legal requirements
regardless of harm or nuisance
- spills to waterways <200 litres where
dispersal/cleanup is simple
Environmental impact descriptions
Examples specific to World Heritage Area (WHA) values
Social/cultural
Natural environment
heritage
-The
activity
is
located in the Visitor
-Vegetation clearance or ground
2
services
zone.
disturbance no greater than 50m
-The activity is located greater than
-Vegetation clearance impacts on
800m from a public road or defined
Wilderness values with a rating of 10
hiking trail.
or less*.
-Vegetation clearance or ground
disturbance no greater than 100m2
-Vegetation clearance impacts on
Wilderness values with a rating of 10
to 12*.
-The activity is located in the Selfreliant recreation zone.
-The activity is located 600-800m
from a public road or defined hiking
trail.
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Event
extremely
unlikely in
the 12
month
period
May only
occur in
extreme
and
exceptiona
l
circumstan
ces over
the 12
month
period
3. Moderate
4. Major
Event not
expected
in the 12
month
period
5. Extreme
Event may
occur (but
not likely)
in the 12
month
period
6. Catastrophe
F. Extremely Rare
E. Rare
D. Unlikely
C. Possible
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Serious environmental harm, possible
prosecution, local state publicity eg
- significant loss of oil (4000L to land, several
100L to water)
- ecosystem impact such as fish kill that
requires follow up monitoring and recovery
with expert input and control
Serious environmental harm, prosecution
probable, national publicity, reputation
impacts, political and licence implications e.g.
- Significant ecosystem impact with residual
effects likely after follow up
- large loss to waterways eg 8,000 litres, esp. if
drinking water affected
Serious environmental harm, prosecution
certain, severely affected reputation,
international attention possible, probable
licence restrictions e.g.
- loss of 20,000L oil to water, or to sensitive
land area
- significant impact on regional ecosystem, with
significant residual effects likely
Serious environmental harm, prosecution
certain with jail terms, licence restrictions,
severe reputation impact, international
attention e.g.
- significant impact on regional ecosystem with
eventual recovery impossible
- catastrophic dam failure
-Vegetation clearance or ground
disturbance no greater than 250m2
-Vegetation clearance impacts on
Wilderness values with a rating of 12
to 14*.
-The activity is located in the
Recreation zone.
-The activity is located 400-600m
from a public road or defined hiking
trail.
-Vegetation clearance or ground
disturbance no greater than 500m2
-Vegetation clearance impacts on
Wilderness values with a rating of 14
to 16*.
-The activity is located in the
Wilderness zone.
-The activity is located 200-400m
from a public road or defined hiking
trail.
-Vegetation clearance or ground
disturbance no greater than 1000m2
-Vegetation clearance impacts on
Wilderness values with a rating of 16
to 18*.
-The activity is located in the
Wilderness zone.
-The activity is located 50- 200m
from a public road or defined hiking
trail.
-Vegetation clearance or ground
disturbance greater than 1000m2
-Vegetation clearance impacts on
Wilderness values with a rating of 18
to 20*.
-The activity is located in the
Wilderness zone.
-The activity is located within 50m of
a public road or defined hiking trail.
* Wilderness values are identified in the Environment and Heritage map viewer - wilderness zoning layer.
Risk ranking
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Impact (Consequences)
Insignificant
1
Minor
2
Moderate
3
Major
4
Extreme
5
Catastrophic
6
A. Almost Certain
L
M
H
E
E
E
B. Likely
L
M
H
E
E
E
C. Possible
L
L
M
H
E
E
D. Unlikely
L
L
L
M
H
E
E. Rare
L
L
L
L
M
H
F. Extremely Rare
L
L
L
L
L
M
Likelihood
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