WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN

Document No: SP-

23 Revision: 0

Date issued: Jan 2017

Compiled by: Approved by:

MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATIVE MD

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1. Purpose

The purpose of this standard is to ensure that a regular system of refuse and scrap removal is
implemented and maintained in order to prevent health hazards from developing and waste from building
up to uncontrollable levels.

2. Scope

All areas under control of the company.

3. References

Environmental Conservation Act

General Safety Regulation 4, 5, 7(1) (c), 9(2) (a) National
Environmental Management Act 107/1998 Occupational Health &
Safety Act 85/1993
Facility Regulations 2(5) (b), 5(2) (d)
Hazardous Substances Regulations 6, 10(2), 12 Electrical
Machinery Regulation 5(1) (b) Asbestos Regulations 4, 7,
10, 11
Lead Regulations 3, 6, 7, 10, 11
SABS Codes of Practice 0400, 0119, 0147 Air Pollution
Prevention Act
Waste Act No. 59 of 20008: National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008

4. Responsibilities

4.1 Building Work Supervisor (GSR 11 (1))

To ensure that a system is set up whereby all refuse bins are emptied into the appropriate skips
and all waste and scrap is removed from the work areas on a daily basis.

4.2 Field Supervision

To ensure that the scrap and refuse is removed regularly from all areas. To ensure all waste is separated
and as far as reasonably possible to RE-DUCE, RE-USE & RE-CYCLE.
5. Procedure

5.1 Waste management on site

Surplus of waste materials arise from either the materials imported to site or from those generated
on site. Imported materials are those, which are brought to the project for inclusion into permanent
works.

Generated materials are those, which exist on the project such as topsoil, plastic, cable,
batteries and material from demolition works etc.

However there are other considerations to waste management such as waste reduction, segregation
of waste, disposal of waste, financial impacts of waste disposal and recording, monitoring, education
and reviewing.

This plan outlines the procedures that have been put in place to demonstrate how they benefit the
environment, how we can measure the effects and how these effects, procedures and practices are
sustainable.

5.2 Segregation

A specific area shall be laid out and labeled to facilitate the separation of materials for potential
recycling, salvage, reuse and return. Recycling and waste bins are to be kept clean and clearly marked in
order to avoid contamination of materials. Employees must be deposited into the correct bin/area
The labeling systems shall be the Waste Awareness Colour Coding Scheme and discussed at the
Induction meeting/s.

5.3 Waste management

Waste Materials fall into three categories for management, these are:

a) Reduce

All employees are encouraged to at ways to minimize the amount of waste produced at the
work/sites.

b) Reuse

If surplus materials can be used in the permanent works or if they are surplus to requirements
and need to be removed from the site and they can be removed and used in their present form
they are classified as materials, which have been re-used.

c) Recycle

If the surplus material cannot be used in its present form but could be used in a different form, it is sent
for recycling such as oil, plastics.
5.4 Ways of minimising waste

Site management and all employees are all being encouraged to look at ways to minimize the amount
of waste produced at the work/sites.
Excavated material must be analyzed and if possible reused in back filling where possible.
Material - storing and stacking neatly for usage and if possible re-used without any wastage of reusable
material.

5.5 General

Environmental Regulation 6 of the OHS Act must be complied with.

All areas must be inspected by the designated SHE Representative at least once per month and the findings of
the inspections must be recorded on the audit findings report and submitted to the Safety officer. All reports
and inspection will be filed in the site file.

Sufficient refuse bins must be provided for all areas. All refuse bins are to be fitted with lids which must be
replaced after use. Appropriate signage will be placed on the bins to ensure the correct waste is disposed of
in the correct containers provided.

The contents of the refuse bins must be emptied into the disposal skips daily and not be allowed to overflow.
(IF APPLICABLE)

Separate labeled containers with lids must be provided for disposal of oil rags or other waste which could lead
to spontaneous combustion. It must be of a non-combustible material.

All metals and surplice stock (e.g. Cable offcuts) will be stockpiled and returned to the Client.

Plastic liners are recommended where refuse may create a hygiene problem.

All waste to be disposed of at a registered Dumping Site. All applicable documents and weigh bills will be
obtained and kept on file in order to ensure that the waste is being disposed of at a registered dump site and
to ensure waste disposal is measured and monitored.

5.6 Instruction and training

The Contract Site Supervisor will provide on-site briefing via induction of appropriate separation, handling,
recycling and reuse and return methods to be used by all parties and at appropriate stages of the Project
where applicable.

Specific attention will be given to hazardous material and the Waste method and Waste sites will be
discussed and detailed at the daily Toolbox talks.
6. Records

Description Doc No Retained Minimum Destroyed by

by Retention
Period
Waste Register SP 23/01 SHE Rep 5 Years SHE Rep
Audit Findings Report SP 06/02 SHE Rep 5 Years SHE Rep