Health & Safety Precautions (page 11 of 14)

the types of effluent which are allowed to be discharged into the drain and to check the results of any monitoring carried 
out by the Water Company.  
 
Where paint spraying operations are carried out it may be necessary to apply to the Local Authority for an air emissions 
licence to operate the plant. If such a licence is necessary, additional precautions will be necessary to comply with the 
requirements and the results of any air quality monitoring must be checked regularly.  
 

Checklist  

 
 
Always adhere to the following:  
 

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Know what legal consents and licences apply to the operations.  

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Check that the emissions and discharges comply with legal requirements.  

Waste Management  

Pollution can be reduced by careful handling, storage and disposal of all waste materials that occur on sites. Legislation 
makes it illegal to dispose of waste materials other than to licensed waste carriers and disposal sites.  
 
This means that it is necessary to not only know what the waste materials are but also to have the necessary 
documentation and licences.  
 

Handling and storage of waste  

 
 
Ensure that waste materials are not poured down the drain or on to soil and are stored in such a way that they do not 
escape on to land or soil.  
 
All waste must be segregated into individual types e.g. oils, metals, batteries, scrap components etc. This will prevent any 
reaction between different materials and assist in disposal.  
 

Disposal of waste  

 
 
Dispose of waste in accordance with the following guidelines:  
 

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Fuel, hydraulic fluid, anti-freeze and oil: Keep separate and dispose of to specialist contractors.  

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Refrigerant: Collect in specialist equipment and reuse.  

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Detergents: Safe to pour down the foul drain if diluted.  

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Paint, thinners: Keep separate and dispose of to specialist contractor.  

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Components: Return to supplier for refurbishment or disassemble and reuse any suitable parts. Dispose of 
remainder in ordinary waste.  

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Small parts: Reuse any suitable parts, dispose of the remainder in ordinary waste.  

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Metals: Can be sold if separate from general waste.  

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Tyres: Keep separate and dispose of to specialist contractor. DO NOT attempt to dispose of tyres by burning.