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Ensuring Compliance and Sustainability Across Australia
Protection of the environment and its resources is our fundamental duty. Modern business focuses on limiting negative impact on the environment due to business activities. Manage your business activities with a comprehensive Environmental Management Plan (EMP) with SERS.
Our EMPs are tailored to meet the requirements of your business and comply with Australian environmental regulations. Take your business to new heights to achieve sustainability goals and promote sustainable practices with SERS Environmental Management Plans.
Definition of Environmental Management Plan
EMP is a document that describes how a project might impact the surrounding environment. It also includes the commitment of the project owners to avoid these impacts and take responsible actions.
An EMP is essential for the promotion of sustainable practices across industries.
Key Components of EMPs
An environment Management Plan is necessary for all business activities. Let’s see how it differs from one business activity to another.
Construction Management Plans
Purpose
It is a comprehensive plan for identifying and mitigating environmental issues due to construction work. These construction plans include strategies to address issues like noise, dust, construction waste management, etc.
Key Elements
- Site Inspection: Expert surveyors visit the site and identify possible environmental impacts due to construction works.
- Mitigation Strategies: Next, planning for mitigation strategies to reduce environmental impact. It may include controlling dust, reducing noise or managing sediments.
- Monitoring and Reporting: Setting strategies to regularly monitor environmental parameters and report on compliance.
Legislative Requirements
- The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act): The environmental legislation of the Australian Government guides to protect biodiversity. The legislation also manages cultural and important natural places.
- State and Territory Regulations: In Australia, different legislation is in effect in different states. For example, the Environmental Planning and Protection Act 1979 is in effect in NSW. In Queensland, the Environmental Protection Act 1994, and in WA, the Environmental Protection Act 1986.
Dust Management Plans
Purpose
The primary intention of the plan is to control and reduce dust. Dust particles from construction, mining, or industrial projects damage the environment because they contain harmful elements.
Key Elements
- Identify Source of Dust: Initial inspection involves identifying the source of dust in the project.
- Control Measures: The plan defines possible measures to control the production of dust in the project.
- Monitoring and Reporting: It sets regular monitoring and reporting systems to ensure regulatory compliance.
Legislative Requirements
- National Environmental Protection Measures (NEPM): The Australian Government has decided to develop NEPMs to define new objectives to protect different aspects of the environment. In 2014, a more strict policy was established to control air pollution for particles with a diameter of 2.5 & 10 micrometres.
- State and Territory Regulations: The states have stringent regulatory frameworks for controlling dust pollution. The Western Australia, Queensland, and other states also follow the same footprint to control dust pollution in the states.
Noise Management Plans
Purpose
Noise pollution management planning involves defining planning to reduce or manage noise in construction, transportation, or industrial activities.
Key Elements
- Identifying Noise Source: The first step is to identify the source of noise in the project. In construction and industrial projects, it can be the machines. The source can vary depending on the type of industry.
- Control Measures: Constructing sound barriers or developing noise reduction techniques are some of the effective measures. It can vary depending on the type of noise and its sources.
- Monitoring and Reporting: The plan includes setting up regular monitoring and reporting mechanisms. Its purpose is to comply with environmental regulations.
Legislative Requirements
- The Environment Protection Act 1986: The Act identifies noise to be at any frequency of sound. It also sets the ground for a noise pollution monitor and control framework.
- State and Territory Regulations: Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997 is followed in Western Australia and sets the framework for noise pollution control in the state.
Vibration Management Plans
Purpose
The plan identifies the sources of vibration in the industrial, construction, or mining projects and plans for its reduction.
Key Elements
- Initial Inspection & Source Identification: The plan includes an initial site inspection and identifying the source of vibration.
- Control Measures: Depending on the source of vibration it defines measures for its control and reduction.
- Monitoring & Reporting: Regular monitoring of the projects becomes important to reduce vibration. Reporting is essential for regulatory compliance.
Legislative Requirements
- Australian Standards AS 2670 and AS 2187: These standards provide the framework to assess and manage exposure to vibration for human bodies. It also sets the criteria for controlling vibration in Australian society.
- State and Territory Regulations: The Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 in NSW mandates sustainable development and promotes sustainable construction work. It helps regulate vibration in the community.
Water Management Plans
Purpose
It involves the planning for a sustainable usage of water and the protection of water sources from pollution. The plan involves managing the overuse of water sources due to construction.
Key Elements
- Water Source Inspection: The plan involves an initial inspection of the water sources in the project site and in the surrounding area. It also involves inspection of water usage on-site.
- Control Measures: It implements specific measures for controlling water usage, and preventing water contamination due to project activities.
- Monitoring and Reporting: The project involves regular monitoring and implementing control measures. It also involves reporting to relevant authorities.
Legislative Requirements
- Water Act 2007: It is the most crucial water management Act in Australia. It increases water security for all usage of water in the Murray-Darling Basin.
- State and Territory Regulations: Like all other regulations, all the states have different water regulations. For example, the Water Act 1989 and Water Management Act 2000 for NSW are the building blocks for water management regulations.
Waste Management Plans
Purpose
The main intention of the plan is to sustainably manage waste materials. Different projects like construction, industrial, or agricultural waste need sustainable management. The plan provides guidelines for that.
Key Elements
- Identification of Waste Sources: The initial inspection involves the identification of waste materials and their sources. Depending on the type and sources of waste materials, control measures are taken.
- Control Measures: For sustainable management of waste materials, identification and segregation is necessary. Specific disposal techniques like composting, and removal of hazardous materials are important.
- Monitoring and Reporting: The plan involves regular monitoring and reporting for better compliance.
Legislative Requirements
- National Waste Policy: It is a primary framework in Australia that provides guidelines for waste management and resource recovery.
- State and Territory Regulations: In NSW, Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2001, in Queensland, Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011 and in Western Australia, Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2007 are essential in founding the waste management framework.
Why Choose SERS?
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Client-focused Service
Environmental management services offered by SERS are focused on our clients. We deliver services as per your requirements and ensure it serves your purposes.
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Industry Expertise
SERS has been in the industry for a long time and it has gained sufficient hands-on experience in environment management planning. Our experts are able to provide project sustainability management plans for you to comply with sustainability regulations.
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Modern Technology
Advanced technologies are essential in environmental project management. We use state-of-the-art technologies to deliver reliable planning for environmental project management.
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Wider Coverage in Australia
SERS provides services across Australia, delivering reliable services to you. We aim to deliver service to you with efficiency.
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Customised Service
We offer customized services to you as per your needs. Different customers have diverse needs, our customized solution can help you meet your requirements.
Contact us today to get services for environmental management in Brisbane, Sydney, and Perth.
Our Process
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Initial Consultation
The first step to our service begins with visiting the site and consulting with the client. Our experts understand your environmental goals and we provide an outline of an environmental management plan.
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Site Assessment
Our experts conduct further assessments of the project site. Based on the sources of contaminations or noise pollution and others, we deliver suitable planning.
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Plan Development
Our flexibility to develop customized EMPs helps you choose the service you need from us.
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Implementation Support
During the process, our experts extend helping hands to support your project and control measures. We ensure that you never feel left out during the process.
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Monitoring and Reporting
Our experts monitor the development of the plan and evaluate the effectiveness of EMPs. Regular evaluation of the planning makes it more effective for you.
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Ongoing Support
During the implementation phase, we provide regular support. Our responsibility is to ensure the successful implementation of EMPs.
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