Freelander Service Procedures
GENERAL INFORMATION
03-5
Local issues
A number of environmental issues will be of
particular concern to residents and other neighbours
close to the site. The sensitivity of these issues will
depend on the proximity of the site and the layout
and amount of activity carried on at the site.
Noise is a major concern and therefore consideration
should be given to the time spent carrying out noisy
activities and the location of those activities that can
cause excessive noise.
Car alarm testing, panel beating, hammering and
other such noisy activities should, whenever
possible, be carried out indoors with doors and
windows shut, or as far away from houses as
possible.
Running vehicle engines may be an outside activity
which could cause nuisance to neighbours because
of both noise and smell.
Be sensitive to the time of day when these activities
are carried out and minimise the time of the noisy
operation, particularly in the early morning and late
evening.
Another local concern will be the smell from the
various materials used. Using less solvent, paint and
petrol could help prevent this annoyance.
Local residents and other business users will also be
concerned about traffic congestion, noise and
exhaust fumes, be sensitive to these concerns and
try to minimise inconvenience from deliveries,
customers and servicing operations.
Checklist
Always adhere to the following:
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identify where the neighbours who are likely to
be affected are situated;
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minimise noise, smells and traffic nuisance;
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prevent litter by putting waste in the correct
containers;
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have waste skips emptied regularly.
Use of resource
Another environmental concern is the waste of
materials and energy that can occur in day to day
activities.
Electricity for heating, lighting and compressed air
uses resources and releases pollution during its
generation.
Fuel used for heating, running cars or vans and
mobile plant is another limited resource which
consumes large amounts of energy during its
extraction and refining processes.
Water has to be cleaned, piped to site and disposed
of, all of which creates more potential pollution;
Oil, spares, paint etc., have all produced pollution in
the process of manufacture and they become a
waste disposal problem if discarded.
Checklist
Always adhere to the following:
Electricity and heating –
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keep doors and windows closed in the winter;
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switch off machinery or lights when not needed;
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use energy efficient heating systems;
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switch off computers and photocopiers when
not needed.
Fuel –
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don't run engines unnecessarily;
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think about whether journeys are necessary and
drive to conserve fuel.
Water –
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don't leave taps and hose pipes running;
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mend leaks quickly, don't be wasteful.
Compressed air –
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don't leave valves open;
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mend leaks quickly;
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don't leave the compressor running when not
needed.
Use of environmentally damaging materials –
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check whether a less toxic material is available.
Handling and storage of materials –
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have the correct facilities available for handling
liquids to prevent spillage and wastage as listed
above;
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provide suitable locations for storage to prevent
frost damage or other deterioration.
