Environmental Awareness Flashcards
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What does the term 'biodiversity' mean on a construction site?
Answer: The variety of plant and animal species present in an area
Biodiversity refers to the variety of living species — plants, animals, insects — found in a given area, which construction activity can harm.
Which of the following is a legal requirement under the Environmental Protection Act regarding waste on a construction site?
Answer: Waste must be stored safely and disposed of by a licensed carrier
The Environmental Protection Act requires all construction waste to be stored safely and removed by a registered/licensed waste carrier.
What is a 'duty of care' in relation to waste on construction sites?
Answer: The legal responsibility to ensure waste is handled and disposed of correctly
Duty of care is a legal obligation on waste producers to ensure their waste is stored, transported, and disposed of responsibly.
Which document must accompany hazardous waste when it is transported from a construction site?
Answer: A consignment note
Hazardous waste must travel with a consignment note that details the type, quantity, and destination of the waste.
What is the most effective way to protect a nearby watercourse from site runoff?
Answer: Install silt fences or sediment traps between the site and the watercourse
Silt fences and sediment traps intercept polluted runoff before it can reach a watercourse, preventing silt and contaminant entry.
What should you do if you discover an unmarked drum of liquid chemical buried on a construction site?
Answer: Stop work, cordon off the area, and report it to your supervisor immediately
Unknown chemicals could be hazardous; stopping work and reporting immediately prevents exposure and environmental contamination.
Which noise control measure is most effective at protecting people near a construction site?
Answer: Erecting acoustic barriers or hoarding around noisy operations
Acoustic barriers physically block noise propagation to nearby sensitive receptors such as homes and schools.