CSCS Environmental Awareness 2

Question 1

What does the term 'biodiversity' mean on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

The variety of plant and animal species present in an area

Answer

Biodiversity refers to the variety of living species — plants, animals, insects — found in a given area, which construction activity can harm.

Question 2

Which of the following is a legal requirement under the Environmental Protection Act regarding waste on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

Waste must be stored safely and disposed of by a licensed carrier

Answer

The Environmental Protection Act requires all construction waste to be stored safely and removed by a registered/licensed waste carrier.

Question 3

What is a 'duty of care' in relation to waste on construction sites?

Accepted Answer

The legal responsibility to ensure waste is handled and disposed of correctly

Answer

Duty of care is a legal obligation on waste producers to ensure their waste is stored, transported, and disposed of responsibly.

Question 4

Which document must accompany hazardous waste when it is transported from a construction site?

Accepted Answer

A consignment note

Answer

Hazardous waste must travel with a consignment note that details the type, quantity, and destination of the waste.

Question 5

What is the most effective way to protect a nearby watercourse from site runoff?

Accepted Answer

Install silt fences or sediment traps between the site and the watercourse

Answer

Silt fences and sediment traps intercept polluted runoff before it can reach a watercourse, preventing silt and contaminant entry.

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