2        SITE ORGANIZATION AND STAFF DUTIEs

 

2.1   Organization Structure

 

The organisation structure for waste management is outlined in Figure 2.1.  This chart outlines the overall site management in relation to waste management and environmental issues.  Details on the roles and responsibilities of staffs responsible for implementation of the waste management plan are outlined below.

 

2.2   Roles and Responsibilities

 

Pursuant to P. S. Clause 25.25(6)(a), CHEC has appointed the Environmental Officer as the senior staff member fully responsible for implementing and overseeing the operation of the Trip Ticket System.  The General Foremen and Foremen are appointed to man each exit from the Site for the purpose of ensuring that every truck carrying C&D materials leaving the Site bears a duly completed, signed and stamped CHIT ticket.

 

2.2.1    Project Manager / Deputy Project Manager

 

The Project Manager / Deputy Project Manager is a representative of head office responsible for ensuring commitment to environmental performance is fulfilled and assigning adequate resources and facilities to provide an effective environmental management programme on site.

 

2.2.2    Site Agent

 

The Site Agent, as a senior staff, is responsible to coordinate all environmental matters on sites and report to the Project Manager. Site Agent is also responsible for all site operations, management of environmental issues, staff supervision, control, coordination & planning, external liaison as well as implementing and monitoring necessary corrective actions.

 

The Site Agent will also carry out immediate action to rectify any non-compliance of environmental requirements as well as handle any complaints received from the public.

 

2.2.3    Assistant Environmental Manager

 

Assistant Environmental Manager is responsible to coordinate all environmental matters on sites and to report these to the Site Safety and Environmental Committee, Highways Department, Environmental Protection Department and Engineer’s Representatives. The Assistant Environmental Manager is also responsible for ensuring commitment to environmental performance is fulfilled and assigning adequate resources and facilities to provide an effective implementation of the Waste Management Plan on site. With the assistance of the Environmental Officer, he would also oversee the implementation and performance of the Waste Management Plan. The Assistant Environmental Manager reports to the Site Agent and is responsible for all site operations, management of environmental issues, staff supervision, control, coordination & planning, external liaison as well as implementing and monitoring necessary corrective actions. The Assistant Environmental Manager would assume environmental duties on site and ensure that works are executed in accordance with the Waste Management Plan. He will arrange regular site inspections with the Environmental Officer.

 

2.2.4    Environmental Officer

 

The Environmental Officer will be appointed as a senior staff member, who with at least two years experiences in site management, fully responsible for implementing and overseeing the operation of the Waste Management Plan.  The Environmental Officer directly reports to the Assistant Environmental Manager.

 

The responsibilities of the Environmental Officer are also included as follows:

 

Ÿ             Review the Waste Management Plan and ensure works are executed in accordance with the plan;

Ÿ             Update the yearly and monthly summary Waste Flow Table (WFT) and the summary table for timber usage in temporary works construction monthly and incorporated into the Environmental Management Plan;

Ÿ             Monitor the works including those of subcontractors to ensure compliance with specified requirements.

 

2.2.5    Environmental Supervisor

 

Environmental Supervisor is responsible for the implementation of this Waste Management Plan with the assistance of the foremen.  He is also responsible for:

 

Ÿ             Co-operate with the Environmental Officer to rectify any non-conformances being identified;

Ÿ             Attend environmental meetings whenever necessary; and

Ÿ             Assist with Environmental Officer on any environmental accidents like chemical spillage.

 

2.2.6    General Foremen / Foremen

 

The General Foremen / Foremen are responsible for site supervision and coordination of the works as well as implementation of any remedial actions or environmental protection measures as directed by the Site Agent / Environmental Officer.

 

The General Foremen / Foremen are also responsible for:

Ÿ             Assisting in the daily implementation of the Waste Management Plan including to ensure all waste is sorted, segregated, recycled or reused when applicable;

Ÿ             Responsible to update the Daily Record Summary;

Ÿ             Ensuring the Waste Management Plan is followed and all appropriate paperwork to be collected and signed off; and

Ÿ             Ensuring waste is avoided and/or minimised as much as practically possible.

 

2.2.7    Workers

 

The workers are responsible to carry out the waste management practice. They are obligated to carry out the works like:

 

Ÿ             Sorting of different types of wastes;

Ÿ             Collection of wastes from each working site to the temporary storage area / designated fill banks / landfills;

Ÿ             General site cleaning;

Ÿ             Attend waste management training organized by the Environmental Officer; and

Ÿ             Follow the Waste Management Plan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                Line of responsibility

            --------------   Line of communication

 

Figure 2.1: The Organizational Structure for Waste Management

 

 

Table 2.1: Contact List of Designated Persons for Implementation of the Waste Management Plan