Obligations for premises and operations.
WHAT MAY APPLY
Environmental impact assessment, for defined projects Effluent and waste requirements Fire safety certification Occupational safety obligations Permits for specific emissions or discharges
WHO REGULATES
Federal environmental bodies, state agencies, and local authorities, depending on the activity.
WHAT AN IMPACT ASSESSMENT IS
A study of a project's environmental effects, required before certain developments.
WHEN IT APPLIES
Where the project falls within prescribed categories.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH BEFORE COMMITTING TO A PROJECT
Whether it is required.
WHY BEFORE
It takes time and can change the project.
WHAT FIRE SAFETY TYPICALLY REQUIRES
Inspection Equipment appropriate to the premises Certification, renewed periodically
WHAT OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY REQUIRES
A safe workplace Training Reporting of accidents Records
WHAT WASTE OBLIGATIONS TYPICALLY INVOLVE
Proper disposal through authorised handlers Evidence of disposal
WHY EVIDENCE MATTERS
Liability can follow improperly disposed waste.
WHAT TO KEEP
Certificates, inspection reports and disposal records.
WHAT TO CALENDAR
Inspections and renewals.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
Which agency is responsible for your activity.
WHAT TO VERIFY
Requirements, directly.
