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General building site waste generated during the build on a project needs to be adequately managed to prevent risks to the health and safety of workers, people nearby and the environment. This waste can include off cuts, leftover materials, rubble, refuse, debris and rubbish.
Waste can cause painful and costly injuries by causing slips, trips and falls, protruding nails, and sharp edges. There are also fire hazards from plastic wrapping, cardboard, polystyrene waffle pods, and polystyrene insulation.
Good housekeeping practices, proper containment and efficient and appropriate disposal of unavoidable waste will reduce risks. It will also enable compliance with local council by-laws, EPA laws and workplace health and safety laws.
Principal contractors and sub-contractors are responsible for ensuring the safety of a building site. Part of this is making sure that building waste generated by their work is appropriately managed and that good housekeeping practices are implemented and followed.
However, good housekeeping doesn’t just happen. Everyone on site needs to do their bit. Principal contractors and sub-contractors can facilitate this by making sure that:
Note: Some councils require all building waste that may be windblown to be effectively contained at all times, e.g., in a cage.
Before starting any building work, check your local council and EPA requirements for containment and disposal of building waste.
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