Site Waste Management Plans

Introduction

As from the 6th April 2008 Site Waste Management Plan (SWMP) became law if the project you are working on has a construction phase cost of more than £300,000 (excluding VAT).

(The Site Waste Management Plan Regulations 2008)

(Regulations SI 2008: No. 314 issued under the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005).

No work should commence unless there is a Site Waste Management Plan in place.

Each project should have one SWMP, which is a live document that must be updated through the course of the project. The Plan has also to be kept by the Principal Contractor (under these regulations) for two years after completion of the construction phase.

To avoid a fixed penalty of £300.00 a site waste management plan should be available upon request.

Aims

This course is designed to ensure that all the key players (clients, designers, architects, principal contractors, subcontractors and suppliers etc) understand the requirements of the Site Waste Management Plan Regulations 2008 and how they apply to each role.

Delegates will gain an extensive awareness and appreciation of the requirements, potential benefits and practical challenges associated with SWMPs. As a result they will be better equipped to start preparing and delivering against site waste management plans.

The Course includes:

* What is a SWMP?
* Why do we need them & how will they add value?
* What do they mean in practice?
* Where can we get more help?
* How the industry impacts on the environment
* The impacts waste has on the environment
* The main benefits of managing waste
* Good practice with regards to waste management
* (including waste segregation and waste minimisation techniques)
* An overview of all legal requirements related to waste management (including the Duty of Care)
* What should be included in a SWMP
* What is required to work in line with a successful SWMP on site

Delegates will be issued with a Certificate of Attendance.