Pollution Prevention Action Sheets

You can download pdf versions of our action sheets below or contact customer services to obtain a hard copy. If your site is visited by a Environment Canterbury Compliance Monitoring Officer, they also will have copies.

• Air Emissions
  Industry, traffic and domestic sources all contribute to air pollution. This can impact on the environment, result in public nuisance and adverse health effects.

• Auto Paint and Panel
  If your day to day activities involve painting, sanding/wet sanding, or any other vehicle body repair activities using paints, solvents, thinners or detergents, then before you begin you must consider the potential your activity has to pollute the environment.

• Concrete Cutting
  If your day to day activities involve the handling of concrete and other cement based products, then before you begin you must consider the effects your activity may have on the environment.

• Handling Materials
  Any handling of materials such as oil, solvents, acids, paints, cleaners, pesticides and chemicals has the potential to pollute the environment.

• Housekeeping
  Good housekeeping on your site prevents pollution and accidents on site. It reduces your environmental liability and it’s also great for staff morale and company image.

• Site Drainage
  The drainage from your site is one of the most common ways for pollutants to enter the environment. To prevent water pollution, you need to understand the difference between drains on your site. On most sites there will be two types of drain; the stormwater drains and sanitary sewers.

• Spill Procedures
  Develop a spill procedure for your workplace.

• Spill Station
  All sites need to have equipment readily available to contain and clean up spills safely.  Learn some tips and tricks in this action sheet.

• Storage Materials
  If you store materials on site, such as raw materials, process chemicals, fuels, oils, paints, solvents, cleaners or even foodstuffs, good storage is vital for preventing pollution.

• Vehicle Washing
  Whenever a vehicle or piece of equipment is washed, the wastewater from that process contains contaminants that can harm our environment.