8. Schools stormwater accreditation scheme

1. School Grounds and Outdoor Surfaces

Yes

No

a) Outdoor surfaces are cleaned using a broom, vacuum or shovel (not hosed or blown).

b) Sweepings are properly disposed of away from stormwater drains.

c) Run-off from graffiti cleaning is prevented from entering the stormwater drains.

d) School gardens are planted with local native plants.

e) School gardens are mulched to reduce water use.

f) Bush invading plants have been removed from school gardens.

g) Fallen leaves are collected and composted or used to mulch gardens.

2. Maintaining Stormwater Drains

(a) Garbage is covered and stored in an area where it cannot contaminate or pollute the stormwater drain during rain.

(b) Spill clean-up kits are kept on site and maintained.

(c) Stormwater drains are kept free of litter, leaves and dirt.

3. Handling and Storing Materials

(b) Materials are handled carefully and the school is kept orderly to prevent spills.

(c) Containers for storage of liquids are kept well away from stormwater drains and in properly covered and bunded areas.

(d) Delivery areas are bunded to prevent possible contamination from spills and breakages occurring during transfer of goods.

(e) Dumpsters and other waste containers are kept covered.

(f) The school is compliant to Chemicals in Schools policy.

4. Education

(a)School stormwater drains are clearly marked with a suitable sign e.g. `This Drain is Only for Rain'.

(b) Site signs are used to remind staff and students of ways to avoid pollution in the school.

(c) School pollution prevention practices are publicised by the school.

(d) The school community is educated about water quality, waste management and procedures for preventing pollution.

(e) The school community is encouraged to attend workshops or have other continuing environmental management training.

5. Protecting the Environment

(a) When choosing products for use in your school, the most environmentally friendly product is always used.

(b) Your school follows best environmental practice through all stages from purchasing through to minimisation and recycling of waste (whole life cycle).

(c) Your school is actively involved in caring for the local environment.

(a) A spill prevention and clean-up plan has been developed by the school.

(b) Appropriate spill clean-up equipment is kept on site.

(c) The school community is familiar with the clean-up plan and know how to respond promptly to a spill.

(d) When undertaking building and renovation work within the school, contractors ensure appropriate measures are taken to prevent stormwater pollution (e.g. installing sediment fencing)

(e) The school community is aware of the school's commitment to protecting the environment.

(f) The school community is aware of current environmental legislation.

7. Identify School Risks

From the checklist, identify the areas of risk in the school operations. Make a list of the issues of concern. Any `no' responses indicate a potential pollution risk.

Pollution Prevention Compliance Checklist

Yes

No

(a) Outdoor surfaces are cleaned using a broom, vacuum or shovel (never hosed or blown).

(b) Sweepings are properly disposed of away from stormwater drains.

(c) Run-off from graffiti cleaning is prevented from entering the stormwater drains.

(d) Garbage is covered and stored in an area where it cannot contaminate or pollute the stormwater drain during rain.

(e) Stormwater drains are kept free of litter, leaves and dirt.

(f) Containers awaiting recycling or disposal are covered and properly labelled as to their contents.

(g) Materials are handled carefully and the school is kept orderly to prevent spills.

(h) Containers for storage of liquids (such as bulk cleaning agents, chemicals, paints etc) are kept well away from stormwater drains and in properly covered and bunded areas.

(i) Delivery areas are bunded to prevent possible contamination from spills and breakages occurring during transfer of goods.

(j) Dumpsters and other waste containers are kept covered.

(k) A spill prevention and clean-up plan has been developed by the school.

(l) Appropriate spill clean-up equipment is kept on site.

(m) The school community is familiar with the clean-up plan and know how to respond promptly to a spill.

(n) When undertaking building and renovation work within the school, contractors ensure appropriate measures are taken to prevent stormwater pollution (e.g. installing sediment fencing).

(o) The school community is aware of current environmental legislation.

Best Practice Checklist

Yes

No

a) Outdoor surfaces are cleaned using a broom, vacuum or shovel (never hosed).

b) Sweepings are properly disposed of away from stormwater drains.

c) Run-off from graffiti cleaning is prevented from entering the stormwater drains.

d) School gardens are planted with local native plants.

e) Bush invading plants have been removed from school gardens.

f) Fallen leaves are collected and composted or used to mulch gardens.

g) School gardens are mulched to reduce water use.

h) Garbage is covered and stored in an area where it cannot contaminate or pollute the stormwater drain during rain.

i) Stormwater drains are kept free of litter, leaves and dirt.

j) Containers awaiting recycling or disposal are covered and properly labelled as to their contents.

k) Materials are handled carefully and the school is kept orderly to prevent spills.

l) Containers for storage of liquids are kept well away from stormwater drains and in properly covered and bunded areas.

m) Delivery areas are bunded to prevent possible contamination from spills and breakages occurring during transfer of goods.

n) School stormwater drains are clearly marked with a suitable sign e.g. `This Drain is Only for Rain'.

o) Site signs are used to remind staff and students of ways to avoid pollution in the school.

p) School pollution prevention practices are publicised by the school.

q) The school community is educated about water quality, waste management and procedures for preventing pollution.

r) When choosing products for use in your school, the most environmentally friendly product is always used.

s) Your school follows best environmental practice through all stages from purchasing through to minimisation and recycling of waste (whole life cycle).

t) Your school is actively involved in caring for the local environment.

u) A spill prevention and clean-up plan has been developed by the school.

v) Appropriate spill clean-up equipment is kept on site.

w) The school community is familiar with the clean-up plan and know how to respond promptly to a spill.

x) When undertaking building and renovation work within the school, contractors ensure appropriate measures are taken to prevent stormwater pollution (e.g. installing sediment fencing).

y) The school community is aware of the school's commitment to protecting the environment.

z) The school community is aware of current environmental legislation.