1.2: Environmental Management During Construction

(8 maximum possible points)

Environmental Management System (EMS)

GREEN GLOBES #1.2.1.1 - ANSI #6.2.1.1 Were any of the following elements documented in an Emergency Management System (EMS) by the general contractor (GC) or construction manager (CM)?

GREEN GLOBES #1.2.1.1.1 - ANSI #6.2.1.1.1 : GC/CM Environmental Policy

• Yes (2 points)
• No (0 points)

Assessment Guidance

A GC/CM Environmental Policy must include policies and practices that support the health of humans and site-environment during construction.

GREEN GLOBES #1.2.1.1.2 - ANSI #6.2.1.1.2 : Designated GC/CM Environmental Management Plan and Compliance Manager

• Yes (2 points)
• No (0 points)

Assessment Guidance

A Designated GC/CM Environmental Management Plan and Compliance Manager: 

• Lists their qualifications, role, responsibilities, and reporting compliance structure (e.g., checklists, inspections, and records of compliance); 
• Indicates how this information is passed along to project personnel and sub-contractors;
• Describe continuous reporting mechanisms.

GREEN GLOBES #1.2.1.1.3 - ANSI #6.2.1.1.3 : Project Ecological and Health Risk Assessment

• Yes (2 points)
• No (0 points)

Assessment Guidance

The Project Ecological and Health Risk Assessment must be conducted prior to the start of construction to identify major risks that could impact the general welfare and health of humans (i.e., residents, workers, visitors, and construction trades people) and the ecological environment surrounding the immediate area of construction for the specific project and local agency requirements.

GREEN GLOBES #1.2.1.1.4 - ANSI #6.2.1.1.4 : Construction management policy on smoking

• Yes (2 points)
• No (0 points)

Assessment Guidance

The construction management policy must prohibit smoking within 25 ft. (7.62 m) of the building perimeter and construction zone during the construction phase.

Smoking is defined as the inhalation of smoke from burning tobacco, use of electronic-cigarettes, or other substance encased in items such as, but not limited to, cigarettes, pipes, and cigars for recreational or medical use.

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