APP_06 — Aspect Identification Log¶

Document Information

Field	Value
Document Reference	APP_06
Issue Number	3
Issue Date	1 June 2026
Next Review	1 June 2027
Controlled By	Sean Ashton (HSQE Consultant)
Approved By	Aaron Mason, Director

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Purpose¶

This register identifies and evaluates the environmental aspects and impacts associated with A M Water Services Limited's operations, in accordance with ISO 14001:2015 requirements. It forms part of the company's Integrated Management System and supports our commitment to environmental protection and sustainability.

Methodology¶

Aspect Significance Calculation¶

Formula: Aspect Significance = (Impact + Legal + Quantity) × Frequency

Significance Criteria¶

Rating	1	2	3	4
A. Impact	Very Low	Low	Average	Great
B. Legal Requirement	No Regulations	Guidelines & ACoPs	Standards	Laws & Regulations
C. Quantity	Small	Average	Large	Significant
D. Frequency	Rare	Occasional	Often	Always

Impact Exposure Matrix¶

Score	Exposure Level	Visual Indicator	Management Control Action (MCA)	Timeframe for MCA
3-12	Low	🟢	Activities present minor levels of impact/risk. Apply mitigation strategies to reduce impacts to ALARP.	1 year+
13-24	Medium	🟡	Activities present serious levels of impact/risk. Modify processes and implement controls to reduce to ALARP. Additional monitoring may be required.	Within 6 months
25-36	High	🔴	Activities present high levels of impact/risk. Require careful planning and specialist consultation. Evaluate necessity and alternatives.	Within 3 months
37-48	Very High	⚫	Activities present extreme levels of impact/risk. Must not be undertaken without immediate intervention.	Immediate

Impact Treatment Options¶

Option	Description
Accept the Risk	Controls are deemed appropriate. Monitor and develop contingency plans where necessary.
Transfer the Risk	Shift responsibility to another party through contract or insurance. Can be transferred wholly or shared.
Mitigate the Risk	Reduce likelihood through improved controls and procedures. Minimise consequences through strategic planning.
Avoid the Risk	Do not proceed with activity or choose alternative approach to achieve same outcome.

Environmental Aspects Register¶

Ref	Category	Aspect Description	Impact Description	Interested Party Concerns	A	B	C	D	Score	Risk Level	Compliance Obligation	Goals & Objectives	Controls	Target
1	Emissions	Vehicle and plant emissions from grab lorries, excavators, and company vehicles	Air pollution contributing to climate change and local air quality degradation	Community health concerns, regulatory compliance, environmental groups	2	3	3	4	32	🔴 High	Clean Air Act, Environmental Permitting Regulations	Measure and report annual carbon footprint; identify reduction opportunities [UPDATED 2026]	Control, Monitor	Align with primary water-company customer supply-chain net-zero programmes (Anglian / Severn Trent)
2	Waste	Excavated materials, old pipes, construction waste from water main installations	Landfill burden, potential contamination, resource depletion	Environmental protection agencies, local communities, waste regulations	3	4	4	4	44	⚫ Very High	Environmental Protection Act 1990, Waste Regulations 2014	95% waste diverted from landfill	Control, Improve	Zero waste to landfill
3	Spillages	Fuel and oil spillages from plant refueling and hydraulic systems	Soil and water contamination, harm to wildlife, cleanup costs	Environment Agency, water companies, landowners	3	4	2	2	18	🟡 Medium	Water Resources Act, Environmental Damage Regulations	Zero reportable spillages	Control	100% spill prevention
4	Noise	Noise from excavators, breakers, generators, and traffic management	Community disturbance, wildlife disruption, hearing damage to workers	Local residents, businesses, environmental health officers	2	3	3	3	24	🟡 Medium	Control of Noise at Work Regulations, Environmental Protection Act	Noise complaints <5 per year	Control, Monitor	Zero justified complaints
5	Dust	Dust generation from excavation, material handling, and vehicle movements	Air quality impact, health risks, nuisance to neighbors	Residents, businesses, workers, environmental health	2	2	3	3	21	🟡 Medium	Environmental Protection Act, COSHH Regulations	Implement dust suppression on all sites	Control	No dust complaints
6	Water Use	Water usage for pressure testing, chlorination, and dust suppression	Resource depletion, potential wastage of treated water	Water companies, environmental groups, regulators	2	3	2	3	21	🟡 Medium	Water Industry Act, WIRS requirements	Minimise water wastage, accurate metering	Improve, Monitor	<5% water loss
7	Chemical Use	Chlorination chemicals for water main disinfection	Water contamination if overdosed, health risks to workers	Water companies, DWI, workers, consumers	3	4	2	3	27	🔴 High	Water Supply Regulations, COSHH, DWI requirements	100% compliance with dosing procedures	Control	Zero water quality failures
8	Habitat Disturbance	Excavation and construction activities affecting flora and fauna	Habitat destruction, protected species disturbance, biodiversity loss	Environmental groups, Natural England, local communities	2	3	2	2	14	🟡 Medium	Wildlife and Countryside Act, Habitat Regulations	Ecological surveys before works	Control	Net biodiversity gain
9	Energy Use	Electricity and fuel consumption at depot and sites	Carbon emissions, resource depletion, operating costs	Environmental stakeholders, cost management	2	2	3	4	28	🔴 High	Climate Change Act, ESOS regulations	Establish 2025 consumption baseline; reduction target to be set after baseline + practical levers identified [UPDATED 2026]	Improve, Monitor	Year-on-year intensity reduction once baseline established; renewable adoption considered at next major equipment refresh
10	Material Storage	Storage of pipes, aggregates, and chemicals at depot	Potential contamination, visual impact, security risks	Neighbors, environmental regulators, insurers	1	2	3	4	24	🟡 Medium	Planning regulations, Environmental permitting	Maintain tidy, secure storage	Control	Zero storage incidents
11	Traffic Impact	Vehicle movements and highway works causing congestion	Traffic delays, increased emissions, economic impact	Road users, businesses, emergency services	2	3	3	3	24	🟡 Medium	NRSWA, Traffic Management Act	Minimise lane closures, off-peak working	Control	Compliance with permits
12	Asbestos	Potential disturbance of asbestos cement pipes	Health risks to workers and public, contamination	HSE, workers, public, water companies	4	4	1	2	18	🟡 Medium	Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012	100% safe management of ACMs	Control	Zero asbestos exposure

Control Measures Implementation¶

Immediate Actions Required (Very High Risk)¶

Waste Management (Ref 2): Implement comprehensive waste segregation and recycling programme immediately. Establish partnerships with recycling facilities.

High Priority Actions (High Risk - Within 3 Months)¶

Emissions (Ref 1): Develop fleet management strategy, implement vehicle maintenance schedule, investigate low-emission alternatives
Chemical Use (Ref 7): Review chemical handling procedures, enhance COSHH training, implement dosing checks
Energy Use (Ref 9): Conduct energy audit, implement energy monitoring system, investigate renewable energy options

Medium Priority Actions (Medium Risk - Within 6 Months)¶

Spillages (Ref 3): Review spill kits provision, enhance training on spill prevention, implement regular equipment inspection
Noise (Ref 4): Review and update noise control procedures, provide enhanced PPE, schedule noisy operations for appropriate times
Dust (Ref 5): Procure dust suppression equipment, implement monitoring programme, establish complaint procedure
Water Use (Ref 6): Install flow meters, implement water conservation training, review testing procedures
Habitat Disturbance (Ref 8): Establish ecological assessment protocol, train staff in protected species awareness
Material Storage (Ref 10): Review storage procedures, implement bunding and containment measures, improve security
Traffic Impact (Ref 11): Enhance traffic management planning, coordinate with highways authorities, optimise routing
Asbestos (Ref 12): Maintain asbestos awareness training, review notification procedures, ensure licensed contractors

Monitoring and Review¶

Performance Indicators¶

Number of environmental incidents
Waste diversion rates
Energy consumption trends
Compliance audit results
Stakeholder complaints
Achievement of objectives and targets

Review Requirements¶

Annual review of all aspects and impacts
Immediate review following significant incidents
Review when operational changes occur
Update following legislative changes
Management review integration

Responsibilities¶

Role	Responsibility
Directors	Approve register and allocate resources for controls
HSQE Consultant	Implement controls and monitor compliance
HSQE Consultant	Maintain register, conduct assessments, report performance
Site Supervisors	Ensure site-specific controls are implemented
All Employees	Report environmental concerns, follow control measures

MAN01_INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (IMS) MANUAL
SOP 3.1 - Identification and Evaluation of Risk
SOP 5.1 - Production, Issue & Briefing of RAMS
APP_05 Risk & Opportunity Log
POL_HSQE_10_ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
APP_10 Legal & Compliance Requirements Log with Evaluation

This document forms part of A M Water Services Limited's Integrated Management System and should be read in conjunction with the IMS Manual (MAN_01) and relevant Standard Operating Procedures.

Audit trail¶

Date	Action	By	Details
Prior	See Document Control table above	—	Historical revisions recorded separately
24/04/2026	Rev 3 drafted	Sean Ashton, HSQE Consultant	2026 annual refresh. Standardised doc-control header. Added downloadable companion file. Cross-referenced APP_05 (Risk Register), APP_09 (COSHH), APP_10 (Legal Register) where relevant. Audit trail regularised.
04/05/2026	Aspect 1 + 9 simplified	Sean Ashton, HSQE Consultant	Aspect 1 (Vehicle/plant emissions): goal reframed from "Reduce carbon emissions by 10% annually" to "Measure and report annual carbon footprint; identify reduction opportunities"; LTO target reframed from "Net zero by 2040" to "Align with primary water-company customer supply-chain net-zero programmes". Aspect 9 (Energy use): "5% annual energy reduction" reframed to "Establish 2025 consumption baseline; reduction target to be set after baseline + practical levers identified". Aligned with the matching simplification of APP_11 E3.

How this document is approved

This document is maintained under AMWS's continuous-compliance model. Substantive revisions are reviewed and signed off by the Directors at the standing weekly Director / HSQE compliance call (Sean Ashton, Onyx + Leanne Mason). Currency, cross-references and minor edits are checked at the monthly Onyx site visit. The annual Management Review (September) provides the strategic-level confirmation. Compliance is therefore continuous, not gated on a single annual meeting.

This document forms part of A M Water Services Limited's Integrated Management System. Paper copies are uncontrolled when printed.

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