Risk assessment and remediation of contaminated land―training material

摘要

Redevelopment of contaminated land is a substantial business in this country. Over ￡500 millions are spent every year in the UK on removing contaminants from polluted sites. Part IIA of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, which was implemented in England and Scotland more than 12 months ago, has brought new responsibilities to many construction practitioners. A recent research carried out by the Construction Industry Research and Information Association (CIRIA) shows that despite large number of construction companies have mere than ten years experience in dealing with contaminated land, more than half of their staff are not receiving training on the subject. Training is needed for consultants, contractors, regulators and other construction professionals, involved in contaminated land schemes, particularly in the following areas: 1. the development of objectives for risk assessment 2. data collection processes including site investigation and estimating the risks of the site 3. identification of contaminated land-related, engineering and management objectives the based on the risk assessment, site specific constraints and legislative requirements 4. the development of the remedial strategy 5. selection and implementation of the appropriate remediation options including monitoring and aftercare operations.