Manage and maintain the aftercare of a restored closed landfill site

Overview

This standard is about managing and maintaining the aftercare of a closed or restored landfill site.
It includes implementing and monitoring aftercare procedures, directing site staff to carry out aftercare activities, rectifying any problems and monitoring and reporting data in compliance with legislative and organisational requirements.
This standard is for managers of closed or restored landfill sites.

Performance criteria

You must be able to:

1. implement approved management systems for closed landfill sites
2. ensure site closure operations meet with requirements for restoration, aftercare and intended use 
3. manage arrangements for the supply of resources needed for aftercare activities in line with organisational requirements
4. implement procedures to record and maintain site monitoring activities that comply with legislative requirements
5. implement approved work programmes and operational instructions for aftercare schemes
6. identify and consult with key stakeholders on any aftercare maintenance undertaken
7. maintain monitoring records and prepare reports in accordance with legislative requirements
8. communicate monitoring requirements for aftercare schemes to all relevant people
9. check work programmes and operational instructions contain all information required to carry out processes in line with organisational procedures
10. communicate operational instructions in oral and written form to appropriate people
11. maintain accurate records of any post closure restoration and aftercare activities in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational procedures
12. advise appropriate colleagues and managers about accidents, incidents, interruptions to work or any situations that require their attention
13. maintain records in organisational systems of training for all staff involved with monitoring aftercare 
14. rectify any issues that prevent aftercare activities from being carried out in line with organisational procedures
15. arrange for required restoration remedial work to be carried out in line with organisational procedures
16. resolve any problems which may affect the aftercare of closed landfill sites
17. seek advice from appropriate specialists to resolve situations which are outside your responsibility

Knowledge and understanding

You need to know and understand:

1. legislative requirements, regulations codes of practice and guidance applicable to aftercare of closed landfill sites
2. planning permission, permit requirements and environmental management system (EMS) for the site
3. why it is important to monitor site hydro geological conditions
4. required documentation for aftercare operations to meet monitoring requirements
5. organisational procedures for managing work activities
6. organisational procedures for aftercare operations
7. resources required for aftercare operations
8. management systems for environmental protection on site
9. operating procedures for all machinery, plant and equipment used on site for aftercare
10. onsite procedures for securing landfilled wastes on a permanent basis
11. handling techniques that are suitable for materials being used to remediate problems arising from aftercare activities
12. methods used to deal with birds, vermin, insect, dust, noise and litter during aftercare 
13. hazards associated with restored closed landfill sites in relation to health and safety and the environment 
14. control measures to reduce or eliminate risks to safety, health and the environment on a restored closed landfill site
15. organisational procedures for dealing with spillages and emissions
16. types of personal protective equipment (PPE) required and how they must be used, maintained and stored
17. legal and organisational requirements for recording and reporting risks to health, safety and the environment
18. how to check that employees have understood operational instructions
19. issues that may arise to prevent aftercare activities including staff shortages, equipment deficiencies or external causes
20. how to access aftercare specialists and when to contact them