Ltd, Top Shed, Neath Abbey Wharf, Skewen, Neath, SA10 6BL Grid Reference: SS 72785 95866

METAL WASTE RECEIPT, TREATMENT AND STORAGE

Morris and Co. (Handlers) Ltd, Top Shed, Neath Abbey Wharf, Skewen, Neath, SA10 6BL Grid Reference: SS 72785 95866

Risk Assessment for Metal Waste Operation Table A - Assessment of odour risks

Probability of What is the Overall Hazard Receptor Pathway Risk Management Consequence Exposure Risk? What has the potential to What is at risk? What do I How can the hazard get to What measures will you take to reduce the risk? If it How likely is this contact? What is the harm that can What is the risk that still cause harm? wish to protect? the receptor? occurs who is responsible for what? be caused? remains? The balance of probability and consequence. Release of odour from Human receptors as detailed Air Treatment is performed inside a building, All metal wastes are Very Low Low Very Low stored dry metal waste – in Table 1 stored inside the building. External storage of degassed Dry metal waste has very Nuisance, loss of amenity; incinerator scrap, aluminum containers in sealed containers, although these will not be low associated odour. odour annoyance will have cans and steel cans odorous. Daily checks carried out and general housekeeping more impact in summer performed. Odour management plan to be implemented in when temperatures are the unlikely event of odour becoming an issue. Operation in higher, however location is accordance with EMS. remote and immediate industrial neighbours are metal recyclers.

Release of odour from Human receptors as detailed Air Fuels and oils stored within double skinned or bunded tanks Very Low Low Very Low fuels or oil in Table 1 and containers. Daily checks carried out and odour Nuisance, loss of amenity; management plan to be implemented in the unlikely event odour annoyance will have of odour becoming an issue. Operational in accordance with more impact in summer EMS. when temperatures are higher, however location is remote and immediate industrial neighbours are metal recyclers..

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Morris and Co. (Handlers) Ltd, Top Shed, Neath Abbey Wharf, Skewen, Neath, SA10 6BL Grid Reference: SS 72785 95866 Risk Assessment for Metal Waste Operation Table B - Assessment of noise and vibration risks

Probability of What is the Overall Hazard Receptor Pathway Risk Management Consequence Exposure Risk? What has the potential to What is at risk? What do I How can the hazard get to What measures will you take to reduce the risk? If it How likely is this contact? What is the harm that can What is the risk that still cause harm? wish to protect? the receptor? occurs who is responsible for what? be caused? remains? The balance of probability and consequence. Noise created by mobile Human receptors as detailed Noise through the air and Operation in accordance with EMS. Regular Low Low Low plant (FLTs) in Table 1 vibration through the maintenance of mobile plant. Machines switched off Nuisance, loss of amenity, ground when not in use. Noise Management Plan in place. loss of sleep; noise and vibration would have more impact at night. Nearest residents 225m away.

Noise created by baler Human receptors as detailed Noise through the air and Baler inside building and only operated in day time Medium Low Low in Table 1 vibration through the operational hours. Operation in accordance with EMS. Nuisance, loss of amenity, ground Ongoing operator assessment of noise and investigations loss of sleep; noise and where noise increases/changes. Noise Management Plan in vibration would have more place. impact at night. Nearest residents 225m away.

Noise created by sorting Human receptors as detailed Noise through the air and Sorting inside building and only operated in day time Medium Low Low equipment in Table 1 vibration through the operational hours. Operation in accordance with EMS. Nuisance, loss of amenity, ground Ongoing operator assessment of noise and investigations loss of sleep; noise and where noise increases/changes. Noise Management Plan in vibration would have more place. impact at night. Nearest residents 225m away.

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Morris and Co. (Handlers) Ltd, Top Shed, Neath Abbey Wharf, Skewen, Neath, SA10 6BL Grid Reference: SS 72785 95866 Risk Assessment for Metal Waste Operation Table C - Assessment of fugitive emission risks

Probability of What is the Overall Hazard Receptor Pathway Risk Management Consequence Exposure Risk? What has the potential to What is at risk? What do I How can the hazard get to What measures will you take to reduce the risk? If it How likely is this contact? What is the harm that can What is the risk that still cause harm? wish to protect? the receptor? occurs who is responsible for what? be caused? remains? The balance of probability and consequence. Release of particulate matter Human receptors as detailed Air Treatment is performed inside a building and all metal waste is Low Low Low (dust) from stockpiling of dry in Table 1 stored inside the building. The only external storage is Respiratory irritation and metal waste – Incinerator Ecological sites as detailed in degassed cylinders that are stored on an impermeable illness scrap, aluminium cans and Table 2 pavement in a sealed skip. Daily checks carried out and steel cans general housekeeping performed. Operation in accordance with EMS. Limited size of stockpiles and waste zero piled at least every 3 months. Dust levels inside building to be monitored.

Release of Volatile Organic Human receptors as detailed Air Fuels and oil stored in double skinned or bunded tanks. Low Low Very Low Compunds (VOCs) from fuel in Table 1 Standard filling procedures and spillage control Respiratory irritation and and oil storage areas procedures in place. illness Ecological sites as detailed in Table 2 Contaminated site run-off Groundwater Direct run-off from site Waste acceptance and inspection procedures. Treatment is Very Low Low Low or processing waters Surface waters across ground surface, into performed inside a building and dry metal waste is stored Contamination of groundwater. Land lagoon and groundwater inside the building. Fuels, oils and lubricants stored in double skinned or bunded tanks. Regular checks and good Direct run off to land or housekeeping in accordance with EMS. Building has neighboring surface waters impermeable surface and internal bunding dwarf walls to hold water. Impermeable concrete paving across operational areas, external bays sealed. Uncontaminated site run-off to lagoon and groundwater. Lagoon could be pumped out if contaminated. Water containment system inside building and no external storage of material outside of sealed skips will make direct run off to land or river neath a very low risk.

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Probability of What is the Overall Hazard Receptor Pathway Risk Management Consequence Exposure Risk? What has the potential to What is at risk? What do I How can the hazard get to What measures will you take to reduce the risk? If it How likely is this contact? What is the harm that can What is the risk that still cause harm? wish to protect? the receptor? occurs who is responsible for what? be caused? remains? The balance of probability and consequence. Litter Human receptors as detailed Air transport and Waste types are not usually associated with generation of Low Low Low in Table 1 deposition litter. Waste acceptance/inspection procedures and ongoing Nuisance, loss of amenity, Ecological sites as detailed in operator checks for housekeeping/litter in accordance with harm to human or animal Table 2 EMS. Waste materials stored inside building. Hand sweeping health of walkways used where required.

Mud and debris Human receptors as detailed Vehicles entering and Impermeable concrete paving will reduce mud available for Low Low Low in Table 1 leaving the site pick-up. Regular inspections of outside yard surface, and Nuisance, loss of amenity, regular hand sweeping of walkways where necessary. Good road traffic accidents housekeeping in accordance with EMS.

Pests (vermin, flies etc) Human receptors as detailed Air transport and over land Waste acceptance procedures and compliance with Very Low Low Very Low in Table 1 EMS. Waste types unlikely to generate pest issue. Accepted waste types are Harm to human health, Regular operator checks and implementation of pest not readily biodegradable nuisance, loss of amenity control measures in the unlikely event of this being and unlikely to attract identified as an issue. vermin or flies

Scavenging animals and birds Human receptors as detailed Air transport and over land Waste acceptance procedures and compliance with EMS. Very Low Low Very Low in Table 1 Waste types unlikely to attract scavenging animals and birds. Accepted waste types Harm to human health from Regular operator checks and implementation of pest control unlikely to attract waste carried off sites and measures in the unlikely event of this being identified as an scavenging birds or animals. faeces, nuisance and loss of issue. amenity

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Morris and Co. (Handlers) Ltd, Top Shed, Neath Abbey Wharf, Skewen, Neath, SA10 6BL Grid Reference: SS 72785 95866 Risk Assessment for Metal Waste Operation Table D - Assessment of accident risks

Probability of What is the Overall Hazard Receptor Pathway Risk Management Consequence Exposure Risk? What has the potential to What is at risk? What do I How can the hazard get to What measures will you take to reduce the risk? If it How likely is this contact? What is the harm that can What is the risk that still cause harm? wish to protect? the receptor? occurs who is responsible for what? be caused? remains? The balance of probability and consequence. Fire: Ignition of waste Human Receptors as detailed Air transport of smoke. Metal waste received only non-combustible metal. Fire Risk Low Low Low materials causing the release in Table 1 assessments and staff training in place. Good housekeeping, Respiratory irritation, of smoke. Ecological sites as detailed in stockpile limits, segregation of wastes. illness and nuisance to Table 2 local population, injury Injury to staff or fire to staff or fire fighters fighters.

Fire causing contaminated Groundwater Direct run-off of fire fighting Building has impermeable surface and internal bunding Very Low Medium Low groundwater or fire fighting Surface Waters waters from site across dwarf walls to hold water. Impermeable concrete paving Chronic effects:pollution water Land ground surface across operational areas. Uncontaminated site run-off to of groundwater requiring lagoon and groundwater very low risk. Lagoon could be treatment of water pumped out if contaminated. Run off to River Neath or land very low risk as distance over 50m and steps in place to prevent pathway to surface waters. Arson and/or vandalism Human Receptors as detailed Air transport of smoke. Perimeter fencing and CCTV. Very Low High Low causing the release of in Table 1 Respiratory irritation, polluting materials to air Ecological sites as detailed in illness and nuisance to (smoke and fumes) Table 2 local population, injury Injury to staff or fire to staff or fire fighters fighters.

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Morris and Co. (Handlers) Ltd, Top Shed, Neath Abbey Wharf, Skewen, Neath, SA10 6BL Grid Reference: SS 72785 95866 Risk Assessment for Metal Waste Operation Table D - Assessment of accident risks

Probability of What is the Overall Hazard Receptor Pathway Risk Management Consequence Exposure Risk? What has the potential to What is at risk? What do I How can the hazard get to What measures will you take to reduce the risk? If it How likely is this contact? What is the harm that can What is the risk that still cause harm? wish to protect? the receptor? occurs who is responsible for what? be caused? remains? The balance of probability and consequence. Arson and/or vandalism Groundwater. Direct run-off of fire fighting Building has impermeable surface and internal bunding Low Low Low causing contaminated waters from site across dwarf walls to hold water. Impermeable concrete paving Chronic effects:pollution of groundwater or fire ground surface across operational areas. Uncontaminated site run-off to groundwater requiring fighting waters lagoon and groundwater. Lagoon could be pumped out if treatment of water contaminated. Run off to River Neath or land very low risk as distance over 50m and steps in place to prevent pathway to surface waters.

On-site hazards: wastes, Injury to unauthorised Direct physical contact. Perimeter fencing and CCTV. Low Low Low machinery and vehicles persons Bodily injury.

Spillages or leaks of fuel or Groundwater Direct run-off from site Fuels and oil stored in double skinned or bunded tanks. Very Low Medium Low oil from storage tanks or Surface Waters across ground surface Regular checks on integrity of tanks. Site plant subject to Chronic effects: plant Land pre-use checks and regular servicing. Standard filling pollution of procedures and spillage control procedures in place. groundwater requiring Impermeable concrete paving and lagoon can be pumped treatment of water out if contaminated. Run off to River Neath or land very low and emptying of risk as distance over 50m and steps in place to prevent lagoon pathway to surface waters.

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Morris and Co. (Handlers) Ltd, Top Shed, Neath Abbey Wharf, Skewen, Neath, SA10 6BL Grid Reference: SS 72785 95866 Risk Assessment for Metal Waste Operation Table D - Assessment of accident risks

Contaminated wastes, fuels Human Receptors as detailed Flood waters Fuel and oils stored within double skinned or bunded Low Low Very Low or oils transported by flood in Table 1 tanks and containers. Not in flood risk area. Contamination of buildings, Ecological sites as detailed in controlled waters and natural Table 2 habitats downstream. Controlled waters in Table 3

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Morris and Co. (Handlers) Ltd, Top Shed, Neath Abbey Wharf, Skewen, Neath, SA10 6BL Grid Reference: SS 72785 95866 Risk Assessment for Metal Waste Operation Identification of Receptors

Table 1 - Human Occupancy

Type of Receptor Location Proximity Commercial/Industrial Premises Neath Abbey Wharf 10m North Commercial/Industrial Premises David Lloyd Swansea 630m West Receptor Llandarcy Academy of Sport 800m South West Residential Properties Wernandrew Farm 225m North West Residential Properties Bay View 515m East

Table 2 - Nature and Heritage Conservation Sites

Name Type Proximity Source Neath Abbey Wharf Woodland and Scrub Less than 50m South Drawing No12. Habitats Grassland and Marsh Local Wildlife Sites Less than 50m East Drawing No12. Habitats Earlswood Road Cutting and Ferry Boat Inn Quarries SSSI 1,335m south Grid Ref: SS 728946 – SS 732939 Pant y Sais National Nature Reserve SSSI 1,982m south west Grid Ref: SS 712 940

Table 3 - Controlled Waters

Name Type Proximity River Neath River 60m East Tennant Canal Canal 80m West

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