How to Keep Your SWPPP Reports on Schedule

Much of SWPPP reporting is about knowing your schedule - when are reports due, how frequently and on which occasion.

Some reports are require weekly while others are trigger by events such as forecast rain or actual rain fall on site.

As a result, reviewing the project specifications and keeping track of these due dates is important.

Here are additional pointers for keeping reports on track:

Make a Schedule

Log each reporting requirement like a CCO or RFI log and know when reports are due.

Mark Your Calendar

Online tools such as Google Calendar make it easy to set weekly reminders to fill out reports.

Set Aside Templates

Fill out hard copies, scan them and save them together on your computer for easy access.

Save Email Templates

Copy over a typical transmittal email and save it in your "drafts" box as a transmittal template.

Conclusion

These are simple reminders and triggers for keeping reports on track. Some of the information may remain the same, which is why it is important to keep things on track and assure that they are turned in on time.

How To Effectively Manage SWPPP & Stormwater

A big part of managing SWPPP & Stormwater is staying current, which means checking the forecast, inspecting and site and completing reports.

Completing these steps on time and on a regular basis should keep you out of trouble - provided you follow through with them.

That being said, here is a breakdown of each step:

Weather Forecasts

Check which service is required for your project (typically listed in the project specifications) and a secondary service as a back-up, one that you are familiar with.

Print and save each forecast and take action when chance of rain is remote, high or imminent - read below for steps.

Inspect The Site

Check which inspections are required for your project (typically listed in the project specifications) and take action to complete them.

Take photo documentation and archive them for good record-keeping.

More importantly, follow up on corrective action items that need to be addressed prior, during and after each rain event.

Completing Reports And Record Keeping

Document each step of the above and fill out appropriate reports. 

Check which reports are required for your project (typically listed in the project specifications) and take action to complete them.

Archive and save each one for good record keeping.

Conclusion

Keeping up with SWPPP and stormwater management takes patience and persistence - with a good dose of both, good practice means discipline in following through and following up on action items.

Disclaimer

Disclaimer:

This Disclaimer governs the use of this site, and the terms and conditions for Storm Savvy providing information. By using this site, you acknowledge that you have read this Disclaimer and that you accept and will be bound by the terms hereof.

Storm Savvy has prepared this Web site for general information purposes.

The information from or through this site is provided "as-is", "as available", and all warranties, express or implied, are disclaimed (including but not limited to the disclaimer of any implied warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose). The information may contain errors, problems, or other limitations. As a condition to our providing the information on this site, the viewer agrees that Storm Savvy is not liable for any indirect, special, incidental, consequential damages or any other damages (including damages for loss of business, loss of profits, litigation, or the like), whether based on breach of contract, breach of warranty, tort (including negligence), product liability or otherwise, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

Use of such information contained in this site is voluntary, and reliance on it should only be undertaken after an independent review of its accuracy, completeness, efficacy, and timeliness.

SWPPP Management Comes First!

Check back soon for more info, this blog will be dedicated to SWPPP management and best practices.