1. CESSWI Identifies Professional with a comprehensive knowledge and
Certifica- tion understanding of erosion, sediment and stormwater regulations.
2. Certified inspectors Recognized by state and federal regulators as qualified professiona
in their
fields
3. NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
4. Regulations The Clean Water Act (CWA)
Gov- erning National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
Erosion and
System State and Local Regulations
Sediment
Control and
Stormwater 1. Being the Oflcial representative onsite
2. A Fact Finder and Record keeper
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3. An Enforcement Case Developer
Onsite Roles
4. A Technical Instructor
Must understand the measure necessary to prepare for, conduct and
6. CESSWI report on an inspection and ensure the presence documentation and
Inspector exercise good professional judgement.
Duties
Talk to onsite supervisor before doing Inspection
7. Safety
Communica- tion
8. Safety First Consideration before going on any inspection site.
-Safety Plan and Current Site Hazards
-Hazardous Materials
9. Confined Space May be necessary when inspecting industrial or post construction
In- spections BMPs for stormwater collection and treatment or underground
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vault systems
Never perform these
inspection alone and always
follow confied-space entry
procedures with Qualified
Personnel
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10. Who, What, -Who do you contact before starting inspection?
Why, Where -What hazards do you need to be aware of for the site you are
and How inspecting?
-Why is safety important?
-Where do you need to go to if there is an onsite emergency?
-How do you learn more about safety?
11. Communication Understanding how to properly communicate with people will determine
your
degrees of success as an inspector
12. Good Professional, Courteous, Impartial, and Consistent, Honest, and Accurate
Communica-
tions
-Credentials and ID
13. Arrival
-Purpose of your Visit
Introduc- tions
-Expectations, Compliance and Personal
(First Time)
-Follow Up Schedule
Clarify issues related to compliance and demonstrating how each
14. Preconstructio individual plays a role in maintaining site compliance is important.
n Meetings
-Clarify Stormwater Objectives
15. Precon -Designate a Contact Person
Meeting -Determine if SWPPP will work for Schedule, and Work Activities
Objectives -Ensure Everyone reviews the SWPPP
-Remind Everyone that BMP are performance based and could
require change
-Conduct Meeting Onsite
-Verify Schedules
-Discuss Maintenance Requirements for controls identified in SWPPP
-Discuss Containment, Storage and Spill Procedures of on-site
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Pollutants, -Establish Open Communication
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