Why You Need a CPESC

In terms of erosion management and sediment control, projects and developments are being scrutinized more closely to make sure they uphold their environmental obligations. From a public and regulatory perspective, project managers and developers are being closely scrutinized more and more, with erosion management playing a major part in the protection of works and the avoidance of re-work.

Erosion control inside the work area is a requirement for any project that disturbs the land. Project managers have a crucial environmental duty to prevent sediment discharge from the site. With so much scrutiny and responsibility project managers are realizing it’s imperative they meet their obligations, but it takes both time and expertise. To do it efficiently and effectively engaging a professional to steer them in the right direction is becoming essential.

What is a Certified Profession in Erosion and Sediment Control?

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A Certified Profession in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) is a qualification awarded to experts in the field of erosion and sediment control. Those who gain the accreditation subscribe to a code of ethics and a commitment to maintain expertise through continual professional development.

The skill set of a CPESC allows for the identification of the most effective and cost-efficient management of erosion and sedimentation for a given project or works site. A CPESC can be engaged to

• develop Soil and Water Management Plans
• develop Erosion and Sediment Control Plans
• review and approve Erosion and Sediment Control Plans
• undertake site inspections and audits
• act as a project ‘Soil Conservationist’
• provide training to relevant project staff on the management of erosion and prevention of sediment discharge.

Benefits of involving a CPESC

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Involving a CPESC in your project and implementing their advice will greatly reduce your risk of environmental non-compliance and regulatory action. It’s important to recognize erosion is both an environmental and works protection issue.

A CPESC’s job is to improve your environmental performance by:

• enabling prevention of erosion and discharge of sediment pollution in waterways which can harm marine and aquatic ecosystems
• reducing lag times for site stabilization and revegetation
• assisting in the prevention of erosion damage and associated costly re-work.

A CPESC will help your project avoid damaging and costly environmental incidents.

As qualified professionals, they’re experts in drainage and erosion prevention. And their advice can help prevent costly works damage.