Environmental Plan

Project Construction of Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Plant at
Gokarna & Hanumanghat

Client 'Project Implementation Directorate (PID),
Kathmandu Upatyaka Khanepani Limited (KUKL)
Consultant 'DOHWA Engineering Co. Ltd., Environment & Resource
Mananagement Consulatant (P) Ltd., Building Design
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1.0 PROJECT INTRODUCTION:

The both project location Gokarna & Hanumanghat is located in Nepal’s two
different districts. One site central part of Kathmandu the area/location was called
Guheshwori and other part located in Bhakthapur the area/location was called
Hanumanghat. Historical Temple Gokarna and is very near to the Gokarna
project construction site. One of the Holy River called ‘Bagmati’ running very
near to the project site.
2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS:
The scope includes Construction of Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Plant at
3 MLD (3000 m3/d) at Gokarna & 1 MLD (1000 m3/d) at Hanumanghat
3.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
3.1 DEFINITION - Environmental Incident
An adverse impact on the environment wholly or partially resulting from an
organizations activities, products or services.
3.2 PURPOSE
The purpose of this procedure is to outline environmental management controls
to mitigate potential environmental impacts.
3.3 Environmental Management Objectives
Environmental Management Objectives will be included in the project specific
HSE plan. Issues that could be considered include:
 Target 100% environmental compliance;
 Target no environmental complaints;
 Noise levels;
 Minimum impact on the surrounding environment;
 Maximum reinstatement of original environment after construction
 Maximum recycling of materials.
There will be compliance with all applicable environmental pollution controls, and
any spills will be controlled /disposed of according to project and local
environment Protection requirements. In particular, the following will be
implemented:
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3.3.1 Environmental Management Plan – Pre-Construction Phase & Construction

Phase
Following measures are required for mitigating or minimizing the environmental
impacts that are likely to occur during the construction phase of the project.
Minimum Environmental Management Measures.
Sl. Potential Negative
Mitigation Measures Time frame
No. Impacts
1. Construction of  Maintain necessary living accommodation and Pre-construction
labour camps ancillary facilities in functional and hygienic manner. and construction
 All temporary accommodation must be constructed phase
and maintained in such a fashion that
uncontaminated water is available for drinking,
cooking and washing.
 The sewage system for the camp must be planned
and implemented. Shall provide solid waste
collection and disposal arrangements. Adequate
health care is to be provided for the work force.
2. Water Supply-  Control water usage & avoid wastage of water. Store During
Impact due to water in compact and cement/HDPE container to construction
drawing of avoid leakage;
water from local  Creating awareness among the work force regarding
/surrounding areas conservation of water
for domestic
purposes
3. Solid Waste  No waste of any type of shall be left on site. During
Management  Cut trees and bushed shall be cut to manageable Construction
lengths and stacked at site for community use.
Land & Ground Plantation shall be taken up in open area of the
Pollution; depletion of project site as replacement for the cut trees/bushes
natural resources  Contaminated fuels, containers and other potentially
dangerous wastes shall l be segregated from other
waste & stored in a designated area and disposed of
as required
4. Solid Waste disposal Identification of all solid waste generation sources. All During
Improper solid waste bio-degradable including kitchen waste to be put into Construction
disposal could lead humus pit, which can be covered with soil for
to health hazards. composting.

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5. Using of modern Using of modern machineries such as Poclain JCBs etc, During
machineries shall be used to minimize the construction period, it will construction
reduce the construction period impacts to the nearby
residents.
6. Prevention of Prevention of accidents involving human beings, animals During
accidents or vehicles falling or accidents due to open construction
trenches/manholes during construction period. This
needs to be ensured with proper barricading, signage
boards and lighting etc.
7. Dust Pollution near  All earth work will be protected in manner acceptable During
settlements to the engineer to minimize generation of dust. Area construction
under construction shall be water sprinkled.
 Construction material shall be covered or stored in
such a manner so as to avoid being affected by wind
direction.
 Unpaved haul roads near / passing through
residential and commercial areas to be watered.
 Trucks carrying construction material to be
adequately covered to avoid the dust pollution and to
avoid the material spillage.
8. Transportation -  Implement Traffic Management system – ensure that During
Vehicular movement, the vehicles employed for transportation are pollution Construction
Loading/ unloading free and do not generate noise;
 Putting up speed limit boards through-out the project
Construction site closely monitored by trained security guards
activities create  Periodic checking of equipment for safety by the
dust/air pollution authorized agency
 Frequent water sprinkling is required to reduce local
dust emissions.
9. Vehicular noise  Idling of temporary trucks or other equipment should During
pollution at not be permitted during periods of loading / construction
residential / sensitive unloading or when they are not in active use. The
receptors. practice must be ensured especially near residential /
commercial / sensitive areas.
 All possible and practical measures to control noise
emissions during drilling shall be employed. The
Engineer may direct to take adequate controls
measures depending on site conditions.

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10. Noise from vehicles,  Servicing of all construction vehicles and machinery During
plants and will be done regularly and during routine servicing construction
equipments operations, the effectiveness of exhaust silencers will
be checked and if found defective will be replaced.
 Maintenance of vehicles, equipment and machinery
shall be regular and up to the satisfaction of the
Engineer to keep noise levels at the minimum.
11. Pollution from Fuel  Ensure that all construction vehicle parking location, Construction and
and Lubricants fuel/lubricants storage sites, vehicle, machinery and operation
equipment maintenance and refueling sites shall be
located away from site office. Fire extinguisher
required.
 Ensure that all vehicle/machinery and equipment’s
operation, maintenance and refueling will be carried
out in such a fashion that spillage of fuels and
lubricants does not contaminate the ground.
12. Construction  Proper acoustic system shall be ensured for During
equipment operation reduction of noise from the equipment to surrounding Construction
(Diesel generators, area & ensuring comfort to the personnel working in
Concrete the surrounding area
Mixing/batching  Ear plug to be used by the operator of the machine
plants and other and also those who are working near the machinery.
machinery)  Regular maintenance of equipment, ensure noise
Irritation/discomfort well within the tolerable limit
due to noise  Provision of temporary but proper foundation
pollution, vibrations supported with rubber padding to control vibrations.
and dust  Optimized operation of construction related
machinery
 Prompt and controlled disposal of worn-out
spares/parts only to the authorized sources
13. Pollution from Take all precautionary measures to prevent the wastewater During
Construction generated during construction (e.g. curing time & testing of Construction and
Wastes pipeline) from entering into streams, water bodies or the post-construction
irrigation system.
All waste arising from the project is to be disposed off in the
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14. Safety Aspects  Proper barricading shall be provided During

 Personal Protective Equipment such as footwear and construction
protective goggles to all workers employed on mixing of
materials like cement, concrete etc. shall be provided.
 Welder’s protective eye-shields shall be provided to
workers who are engaged in welding works.
 Earplugs shall be provided to workers exposed to loud
noise, and workers working in crushing, compaction, or
concrete mixing operation.
 Supply all necessary safety appliances such as safety
goggles, helmets, safety belts, ear plugs, mask etc to
workers and staffs.
 Not employ any person below the age of 18 years for
any work.
15. First Aid Arrange for: During
 A readily available first aid unit including an adequate construction and
supply of sterilized dressing materials and appliances as operation
per the Factories Rules in every work zone
 Availability of suitable transport at all times to take
injured or sick person(s) to the nearest hospital
4.0 SCOPE
The Procedure describes the Environmental & Social Management Program for
compliance by TEAMS-BCPL JV and its sub-contractors during the project
execution like preparation of the site, construction, erection of equipment and
commissioning of the process plants, administration of general facilities, storage
and handling, utilities, other services, offsite activities and others relevant to the
construction Site.
This procedure identifies project areas that require environmental management

and describes how to address these areas. Areas of environmental management
discussed in this procedure are:
• Policy;
• Responsibilities;
• Training;
• The physical environment;

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• Housekeeping;
• Emergency response; and
• Auditing, reviews and reporting.
5.0 ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
All parties involved in projects to comply with all applicable HSE legislation as a
minimum standard. The adoption of best practice will be positively encouraged,
and all parties will be required to demonstrate their application of best practice
and innovation in order to reduce adverse environmental impacts
6.0 Responsibilities
Whole Project Team
The client, consultant field execution, TEAMS-BCPL JV and sub-contractors and
their management, supervisory and field execution / commissioning staff are
collectively responsible for executing their work in a manner that prevents
environmental harm. They will identify at the earliest opportunity any deterioration
of the target of the 100% standard of compliance and instigate any remedial
action necessary.
Contractor’s Representative/Construction Manager

Contractor’s Representative/Construction Manager has overall responsibility for
Health Safety and Environmental matters on the execution site.
These responsibilities include:
 Effective implementation of the EMP, including training, site inspection and
audit coordination;
 Informing sub-contractors of their duties in relation to environmental
protection;
 Liaison with the client over consent applications, licenses, permits and
specific environmental incidents;
 Coordination of investigation and response to environmental complaints
relating to the performance at the site; and
 Implementing and maintaining the standards, rules and regulations during
project execution and ensuring appropriate environmental standards are
developed and implemented in the project.

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HSE Personnel
TEAMS-BCPL JV HSE Personnel, in conjunction with the Contractor’s
Representative, is responsible for implementation and administering this
procedure.
 The authorities and responsibilities of HSE Personnel consist substantially in
assisting the management for implementation and coordinating all activities,
which provide an effective and usable body of safety procedure highlighting
Health Safety and Environment promotions.
 Advice and monitoring the compliance of project relevant environment laws,
codes of practice and standard applicable to the project.
 Advising and helping the site engineers/Supervisors to develop and
implement the HSE requirements at site.
 Leading by example and promoting environmental management at every
opportunity.
 Liaison with client/consultant safety personnel in all safety/environment
related matters.
 Plan and organize HSE training for employees
 Instruct and brief all personnel’s and subcontractors for Environment standard
& procedures.
 Perform a continuous check to ensure activities organized by engineers,
supervisors are performed by subcontractors in accordance with the safety
procedures, rules and regulations.
 Perform a continuous check to ensure that proper housekeeping is
maintained in all working area/sites.
 Preparation of all records and maintaining it.
Site Engineer/Supervisor
Site Engineers/Supervisors are frontline players key role in the safe execution of
the job and they are accountable for Environmental Social Management (ESM)
and regulatory compliance in their functions. It includes:
 Compliance to the applicable Acts, Rules, Regulations and Standards
affecting Environmental Social Management Plan (ESMP).
 Contributing a major share in implementing all Environmental Social
Management (ESM). Requirements.

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 Participating in and adhere to all Environmental Social Management (ESM)

instructions, procedures and activities.
7.0 ENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIAL MANAGEMENT AWARENESS / INFORMATION
 Environmental Awareness constitutes a major part of achieving compliance
for environmental protection. Consequently, an Environmental Awareness
Orientation will be given to all employees as part of their general orientation.
 Environmental related toolbox talks / meetings will be conducted by
SUBCONTRACTORS on routine basis or as necessary.
 The following issue will be addressed during the environmental awareness
training held during the HSE orientation session:
 Importance of working and operate in conformity with the environmental local
legislation, the CONTRACTOR OHSE POLICY &the site environmental Plan.
 Compliance with the ESMP (waste management, handling and storage of
chemical products, etc.) and the potential consequences due to non-
compliance.
 Procedures to face to environmental emergencies;
 Environmental impacts consequent to their activity and the benefits for the
environment deriving from their engagement;
 Roles and the responsibilities in the EMS.
 Environmental protection - protecting the environment from the effects of
construction by making personnel aware of sensitive environmental resources
on-or near the Jobsite;
 Environmental aspects recognition and communication - training personnel to
recognize potential environmental impacts (e.g., spills, improper waste
management) and to inform the Supervisor;
 Liability control – demonstrating that noncompliance with regulatory
requirements can lead to personal and corporate liability.
 CONTRACTOR’s and SUBCONTRACTOR Engineers and Supervisors will
treat environmental topics during Tool box meetings and other periodical
meetings.
 The CONTRACTOR and SUBCONTRACTOR’s HSE Dept. will record all
Environmental Training and awareness sessions.

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8.0 ENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIAL MANAGEMENT COMMUNICATION

 Communication inside the organization, both “top down” and “bottom up”, and
externally, with third interested parts, about the environmental aspects of the
site, will be kept active during all the project phases.
Top-down Bottom-up
 Induction training
 Tool box meetings
 Suggestion box
 Flyers
 Tool box meetings
 Specific messages by management
 Courses, training’s
EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION
Communications with Communication
Communications Communication Communication
Suppliers / with external
with the Client with Authorities with headquarter
SUBCONTRACTORS interested parties
On the project, On Sites formal There is a Communication Every
basically all formal communication is frequent between communication
communication routed via the Site communication CONTRACTOR and coming from
runs via the Project Manager. Typically between the site Suppliers / external interested
Manager or Site the formal and the SUBCONTRACTORS is parties is recorded
Manager. communication with headquarter which carried out both from and an answer is
Authorities is limited supervises and the (Site Manager, HSE given.
as this will run monitor the Personnel)
between the Client application of the
and the Authorized EMS
Parties.
9.0 ENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIAL MANAGEMENT CONTROL

This document sets out the basic rules for Environmental & Social Management
Control
 Describes the handling and disposal methods for all liquid and solid wastes
generated during the execution of the project;
 It also addresses the air pollution prevention and control, noise pollution
prevention and control, protection of water resources, and site reinstatement;
 Includes the basic actions to be taken in the event of a pollution incident.
 Describes specific requirements for compliance with applicable national, and
local regulatory environmental documents, permit conditions, and contractual
commitments during the project execution phase;

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 Clearly define the contractual division of responsibility for environmental and

Social Management compliance for all involved parties and assign tasks to
Jobsite personnel;
10.0 LEGAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
 CONTRACTOR and SUBCONTRACTORS shall fully comply with
International Standards, Local Government of Nepal Regulations, CLIENT
Environmental Specifications, General Instructions, Sanitary Codes Plans and
Work Practices. Where, due to circumstances beyond CONTRACTOR
control, it is unable to comply with a requirement, the CLIENT will be informed
and requested to assist with the deviation.
 In particular the following rules, regulations and standards will be complied
with:
 National and Local Ministry of the Municipal and Rural Affairs sanitary
wastewater regulations
 The use of chlorine -containing materials shall be minimized
 Environmental Protection Act, 1997 (EPA)
 Environmental Protection Rule, (EPR) 1997 (Amended 1999)
 Labor Act, 1992 a/nd Labor Rule 1994
11.0 ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS / IMPACTS IDENTIFICATIONS
11.1 PRE – CONSTRUCTION PHASE
WASTE GENERATION
The contractor/sub-contractor shall construct temporary buildings for various
functions of the project works such as offices, material storage, a temporary pit
latrine / bathroom and accommodation for some staff: Foreman, Supervisor and
Lead-Man including the workforce (General Workers) etc.
 Daily generated waste from labor camp, site office, site store and pantry,
must be collected and segregate properly to dispose the bio-hazardous
waste not to effect environment designated place or provided waste bins.
 Workers toilets must be keep clean and hygiene to avoid any illness or
transfer the bacteria from one to others. Solid waste must be collecting in
pit to avoid the mixing with food waste.
 Soil piles shall also be used to reinstate the site during or after
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 Damage construction materials such: Steel, Cements, and other wastes

shall be stored to allow recovery of recyclable materials either by
Company of by any other interested party.
 Waste Materials that are not considered usable shall be transported to the
designated land-field/disposal site.
11.2 CONSTRUCTION PHASE
1. POPULATION INFLUX
 The population influx into the areas would also increase pressure on both
resources and social services due to increased demand on the services
and resources.
 This may lead to an increased demand for resources which might cause
conflicts in the community.
 The impact on religious shrine/temple on the site not to damage by any
construction activities and shall be well protect also provide proper access
for locals.
 Influx of job seekers to the area is likely to attract criminals into/around the
project and hence pose a threat to security of people and property in the
project area.
2. REMOVAL OF VEGETATION COVER AND SOIL EROSION
 The fences or the mechanism used to control erosion must be inspected
and maintained throughout the construction period.
 Site clearing for construction will result into loss of trees and removal of
vegetation cover.
 The contractor shall be supervise site clearance in such a way that
unnecessary clearance of natural vegetation and trees will be avoided
after the completion of construction works. Replacing of trees should be
emphasized. All cuts in the slopes grounds shall be refurbished firmly and
provided with the vegetation cover to reduce the soil erosion.
 Site clearing for construction will result into loss of trees and removal of
vegetation cover.
 The existing vegetation and shrubs are common in the area and do not
have high biological significance, not protected and are not threatened.
 However, their removal might accelerate soil erosion.

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 Provision of adequate and well-designed drainage channels will be made.

3. CHANGE OF SCENIC QUALITY
 Scenic quality deterioration will occur due to stock piling of construction
materials in the vicinity of the project site.
 Excavation work as well as presence of construction vehicles, plant and
equipment will also add to scenic quality deterioration.
4. NOISE
 In a construction site, noise and vibration are usually produced by heavy
vehicles and machinery used for material transportation, and by the
construction plants and machinery during processing of materials, and
during the actual construction works.
 Noise and vibration will create disturbance to the plant operators and the
 Construction workers. The typical noise levels at construction sites ranges
from
 95 – 102 dB (A) at the operators position, depending on the type of
equipment used.
5. VIBRATION
 Excessive vibration may cause physical damage to properties/structures
near the construction site (i.e. might disturb the foundations of existing
treatment units or even cause the walls to crack or collapse).
 The extent of effects will however depend on the types and structural
stability of the structures.
6. INCREASED SOIL AND WATER POLLUTION
 The project shall involve soil excavation and shifting, activities associated
with dust emissions, capable of causing significant air and water pollution.
 Construction activities may also result into soil and water pollution by
emissions, spillage or surface runoffs. Movement of vehicles and the use
of machines at site may result in accidental oil spillage.
 Water pollution may also result from the filtration from the toilet pit,
whereby, nutrients and pathogens met be transported with subsurface of
water channel.
 On the other hand, improper disposal of wastewater could result into
pollution of soil and ground water.

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7. SAFETY AND HEALTH RISKS

 Excavation and construction works exposes the laborers and the general
public to noise, dust and risks of physical harm/injuries.
 Noise is a common occupational hazard in many workplaces.
 Annoyance, stress and interference with speech communication are the
main concern in noisy workplaces.
 Exposure to elevated dust levels may increase a risk of air borne diseases
such as bronchial and other respiratory tract diseases.
 Other risks can result in form of body harms by the running machines,
accident fall in the excavated trenches etc.
8. WASTE GENERATION DURING CONSTRUCTION
 Construction activities will result into generation of construction wastes
such as stock piled soils, damaged materials like pipes; packaging
materials etc.
 During construction there will also be generation of domestic wastes from
the workers camps. The waste may mainly consist of food remains, plastic
bags and bottles.
 Improper disposal of waste may create a nuisance and create breeding
sites for disease vectors. Examples include mosquitoes (malaria vector)
and houseflies.
 Improper use of the toilet or lack of proper sanitation at the camp site
might lead to eruption of diseases such as cholera, diarrhea, and
dysentery and stomach upset and fever.
9. MEDICAL WASTE GENERATION AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURE
The medical waste which will be generating during the construction face at
project first aid clinic facilities, will be collecting periodically bases and dispose
at nearby hospital where we have an medical facilities tie-up agreement
(Nepal Medical Collage and Teaching Hospital at Attarkhel Chohwk, Jorpati)
10. POOR HOUSEKEEPING:
Poor housekeeping often results in unsafe conditions and also implies that the
working area is poorly managed and the work being done lack of good
housekeeping. Many incidents and injuries occurred by the causes of poor
housekeeping. The non-combustible/non-hazardous waste shall be segregate

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and store properly. Food waste which will be generated from labour camp
shall be securely place in bins and dispose at designated location which will
be not effect environmental atmosphere. To keep project premises free from
hazardous materials and waste, shall be carried out mass housekeeping
every week Friday half hours before the end of work by all subcontractors
including the contractor in presence of the consultant/client.
11. SPREAD OF HIV/AID & STDS
 The construction activities are likely to attract a lot of people into the
project area due to availability of employment opportunities as well as
opportunities for other income generating activities.
 It is expected that this project will also increase interaction between
people in the cause of livelihood sustenance or social relaxation.
 Increased interaction between new comers and locals can accelerate
diseases transmission rates, especially sexually transmitted diseases
such as HIV and AIDS
 To avoid the HIV/AIDS transmitted, medical screening carried out for each
and every employee prior to assign at project site.
 Time to time, project paramedical team including the Doctor will be
provide HIV/AIDS awareness training to all workforce including the locals
to make awareness about the health care.
12. LOSS OF DEFINITE MATERIALS AND LAND DEGRADATION
 Construction works will have direct impacts related to excavation,
quarrying and deposition of spoil material. Significant volumes of
earthworks will be extracted during project execution.
12.0 IMPACTS MITIGATION MEASURES
12.1 PRE CONSTRUCTION PHASE
1. WASTE GENERATION
 A temporary fence shall be installed around the actual construction site.
 This will isolate the site and help to minimise spreading of construction
materials, soil piles and dust.
 The quantity of food waste shall be buried on site/designated area.
 Wastes such as pipes, iron bars nails etc., shall be stored for possibility of
reuse during construction.

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 Soil piles shall also be used to reinstate the site during or after
construction.
 Damaged construction materials such as etc. shall be sorted to allow
recovery of recyclable materials either by Company or by any other
interested people.
 Waste materials that are not considered usable shall be transported to the
designated waste disposal site.
12.2 CONSTRUCTION PHASE
1. POPULATION INFLUX
 To avoid struggle for existing resources and services; the contractor shall
discuss with the community after a discussion and as per the direction of
the client.
 The contractor shall request to the community and also the local authority
to monitor movement of new comers; regulate the use of resources as
well as to regulate the movement of people in and out of the project area.
2. REMOVAL OF VEGETATION COVER AND SOIL EROSION
 The fences or other mechanism used to control erosion must be
inspected and maintained throughout the construction period.
 The contractor shall supervise site clearance in such a way that
unnecessary clearance of natural vegetation and trees will be avoided.
After the completion of construction works, replanting of trees should be
emphasized. Compensatory re-plantation in the ratio of 1:25 for each
affected trees.
 All cuts in the sloping grounds shall be refurbished firmly and provided
with the vegetation cover to reduce the effect of soil erosion.
 Provision of adequate and well-designed drainage channels
3. CHANGE OF SCENIC QUALITY
 The contractor shall prepare a working site plan, indicating sites for
placement of every construction materials, and vehicle routes, in a
manner that ensures easy site restoration
 Deterioration of scenic quality off-site is difficult to mitigate, since the
project will be purchasing material from various unmonitored sources.
However, since construction materials such as sand, stones and

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aggregates will be sourced from Local suppliers and they shall be

responsible for the impacts mitigation.
4. NOISE CONTROL
 CONTRACTOR shall comply with Government of Nepal rules
specification for noise control on the jobsite and ensure that noise levels
are within the maximum limits set for the project as measured at the
jobsite boundary
 During site preparation, construction and commissioning activities
CONTRACTOR will perform work in a manner that minimizes the effects
of noise generated.
 All the noise sources (compressors, generators, etc.) are insulated in
order to minimize the noise inside and outside the site.
 Noise levels within the construction area will be assessed and control
measures implemented.
 The selection of equipment shall be taken into account and a
determination shall be made whether harmful levels of noise are emitted.
 Periodically emission noise test shall be carried out (Ones in every 6
Months) not to effect workforce from noise hazardous.
5. VIBRATION CONTROL
 Normal vibrations produced by vehicles and construction equipment
becomes dampen by loose soil and therefore do not reach the
foundations.
 The existing vegetation and loose soil around the site have the potential
for damping noise.
 Noise and vibration impacts will have short range – near the construction
site the contractor shall use machineries with low noise and vibration
ratings.
 In Case that materials processing such as stone crushing and blasting
will be done in designated areas as advised by the customer.
6. INCREASED SOIL AND WATER POLLUTION
A. DUST CONTROL
 CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for fugitive dust control within the
Jobsite: Transporting the construction materials, mixing cement in

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batching plant, dumping sand/aggregates and during the excavation of the

structure also boundaries and control areas.
 Drinking water shall be tested from recognized laboratory by every 3
months to maintain the drinking water standard by Government of Nepal.
 During construction, every effort will be made to minimize the discharge of
visible fugitive dust and it’s migration beyond the property line that will
interfere with land use or violate air quality standards.
 Source reduction and source improvements provide emission control
through improved stockpile management and improved work practices
related to loading and load-out operations.
 Reduction in the amount of material being handled and minimize the
frequency of stockpile surface disturbance.
 Reductions in material drop height when loading out to the stockpile.
 Covering stockpiles when practical with tarpaulin and securing the cover.
 Fugitive dust control for material handling operations and stockpiles will be
through reduced handling, reduced time of stockpiling, when possible, and
dust suppressants (e.g., water) under prolonged dry and windy weather
conditions.
 All vehicles (trucks, lorries) will be inspected to ensure that they have
adequate means of covering loads. Torn and badly worn or ill-fitting
covers will be rejected.
 Trucks shall not be overload while carrying earth, sand, gravel, stone or
other aggregates and will be completely and adequately covered at all
time while moving.
 Bulk storage of waste earth will be limited as far as is practicable and care
will be taken during handling to reduce dust generation.
 Drop height between excavators and transporters will be minimized and
double handling of earth in storage areas will be eliminated where
possible.
 Every effort will be made to reduce the handling of stockpile materials
during prolonged dry or windy weather.

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 The site speed limit will be strictly applied in order to limit the disturbance
of dust and truck drivers will be instructed to stay on approved routes to
minimize off road traffic.
 Water spray trucks /manual means will be used to control dust on the site
in the area of competence.
 Mud and dirt accidentally transported onto public roads or construction site
roads via construction traffic, will be cleaned up immediately by the
SUBCONTRACTOR responsible.
 The CONTRACTOR Discipline Engineers: Mechanical/Electrical/Civil and
Site HSE Manager will monitor the implementation of dust control
measure on site.
 SUBCONTRACTORS will provide a weekly program to the
CONTRACTOR Environmental Manager for the wetting activity on site
and the transportation of earth, sand, gravel, etc.,
B. VEHICLE EMISSION
 All vehicles will be properly maintained to minimize excessive exhaust
emission.
 All internal combustion engines will be suitably serviced and maintained to
reduce pollutant emissions to an acceptable level. Where possible
engines will be located away from work areas.
 Ensure that a vehicles or Construction Machinery have a Registration,
Fitness certificate and Check for Pollution Under control clearance etc.,
 CONTRACTOR will ensure to inspect and monitor the operation of
vehicles.
C. SPILL PREVENTION AND RESPONSE
 CONTRACTORS shall ensure that sufficient resources are available at all
times to deal with spills of hazardous materials. Every effort will be made
to prevent hydrocarbon and chemical contamination of soil, groundwater
and surface water.
 Inert absorbent material (e.g. absorbent pads, sand) shall be available
near the areas where leakage of hazardous liquids can occur.
 Personnel using products that have the potential to cause environmental
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of spill containment and recovery equipment. It is the contractor

Supervisor’s responsibility to ensure such training is conducted; records
are maintained and made available for inspection by the Contractor
Environmental Manager.
 The contractor shall make sure that refueling of vehicles and machinery
or transfer of materials should be carried out in safe manner
 All refueling should be done in a manner to avoid spillage.
Recommended best practices include but are not limited to:
 Fuelling vehicles and equipment away from drainage channels,
preferably in a designated fuelling area,
 Avoiding topping off fuel tanks,
 Using drip pans or absorbent pads when refueling,
 Using absorbent materials to soak up any small spills and disposing of
the used absorbent material properly,
 Providing secondary containment for any onsite, stationary fuel tanks,
 Removing fuel stained soil immediately. The soil can be spread on an
impermeable surface such as a flat area covered with plastic so that
volatiles can evaporate.
 The dried soil should then be drummed and disposed of properly.
 The contractor shall ensure that any local spillage to soil shall
immediately be remedied.
D. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
 The MSDS for all hazardous substances stocked or used on site must be
collected and recorded by the Site Engineers and by the Store’s In-
charge
 SUBCONTRACTORS must submit the copy of the MSDS to Contractor of
every used or stored substance.
 For no reason dangerous substances (and the relative empty containers)
can be dispersed in the environment, on the ground, in the sewer system
or be burnt.
 The containers of dangerous substances, oils or paintings cannot be
cleared or washed dispersing the liquids of washing operations in sewer or
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 Every container must be provided with its specific label indicating the
content, the hazard characteristics.
 The storage of dangerous liquids must be done above appropriate
containing tanks, apt to contain the liquids in case of accidental spillage.
 If possible, emergency closets provided with anti-flame, vapors aspiration
and filtering devices shall be used.
 The storage areas must be isolated in order to avoid vehicles in motion to
damage containers and cause environmental accidents.
 All dangerous substances must be kept in their original containers, sealed
until their use and marked with the relative label.
 The stoppers or other closings must be the original ones, previewed at the
shipment, intact and not deteriorated or damaged by the atmospheric
agents or by the handling operations.
 Dangerous or flammable products, including paintings and oils, must be
stored in suitable places and well ventilated, placed far away from heat
sources.
 Fire extinguishers must be available near inflammable substances.
 Pouring devices must be suitable for the operations carried out, sure for
the users and the environment, predisposed and used so as to diminish
the risks of spillage or dripping on of the ground or in the sewer.
 At the end of their use, the unfinished containers of chemical products,
paints and oils must be brought back to the storing areas and adequately
plugged.
E. CONTAINING BASINS
 The containing basins placed under containers of hazardous liquids,
must be tight, having capacity at least 110% of the biggest containers
stocked. The containing tanks cannot be provided with drainage pipe,
whereas they will have to be supplied with appropriate cover in order to
prevent accumulation of rainwater, if in the open air.
 Whichever mixing or pouring operation of oils, paintings, hydrocarbons or
other dangerous liquids must be carried out over containing tanks in
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 Periodically the HSE personnel and Site Engineer will inspect the site
and the storage areas in order to assess the correct dangerous product
management, verifying the presence of all the safety data sheets,
containing tanks, fire extinguish devices, etc.
 Generation of hazardous waste during the construction phase is not
anticipated. However, should this happen, management and disposal
should be according to the specifications in the National Environment
Policy of Nepal.
7. SAFETY AND HEALTH RISKS
 Appropriate and adequate safety gear (such as safety shoes, hardhat,
safety glass, hand gloves, nose, ear mask and protecting clothing) shall
be provided.
 During construction the contractor shall ensure that the site is fenced
and hygienically kept with adequate provision of facilities including waste
disposal receptacles, sewerage, firefighting and clean and safe water
supply.
 The contractor shall deploy locally available labor to reduce risk of
spreading of communicable diseases (especially STD).
 The hired force shall receive a safety, health and environment induction
course.
 The course will put more emphasis on HIV/AIDS, which has become a
national disaster.
 A well-stocked First Aid kit (administered by medical personnel) shall be
made available at the site.
 The qualified first aider shall be responsible for administration of First
Aid.
 The contractor shall develop a site specific Health and Safety Plan.
8. STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATIONS AND PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
 An important element in the process of impact assessment is consulting
with stakeholders to gather the information needed to complete the
assessment.
 In the public consultation process two types of consultation were
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 Consultations with the water authorities and Consultations with Regional,

Municipal and Local authorities
9. ENVIRONMENTAL INCIDENTS AND REPORTS
Possible environmental emergencies:
o Fire
o Spillage of hydrocarbons, oils, paintings or dangerous substances
o Emergency related to the use of ionizing sources
o Breaking of discharge or induction water pipes
o Uncontrolled or illegal discharge of sewage
ENVIRONMENTAL INCIDENTS REPORT
 Every incident or anomalous situation that has caused impacts, on the
environment (fire, liquids spillage, gas escapes, breaking of water pipes,
erroneous disposal of dangerous waste, etc.) has to be reported to the
Site HSE Personnel.
 CONTRACTORS shall continuously carry out visual checks for emissions
and all environmental incidents will be reported in line with the project
Health and Safety Plan
 CONTRACTOR Site Environmental Manager will issue corrective action
notices where action is required and will submit a periodical report to
CONTRACTOR Site Manager.
10. FIRE
Fire extinguishers have to be placed near the storing areas and by the areas
with fire risk, in conformity with the safety data sheets of the dangerous
products stored and used.
INERT ABSORBENT MATERIAL (E.G., ABSORBENT PADS, SAND) MUST
BE AVAILABLE NEAR THE AREAS WHERE LEAKAGE OF HAZARDOUS
LIQUIDS CAN HAPPEN. THE PREDISPOSED MATERIAL MUST BE
MATCHED WITH CLEAR USE INSTRUCTIONS, IN ORDER TO MAKE
CLEAR ITS USE MODALITIES AND ITS POSITION TO ALL THE
PERSONNEL.
13.0 PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT – ENV. MANAGEMENT ISSUE
The environmental and management issues that have been specifically
considered within this Environmental Management Procedure (EMP) include:
• Water Quality;

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• Air Quality, including dust, emissions

• Worksite Housekeeping
• Noise and Vibration;
• Waste Management;
• Traffic Management;
• Public Relations
• Emergency Response Plans.
This EMP is designed to assist project management in developing appropriate

environmental controls and integrate the controls into site activities. It provides an
outline of the specific responsibilities and documentation to be maintained to
facilitate internal and external auditing of environmental controls.
TEAMS-BCPL JV has overall responsibility for the implementation of the EMP.
13.1 Water Quality
Activities that have the potential to affect water quality of controlled water sources
in the vicinity of execution site, namely groundwater, surface water dikes, lakes,
and rivers must be identified.
It is vital that surface water and effluent discharge are properly managed and
controlled on site to protect the environment. Any pollutants getting into a surface
water dike, surface water drain or groundwater could enter lakes and rivers.
Possible Risks
Project management must list the possible risks that exist due to the nature of the
site and the nature of the construction activities proposed on the site.
Risk may include:
o Lateral migration of contaminants already in the soil into the nearby sensitive
receptors, (e.g., surface water dikes, rivers and lakes.);
o Movement and storage of contaminated soil causing contamination;
o Contamination of groundwater during earthwork operations;
o Discharge of effluent from wheel washing or other cleaning processes;
o Discharge of pumped groundwater from dewatering or excavations;
o Incorrect disposal of storm water and other waste waters;
o Spillages of pollutants due to bad storage and handling of materials, or
inadvertent
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o Washout from concreting operations.

Mitigation Measures
TEAMS-BCPL JV and sub-contractors are specifically required to implement
pollution prevention measures, based on the potential risk identified above.
Typical mitigation measures based on the potential risks must be identified.
Some examples are provided below.
Groundwater
• No groundwater will discharge from the site to controlled water unless this has
been
• previously agreed with the relevant authorities and the relevant permissions
are in place and the composition of the groundwater can be discharged within
the conditions of the permission.
• If it is necessary to dewater the site to allow field execution operations to be
• Undertaken, an appropriate approval/permission must be obtained from the
local authorities.
• Suitable protective measures must be installed around open sections of
surface water to prevent surface water ingress into the construction site.
• Collection of any soil arising from the construction site prior to offsite disposal
• should be remote from any surface water and should be arranged in such a
way as to
• minimize the potential generation of leach ate.
• Minimize the potential for lateral migrations of contaminants into nearby
sensitive receptors, by minimizing the time excavations are open.
Equipment and Maintenance/Spill Prevention
• All small items of equipment, such as pumps and generators, must be placed
on a suitable ‘drip tray’ in order to contain any spillage and leakage.
• Equipment with visible leakage must not be used on site. It must be removed
for maintenance and replaced with good one.
• If there is insufficient space on site to provide a dedicated area for the
maintenance of equipment, then wherever possible, emergency equipment
repair and essential maintenance must be undertaken within a temporarily
protected zone constructed, within the immediate area of the equipment to be
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• Ensure that sufficient resources are available at all times to deal with spills of
hazardous materials. Every effort will be made to prevent hydrocarbon and
chemical contamination of soil, groundwater and surface water.
• Inert absorbent material (e.g. absorbent pads, sand) shall be available near
the areas where leakage of hazardous liquids can occur.
• Make sure that refueling of vehicles and machinery or transfer of materials
should be carried out in safe manner. All refueling should be done in a
manner to avoid spillage. Recommended best practices include but are not
limited to:
• Fuelling vehicles and equipment away from drainage channels, preferably in a
designated fuelling area,
• Removing fuel stained soil immediately. The soil can be spread on an
impermeable surface such as a flat area covered with plastic so that volatiles
can evaporate.
• The dried soil should then be drummed and disposed of properly. Ensure that
any local spillage to soil shall immediately be remedied.
Road Sweeping
• Sweeping and cleaning of the public roads immediately adjacent to the site
will be undertaken on a regular basis or as deemed necessary to prevent
nuisance or hazards to other road users.
• In dry weather, mud and oils can build up on areas of hard standing. If these
areas are not cleaned frequently, a sudden shower can wash muds and oils
into watercourses, giving high pollutant loads; therefore hard standing and
surface roads will be kept swept clean.
Contaminated Water Discharge
• Potentially contaminated wastewater will be discharged to an appropriate
treatment system or to an approved sewer system.
13.2 Air Quality, including dust, emissions
Introduction
Those activities that have the potential to affect local air quality and cause
environmental nuisance to local residential and surrounding areas must be
identified. TEAMS-BCPL JV Project Management must adopt appropriate control
measures to mitigate these impacts.
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Possible Risks
Dusty emissions escaping the site may cause nuisance through surface impact,
loss of visual amenity through deposition, and effects on flora and fauna.
The most prominent cause for concern to the surrounding land users is likely to
be dust and may arise from activities such as:
• Demolition;
• Site preparation;
• Excavation;
• Earth movements;
• Air pollution from poorly maintained vehicles and equipment; and
• Poorly maintained unpaved roads.
Mitigation Measures
TEAMS-BCPL JV and sub-contractors are specifically required to implement
pollution prevention measures, based on the potential risk identified in above.
Typical mitigation measures based on the potential risks must be identified.
Some examples of typical mitigation measures are provided below.
• Since it is difficult to suppress dust once it is airborne, it is preferable to
prevent dust from being generated in the first place, where possible.
• Control measures and dust suppression techniques are to be implemented in
order to protect the health of site workers and the general public, and to
comply with occupational exposure standards.
• Plan, locate, and control all possible work-site activities that have the potential
to generate dust or smoke so that nearby sensitive receptors is not adversely
affected.
• Consider additional protection measures such as screening and covering and
implement as appropriate.
• Enclosed chutes will be used for dropping to ground level demolition materials
that have the potential to cause dust.
• Any crushing equipment required will be kept away from sensitive areas.
• During earthworks and excavations, the site will be kept damp during dry
weather and will be re-vegetated, sealed, or completed as soon as possible.
• If needed, an appropriate wheel washing facility will be maintained at site to
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the public roads. This facility will operate for the duration of the construction
works as deemed necessary to control dust emissions and nuisance.
• All sub-contractors and employees will be informed during orientation and
further training about the need to minimize dust emissions to neighboring
property and residents and of the health hazards associated with exposure to
emissions.
• All equipment and vehicles will be maintained in good repair and conform to
the relevant legislative requirements and emission standards. The use of
vehicles and equipment that fails to meet emission limits will not be permitted
until such time as they have been serviced and re-tested. TEAMS-BCPL JV
will maintain records of equipment maintenance and defect reports.
• Vehicle exhausts shall be directed vertically upwards where possible and
directed away from the ground at minimum.
• Wherever possible, vehicles and equipment shall not be left running for long
periods when not directly in use. Where appropriate, electrically powered
equipment shall be used instead of diesel powered equipment.
• Vehicles transporting materials, capable of generating dust, to and from site
shall be suitably covered on each journey to prevent release of materials and
particulate matter. The sheeting material will be maintained in good order,
free from excessive rips and tear.
• Speed limits on unpaved surfaces will be set to minimize dust generation
where practicable. In populated areas, maximum speed limits will be set to
minimize exposure.
• Un surfaced roads will be routinely dampened (make slightly wet) especially
during dry periods and according to weather conditions.
• Burning of wastes or unwanted materials will not be permitted on site.
• All hazardous materials including chemicals, paints, cleaning agents, solvents
and solvent containing products will be properly sealed in containers at the
end of each day and prior to storage in appropriately protected storage areas.
• Where it is necessary to utilize soil stockpiles, stockpiles will be kept to the
minimum practicable and gentle slopes will be used. They will be kept out of
the wind if possible and if necessary compacted and the surface will be
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• Materials will be stored away from the site boundary and downwind of
sensitive receptors.
• Large quantities of concrete will be mixed in enclosed / shielded areas. Where
necessary, vacuum will be used in preference to blowing to remove dirt prior
to concrete pours.
• Dust extractors will be used to minimize dust from cutters and saws as
necessary.
Records of any environmental air quality monitoring will be maintained and
will be made available to the client and authorities upon request
13.3 Noise and Vibration:
Introduction
Activities that have the potential to cause environmental nuisance to client
operations, local residents and surrounding commercial activities must be
identified. The adoption of appropriate control measures, monitoring and close
liaison with the client will assist in the mitigation of these impacts.
Possible Restrictions
Project management must list any site-specific restrictions to noise and vibration
management.
Examples of possible restrictions are listed below.
• All works and ancillary operations that are audible at the site boundary shall
be carried out only during designated hours.
• General accepted practicable means to reduce noise to a minimum shall be
employed.
• All equipment and machinery in use shall be properly silenced and maintained
in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Possible Risks
Possible risks that exist due to the nature of the site and the nature of the
construction activities proposed on the site must be listed. Risk may include the
following;
• Earthworks;
• Excavations and ground works;
• Breaking out with pneumatic tools;
• Piling and structure works;
• Fabrication and assembly of structural steel; and Transportation.

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Vibration and Noise Management Objectives

Vibration and noise management objectives must be listed for the specific
project. Some typical points at which noise limits may be set are listed below.
• 65 dB(A) at a distance of one meter from existing building facades;
• 75 dB (A) at the site boundaries neighboring roads and car parks; and
• 80 dB(A) at all other site boundaries.
Mitigation Measures
The following factors influence noise levels at a given point:
o Planning;
o Field execution method;
o Field execution sequence; and
o Tool and equipment selection.
TEAMS-BCPL JV Project team will be specifically required to implement noise /
vibration prevention / mitigation measures, based on the potential risk identified
above.
Mitigation measures fall into a number of categories namely:
• Effective site management ;
• Engineering control;
• Acoustic screening;
• Restricted hours of working;
• Liaison with the local community;
• Provision of sound insulation;
• Noise Monitoring; and
• Vehicle speed restriction.
Some examples of typical mitigation measures are provided below.

• Keep neighbors informed regarding the work that is to be undertaken on site
and the associated duration.
• Where appropriate, noise reduction methods will be used. These methods
could include using fencing or stockpiles for screening. These will be
maintained for the duration that they are required.
• Particularly noisy activities will be limited to certain periods of the day where
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• All vehicles, compressors and mobile equipment will be equipped with

effective silencers and noise reducing insulation.
• Work practices will be adopted such that noise emissions are kept to a
minimum, (i.e., equipment not in constant use will be switched off, excessive
revving of vehicles will not be permitted and noise suppressions covered will
be closed at all times).
• Where possible noisy equipment will be located away from sensitive noise
boundaries. Where this is not possible, noise emissions will be controlled by
the erection of acoustic shielding, or sitting behind site accommodation or
spoils heaps as appropriate.
• Loading and unloading of vehicles, dismantling of site equipment such as
scaffolding or moving equipment or materials around site will be conducted in
such a manner as to minimize noise generation and where possible will be
conducted away from noise sensitive areas.
• If elevated noise / vibration levels are encountered, the source of noise or
vibration is to be identified and alternative methods or additional control
measures are to be implemented.
• A maximum speed limit of 10 mph (16 kph) will apply on the site for the safety
of the workforce and to minimize disturbance from noise and dust.
• Where possible, electrically powered equipment will be used in preference to
diesel equipment.
• Mobile equipment and machinery will be properly maintained to minimize
noise generation.
• In the event of vibration becoming a concern, an assessment will be
undertaken in accordance with local regulations and standards, if applicable.
13.4 Waste Management
Every effort will be made to minimize the amount of non-reusable waste
generated by project activities. This will largely be achieved by careful
identification of materials required so as to minimize excess.
Different types of waste (HAZARDOUS & NON HAZARDOUS WASTE) shall be
sorted & segregated for effective waste management.
Field execution management and Sub-contractors and their employees will be
responsible for minimizing the amount of waste produced by their activities and
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for waste minimization and proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous
and non-hazardous wastes.
A principle objective of each field execution project will be to reduce the amount
of waste generated and exported from the site.
Daily generated waste from labor camp, site office, site store and pantry, must be
collected and segregate properly to dispose the bio-hazardous waste not to effect
environment designated place or provided waste bins.
Waste Generation:
 Daily generated waste from labor camp, site office, site store and pantry, must
be collected and segregate properly to dispose the bio-hazardous waste not
to effect environment designated place or provided waste bins.
 Damage construction materials such: Steel, Cements, and other wastes shall
be stored to allow recovery of recyclable materials either by Company of by
any other interested party.
 Waste Materials that are not considered usable shall be transported to the
designated land-field/disposal site.
 Wastes such as pipes, iron bars nails etc., shall be stored for possibility of
reuse during construction
 Construction activities will result into generation of construction wastes such
as stock piled soils, damaged materials like pipes; packaging materials etc.
 During construction there will also be generation of domestic wastes from the
workers camps. The waste may mainly consist of food remains, plastic bags
and bottles.
 Improper disposal of waste may create a nuisance and create breeding sites
for disease vectors. Examples include mosquitoes (malaria vector) and
houseflies.
 Improper use of the toilet or lack of proper sanitation at the camp site might
lead to eruption of diseases such as cholera, diarrhea, and dysentery and
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Waste Collection at Site

As a minimum the following wastes have to be collected separately
HAZARD
SOLID WASTE
CLASSIFICATION
Paper – cardboard Not Hazardous
Metals Not Hazardous
Wood Not Hazardous
Plastics Not Hazardous
Glass Not Hazardous
Insulation material Not Hazardous
Municipal waste (including waste from catering from camp) Not Hazardous
Dried Concrete Not Hazardous
Empty containers of chemical products (only 1% of volume Hazardous
left)
Oily metallic turnings, oil filters and Oily rags Hazardous
Used batteries Hazardous
Medical wastes from First Aid Hazardous
HAZARD
LIQUID WASTE
CLASSIFICATION
Exhausted oil Hazardous
Remainders of solvents, paintings and chemicals Hazardous
Oily water condensed from air compressor Not Hazardous
Water from equipment washing Not Hazardous
Water from pipes washing and pressure testing Not Hazardous
Water from Batching Plant Not Hazardous
WASTE HANDLING
Lay out of the site, with the areas of temporary waste storage clearly marked,
will be drawn and kept updated by the Site HSE Personnel.
The CONTRACTORS will supply the containers for separate for recyclable
biodegradable non-bio-degradable, toxic, and hazardous wastes produced
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Every waste container must present the following characteristics, related to the
kind and the amount of the contained waste:
 Suitable material;
 Adapted capacity;
 Appropriated handling tools;
 Appropriated tools to protect the waste from the wind or meteoric
waters;
 Appropriated containing tank if the refusal is liquid or can loosen liquids;
The waste containers must be predisposed in order to allow all the workers to
easily respect the differentiation in the waste collection.
All the personnel must collect the refusals respecting the previewed
differentiation and using exclusively the predisposed and marked containers.
DO NOT:
 Mix up wastes of different kinds, above all hazardous with non-
hazardous and incompatible kinds of hazardous ones.
 Temporarily storing wastes outside the appropriate predisposed
containers.
 Burn, bury, hide or disperse wastes.
 Filling up excessively the wastes containers, to make the handling
operations difficult and cause spillage.
 Use containers to collect wastes not designated for such aim.
All personnel must collaborate to reduce the production of wastes stimulating the
re-use of materials or the reduction of scraps.
The Site Engineers and Supervisors will periodically inspect the site in order to
assess the correct and effective waste management.
A. WASTE FOR BURNING
 Standard specifications prohibits burning of waste materials such as plastics
which produces hazardous smoke. No open burning of plastics, oils or any
other waste of this nature
 Best practices that shall be followed for burning include the following:
 Burning shall only occur in flat areas devoid of vegetation.
 No burning shall be performed on windy days.
 All charred pieces remaining after burning shall be disposed in an approved
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 All ash shall either be disposed in an approved dump site by the Client.
B. WASTE FOR REMOVAL
 All waste that is to be removed from site of production shall be taken to an
approved disposal site.
 Damaged materials such as pipes and packaging materials shall be sold to
recycles
 Non recyclables and non-decomposable shall be transported to a
designated disposal site
 The Contractor shall maintain a record of all wastes disposed in the dump.
The records shall include the types and volumes of wastes disposed and the
disposal location.
14.0 ENVIRONMENTAL GUIDELINES FOR BATCHING PLANT
Environmental issues relating to the concrete batching industry – such as plant
location, water quality, air quality, noise and solid waste – are set out in the
following sections.
SITE CONSIDERATIONS
Concrete batching plants must be located in an area where they will not pose a
hazard to the environment or the amenity of the local community. Highly alkaline
wastewater, dust emissions and noise are the key potential impacts associated
with concrete batching plants. These problems need to be considered when
planning new operations and major upgrades of existing sites. Plants should be
located so that contaminated stormwater and process wastewater can be
retained on-site. These measures will help to ensure that wastewater is not
discharged to waterways. Dust problems can be minimised by siting the concrete
batching plant out of prevailing high winds. The prevailing wind direction should
be considered during the planning proposal, to ensure that bunkers and
conveyors are sited in the leeward direction to minimise the effects of the wind.
The provision of natural or artificial wind barriers – such as trees, fences and
landforms – to help control the emission of dust from the plant should be
considered during the planning process. To protect amenity, buffers should be
provided between batching plants and sensitive land uses. Buffers are designed
to minimise any potential impacts due to accidental or fugitive air emissions. They
assume that good control practices will be followed and do not eliminate the need
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A minimum buffer distance of 100 metres between batching plants and sensitive
land uses. Sensitive land uses include residential areas and zones, hospitals,
schools, caravan parks or other similar uses.
Access and exit routes for heavy transport vehicles should be planned to
minimise impacts on the environment and amenity of the locality.
WATER QUALITY
Potential pollutants in batching plant wastewater include cement, sand,
aggregates and petroleum products. These substances can adversely affect the
environment by: increasing soil and water pH increasing the turbidity of
waterways. Increased turbidity results in less light entering an aquatic
environment. This in turn affects the rate of photosynthesis by plants, and
reduces the visibility of aquatic organisms. Turbidity can also clog fish gills,
smother bottom feeding flora and fauna and generally decrease the amenity of an
area.
WATER QUALITY Objective
To ensure contaminated wastewater is not discharged from the concrete batching
plant to surface waters, groundwater or land.
Suggested measures - Minimise the area of the site which generates
contaminated stormwater runoff. · Provide a separate dedicated drainage system
to discharge clean stormwater from the site. Drain all contaminated stormwater
and process wastewater to a collection pit for recycling. Regularly clean out
solids that accumulate in the pit. Use wastewater stored in the recycling system
at the earliest possible opportunity
AIR QUALITY
Dust from cement, sand and aggregates is a pollutant. Fine dust particles can
enter neighbouring premises and adversely affect amenity. Dust must be
controlled so there are no significant emissions from the plant.
Dust emission sources Potential sources of dust pollution include: · delivery of
raw materials in trucks, trailers and tankers · storage of raw materials in bunkers
and stockpiles · transfer of raw materials by front end loaders, conveyors,
hoppers and agitators · leakage or spillage of raw materials from silos, inspection
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Ground pavement
The entire plant compound traversed by vehicles – including driveways leading
into and out of the plant – should be paved with a hard, impervious material.
Unsealed surfaces should be protected with barriers to exclude vehicles. The
pavement should be kept clean and dust-free. Spills and leaks must be contained
and cleaned up immediately, before dust is generated.
Sand and aggregate stockpiles
Sand and aggregates should be delivered in a dampened state, using covered
trucks. If the materials have dried out during transit they should be re-wetted
before being dumped into the storage bunker. Sand and aggregates should be
stored in a hopper or bunker which shields the materials from winds. The bunker
should enclose the stockpile on three sides. The walls should extend one meter
above the height of the maximum quantity of raw material kept on site, and
extend two meters beyond the front of the stockpile. The hopper or bunker should
be fitted with water sprays which keep the stored material damp at all times.
Monitor the water content of the stockpile to ensure it is maintained in a damp
condition.
Cement transfer and storage
Store cement in sealed, dust-tight storage silos. All hatches, inspection points
and duct work should be dust-tight. Cement should be delivered in sealed
vehicles equipped for pneumatic transfer from the vehicle to the cement storage
silo. Any cement spills should be cleaned up as soon as they are detected.
15.0 WORK-SITE HOUSEKEEPING
Introduction
Arrangements for worksite housekeeping must be made during a field execution
project.
Management Measures
Examples of typical management measures are listed below.
• TEAMS-BCPL JV Project team and sub-contractors will be responsible for the
successful implementation of the requirements of this EMP and for managing
worksite housekeeping within the field execution area.
• Burning of rubbish, waste or other material will not be permitted.

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• Field execution management and sub-contractors are required to contribute to

the clean and tidy state of the site at all site. At regular intervals, site rubbish
will be removed and disposed in the correct manner.
• Worksite fencing will be maintained to comply with site conditions.
• Toilets, offices and canteen areas will be kept tidy at all times.
• Wastes and excess materials shall be promptly removed (e.g., at the end of
each shift) from the immediate construction area to the designated temporary
storage areas.
• Waste will be segregated as it is produced.
• Eating, drinking and smoking will not be permitted on site, except in
designated areas.
• Field execution management and sub-contractors will be responsible for
storing and using building materials and equipment in accordance with HSE
requirements and for confirming that chemical drums, fuels, oils and the like
are stored upright and properly sealed when not in use in designated
protected storage areas.
• In the event of any spillage of diesel, fuel, oil, or chemicals, will clean the
spillage immediately.
• HSE team has to conduct regular inspections to verify that good
housekeeping measures are maintained at all times.
Housekeeping
 All work areas shall be kept clean on an ongoing basis or at a minimum daily.
 Oily rags and packing materials shall not be accumulate on floors or in Gang
boxes.
 Trash barrels, recycling containers, dust bins, and roll-off boxes shall be
placed as needed so that employees/workers can discard trash without
having to walk long distances.
 Drinking water kegs, power wood-cutting saws, and insulation applications
require a trash receptacle for each location. The containers shall be identified
as to their intended content.
 Small round objects, such as pieces of conduit, pipe, and welding rods shall
be properly discarded and never left on the ground.
 Welding rods and some nuts and bolts can fall through grating and must not
be left on grating.

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 Waste paints or solvents must be stored or staged in areas designated as

flammable storage.
 Scrap lumber shall be de-nailed, stacked and then removed daily from work
areas.
 Containers for scrap metal shall be provided and utilized.
Order and Arrangement
• Material storage areas shall be clearly identified and properly maintained.
Material should not be delivered to the work area until it is needed.
• Tape barricades shall be maintained at approximately forty-two (42) inches
(1.1 meters) above ground.
• Ladders shall not be left lying around on floors or leaning upright. Return them
to proper storage when not in use.
• All material must be properly stacked and secured to prevent sliding or
collapse.
• Stairs and passageways must be kept clear to provide access in
emergencies.
• Unprotected cardboard containers shall not be used in areas exposed to the
weather.
• Store frequently accessed materials at waist height to minimize bending and
stooping.
• Stored materials must not block firefighting equipment, aisles, stairways, or
exits from any building.
Personal Pathways
 Post signs at the job site entrance warning of any hazardous conditions.
 Ensure pathways have adequate lighting if night time access is required.
 When planning pathways, make provisions to store material as close as
possible to work areas.
 Never store material in pathways or at ingress/egress areas, such as at the
bottom of ladders.
 Isolate hoses, cords, and welding leads from walking surfaces and doorways.
 Hoses and cords shall be kept seven (7) feet (2.1 meters) above walkways
wherever possible.

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 Ensure that any pathway bridge has handrails, mid rails and toe boards, is
anchored on either side of the ditch, and is sufficiently strong to carry the
intended loads.
16.0 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
Introduction
Depending on the site location and the nature of the construction activities to be
undertaken, there are a number of traffic management issues that may need to
be recognized and mitigated. These issues include:
Potential for traffic movements associated with construction activities to impact
on existing client operations, other construction activities, and the local
community and environment.
Traffic management strategy, covering issues such as congestion, access, noise,
car parking, and waiting areas.
Project Management Measures
• Parking will be permitted only in designated areas. Parking on other areas of
the site or on the public highway will not be permitted.
• If required special arrangements and prior agreement with the police / local
authorities (in consultation with the client) will be obtained for the routing and
timing of any abnormal and large loads to or from the site.
• A maximum speed limit of 10 Kph will apply on the site for the safety of the
workforce and to minimize disturbance from noise and dust. At large sites in
unpopulated areas with significant distances between site facilities, this speed
limit may be modified.
• All sub-contractors and employees will be required to maintain clear and safe
pedestrian access to all office accommodation.
17.0 PUBLIC RELATIONS

Introduction
Activities that have the potential to affect neighbors and the general public must
be identified. TEAMS-BCPL JV Project team, sub-contractors and employees will
be required to comply with these procedures. (e.g. Activities – Excavation and
Pipe laying activities at public place)

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TEAMS-BCPL JV Project Management will strive to establish and maintain good

public relations at all times. Any complaints will be handled swiftly and, where
appropriate, remedial action will be taken.
Responsibilities
Overall responsibility for the implementation of this EMP lies with TEAMS-BCPL
JV.
TEAMS-BCPL JV Project Head will undertake all communications with third
parties.
Management Measures
Examples of typical measures are listed below.
Client and TEAMS-BCPL JV will seek to set up and maintain good public
relationship via an appropriate program of informing the public of the project and
its schedules and being available to answer questions about the project in an
informed and consistent manner.
• In the event of unusual activities being carried out, including non-standard
hours of work, TEAMS-BCPL JV shall notify the client in advance, who will in
turn notify all relevant neighbors or ask TEAMS-BCPL JV to do so.
• Complaints from neighbors or other parties will be treated seriously and the
cause investigated fully. TEAMS-BCPL JV, who will notify the appropriate
client contact, will log the complaint. Where appropriate, remedial action will
be taken and the complainant informed by TEAMS-BCPL JV or the client of
the action that has been taken.
• Neighborhood liaison issues will be routinely discussed at the site
management meetings. Complaints will be actively pursued by TEAMS-BCPL
JV and corrective action will be taken as appropriate.
18.0 ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT
TEAMS-BCPL JV is responsible for environmental audits as required by the
project tenure. The audits shall be part of the environmental management plan
for the project. The audits will unveil the actual performance of mitigation
measures and shall be carried out ones in every 6 months.
Monitoring Parameters
Monitoring parameters have been selected considering the impacts identified and
predictions.

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The parameters shall expose the effectiveness of the mitigation measures and
general, environmental Performance of the Project.
Sl. Characteristics Monitories Frequency
1 Ambient Air Quality Once in a year
2 Emission from DG Set Once in a Year
3 Noise Level Monitoring Once in every six months
4 Drinking Water Test Once in every three months
19.0 Emergency Procedures

 An Emergency Response Plan will be establish with the aim of safeguarding
life and protecting assets and the environment in the event of an emergency
situation such as a major fire and Explosion, Collapse, Natural events. This
plan includes:
 Provision of escape routes and assembly points
 Process for raising the alarm
 Standing instructions for dealing with typical emergencies
 Training in use of firefighting equipment and Escape set
 Mock drill shall be performed in to monitor the Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Contact Number Will Be Displayed As Below:

Project-in-Charge - Fire No. -
HSE-in-Charge - POLICE -
AMBULANCE - Hospital -

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Project Construction of Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Plant at

Gokarna & Hanumanghat

1.0 PROJECT INTRODUCTION:

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3.3.1 Environmental Management Plan – Pre-Construction Phase & Construction

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14. Safety Aspects  Proper barricading shall be provided During

This procedure identifies project areas that require environmental management

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Contractor’s Representative/Construction Manager

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 Participating in and adhere to all Environmental Social Management (ESM)

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8.0 ENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIAL MANAGEMENT COMMUNICATION

9.0 ENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIAL MANAGEMENT CONTROL

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 Clearly define the contractual division of responsibility for environmental and

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 Damage construction materials such: Steel, Cements, and other wastes

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 Provision of adequate and well-designed drainage channels will be made.

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7. SAFETY AND HEALTH RISKS

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aggregates will be sourced from Local suppliers and they shall be

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batching plant, dumping sand/aggregates and during the excavation of the

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of spill containment and recovery equipment. It is the contractor

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 Consultations with the water authorities and Consultations with Regional,

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• Air Quality, including dust, emissions

This EMP is designed to assist project management in developing appropriate

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o Washout from concreting operations.

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Vibration and Noise Management Objectives

Some examples of typical mitigation measures are provided below.

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• All vehicles, compressors and mobile equipment will be equipped with

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Waste Collection at Site

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• Field execution management and sub-contractors are required to contribute to