Sialkot Project SSEMP

ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF PAKISTAN
Site-Specific Environmental
Management Plan (SSEMP)
Loan No. 3562-Pak
Project: Priority Projects for Urban Development in

Sialkot
Construction of Grade Separation at Railway
Crossing of Shahab Pura Road, Sialkot.
Financed by: Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Client : Local Government & Community

Development Department (LG&CDD) through the
Program Management Unit (PMU)
Punjab Intermediate Cities Improvement Investment
Program(PICIIP)
Consultant : Urban Mobility and Design

Consultants (UMDS) a joint venture (minconsult,
CEC and Jers)
Contractor: KNK-SMC (JV)
Submitted Month: April 2023
Submitted By: M/S KNK-SMC (JV)

, KNK-SMC Joint Venture
Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................08
1.1 Requrement of SSEMP....................................................................................................08
1.2 Aims and objectives of SSEMP...................................................................................................08
1.3 SSEMP Administration....................................................................................................09
2.0 Project Desciption............................................................................................................09
2.1 Contract Desciption.........................................................................................................10
2.2 Project Location and construction of boundries...............................................................11
2.3 Objective and scope of Work...........................................................................................14
2.4 Project layout Plan...........................................................................................................15
2.5 Camp site and Batching Plant..........................................................................................19
2.6. Objectives of SSEMP for Camp and Batching Plant........................................................19
2.7 Camp Allied all Facilities ...............................................................................................20
3.0 Senstive receptors .........................................................................................................663
3.1 Impact on Sensitive Receptors.........................................................................................66
3.2 Impact of Construction Equipments...............................................................................674
3.3 Mitigation Measures for noise reducing.........................................................................685
4.0 policies nd legal framwork of Environmental parameters ...............................................68
4.0 National Policy and legal framwork...............................................................................697
4.1 EPA Environmental regulation........................................................................................70
4.2 regulatory clearence EPA Punjab...................................................................................707
4.3 NEQS Standard 2000.....................................................................................................717
4.4 other Environmental Legislation......................................................................................71
4.5 ADBs Safeguard Policies statement(SPS) 2009.............................................................719
4.6 ADB access to information policy...................................................................................30
4.7 Implication of ADB Policy..........................................................................................................30
4.8 IFC guidelines on road construction project.....................................................................31
5.0 Environmental Management Measures..........................................................................192
6.0 Environmental work management Plan............................................................................52
6.1 conduct of work...............................................................................................................52
6.2 Types of security and safety events..................................................................................52
6.3 signage and access control...............................................................................................53
6.4 drugs and alchole usage ..................................................................................................53
6.5 fall protection....................................................................................................................54
6.6 Amber lights:...................................................................................................................54
6.7 use and storage of hazardious material.............................................................................55
6.8 Tools and Equipments(lighting,PPEs, Fire protection etc)...............................................55
6.9 fire fighting......................................................................................................................56
6.10 severe weather.................................................................................................................56
6.11 house keeping and material storage.............................................................................................56
6.12 Security Risks..................................................................................................................57
6.13 Site Inspection.................................................................................................................57
6.14 Hazard Management, traing, TBT and internal audit.......................................................58
6.18 Emergency Respons Plan (ERP)......................................................................................59
6.19 Emergency Response Team (ERT) preparedness ............................................................61
6.20 Emergency Contact..........................................................................................................62
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7 EMP Roles and responsibilities.......................................................................................62
7.0 Institutional arrangements for EMP during construction phase........................................62
7.1 EPD Punjab......................................................................................................................62
7.2 3rd Party M&E contractor.................................................................................................63
7.3 EA (ESMMC)PD.............................................................................................................63
7.4 Role of ADB....................................................................................................................63
7.5 Role of CIU......................................................................................................................64
7.6 Role of Municipal Corporation (MC)..............................................................................64
7.7 Role of Supervisory Consultant RE.............................................................................................64
7.8 Role of Supervisory Consultant Environmental specialist...........................................................65
7.9 Role of contractor Environmental specialist....................................................................65
7.10 Employees Obligations ...................................................................................................67
7.11 Implimentation of SSEMP during construction phase.....................................................67
7.12 Environmental awareness training ..................................................................................68
7.13 Communication and documentation.................................................................................69
7.14 Reporting Mechanism......................................................................................................70
7.15 Environmental management Cost....................................................................................71
7.16 Environmental Staffing....................................................................................................72
8. Risk Assessment..............................................................................................................72
8.1 Risk assessment and management....................................................................................73
8.2 Risk Identification and assessment process......................................................................74
8.4 Risk response ..................................................................................................................78
8.5 cumulative and residual impacts ...................................................................................120
9.0 instrumental environmental monitoring and its objects..................................................121
10 Grievance Redressal Mechanism (GRM).......................................................................124
11,11.1 Anticipated environmental impact and methodolgy for screening and mitigations........121
11.2 Degradation of ambient air quality.................................................................................130
11.3 noise and vibration.........................................................................................................133
11.4 Soil Quality Management..............................................................................................136
11.5 Soil Erosion and sedimentation .....................................................................................137
11.6 Traffic Management.......................................................................................................137
11.7 construction waste dumping ..........................................................................................138
11.8 OHS and mitigation.......................................................................................................139
11.9 Camp and batching plant effluents.................................................................................148
11.10 cummulative Impacts.....................................................................................................148
List of Tables
Table 2.1 Brief Contract Description………………………………………………. ..09

Table 2.2 Project Machinery Requirement……… ………………………………….20
Table 2.3 Project Construction material availability ………………………….……...20
Table 2.4 Detail of contact list of nearby hospital…….……………………………....22
Table-3.0 predicted noise level of sensitive receptors ………………………………..24
Table 4.0 other environmental related legislation …………………………………. ..27
Table 4.1 ADB Policies and principle… …………………………………………….29
Table 4.2 IFC Work environmental noise limit…………………………………….....31

Table 4.3 Environmental Management measures ………………………………….....31
Table 6.1 on site nominated person in case of emergency………………………….....62
Table 6.2 detail of emergency response team……………………………………….....62
Table 7.1 detail of environmental awareness training …………………………………69
Table 7.2 Detail of reporting Mechanism ………………...............................................71
Table 7.3 Breakup of Environmental management cost………………………………..71
Table 7.4 Environmental staff and reporting……………………………………………72
Table 8.1 risk assessment objectives and expected outcomes……………………..........73
Table 8.2 likelihood scale ………………………………………………………………75
Table 8.3 consequences scale …………………………………………………………..76
Table 8.4 list of major construction activity…………………………………………….76
Table 8.5 risk assessment matrix………………………………………………………..77
Table 9.1 environmental monitoring plan……………………………………………..117
Table 11.1 control measures for fugitive dust emission ………………………………..129
Table 11.2 construction equipment noise range………………………………………...131
List of Figures
Figure 2.1 Location Map of Project city……………………………………………...11

Figure 2.2 Map Location of project area shahbpura road…………………………….12
Figure 2.3 Map Location of flyover at railway crossing………..…………………….13
Figure 2.4 typical section of flyover………………………………….……………….14
Figure 2.4.1 layout plan of flyover at railway crossing 7+700-08+600….…………….. 15
Figure 2.4.2 layout plan of flyover at railway crossing from RD 8+700-09+700 ………15
Figure 2.4.3 layout plan of flyover at railway crossing from RD 10+300-10+900……...16
Figure 2.4.4 plan of junction at grade below flyover……………………………………..…….17
Figure 2.4.5 plan of junction at grade below flyover ………………………………………. 17
Figure 2.4.6 plan of junction at grade below flyover ………………………………...…… ..18
Figure 3.0 sensitive receptors map………………………………………………..…….23
Figure 6.1 Toolbox Talk Form …………………………………………………………60
Figure 7.1 organization arrangement and their responsibility…………………….…….67
Figure 8.1 risk assessment model……………………………………………………….75
Figure 10.1 Grievance Redressal Mechanism ……………………………………... …..124
List of Annexures
Annexure – A Occupational Health and Safety Management Plan

Annexure – B Emergency Response Plan
Annexure – C Archeological Chance Finding Procedure
Annexure – D Dust Management Plan
Annexure – E Traffic Management Plan
Annexure- F Punjab Environmental Quality Standard (PEQs)

Annexure- G WHO advice on use of mask for Covid-19 Virus
Annexure- H Daily Monitoring Checklist
Annexure- I Weekly Monitoring Checklist
Annexure- J Monthly Monitoring Checklist
Annexure- K Incident Reporting Format
Annexure- L format for recording air quality stack emission values
Annexure- M Waste Management Plan/Index

List of Abbreviations
ADB Asian Development Bank
CO Carbon monoxide
CSSP Construction Safety and Security Plan
dB Decibels (A measure of audible noise)
EIA Environmental Impact Assessment
EMP Environmental Management Plan
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
EPD Environment Protection Department
ERC Emergency Response Coordinator
ERT Emergency Response Team
ES Environment Specialist of Project Management Organization
ESMMC Environment & Social Management and Monitoring Cell
GOP Government of Pakistan
GRM Grievance Redress Mechanism
HSE Health, Safety and Environment
ICB International Competitive Bidding
K/M Kilometer
L/S Left Side
MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet
NEQS National Environmental Quality Standards
NOC No Objection Certificate
NOx Oxides of Nitrogen
PD Project Director
PEQS Punjab Environmental Quality Standards
PM Project Manager
PM2.5 Particulate Matter of 2.5 micron
PM10 Particulate Matter of 10 microns
PMO Project Management Organization
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
ROW Right of Way
RD Reduce Distance
RE Resident Engineer
R/S Right Side
RTA Road Traffic Accidents
SC Supervision Consultant
SPM Suspended Particulate Matter
SSEMP Site Specific Environmental Management Plan
SOx Oxides of Sulphur
SWMP Solid Waste Management Plan
TBT Tool Box Talk
PICIIP Punjab Intermediate Cities Improvement Investment Project
LAA Land Acquisition Act (of 1984)
LARP Land Acquisition and Resettlement Plan
IEE Initial Environmental Examination
IFC International Finance Corporation
IPCC Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
BOQ Bill of Quantities
COVID Corona Virus Infectious Disease

1 INTRODUCTION
The Site-Specific Environmental Management Plan (SSEMP) for the Construction of Flyover
on shahabpura road, grade separation at railway crossing of shahab pura road (from km
7+643 to km 8+417) identifies the principles, approach, procedures and methods, that will be
used to control and minimize the environmental and social impacts of all construction and
operational activities associated with this project on construction sites as well as on camp and
batching plant site. This section explains the purpose of SSEMP, the procedures and
responsibilities associated with its implementation. This contains the general overview of the
SSEMP & the details of measures, which would be included in this SSEMP. The mitigation
measures of each specific condition have also been addressed in this document.
SSEMP minimizes negative impacts of activities on local communities and the natural
environment, to reduce the induced impacts of construction activities; to prevent pollution
and ensure that construction activities are planned to create sustainability and there will be
minimum risk to the environment. This SSEMP has been compiled for the Construction of
flyover at railway crossing of shahab pura road (from km 7+643 to km 8+417)
The LG&CDD, PICIIP Departments of Government of the Punjab, Pakistan, are the
proponent of this project.
1.1 Requirements of SSEMP

This SSEMP is a site-specific plan developed to ensure that all necessary measures are
identified and implemented in order to protect the environment and comply with
environmental legislation.
1.2 Aims and Objectives of SSEMP
The main stakeholders, namely the Client, Consultant and the Contractor of Flyover on
shahabpura road, grade separation at railway crossing of shahab pura road (from km 7+643 to
km 8+417), this SSEMP will provide a guide on what mitigative actions need to be taken and
where and when they are needed. It will thus help to improve and mitigate adverse impacts
through which project benefits will be showcased, and environmentally beneficial standards
of best practice is provided to all the stakeholders to this project.
SSEMP is the requirement for different activities (such as construction of camp,
rehabilitation & construction of structures and excavation of borrow pits) at the construction
stage which could provide the delivery mechanism to address environmental and Social
Impacts of this project. The aim of formulating this SSEMP is to identify potential impacts
during construction stage of this project that will prevent or at least mitigate any negative
effects of the work and specify a monitoring program for implementation by the LG&CDD,
PICIIP & PMU Department. The other main objectives of this SSEMP are;
 Identify the potential negative environmental impacts that can result from the
construction activities and identify measures to control or avoid these impacts.
 Outline specific roles and responsibilities of project staff related to environmental
management and mitigation measures.
 List reporting mitigation measures,
 Take actions and conduct monitoring to show the compliance with Provincial, National
and International legislative requirements.
 To ensure that the impacts on the environment are kept to a minimum by ensuring the
mitigation measures described in the SSEMP are implemented and continuously
monitored.
 To plan, organize and implement all the measures required for the health and safety of the
workers.
 The SSEMP will perform a risk assessment & hazard identification and will propose site
specific mitigation options that would appropriate and commensurate with the actual
impact.
1.3 SSEMP Administration
Copies of this Site-Specific Environmental Management Plan shall be kept at the site office
and will be distributed to all senior Project officers. All senior officers shall be required to
understand and familiarize themselves with the contents of this document
2 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
The Government of Punjab has received a Loan from Asian Development Bank (ADB). Part
of the financing will be used for Urban Mobility Design and Supervision Consultant financed
by the Loan. The Local Government and Community Development (LG&CD) Department of
Punjab is the executing agency of the project, and the city governments of Sahiwal and
Sialkot (municipal corporations) are the implementing agencies.
A Project Management Unit (PMU) has been established to support LG&CD Department,
and two City Implementation Units (CIUs)have been established to support in Sialkot. Under
the guidance of the project steering committee, LG&CD Department is responsible for the
overall execution of the project. Priority project were identified under the UMDS which
included Grade Separator at Railway Crossing at Shahabpura Road. Technical analysis of
existing condition of the railway crossing at Shahabpura road has been carried out from the
data collected at site conservatively taking the highest peak hour movement count of the
road.The transport infrastructure in Sialkot is generally inadequate for existing requirements;
there are relatively few circumferential links. This results in extended journey times for many
trips, and the misuse of minor roads through traffic. On all roads mostly motorcycle
rickshaws or auto rickshaws are being used as urban transport services which causes the
traffic congestion as well air pollution
Shahabpura road develops a link between main city of Sialkot and Wazirabad bypass Chowk.
A railway line is crossing at Shahabpura road and splits the road to east and the west. This
intersection has a complex geometry and forms a 5 legs intersection. An elevated flyover is
proposed from km 7+643 to km 8+417 to pass the railway line with two lane 12ft
carriageway on both sides of the flyover.

The Shahabpura road improvement is need because road is passing near small industrial state.
The project road originates from Alam chowk and terminates after 2.450km where grade
separator project is proposed. There are two major junctions Alam chowk and Zuhra
Memorial Hospital chowk. ShahabPura road coincides with Wazirabad road in the west .The
ShahabPura road is two lanes divided corridor, run East-West with a posted speed limit of 60km/h and
connects the Rehmat pura to internal city. It is under the jurisdiction of the municipal corporation of
Sialkot. Present condition of the road is a very deplorable rather it is in a dilapidated condition.
The road has a heavy traffic due to its commerciality. The road has shown sign of failure throughout
its length with various types of visible distresses which includes potholes and hence the riding quality
of the road is from poor to worst and hence, railway line crossing caused long traffic congestion
which needs construction of grade separator. The two primary goals of the project are to give people
many different transportation options and to reduce the number of traffic fatalities and injuries
2.1 Contract Description
Table 2.1- Brief Contract Description
Construction of grade separator (flyover) at railway

Project Name
crossing at Shahabpura road in district Sialkot
Sponsoring
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Agency
20 months.
Project Duration
Date of
1st April 2023
Commencement
Main Flyover RD 7+643 to km 8+417
Camp Location Near Sambrial Interchange
Local Government & Community Development

Client
Department(LG&CDD) through the Program Management
Unit (PMU) Government of Punjab, Pakistan
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Consultant’s Urban Mobility and Design Consultants (UMDS) a joint
venture (minconsult, CEC and Jers)
Contractor’s M/S KNK-SMC (JV)
2.2 Project Location and construction of boundaries
Sialkot City is a district head quarter of Punjab province of Pakistan. It is situated in the north
east corner of the country close to the border of Indian held territory of Kashmir. Sialkot city
is well connected with adjoining cities and towns through regional road network and rail
links. It is an industrial city having major share in export based industry. The facilities of a
dry port and recently built airport have contributed towards its economic growth. Sialkot has
witnessed more than 17 percent growth rate of vehicles during last five years.
Currently more than 250,000 vehicles are registered in the district and majority is operating
in the city. High growth of vehicles has created congestion on city streets and pressure for
investments on road infrastructure improvements.
Road network in the city is well developed and recently executed road improvements; carried
through joint efforts of Sialkot Chambers of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and the
Government, has fairly improved the road surface conditions in most of city areas. However
problem lies in road junction layouts, traffic management, utility of road space, inadequate
facilities for pedestrians, NMT and public transport, uncontrolled road side parking and
absence of clear demonstration and display of traffic regulatory control measures A
dualcarriageway connects Sialkot to the nearby city of Wazirabad, with onward connections
throughout Pakistan via the N-5 National Highway, while another dual carriageway connects
Sialkot to Daska, and onwards to Gujranwala and Lahore. And the Shahabpura road near Pir
Syed Riyzat Ali Maroof shirne crossing the railway tract The train crosses Shahapura road 2
times in 24 hours its splits the Shahab pura Road to the east and west. And the Flyover
project is proposed to save the time and life of people.
The intersection geometry is complex and forms a 5 legs intersection 2 being

service roads to the adjacent locality and a minor streets. The Shahab Pura
road is two lanes divided corridor, rund East-West with a posted speed limit
of 60 km/h and connect the Rehmat Pura. It is under the jurisdiction of the
Local Government of District Sialkot. The Location of the Project is shown in
the following Figure 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3

Figure 2.1: Location of Sialkot City

Figure 2.1: Project Area (Shahabpura Road) Map

Figure 2.2: Location Map of Flyover/Grade Separator at Railway Crossing at ShahabPura Road
2.3 Objective and Scope of Work
The main objective of the study was to perform travel demand forecast for at railway crossing
at Shahab Pura road. This scope of work covers various other purpose like,
 Classified Traffic Count

 Future Growth Projection
 Junction Evaluation and Modeling, traffic distribution, assignment and travel demand
forecast
The grade separator at railway crossing at Shahabpuraroad in district Sialkot included the following
scope:
 Flyover: The train passes through the Shahabpura road twice a day. The average delay at
intersection is 20 minutes when the gates are closed for train. If the flyover is proposed at
the desired location the delay on the Shahabpura road will be diminished. A 70feet span
flyover is proposed for this project.
 Service Road: 12 feet service road is proposed on both side of the flyover for light traffic
which connects the small link roads. Service road is provide below the flyover which
intersect with the rail track. These service roads will be used for the light traffic.
 Channelization: The service road is properly channelized for the light traffic below
flyover for the smooth traffic flow.
 Road Lighting Poles, RCC Walls, Gravel for Sub Base, base Course, and Asphaltic Base
Course will be used in the proposed intervention.
The construction of project roads will provide improved and efficient transportation
services and utility services to the people of the area and those travelling in Sialkot
city. The construction of road will encourage communities to move toward project
area. Migration of communities would lead to development of infrastructure like
hospital, market, educational centres and business centres. The project will add to the
overall social development of the area. The infrastructure of road related and other
business activities will get a boost thereby resulting in employment opportunities and
numerous social benefits for the people.
Thus, the proposed scope of works needs to be implemented on an urgent basis with
the population and traffic projections over different time periods.
2.4 Project Layout plan
Figure 2.4: Typical Section of Flyover Ramps

Figure 2.4.1: Layout Plan of Grade Separator at Railway Crossing (Station from 7+700 to 8+600)
Figure2.4.2: Layout Plan of Grade Separator at Railway Crossing (Station from 8+700 to 9+700)

Figure 2.4.3: Layout Plan of Grade Separator at Railway Crossing (Station from 10+300 to 10+900)
Figure 2.4.4: Plan of Junction at Grade below Flyover

2.5 Camp Site and Batching Plant
KNK-SMC (JV) will acquire a temporary private land for the construction of Camp and
batching plants yard. The proposed location of camp is near Sambial Interchange private and
building is hired on rental basis for offices and residence of site staff. The total area, which
will be acquired for the camp site will be 05 Acre. This land will be acquired according to the
sub clause 7.15 and through term lease agreement between the Contractor and the land
owner. This camp will include, Residential Areas of labours, Well Equipped First Aid
Station, Material Testing Laboratory, Mechanical Workshop, Store yard, steel yard and
Batching plant yard. The contractor camp will be temporarily built and will be restored
according to the term and condition set with the land owner. In case of fertile agriculture
land, topsoil of agricultural fields will be preserved in a condition as near as possible to its
pre-project condition in order to allow successful land rehabilitation. The layout plan of the
camp, is attached in Annexure-

2.6 Objective of SSEMP for Camp and Batching Plant
The mitigation measures included in SSEMP shall be strictly adhered to minimize any
negative impacts on soil, water, air and biological resources. The basic objectives of SSEMP
for the Camp Management are to:
 Avoid or reduce negative impacts on the nearby community (if any) and maintain
amicable relationship between local communities and camp residents.
 Maintain good standards for worker welfare and living conditions at the camp that
provide a healthy, safe and comfortable environment.
2.7 Camp Allied Facilities in Living Areas
Following measures shall be taken to establish and maintain allied facilities at proposed
Camp site:
 Suitable and adequate living accommodation shall be provided to all workers.
 The living rooms/ dormitories shall be airy/ventilated and lighted. No congestion
inside the rooms shall be allowed.
 Toilets shall have waste flush system for correct disposal and operation of sewage
system. Toilets shall be provided with facilities such as Water Closets WCs. Use of
antiseptics shall be made on daily basis to ensure proper hygiene and sanitation.
 Recreational facilities shall be arranged including common TV rooms, badminton
court, volley ball ground, etc.
 Heating and cooling facilities shall be provided in the living rooms.
 Ample space shall be provided to the labor to maintain keep good housekeeping
inside their living areas.
 Uninterrupted electricity supply shall be provided round the clock.
 Water coolers shall be installed for labor.
 Separate messing facility shall be arranged for labor and supervisory/managerial staff,
where free of cost good quality food shall be served as well as good hygienic
conditions shall be maintained.
 Garbage cans and refusal collection container shall be placed for collection of waste.
The Contractor shall arrange tractor trolley to transfer waste from Camp to the
recommended waste dumping site.
 Rain water drainage shall be established for proper disposal of water in rainy season.
 Drinking water free of any contamination shall be provided at all locations of the
Camp.
 Dengue/Mosquitoes/Disinfecting Chlorinated sprays shall be conducted frequently in
all living areas of the Camp.
Kitchens
 HSE Staff shall ensure periodic checks of the cooking staff, particularly for symptoms
of hepatitis B, C and HIV AIDS.
 All the cooking places shall be enclosed with fly’s net or covered lids

 LPG Cylinders will be used inside the camp for cooking purpose or in case of
Tanoors, wood will be purchased from local market.
 No tree cutting shall be done or no local bushes shall be burnt for cooking purpose.
 All the cook houses shall be regularly monitored by the HSE personal and medical
staff to check the hygienic and sanitation conditions, apart from ensuring the medical
fitness of the cooks.
 Good quality cooking oils and other ingredients including vegetables, cereals etc.
shall be used for cooking purposes which may not cause any negative impact on labor
health.
Dining Areas
Dining areas shall be spacious, airy and well lighted. All floors in the dining areas shall be
tile soled. HSE staff shall ensure that all dining areas, including those of the sub-Contractor’s
and canteens etc. will be fly proof and remain clean at all times.
2.7.1 Drainage, Sewerage and Septic Tank in Camp
For better hygiene and sanitation, temporary sewerage shall be laid down which shall culminate
in septic tank(s) and soakage pit(s). A separate sewage system shall be established for each
living/accommodation facility of Camp and shall be kept well maintained. Likewise,
wherever necessary, open drains shall be constructed in the Camp for the disposal of rain
water.
2.7.2 Machinery, Repair Workshops & batching plant
With a large number of vehicles and other similar machinery a repair workshop is essential. The KNK-
SMC (JV) will establish own workshop. The plant shall be at least five hundred meter away from the
any population dwellings, water resources and sensitive receptors. Before finalizing the asphalt plant
and batching plant sites labour camp site, the contractor will obtain the permission from PMU/CIU. A
due diligence report will also be prepared for this purpose
Table 2.2: Project Machinery Requirement

Machinery Quantity
Graders 2-3
Tractors 5-7
Vibratory Rollers 3
Asphalt Mixing Plants 1
Batching Plants 1
Water Bowser/Sprinklers 1
Oil Tankers 1
Haulage Trucks 2
Excavators / Loaders 2
Small Vehicles 4
Dozers 2
Rotary 02
Table 2.3: Project Construction Material Availability

Raw Material Availability
Borrow material PEPA approved sites along the Road
PEPA approved sites along
Stones for retaining walls and rip rap.
Chenab/Ravi river
Stone for sub-base, aggregate base EPA approved sites along Chenab/Ravi
course, asphalt courses river r
Bitumen Refineries in Rawalpindi
Brick Local market
EPA approved sites along Chenab/Ravi
Sand
river
Water for compaction and sprinkling. Chenab/Ravi river
G.I. Pipes Nearby Markets
Cement& Reinforcement Steel Nearby Markets
2.7.3 Security Arrangements
Given the prevailing security condition in the project area, security staff is necessary.
Adequate security will be provided by the M/S KNK –SMS (JV) at Camp, Labor
Camp, Material Store, Equipment Yards and location of the work in progress on the
work site. Coordination will be necessary with nearby law enforcing agencies.
2.8 Medical Assistance
Since it is the Contractor’s contractual obligation to provide medical assistance facilities at

the Camp and Work Sites. Dispensary along with availability of paramedic staff, necessary
medicines/equipment shall be established at the Camp that shall remain functional round the
clock. First aid kits with necessary medicines/equipment shall be provided at all active work
sites.
2.8.1 First Aid
First aid arrangements shall be ensured at Camp and Work Sites. The first aid provider (or
nominated person who has been trained in giving first aid) at sites shall perform following
duties:
 Keep all necessary first aid medicines and bandages in the first aid box.
 Replace the medicines before their expiry dates to avoid any health hazard.
 Provide first aid to the injured in the event of accident
 Immediately report any accident/incident to HSE Manager for necessary action
 Call ambulance in case of any serious emergency.
 Ring the emergency siren to make others alert about specific emergency.
2.8.2 Dispensary Arrangement
Following measures shall be adopted for establishment of Camp Dispensary:
 Furnished dispensary shall be established at the Camp that shall remain functional
round the clock.
 Paramedic staff shall be appointed in the camp dispensary round the clock.
 Ambulance shall remain available at camp round the clock.
 Dispensary shall be provided with all necessary medicines, first aid items and
equipment where free of cost medical treatment shall be given to all workers.
DHQ Hospital / CMH Sialkot, all nearby medical facilities along the project alignment shall
be taken on panel for the detailed medical examination of workers in case of any major
emergency
Table 2.4 Detail and contact of Nearest Medical Facility
Sr.# Name of Hospital Contact No. Distance from Camp /

Canal Alignment
1 Zohra Memorial Hospital 052-3255200 200 meters
2 Sadique General Hospital 052-3553044 1.4 KM
3 Memorial Christian Hospital 052-4265869 1.5 KM
4 Mohtarma Asghari Begum Hospital 052-3577085 2.4 KM
3 SENSITIVE RECEPTORS ASSESSMENT
3.0 Sensitive Receptor Analysis
Sensitive receptors are generally considered to include those, where noise/dust exposure
could result in health-related risks to individuals, as well as places where individuals expect
silence to be an essential element of the location. Residential dwellings are of primary
concern because of the potential for increased and prolonged exposure of individuals to both
interior and exterior noise and potential sleep disruptions. Additional areas, such as parks,
historic sites, cemeteries, and recreation areas, are also considered sensitive to exterior noise.
Schools, mosques and other places of worship, hotels, libraries, nursing homes, and other
places where low interior noise levels are essential are also considered as sensitive receptors.
The majority of sensitive receptors in the study area are hospitals, mosques, schools and
residential dwellings, etc. An assessment of potential sensitive receptors within 500 meters
from the centreline was conducted along the project corridor. . Fig 3.0.below provides
sensitive receptor assessment area.
Figure 3.0: Sensitive Receptor Map
3.1 Impact on Sensitive Receptors Short-Term Construction Related Activities
Construction would result in intermittent construction activities near the sensitive receptors.
These construction activities could potentially expose sensitive receptors to noise levels in
excess of the applicable noise standards or result in a noticeable increase in ambient noise
levels, or both. Impacts of construction equipment, noise, dust and construction-related traffic
on exposure of sensitive receptors to temporary and short-term construction related activities
are discussed separately below.

3.2 Impact of Construction Equipment
Construction noise levels in the study area would fluctuate, depending on the particular types
of equipment, the number of equipment used and the time duration of equipment use. The
effects of construction noise depend largely on the type of construction activities.
Construction generally occurs in several discrete stages, each phase requiring a specific
balance of equipment with varying equipment type, quantity, and intensity. Construction
equipment includes bulldozers; loaders; excavation equipment, such as graders and scrapers;
and compaction equipment. Erection of large structural elements and mechanical systems
could require the use of a crane for placement and assembly tasks, which may also generate
high noise levels.
To assess noise levels associated with the various equipment types and operations,
construction equipment can be considered to operate in two modes: mobile and stationary.
Mobile equipment, such as loaders, graders, and dozers, moves around a construction site,
performing tasks in a recurring manner. Stationary equipment is used to perform continuous
or periodic operations in a given location for an extended period, such as a batching plant,
pile driver etc. Thus, determining the effective acoustical center of operations for mobile
equipment during the construction process or the location of stationary sources during
specific activities is necessary when conducting a noise analysis. Operation of heavy
construction equipment typically is characterized by short periods of full-power operation,
then by extended periods of operation at lower power, idling, or powered-off conditions
Table 3: Predicted Noise Level for Sensitive Receptors
Approximate
Predicted Noise at
Sources Distance of sensitive
Activities sensitive receptor
receptors from
dB (A)
construction site (m)
Site Clearing, earth work, All type of

loading/unloading, equipment’s used 20 80
compaction, finishing etc. during activity
- - 70 79.8
- - 100 76.7
- - 175 71.8
- - 200 70.6

- - 300 67.1
- - 500 62.7
- - 650 60.4
3.3 Mitigation- Measures for Noise-Reducing
The M/S KNK- SMC (JV) will implement the following measures during construction
activities when noise-sensitive receptors are located nearby;
 It will be ensured that the regular inspection, maintenance, lubrication of construction

vehicles and equipment will be carried out.
 Equipment will be operated, stored, and/or maintained as far away as practical from
sensitive noise receptors.
 Construction equipment will be properly maintained per manufacturers’ specifications
and fitted with the best available noise suppression devices (e.g., mufflers, silencers,
wraps). All impact tools will be shrouded or shielded, and all intake and exhaust ports
on power equipment will be muffled or shielded.
 Substitution of high noise generating equipment with low noise generating equipment
is necessary in the vicinity of sensitive receptor. For example, electrically powered
equipment will be used instead of internal combustion equipment where use of such
equipment is a readily available substitute that accomplishes program tasks in the
same manner as internal combustion equipment.
 Construction equipment operating in the vicinity of sensitive noise receptors will not
be left idling for extended periods between construction activities.
 To the greatest extent feasible, construction activities will limit the use of “alarms”
(e.g., backup indicators) on construction equipment in the vicinity of sensitive noise
receptors.
 Construction equipment will be inspected before use at a project site located near
sensitive noise receptors.
 To the greatest extent feasible, construction outside of normal construction hours will
be minimized or avoided completely when located in the vicinity of sensitive noise
receptors.
 Where stationary construction equipment would result in exceedance of noise
standards at a nearby sensitive receptor, temporary acoustic noise barriers or fence
will be installed where feasible between the stationary construction operation and the
sensitive receptor. Noise barriers will be 2.5m high corrugated sheets or wooden
boards/sheets to avoid dispersion of noise into nearby community.

 As far as possible night time traffic shall be avoided. Local community will be well
informed beforehand in case of night traffic is unavoidable.
 Vehicles equipped with exhaust muffler (Silencers) will be used for construction
activities.
4 Policy and Legal Framework of Environmental parameters
This section provides an overview of the policy framework and national legislation that
applies to the proposed up gradation of roads project in Sialkot. The project will comply with
all national legislation relating to the environment in Pakistan and will obtain all the
regulatory clearances required from the financing agency, ADB.
4.0 National Policy and Legal Framework
The Pakistan National Conservation Strategy (NCS) that was approved by the federal cabinet
in March 1992 is the principal policy document on environmental issues in the country
(EUAD/IUCN, 1992). The NCS outlines the country's primary approach towards
encouraging sustainable development, conserving natural resources, and improving efficiency
in the use and management of resources. The NCS has 68 specific programs in 14 core areas
in which policy intervention is considered crucial for the preservation of Pakistan's natural
and physical environment. The core areas that are relevant in the context of the proposed Up
gradation of Roads Project are pollution prevention and abatement and increasing energy
efficiency while conserving biodiversity.
Prior to the adoption of the 18th Constitutional Amendment, the Pakistan Environmental
Protection Act (PEPA) 1997 was the governing law for environmental conservation in the
country. Under PEPA 1997, the Pakistan Environmental Protection Council (PEPC) and Pak
EPA were primarily responsible for administering PEPA 1997. Post the adoption of the 18th
Constitutional Amendment in 2011, the subject of environment was devolved, and the
provinces have been empowered for environmental protection and conservation
4.1 Regulations for Environmental Assessment, Pakistan EPA
Under Section 12 (and subsequent amendment) of the PEPA (1997), a project falling under
any category specified in Schedule I of the IEE/EIA Regulations (SRO 339 (I0/2000),
requires the proponent of the project to file an IEE with the concerned provincial EPA.
Projects falling under any category specified in Schedule II require the proponent to file an
EIA with the provincial agency, which is responsible for its review and accordance of
approval or request any additional information deemed necessary

4.2 Regulatory Clearances, Punjab EPA
In accordance with provincial regulatory requirements, an IEE/EIA satisfying the

requirements of the Punjab Environmental Protection Act (2012) is to be submitted to Punjab
environmental protection agency (PEPA) for review and approval, and subsequent issuance of
NOC before the commencement of construction
4.3 National Environmental Quality Standards (NEQS) 2000
The National Environmental Quality Standards (NEQS), 2000, specify the following
standards:
 Maximum allowable concentration of pollutants (32 parameters) in municipal and
liquid industrial effluents discharged to inland waters, sewage treatment facilities,
and the sea (three separate sets of numbers);
 Maximum allowable concentration of pollutants (16 parameters) in gaseous

emissions from industrial sources.
 Maximum allowable concentration of pollutants (two parameters) in gaseous

emissions from vehicle exhaust and noise emission from vehicles.
 Maximum allowable noise levels from vehicles;
These standards apply to the gaseous emissions and liquid effluents discharged by
construction machinery.
4.4 Other Environment Related Legislations
The national laws and regulations are provided in Table 4.0 below
Table 4.0 Environmental Guidelines and Regulations

Legislation/Guideline Description
National Environmental NEP is the primary policy of Government of Pakistan addressing
Policy (2005) (NEP) environmental issues. The broad Goal of NEP is, “to protect,
conserve and restore Pakistan’s environment in order to improve the
quality of life of the citizens through sustainable development”. The
NEP identifies a set of sectoral and cross-sectoral guidelines to
achieve its goal of sustainable development. It also suggests various
policy instruments to overcome the environmental problems
throughout the country.
The Forest Act (1927) The Act empowers the provincial forest departments to declare any
forest area as reserved or protected. It empowers the provincial forest
departments to prohibit the clearing of forest for cultivation, grazing,
hunting, removing forest produce, quarrying and felling, lopping and
topping of trees, branches in reserved and protected forests. No

protected forest is situated in the project area for the Road works.
Punjab Wildlife It empowers the government to declare certain areas reserved for the
Protection Ordinance, protection of wildlife and control activities within in these areas. It also
1972 provides protection to endangered species of wildlife. As no activities
are planned in these areas, no provision of this law is applicable to
the proposed Road works.
The Antiquities Act It ensures the protection of Pakistan’s cultural resources. The Act
(1975) defines “antiquities” as ancient products of human activity, historical
sites, or sites of anthropological or cultural interest, national
monuments, etc. The Act is designed to protect these antiquities from
destruction, theft, negligence, unlawful excavation, trade, and export.
The law prohibits new construction in the proximity of a protected
antiquity and empowers the GOP to prohibit excavation in any area
that may contain articles of archaeological significance. Under the
Act, the subproject proponents are obligated to ensure that no activity
is undertaken in the proximity of a protected antiquity, report to the
Department of Archaeology, GOP, any archaeological discovery
made during the course of the project.
Pakistan Penal Code It authorizes fines, imprisonment or both for voluntary corruption or
(1860) fouling of public springs or reservoirs so as to make them less fit for
ordinary use.
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND CONSERVATION STRATEGIES
National Conservation Before the approval of NEP, the National Conservation Strategy
Strategy (NCS) was considered as the Government’s primary policy document
on national environmental issues. At the moment, this strategy just
exists as a national conservation program. The NCS identifies 14
core areas including conservation of biodiversity, pollution prevention
and abatement, soil and water conservation and preservation of
cultural heritage and recommends immediate attention to these core
areas.
Biodiversity Action Plan The plan recog``nizes IEE/EIA as an effective tool for identifying and
assessing the effects of a proposed operation on biodiversity.
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONS
The Convention on The Convention requires countries to take action to avoid
Conservation of endangering migratory species. The term "migratory species" refers
Migratory Species of to the species of wild animals, a significant proportion of whose
Wild Animals (1981.21) members cyclically and predictably cross one or more national
jurisdictional boundaries. The parties are also required to promote or
cooperate with other countries in matters of research on migratory
species. There are no endangered species of plant life or animal life
in the vicinity of the proposed project areas for the Road works.
Convention on The convention requires Pakistan to impose strict regulation
International Trade in (including penalization, confiscation of the specimen) regarding trade
Endangered Species of of all species threatened with extinction or that may become so, in
Wild Fauna and Flora order not to endanger their survival further.
(1973)

International Union for Lists wildlife species experiencing various levels of threats
Conservation of Nature internationally. Some of the species indicated in the IUCN red list are
and Natural Resources also present in the wetlands of Pakistan.
Red List (2000)
4.5 ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS), 2009
The ADB’s SPS 2009 requires that environmental considerations be incorporated into ADB
funded projects to ensure that the project will have minimal environmental impacts and be
environmentally sound. Occupational health & safety of the local population should also be
addressed as well as the project workers as stated in SPS. A Grievance Redress Mechanism
(GRM) to receive application and facilitate resolution of affected peoples’ concerns,
complaints, and grievances about the project’s environmental performance is also established.
All loans and investments are subject to categorization to determine environmental assessment
requirements. Categorization is to be undertaken using Rapid Environmental Assessment
(REA) checklists, consisting of questions relating to (i) the sensitivity and vulnerability of
environmental resources in project area, and (ii) the potential for the project to cause
significant adverse environmental impacts. Projects are classified into one of the following
environmental categories:
4.6 ADB’s Access to Information Policy (AIP) 2018
ADB’s new Access to Information Policy (AIP), reflects the ADB’s ongoing commitment to
transparency, accountability, and participation by stakeholders. The policy contains principles
and exceptions to information sharing with external stakeholders, led by a new overarching
principle of “clear, timely, and appropriate disclosure.”
4.7 Implications of ADB’s safeguard policies on proposed project
The objectives of ADB’s safeguards are enlisted below
Table 4.1: ADB Policy Principles
Policy principle Summary

Screening process initiated early to determine the
Screening and
1 appropriate extent and type of environmental
categorization
assessment.
Conduct an environmental assessment to identify
Environmental
2 potential impacts and risks in the context of the project’s
assessment
area of influence.
3 Alternatives Examine alternatives to the project’s location, design,
technology, and components and their potential
environmental and social impacts, including no project
alternative.
Avoid, and where avoidance is not possible, minimize,
mitigate, and/or offset adverse impacts and enhance
4 Impact mitigation
positive impacts. Prepare an environmental
management plan (EMP).
Carry out meaningful consultation with affected people
and facilitate their informed participation. Involve
stakeholders early in the project preparation process and
ensure that their views and concerns are made known to
5 Public consultations
and understood by decision makers and taken into
account. Continue consultations with stakeholders
throughout project implementation. Establish a grievance
redress mechanism.
Disclose a draft environmental assessment in a timely
Disclosure of
manner, in an accessible place and in a form and
6 environmental
language(s) understandable to stakeholders. Disclose
assessment
the final environmental assessment to stakeholders.
Implement the EMP and monitor its effectiveness.
Environmental
7 Document monitoring results, and disclose monitoring
management plan
reports.
Do not implement project activities in areas of critical
8 Biodiversity
habitats.
Apply pollution prevention and control technologies and
practices consistent with international good practices.
Adopt cleaner production processes and good energy
efficiency practices. Avoid pollution, or, when avoidance
9 Pollution prevention
is not possible, minimize or control the intensity or load
of pollutant emissions and discharges. Avoid the use of
hazardous materials subject to international bans or
phaseouts.
Provide workers with safe and healthy working
conditions and prevent accidents, injuries, and disease.
Occupational health and
Establish preventive and emergency preparedness and
10 safety
response measures to avoid, and where avoidance is
Community safety.
not possible, to minimize, adverse impacts and risks to
the health and safety of local communities
Conserve physical cultural resources and avoid
Physical cultural
11 destroying or damaging them. Provide for the use of
resources
“chance find” procedures.

4.8 IFC Sector Specific Guidelines on Road Construction
The relevant clause applicable to roads construction is as follows:
‘Environmental issues during the construction and operation of roads are similar to those of
other large infrastructure projects involving significant earth moving and civil works and
their prevention and control recommendations are presented in the General EHS Guidelines.
These impacts include, among others, construction site waste generation; soil erosion and
sediment control from materials sourcing areas and site preparation activities; fugitive dust
and other emissions (e.g. from vehicle traffic, land clearing and movement, and materials
stockpiles); noise from heavy equipment and truck traffic; and potential hazardous materials
and oil spills associated with heavy equipment operation and fuelling activities.’’
World Bank Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Standards-ADB advocates adherence to
environmental standards set out in the World Bank Group Environmental, Health and Safety
Guidelines (EHS Guidelines) of which the following are most applicable to these road
improvement project:
 air emissions related to vehicular traffic
 ambient air quality
 surface water quality
 Ambient noise levels.

ADB’s SPS requires that the most stringent standards be applied (within reasonable
practicality).
Table 4.2: IFC Work Environment Noise limits
Type of Work, workplace IFC General EHS Guidelines
Heavy Industry (no demand for oral

85 Equivalent level Leq,8h
communication)
Light industry (decreasing demand for oral

50-65 Equivalent level Leq,8h
communication)

5 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT MEASURES
Following table gives the detail of environmental issues and their related mitigation measures
that are required to be considered during project execution. The cost for implementation EMP
will be utilized for implementation of EMP under the provision of Contract
Table 4.3: Environmental Management Measures
Activity Potential Impact Mitigation Measures Implementation Party Responsible

Indicators for Implementation
Construction of flyover Structures at railway crossing of Shahab pura road Sialkot
Implementation & Construction phase
Continued Social issues  Proponent to establish  Minutes of  Contractor

stakeholder an environmental and meetings of the  Monitoring by
engagement social cell responsible stakeholder’s supervision
for stakeholder consultation. Consultants and
engagement and  Dissemination reporting to
timely information material PMU
and dissemination
 Select campsite in
view of the cultural
norms of the area to
avoid undue
interference of the
construction
contractor’s staff with
the local resident.
Construction Soil contamination  It will be ensured that  Monitoring and  Construction

contractor due to chemical the disposal of used Environmental Contractor
mobilization and spills oil and chemical Management.  Monitoring by
establishment of waste will be carried supervision
campsite and out in accordance Consultants and
machinery / with MSDS. reporting to
equipment yard.  Contractor will ensure PMU.
well organized use of
chemicals in
construction
activities.
 Good housekeeping

practices will be
ensured at storage and
workshop areas.
 It will ensured that
the mixing of waste in
to fresh water sources
shall not be allowed.
Deterioration of air  It will be ensured that  Monitoring will  Construction

quality due to the Proper engine be done on stack Contractor
machinery and tuning of machinery / of machinery and  Monitoring by
equipment equipment will be equipments. The supervision
operations carried out to meet parameters Consultants and
the limits of Punjab required to reporting to
Environmental monitored are PMU.
Quality Standards smoke, SOx, CO,
(PEQS) of Pakistan. VOCs and NOx.
 It will be ensured that  Evidence of
water sprinkling will measurement
be carried out in dust record.
prone areas.
Noise  It will be ensured that  Monitoring  Construction

the regular inspection, Compliance to Contractor
maintenance, PEQS  Monitoring by
lubrication of (Appendix-2 of supervision
construction vehicles EMP) for noise Consultants and
and equipment will be (SO(G)/EPD/7- reporting to
carried out. 26/2013 dated PMU.
 Provision of PPE, like 05-08-2016).
Ear Plug Ear muffs  The sampling
and their use will be shall be done
ensured by the twice on monthly
workers. basis at 7 m
 Public Consultations distance from the
will be carried out source. The
with nearby schools duration of
and hospitals if any. sampling shall be
24 hours at 15
second interval
over 15 minutes
every hour
(averaged).
 Schools /
Hospitals
Concerns.
Land degradation  Proper waste disposal  Visual Inspection  Execution by

due to solid waste of camp site waste at construction
disposal of camp designated disposal Contractor
site. site will be ensured in  Monitoring by
accordance with supervision
waste management Consultants and
plan. reporting to
 Good housekeeping PMU.
practices will be
promoted within the
camp site.
 An impervious liner
shall be laid to waste
sites before the
dumping of solid
waste.
 Disposal of camp site
waste near residential
colonies or in
agriculture fields will
be strictly prohibited.
Water  It will be ensured that  Monitoring  Construction

contamination proper sewerage Compliance to Contractor
disposal arrangements PEQS (refer  Monitoring by
will be made by Appendix-2) of supervision
construction of septic Sanitary Consultants
tank and soakage pit. wastewater Implementation
generated from reporting to
camp site. PMU.
 Implementation
of waste
management
plan
 Photographic
record.
Loss of vegetation  As far as possible the  Use of LPG  Construction

construction crew will Cylinders at Contractor

use Liquefied campsite.  Monitoring by
Petroleum Gas (LPG)  Approval for supervision
for cooking food. Tree Cutting. Consultants and
 During the  Pictorial reporting to
construction of camp evidence of PMU.
tree cutting will be Compensatory
done only, when tree plantation.
absolute necessary.
 Compensatory tree
plantation will be
carried out inside the
camp
 Removal of one tree
will be compensated
by plantation of 10
trees as per Forest
Amendment Act
2010.
Health & Safety  Protective fencing  Use of PPE  Construction

issues around camp will be  Health and Contractor
ensured. Safety plan  Monitoring by
 All the basic welfare implementation supervision
facilities which  Community Consultants and
include hygienic food, Concerns. reporting to
safe drinking water, PMU.
cooling & heating
facilities, washrooms
and bathing rooms
will be provided to
the workers.
 Firefighting
equipment will be
installed near fire
prone areas and
building area.
 Firefighting training
will be provided to
the camp staff.
 Fully equipped First
Aid facilities will be

ensured inside the

camp.
 An ambulance will be
available at site for 24
hrs.
 Safety precautions
will be ensured while
transportation,
handling and storage
of hazardous
substance.
 Concrete batching
operation will be
carried out in well-
organized way and
safety of workers will
be ensured during
concrete batching
operations.
 Necessary training
and toolbox talks will
be given to the
Concrete batching
labor and laboratory
staff for safe
operation.
 Occupational Health
and Safety plan will
be prepared and will
be submitted to
Engineer for
approval.
 Appropriate road
safety measures will
be taken in to account
and road safety &
defensive driving
training will be given
to the drivers.
 Training will be given
to workers regarding
interaction with local

community.
 Traffic Management
plan will be prepared
and approval will be
taken from the
Engineer.
Transportation of Soil erosion and  Contractor will  Log of vehicles  Construction

construction contamination. prepare the Traffic and equipment Contractor
material management plan for repairs.  Monitoring by
the transportation of  Construction supervision
material and Material and Consultants and
construction transportation reporting to
activities. plan. PMU.
 As far as possible,
vehicular traffic on
unpaved roads will be
avoided.
 Haulage methodology
will be explained in
Borrow area
management &
disposal plan and
traffic management
plan.
 Contractor will ensure
the safety of animals
on the main roads and
haul roads.
 Public consultation
will be carried out
with the local
community to
minimize trespassing
of their children
within the ROW.
 Repairing of vehicles
and equipment’s shall
be avoided in the
fields and it will be
ensured at designated
workshop facilities.

 Construction material
will be covered while
transportation.
 If vehicles and
equipment repairing
in the field will be
unavoidable then
impervious sheath
will be used to avoid
soil and water
contamination.
Air Pollution  Vehicles and  Route maps of  Construction

machinery operation vehicles Contractor
near the water movement.  Monitoring by
channel and water  Log of vehicle supervision
reservoir will be maintenance Consultants and
minimized. reporting to
 Vehicles shall be kept PMU.
in good working
condition and
properly tuned, in
order to minimize the
exhaust emissions.
Noise Pollution  As far as possible  Log of vehicles  Construction

night time traffic shall movement time. Contractor
be avoided.  Visual inspection  Monitoring by
 Vehicles equipped of the vehicles. supervision
with exhaust muffler Consultants and
(Silencers) will be reporting to
used for construction PMU.
activities.
 Local community will
be well informed in
case of night traffic.
Health and Safety  Road Signage will be  Visual  Construction

Issues. fixed at appropriate Inspections Contractor
locations.  Training Record  Monitoring by
 Training of all drivers supervision
will be ensured Consultants and
regarding defensive reporting to
driving. PMU.
 Traffic speed 15 km /
hr. will be maintained
near and within the
community.
Excavation, cut Un managed  Borrow material and  Evidence of plan  Construction

and fill, material extraction disposal plan will be in place. Contractor
backfilling, at quarry areas. prepared and approval  Photographic  Monitoring by
compaction, will be taken from the record. supervision
construction work Engineer. Consultants and
 As far as possible reporting to
material borrowing PMU.
from agricultural field
will be avoided.
For borrowing the
earthen material
permission will be
taken from the Land
owner.
Soil erosion and  Stability of canal will  Visual inspection  Construction

sediment control be ensured by safe  Photographic Contractor
support structures record  Monitoring by
wherever cuts and fill supervision
are vulnerable, canal Consultants and
banks / embankments reporting to
are unstable or not PMU.
sustainable.
 Ramming of topsoil
immediately after
excavation and silt
control will be
provided to minimize
erosion.
 Construction
activities will be
planned in a manner
that minimum area of
soil is exposed during
times of the year
when the potential for
erosion is high, for

example during
summer when intense
rain storm are
common.
 Vehicles, machinery
movement will be
kept on define haul
roads.
 It will be ensured that
no soil will remain
unconsolidated after
completion of work.
 Sediment barrier such
as silt fencing if
required.
 Breach control
measures of existing
nullas and drains will
be taken up to Jhelum
River.
 Regular monitoring
will be carried out
during heavy
monsoon rain.
 Construction
activities will remain
quit during rain.
Canal stability  The stability of canal  Soil stability test  Construction

will be ensured by Contractor
provision of safe  Monitoring by
support structures supervision
wherever cuts and Consultants and
fills vulnerable, canal reporting to
banks and PMU.
embankment are
unstable or not
sustainable.
 Land clearance like
flora disturbance will
be kept minimum.

 As far as possible
clearing of area will
be avoided where soil
is highly erodible and
steeps and slops are
prone to water and
wind.
Site Overburden  It will be ensured that  Visual  Construction

the construction waste inspection. Contractor
will be properly  Monitoring of  Monitoring by
disposed at PM10 supervision
designated location. Consultants and
 If landfill will not reporting to
available in the PMU.
construction area,
then approval will be
taken from the
Engineer on a form
(attached in appendix-
4) of EMP for
disposal of solid
waste.
 An impervious liner
shall be laid at waste
site before disposal of
solid waste.
 The approval for
impervious liner shall
be granted by the
supervision
consultants on a form
(attached in appendix-
4 of EMP.)
 Ditches and borrow
pits that cannot be
fully rehabilitated will
be landscaped.
 Wind direction will
be considered while
selecting the sites for
stock piles.

 Dismantled asphalt
pavement will be
dumped to the waste
sites.
Borrow pit  As far as possible the Willing certificate of  Construction

waste land and natural land owner. Contractor
areas with a high  Monitoring by
elevation will be supervision
demarcated for Consultants and
borrowing earth reporting to
material. PMU
 Top soil about 300
mm of agricultural
borrow areas will be
stock pile for
redressing.
 Where deep ditching
is to be carried out,
the top 1 m layer will
be stock piled. The
ditch will be initially
filled with scrap
material from
construction site and
then levelled with
stockpiled top soil.
 Ditches or borrow pits
that cannot be fully
rehabilitated will be
landscaped.
 Land owner will be
compensated
according to the terms
of lease agreement.
 Loss of natural  Tree cutting will be  Tree cutting  Construction

vegetation done only when approval Contractor
 Tree cutting absolutely necessary,  Pictorial  Monitoring by
 Clearing of with prior approval. evidence of supervision
vegetation  Compensation tree compensatory Consultants and
 Damage to plantation will be tree plantation reporting to
surrounding carried out after PMU
vegetation consultation with

forest department.
One tree will be
compensated by
plantation of 10 trees
as per Forest
(Amendment) Act
2010.
 Tree plantation plan
will be followed
while carrying
plantation activity.
 Trees species will be
selected by mutual
consultation with the
forest department.
 It will be ensured that
unnecessary loss of
vegetation and
dumping of waste in
vegetated areas will
be avoided.
 Approval will be
granted from Project
implementation
consultants for
clearance of
vegetation.
 Pruning of tree will
be carried out
carefully and
selectively to reduce
the need of tree
removal.
 Burning of clear
vegetation will be
avoided, wherever
feasible it will be
used for rehabilitation
of affected areas,
temporary access
tracks or landscaping.

 Excavation works
will be carried out
progressively and re-
vegetation done at the
earliest.
 Water  Contractor will use  Daily record of  Construction

consumption the water at camp and No. trip used for Contractor.
construction sites water sprinkling.  Monitoring by
with safe hand. supervision
Mostly water will be Consultants and
used for the concrete reporting to
batching, water PMU.
sprinkling at earth
work site and dust
prone areas.
 Contractor will
maintain record of
water consumption
during construction
activities.
 wild life  Activities of JIP will  Chance  Construction

sanctuary and be planned, keeping Encounter Contractor
Punjab Urial. in view of the records  Monitoring by
 Vulnerable / inherent behavior of  Minutes of supervision
near threatened the habitat i-e meeting Consultants and
avifauna and maximum work will reporting to
aquatic species. be planned in summer PMU
period when the
population of water
birds remain minimal.
The activities will be
planned in close
liaison with wild life
department.
 At the administrative
level the construction
contractor will be
responsible to provide
necessary awareness
to its workers as how
to handle any “chance
encounter” with fauna

and wildlife during
construction and
borrow extraction
activities.
 Hunting of animals by
contractor workers
will be prohibited in
project area.
 Disposal of waste
water in o
 Contractor HSE Staff
will make night time
patrol to monitor any
bird fish pouching
activities by the
workers.
 Contractor will
include a commitment
to wildlife
conservation in
environmental policy
for the project.
 Site surveys will be
undertaken prior to
start of construction
activities to determine
if any priority species
are roosting or nesting
in close proximity of
development areas.
Damage to  All damaged  Visual Inspection  Construction

infrastructure infrastructure and  Photograph Contractor
access roads shall be record  Monitoring by
restored to original or  Infrastructure supervision
better condition. restoration Consultants and
record reporting to
PMU
Sites of historical,  Proponent and the  Evidence of  Construction

cultural, PIC will be ensured Training to the Contractor
Archeological or that the staff is Contractor staff.  Monitoring by
religious educated about the  Evidence of map supervision

significance location and in place with Consultants and
importance of the these sites reporting to
cultural sites that exist shown. PMU
in the project area.  Records of
 It will be ensured that appropriate
these sites will not be action taken in
affected by the case of chance
construction find.
activities. These  Photographic
aspects will be record of chance
included in the find.
training to be
conducted for the
contractor’s staff.
 Work will be stopped
immediately in case
of occurrence of
historical, cultural,
archeological or
religious significance.
In such circumstances
Chance find
procedure attached as
Appendix-6 and
Antiquities Act 1975
will be followed.
 Any kind of
disturbance to
Graveyards during the
construction activities
will be avoided.
Noise pollution  Vehicles and  Monitoring  Construction

machinery having compliance to Contractor
exhaust mufflers will PEQS for noise  Monitoring by
be used for (Appendix-2) of supervision
construction activities EMP. Consultants and
to minimize noise  The sampling reporting to
pollution. shall be done PMU
 Regular inspection, twice on monthly
lubricating and basis at 7m

maintenance of distance from the

construction vehicles source. The
will be carried out. duration of
 In case high noise sampling will be
prone areas, PPE will 24 hours at 15
be provided to the second interval
workers. over 15 minutes
 Night time working every hour
activities will be (averaged).
avoided. In case if un  School and
avoidance than local hospital
community will be concerns.
informed.
Air pollution  Proper maintenance  Monitoring will  Construction

and Engine tuning of be done on stack Contractor
machinery / of machinery and  Monitoring by
equipment will be equipment. The supervision
carried out to meet parameters Consultants and
the NEQS Limit. required to be reporting to
 Water sprinkling will monitored are PMU
be carried out Smoke, H2S,
whenever required SOx, CO, VOCs
particularly near work and NOx.
sites and local  Evidence of
communities to avoid Measurement
dust pollution. records
Health and Safety  Demarcation tapes  Use of Personnel  Construction

issues. will be installed Protective Contractor
around the Equipment.  Monitoring by
construction site to  Health and supervision
avoid any Safety plan in Consultants and
unauthorized entry. place. reporting to
 It will be ensured that  Community PMU
the PPEs will be concerns on
provided at site and Health and
their use will be Safety.
ensured.
 Health and Safety

plan will be prepared

and approval will be
granted by the project
implementation
Consultants.
 Workers will be
trained in accordance
to deal with the
community.
 Surface water  As far as possible, the  Monitoring  Construction

contamination construction activities compliance with Contractor
 Groundwater such as excavation PEQS (Refer  Monitoring by
contamination and earth filling and Appendix-2) supervision
construction of Consultants and
embankments will be reporting to
schedule during non- PMU
monsoon season.
 Surplus earth will be
transported from the
construction site and
no other disposal
should be allowed.
 Strom water drainage
will be provided at
site.
 Soakage pit will be
constructed for the
disposal of domestic
waste water in side
camp.
 Accidental leaks and
spills will be avoided
at site by taking
proper safety
measures.
 Construction of bunds
will be ensured along
the fuel and chemical
storage tank.
 Spillage of fuels and
other construction

material will be
contained with best
handling practices
and strict skilled
supervision.
 Appropriate water
and sanitation
facilities will be
provided inside the
camp.
 Proper Sewerage
disposal arrangements
will be provided such
as septic tanks and
soakage pits at camp
site.
Disturbance to  As far as possible Community  Construction

community workforce / labor Satisfaction Contractor
from outside the areas  Monitoring by
will be avoided. supervision
 Contractor will sign Consultants and
the Social Framework reporting to
Agreement (SFA) PMU
will be signed with
local community. The
draft of SFA is
attached in Annexure
–VI.
 As far as possible
local labor will be
hired to avoid any
kind of cultural
conflict with local
community.
 The contractor will be
liable to engage at
least 50 % of local
labor within or along
the project area.

6 Environmental work Management Plan
6.0 Construction Safety & Security Plan
The construction safety plan for the project covers the safety and health policy, safety rules,
job safety training, vehicle safety, hazard communication program, etc.
6.1 Conduct of Work
The construction safety plan for the project covers the safety and health policy, safety rules,
job safety training, vehicle safety, hazard communication program, etc.
Contractor and sub-contractors shall familiarize their staff and work crews with known
hazards on jobsites, provide training, and ensure work proceeds in a safe and secure manner.
Jobsite rules must be followed and no work shall be conducted in an unsafe manner or unsafe
environment. Project and contractor staff shall not tamper with or otherwise render any
safety or security measure ineffective, which include alarms, signage, notices, guardrails,
lighting, or any other measure.
Contractor shall ensure that hazard analysis and vulnerability assessments are undertaken and
completed, and that mitigations of hazards and vulnerabilities are implemented. Any
hazards or vulnerabilities that cannot be mitigated to an acceptable risk level must be
communicated to all work crews and visitors.
6.2 Types of Safety & Security Events
The variety of safety and security events, impacts, locations, levels of severity, and
combinations with other elements or other emergencies makes it impossible to define and
plan for every scenario. However, general types of events can be identified that may be faced
by contractors, whether natural (e.g., flooding), accidental (e.g., fall), intentional (e.g., theft),
or technological (e.g., communications failure). Contractor Construction Safety and Security
Plan (CSSP) must adequately address reasonable possibilities. Listed below are safety and
security events and emergencies for which Contractor shall be prepared to respond to.
 Natural events such as extreme temperatures

 Structural collapse or imminent collapse of structures or buildings
 Fire or smoke at or near works areas
 Accidental or intentional release of hazardous and non-hazardous material
 Loss of power, lighting or communications at job sites
 Collision involving private vehicles and/or construction vehicles/equipment
 Person struck by vehicle or construction equipment
 Unauthorized access onto the worksite
 Theft of material or equipment from job sites
 Vandalism or criminal acts
 Response to injuries, fatalities, medical emergencies or equipment/facility damage
 Pandemic of communicable or infectious disease
 Site evacuation, including persons with disabilities and
Other scenarios deemed reasonable and appropriate
6.3 Signage & Access Control
Proper signage shall be placed on the exterior of each worksite so that persons approaching
the site from any area, sidewalk or known or anticipated access point are sufficiently
informed that they are approaching a controlled area. Signage must identify the site as a
worksite, with restricted public entry, and warn of the potential dangers. A phone number
must be provided for notification of hazardous or emergency conditions or to report
suspicious or inappropriate activity.
Signage shall be placed within the site prohibiting unauthorized crewmembers from operating
machinery or equipment for which they are not qualified or trained, informing site crews and
visitors of PPEs requirements and any other safety or security requirements. Appropriate
access controls shall be implemented at all worksites. Access control shall include barriers,
fencing and gates or other methods to prevent unauthorized individuals and vehicles from
entering the worksite.
All worksites on and along public roadways shall provide physical separation through traffic
control and pedestrian control, using barrels, barriers, tape, signage, or other means as
appropriate. Work performed in close proximity to traffic must comply with all Standard
Operating Procedures (SOPs) set by the Contractor. Work zones must be adequately
protected from live traffic.
Contractor shall keep entry/exit records of all construction work zone visitors. Each visitor
shall be briefed and trained as appropriate about concerned hazards and dangers present at the
work site before they are allowed to enter. All authorized work site visitors shall be required
to wear PPEs.
6.4 Drugs and Alcohol Usage
No person shall be working on or otherwise present at any contractor construction site while
under the influence of alcohol or any prescription drug that was not specifically prescribed to
that person and taken in the directed amounts. No person shall operate any vehicle or
machinery, or work in hazardous areas while under any narcotic or drug that impairs
judgment or cause dizziness or drowsiness unless there is written approval by the attending
physician. Particular concern shall be applied if this individual performs a safety sensitive
role and or operates equipment or machinery at the job site. Any person found in such
condition must be immediately removed by the site foreman. Contractor shall enforce all
alcohol and drug-free workplace policies and requirements.
The use of illegal drugs and alcohol is strictly prohibited on all contractor construction
project sites. As part of their CSSP, construction contractors and all subcontractors are
required to have a Program that addresses the prohibited use of alcohol and drugs, including
pre-placement, periodic, for cause, and post-accident/incident testing.
6.5 Fall Protection
Contractors are committed to 100% continuous fall protection, whenever workers are
exposed to fall hazards of six feet (6') or greater. This policy applies to all personnel working
for or on behalf of Contractors.
 Contractors will take all practical measures to eliminate, prevent, and control fall
hazards. All work will be planned with the intent to eliminate identified fall hazards.
When a fall hazard has been identified, and cannot be eliminated, then effective
means of fall protection will be implemented.
 Employees who are exposed to falls of six feet (6’) or greater while working on
scaffolds, elevated decks, elevated platforms, low-slope roofing, stairways, stairwells,
reinforced steel, and any other elevated area or equipment, and excavations with a
slope greater than 40 degrees will be protected from falls. There is no set safe distance
from a leading edge or perimeter that would exempt a worker from fall protection.
 Any employee who must remove a guardrail, wall or floor opening cover, or other fall
protection system in the course of their work will be responsible for providing interim
protection for themselves as well as others and immediately replacing the protective
system when their work is complete, during breaks or at the end of the work shift.
 When no other practical means of fall protection can be used, employees will be tied
off at all times utilizing a personal fall arrest system.
 Employees may work from ladders without personal fall protection when the
following criteria are met:
 Working at height does not exceed 6 feet.
 Work can be performed without reaching beyond the side rail limits of the ladder.
(Worker remains inside the area between the vertical side rails)
 Ladder is properly tied off/secured or in the case of a stepladder; legs are fully
extended and spreaders are locked.
6.6 Amber Lights on Vehicles
Amber warning lights shall be used on all vehicles in work zones to identify them in
protected areas from adjacent traffic and other work or construction vehicles and to improve
their visibility within traffic areas
6.7 Hazardous Materials – Usage and Storage
The use of any toxic materials must be properly labeled, handled only with proper PPE and
used as directed by the manufacturer and in compliance with the MSDS. All hazardous
materials, if stored on site, must be properly stored in safe, designated locations in
appropriate containers, and shall be adequately protected from inappropriate access.
MSDS for all materials used on site must be kept at the worksite and will be available in case
of accidental or intentional release or exposure. Contractor safety and security personnel shall
be advised as to what material is on site and where within the site it is located to allow for
any PPE or ventilation requirements that must be followed when patrolling or handling such
material. All hazardous materials shall be disposed of through proper means and locations
based on the material type.
6.8 Tools and Equipment
All tools and equipment shall be either securely locked up each day before leaving a worksite
or shall be removed from the site. No machinery or equipment shall be left unsecured and
unattended such that a non-authorized person may move, start, and/or operate such machinery
or equipment.
6.8.1 Lighting
All worksites shall have adequate lighting to provide a safe and secure working environment.
If natural light is insufficient for the task or to provide a safe environment and to support
police, security, or patrols of worksites, supplemental lighting will be provided
6.8.2 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) & No: of Workers
All personnel, including visitors to the work site locations associated with the project, shall
wear the following minimum PPE:
 Head Protection: Hard hats will be properly worn at all times.

 Eye and Face Protection: Safety goggles.
 Foot Protection: All employees shall wear work boots that cover the ankle at a
minimum and shall keep their footwear in good condition at all times.
 High Visibility Clothing: Employee will wear glowing jackets
 Hearing Protection: Hearing protection will be worn like ear plugs etc.
 Hand, Arm and Leg Protection: Employees will wear task specific gloves.
 Numbers of workers depends on volume of construction activity being executed at
site, workers/labors number varies with the time and construction phase of the project
contractor should ensure the availability of PPE accordingly and record of PPE should
be kept consequently. All job specific PPE will be provided to all workers and ensure
to be properly used by all workers.
6.8.3 Fire Protection & Fire Prevention
Temporary fire protection measures, such as fire extinguishers will be installed at required
places. If a fire extinguisher is discharged for any purpose, it will be reported to a supervisor
and removed from the work area.
 Combustible refuse from construction operations will not be burned or dumped

anywhere on the construction site. Such refuse will be removed at frequent intervals,
as needed.
 Oily rags and waste are to be stored separately in metal containers fitted with self-
closing lids.
 Trash and refuse must be placed in trash containers provided for this purpose.
 No open fires are permitted.
 All fire safety rules and signs will be observed and obeyed.
 No Smoking will be allowed nearby such points.
Only authorized person will be allowed to deal the machinery while refuelling
6.9 Fire Fighting
Immediate and appropriate action is the key to preventing major losses due to fires. If a fire
occurs, call HSE Staff immediately and assist with evacuation of the area if necessary. If
possible, remove or shut off the fuel source such as removing debris or material or shutting
off the fuel supply. Evacuation routes shall be kept clear. After the fire has been extinguished,
a thorough investigation shall be conducted and documented.
6.10 Severe Weather
The project activities shall include procedures to address severe weather that affects
construction sites, including the protection of machines/equipment and the crew working on
location. Protection and hydration will be provided for workers in extreme heat. Rain must
not be permitted to enter electrical equipment, which may cause electrocution to the user.
6.11 Housekeeping & Material Storage
All equipment, tools and materials will be stored, stacked, located, placed, temporarily
spotted, or set up for manipulation in such a manner as to render it highly improbable that an
accident/incident or injury could occur in the work area. The following measures regarding
housekeeping will be taken;
 All material, spoils, debris, etc. is to be cleaned-up as it accumulates and at the end of
each work shift.
 Accumulation of trash and debris will not be tolerated.
 Access walkways, roadways, and fire lanes will not be blocked with material, tools,
ladders, scaffolds, welding leads, air hoses or electrical cords.
Trash containers will be placed at appropriate locations
6.12 Security Risk
In view of the present security situation, the Contractor will have to make necessary security
measures to avoid the risk of security. Due to the uncertainty of the attacker the measures for
security will be with the orientation of precaution. The following precaution measures will be
taken strictly.
 All camps will be fenced with temporary arrangement and at the entry of fenced the
camp, security guards will be deployed for the security checking. All persons who

enter or exit from the camp will be asked and searched. All vehicles coming inside
will be thoroughly searched to avoid taking any hazardous materials. The person who
is not cooperative with the security staff for checking will be rejected to enter or exit
from the gate.
 Coordination with local police & authorities will be done to acquire more support and
facilities from these authorities.
6.13 Site Inspections
Daily inspections of construction sites, by competent trained persons, shall be performed to

ensure the physical and behavioral conformance with this Plan, the Contractor CSSP, and
applicable local, state, and Federal regulations. Each inspection shall be logged. Any findings
of non-conformance shall be escalated as a safety/security finding and brought to resolution
in a timely manner. For findings of imminent danger, corrective action must be taken
immediately; if immediate corrective action is not possible, the job location shall be shut
down until the condition can be remedied.
6.13.1 Construction Safety and Security Reporting
Anyone witnessing or otherwise having knowledge of unsafe behavior or an unsafe condition

on or around the construction site shall immediately report it to the foreman, supervisor or
designated Safety and Security Manager at the site. The responsible party must take
immediate action to remedy the situation. If the unsafe condition or practice cannot be
immediately corrected (e.g., a risk resulting from defective equipment), then work shall be
halted at the impacted part of the job site. Police shall be called immediately if a life-
threatening situation is present.
A written report following the incident shall be submitted to the PM or CM within one day of
the event, to include details of the event, persons involved, time/date and work conditions of
the event, action taken, and suspected/known causes of the event. A full report to be
submitted within three days of the incident shall include the above information as well as
detailed findings as to the cause of the event and the corrective action taken to prevent, if
possible, future recurrences.
6.14 Hazards and Vulnerability Identification & Management
A central element of a CSSP is the management of construction site hazards and

vulnerabilities. A key tool to support this is a safety and security risk assessment, which
identifies hazards and vulnerabilities for the physical construction aspects of the project and
then develops methods to mitigate or control such risks to acceptable levels or to eliminate
them. Contractor will perform the hazard and vulnerability assessment prior to performing
work on the project. The outcome from the risk assessment and the plan for appropriate
mitigations must be provided to the CM for approval prior to the start of field work on the
project.

6.15 Training
The Contractor shall develop a health, safety and security training program and provide
instructional health, safety, and security training for all staff working at construction sites.
Training shall advise all employees at construction sites of the potential hazards on the site;
the knowledge and procedures to identify, mitigate, and/or avoid such hazards; and actions to
be taken in the event of a health, safety, or security incident.
All trainings shall be conducted by a qualified competent person familiar with the work and
hazards at the job sites, and deemed competent in terms of education, relevant experience,
and instructional capability.
6.16 Internal Audit & Review
Contractor shall do internal audit & review to ensure compliance with this Plan and the
Contractor’s CSSP, to ensure a safe, healthy, and secure environment, both physically and
behaviorally, for workers, equipment, property, visitors and the general public at and near
work sites. Internal audit maybe (i) At least once every year; (ii) after a major safety or
security incident.
6.17 HSE Tool Box Talk
A Tool Box Talks (TBT) is another term for a safety meeting. The term “TBT” was
originally used as a way to encourage building workers to have a regular documented safety
meeting. The best time to do this was considered to be when they stood around the tool box
in the morning before starting work, so the term TBTs was born.
Today the TBT is widely accepted as a common way of ensuring consultation occurs between
workers, and is a practical way to raise workers’ awareness of specific problems on site. It
also helps to remind workers that health and safety are an important part of the working day.
TBT should be scheduled as needed, depending on the level of risks faced on the job, or the
levels of experience of the workers. Management should assess how often and for how long
TBT should be held in your company.
The TBT should generally, but not necessarily, be conducted by an employee of supervisory
level or with basic Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) awareness. Any issues raised that
cannot be resolved should be addressed by senior management.
The following information should be included when completing a TBT Form, TBT form is
attached in Fig 6-1
 Names and signatures of all persons present – this is important to show who has
participated in the meeting,
 Topics discussed - this shows what topics were covered during the meeting,
 any job specific training or instructions that have been given in the meeting, and
 Who raised the issue or added to the discussion, to show that there has been active
consultation with all persons attending the meeting, and that all parties have had a
chance to raise issues rather than the TBT just being a lecture conducted by the
supervisor
Figure 6-3 - Toolbox Talks Form
6.18 Emergency Response Plan
The objective of this ERP is to develop a plan and corresponding response procedures and
mechanism which will ensure emergency preparedness and provide means for mitigating the
consequences of emergencies, including very low probability events, in order to protect the
health and safety of the general public and working personnel.
6.18.1 Types of Emergencies
Following is a list of the hazards and emergency situations, which need planning and proper
handling to minimize their risks.
 Fire,
 Road Traffic Accidents,
 COVID-19 Pandemic
 Materials/ effluents spills i.e. chemical, POL, etc.,
 Natural disasters i.e. torrential rains, floods, earthquakes,
 Occupational accidents i.e. fall from heights, electrocutions, cave-ins,
 Arsons, vandals,
 Terrorist attacks, etc.
6.18.2 Contractors’ Obligations
 Put in place effective arrangements for the planning, organization, control, monitoring
and review of health and safety measures in the workplace. Such arrangements should
be recorded if there are more than four employees. Employ (to be preferred) or
contract competent persons to help them Comply with health and safety duties.
 Develop suitable emergency procedures, which ensure that employees and others are
aware of these procedures and can apply them.
 Provide health and safety information to employees and others, such as other
employers, the self-employed and their employees who are sharing the same
workplace and parents of child employees or those on work experience.
 Co-operate in health and safety matters with other employers who share the same
workplace.
 Provide employees with adequate and relevant health and safety training.
 Provide temporary workers and their contract agency with appropriate health and
safety information.
 Provide safe plant and equipment.
 Provide safe means of access/egress.
 Provide safe work environment.
 Provide adequate welfare facilities.
 Provide written statement of Health and Safety Policy, including precautionary
measures for COVID-19
 Ensure safety of workers dealing with hazardous substances (during storage,
transportation, use, disposal etc.).
 Provide competent staff.
6.18.3 On-Site Person In charge
The Contractor’s on-site in-charge shall be responsible for handling emergency situations for
concerned site. He will act as Emergency Response Coordinator (ERC) and shall be
responsible for ensuring that all subcontractors, staff, on-site visitors and others adhere to the
appropriate emergency response procedures as stated in this Plan.
Tble-6.1- on site Nominated Officer for emergency
Sr. # Name Designation Contact No.
1 Mr. Nasir Project Manager 03005515713

2. Shabir Admin Officer 0301-4415735
6.19 Preparedness
6.19.1 Emergency Response Team (ERT)
Emergency Response Team shall be formatted at all camps, each team comprised of 3 or 5
members including and lead by the ER Coordinator or the concerned person in-charge. All
the members of the ER Team shall be trained in basic First Aid, search & rescue and
firefighting; that will further provide search & rescue, first aid and arrange transportation in
case of accidents and emergencies, and extinguish fires, guide workers and staff to assembly
points and other safe places. The ERT shall assist the ER Coordinator in accidents
investigation. The contact details of the ERTs shall be posted at prominent places so that all
workers are aware of them. The contact details of is provided in section 8.24 “Emergency
Contact Numbers”.
There is an ongoing pandemic of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Pakistan which was first
notified on 26 February 2020. As of 14 April 2020, over 5,719 cases with 96 deaths (CFR
1.68%) had been reported. The pandemic has spread to all provinces in Pakistan with over
115 districts affected, largely in Punjab and Sindh. ERT will thouroughly review and adopt
preparedness plan in light of the COVID-19 Pakistan Preparedness and Response Plan
(PPRP) (available at https://reliefweb.int/report/pakistan/pakistan-preparedness-response-
plan-covid-19).
Table-6.2- Detail of Emergency Response Team
Sr. # Designation Contact No.
1 Admin Manager 0301-4415735
2 HSE Manager 0311-0583383
3 HSE officer Will be provided
4 Male Nurse Will be provided
5 Fire Man Will be provided

6.20 Emergency Contact No.
In case of any emergency, Safety Manager or designated person will be authorized to contact
the external public safety agencies/emergency services. Following are the contacts of
emergency services.
 Fire departments 16
 Police 15
 Edhi Rescue 115
 Rescue 1122
 COVID-19 Helpline 1166
7 EMP Roles and Responsibilities
The successful implementation of the Site-Specific Environmental Management Plan requires

the involvement of several stakeholders, each fulfilling a different but vital role to ensure
sound environmental management and compliance during the construction phase.
Environmental Protection Department (EPD) Punjab will act as the overall regulatory body.
The specific roles of key functionaries are described hereafter
7.0 Institutional Arrangements for implementation of EMP during Construction phase
The EA (PID) will formulate an Environmental & Social Management and Monitoring cell
(ESMMC) which is comprising of senior professionals, and should preferably have
representative from various line departments including Forest, Wildlife and local
administration. The cell should also include at least one technical expert from research and
development (R & D) Institute.
The following staff will be involved in the implementation of EMP.
 ESMMC Representative nominated by EA (PID)

 3rd Party Monitoring and Evaluation (M & E) Contractor
 SC’s Environmental Engineer / Scientist
 Contractor Environmental Engineer / Scientist.
7.1 EPD – Punjab
EPD Punjab is a regulatory authority for issuance of NOC for this Project. As part of its
mandate, protection of environment (water, air and noise) is its responsibility. Therefore, this
agency will undertake an audit (as when required) of project activities with respect to the
protocols as defined in EMP
7.2 3rd party M&E Contractor
The 3rd party M&E will be responsible to:

 Make sure that all the contractual obligations related to the environmental and social
compliance are met.
 Monitor the progress regarding implementation of environmental safeguard as
provided in EMP
 Oversee the compliance of all the monitoring programs as given in EMP.
 Check randomly whether monitoring of environmental aspects of the project during
construction phase is being properly carried out.
 Document and disclose monitoring results and identify necessary corrective and
protective in the periodic monitoring reports (bi-annual reporting), and make follow-
up on these 'actions to ensure progress toward the desired outcomes;
 Make sure that the Contractor is implementing the additional measures suggested by
the M&E Contractor; and
 Report the status of EMP compliance to EA (PID)
7.3 EA (PID), ESMMC: Project Director
Project Director will have responsibility for assuring implementation of EMP. This includes
the following:
 Ensuring that required environmental training is provided to the concerned staff.

 Project director will be responsible for carrying out random site visits to the
construction site to review the environmental performance of the construction
contractors.
 Review monitoring reports for the progress of environmental related activities.
 Make sure that the construction contractor is implementing the additional measures
suggested by the supervision consultant in environmental monitoring reports.
 To assist contractor for obtaining necessary approval from the concerned departments.
 Maintaining interference with the other lined departments / stakeholders.
 Reporting to EPA Punjab on status of EMP Implementation.
7.4 Role of the ADB
The ADB will:
 Support the coordination and administration of the project;
 Provide guidance to LG&CD Department, PMU, MCs, and CIUs on

implementation issues and project design;
 Disclose all safeguards documents, and monitor safeguards implementation;
 Monitor and report project performance;
 Conduct periodic review of the project

7.5 Role of City Implementation Unit (CIU)
The CIU will support the Municipal Corporations of Sialkot in the following aspects:
 Conduct city level progress monitoring and reporting;
 Facilitate all monitoring requirements and reporting of GoPb and ADB;
 Ensure safeguard compliance and reporting in line with loan agreements;
 Monitor and ensure effective implementation of the gender action plan;
 Monitor city level activities for reporting and compliance
7.6 Role of Municipal Corporation (MC)
The MC will:
 Facilitate land acquisition;
 Approve and implement all reforms related system, organizations, plans, and
programs as required for the project including service delivery arrangements;
 Transfer assets and completed civil works to WSCs/USCs, as required for the
projects and agreements;
 Fill all vacancies in the MC, as per approved organogram and facilities required
for CIU and Staff.
7.7 Supervisory Consultant: Resident Engineer
Resident Engineer (RE) Roles and Responsibilities will be:
 To oversee the performance of construction contractor to make sure that the

construction contractor is carrying out the work in accordance with the tender design
and follow the specifications;
 Ensuring that the day-to-day construction activities are carried out in environmentally
and socially sound and sustainable manner.
 Strong coordination with the construction contractor and ESMMC.
7.8 Supervisory Consultant: Environmental Engineer / Scientist
Supervisory consultant (SC)’s Environmental Engineer / Scientist will perform following

Responsibilities.
 Directly reporting to R.E

 Preparing training materials and implementing programs
 Ensure the implementation of the mitigation measures suggested in the Clause 7.9 of
Emp.
 To supervise and monitor environmental activities being performed at site
 To organize periodic Environmental Training programs and workshops for the
Consultant’s and Contractor’s staff.
 Periodic reporting as mentioned in EMP
 Suggest any additional mitigation measures if required.
7.9 Construction Contractor: Environmental Engineers / Managers
Its contractor contractual obligation to appoint site Environmental Engineer / Manager with
relevant educational back ground and experience. Contractor Environmental Engineer /
Manager will carry out the following activities.
 Implementation of mitigation measures at construction site

 Contractor will be bond through contract to take action against all the special and
general provision of contract document.
 Contractor will make sure the compliance of EMP recommendation and will also be
responsible for effective liaison with local heads of villages.
 Provision of personnel protective Equipment’s to the workers and train them for their
proper use.
 To conduct the environmental and health & safety training to the workers / labour and
coordinate with Environmental Engineer of SC.
 Monitor site activities on a daily basis for full compliance.
 Confine the construction site to the demarcated area
 Rectify transgressions through the implementation of corrective action.
 Prepare additional plans as and when required or when advised by the Client /
Supervision Consultant for consideration and approval of Engineer.
The HSE Manager with assistance of his HSE team shall perform following duties.
 Daily inspection of all workplace areas and make sure the safe execution of the
ongoing activities.
 Address the causes of any NCR issued to the Contractor taking adequate steps for
rectification.
 Ensure maximum local employment at camp and site.
 Ensure that hygienic food is served to the labor at an affordable and reasonable price
 Ensure proper living facilities have been provided to labor and staff at site.
 Ensure proper disposal of waste water and sludge.
 Ensure Water Sprinkling water at all the time to suppress the dust emission.
 Conduct trainings and internal audits with the Contractor staff to minimize the non-
compliances.

 Conduct Environmental Monitoring as per monitoring schedule given in later sections
of this SSEMP.
 Ensure proper solid waste collection and disposal.
 Filling of compliance monitoring checklist.
 Preparation of monthly Environmental Monitoring/HSE Progress Reports and onward
submission to the Consultant.
 Address health issues and disposal of medical waste.
 Address social complaints and maintaining record of these complaints.
 Conduct periodic meetings/consultations with Grievances Redressal Cell.
 Keep record of any oil/water spillage/leakage and to adopt necessary mitigation
measures
Figure 7.1 Organization Arrangement and Their Responsibilities

7.10 Employees/ Workers Responsibility/ Obligations
To take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of other persons who may
be affected by their acts or omissions at work. This involves the same wide group that the
employer has to cover, not just the people on the next desk or bench.
 To cooperate with employers in assisting them to fulfill their statutory duties.
 Not to interfere with deliberately or misuse anything provided, in accordance with
health and safety legislation, to further health and safety at work.
7.11 Implementation of SSEMP during Construction Phase
This document will be a part of contract as discussed in Clause 7.11 (Implementation of

EMP) and Sub-Clause 7.11.1 (Implementation of Mitigation Measures at Construction
Phase). This document will be implemented and monitored at all the stages of the project by
the concerned parties. Contractor will be bound to implement and comply with the mitigation
measures recommended in this plan. The requirement of the following plan was identified by
assessing the possible environmental impacts and derivation of their mitigation measures.
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan

 Waste Management Plan
 Borrow Area Management and Disposal Plan
 Construction Material Transportation Plan
 Traffic Management Plan
 Emergency Response Plan
 Contingency Plan
 Risk Assessment Plan
 Traffic Diversion Plan
 Community Communication and Participation Plan
 General Restoration Plan
Tree Plantation Plan (if tree plantation is desired by the Engineer/Employer)
7.12 Environmental Awareness Training
The Contractor shall ensure that adequate environmental awareness training of seniors, site
personnel takes place and that all construction workers receive an induction presentation on
the importance and implications of the EMP.
The presentation shall be conducted, as far as is possible, in the English/Urdu language. The
trainings will be conducted on quarterly basis for each defined working groups. As a
minimum, training should include:
 Explanation of the importance of complying with the EMP.

 Discussion of the potential environmental impact of construction activities.
 The benefits of complying with the health, safety and environmental procedures.

 Employees’ roles and responsibilities, including emergency preparedness and
response.
 Explanation of the mitigation measures against the health, safety and environmental
hazards, which must be implemented when carrying out their activities.
 Explanation of the specifics of this EMP and its specification.
 The contractor shall keep records of all the training sessions, including names, dates
and the information presented.
A suitable training program is proposed to train the Contractor staff who will be involved in
the Construction Phase and the professional staff from the proponent involved at the
operational stage of the Project.
Table 7.1 Detail of Environmental Awareness Training
Training Provided by Content Trainees Duration
Training consultants/ Short seminars  Irrigation staff 1 day

Organizations and courses on Contractor
specializing in Environmental  Project staff
 Project
environmental laws and
implementation
management and regulations, daily staff
monitoring monitoring and
supervision
Training consultants/ Short seminars  Project staff 1 day

organizations and courses on dealing in
specializing in social social awareness Social/lands
matters
management and
monitoring
Training consultants/ Short lectures  Contractor’s staff 2 days

organizations relating to
specializing in Occupational
Occupational, health and Safety and Health
safety issues
7.13 Communication & Documentation
Communication and documentation are an essential feature of EMP/SSEMP. The key

features of such mechanism are:

7.13.1 Data Recording and Maintenance
Standard format will be developed and utilized for recording information during the
environmental and other aspects monitoring. The Project data will include information
regarding following aspects:
 Training Sessions for workers

 Staff deployment / local employment
 Non-compliance and Corrective actions
 Soil and land pollution
 Disposal of excavated silt and earth
 Disposal of waste
 Water resource
 Fuel oil and chemical spills
 Vegetation record
 Noise pollution
 Air and dust pollution
7.13.2 Meetings
The following environmental meetings during the Project will take place. Primary meeting
will be done for setting out the requisite end frame sounding for the regular meetings.
Scheduled meetings between Contractor and Supervising Consultants will also take place.
The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss the conduct of the operation, non –
compliances noted by the consultant’s environmental team and measures for their remedy.
The meeting will be recorded in the form of a daily/monthly environmental report.
7.13.3 Social Complaint Register
The Contractor will maintain a complaint register at the Camp where complaints record from
local communities will be registered and measures shall be taken by the Contractor to
mitigate these concerns. Contractor’s HSE Manager shall check the register on daily basis
and deploy resources to mitigate the registered complaints on prior basis.
7.13.4 Photographic Records
The Contractor’s HSE Manager shall maintain photographic records during the
implementation EMP/SSEMP that will be reflected in monthly based HSE Progress Report.
As a minimum, the photographic records will include the site photographs, all the roads,
camp sites and monitoring activities etc.
7.14 Reporting Mechanism
Prepare the monthly based Environmental Monitoring / HSE Progress Report that will
include detailed implementation procedures and practices regarding EMP/SSEMP/HSE
management along with sufficient supporting photographic evidences. The Contractor will
submit this report to the SC’s Environmental Engineer/Scientist and he will be responsible
for submitting monthly compliance report for the Project to the Project Director (PD), who
will submit it ultimately to regulatory body. The reporting mechanism to be followed during
construction phase is summarized in table below
Table 7.2 Detail of Reporting Mechanism
Report Title Frequency Prepared and Distribution

submitted by
Environmental Prepared by
Monitoring / HSE Monthly Contractor,  PMU, PID
Progress Report Reviewed by SC
Progress Report Quarterly Prepared by SC  PMU, PID

 ADB
Compliance and  PMU, PID

Bi-annually Prepared by SC  ADB
Progress Report
 EPD Punjab
Annual Report Yearly Prepared by SC  PMU, PID

 ADB
7.15 Environmental Management Cost (PKR)
The costs associated with implementation of the EMP and the necessary mitigation
measures are provided as Table 7.3 below. Below provided table shows the ‘Capacity
development and training programme’ for project contractors for the proposed project.
Below provides cost estimates for ‘Pre-Construction phase’ monitoring while later on
tables provides cost estimates for ‘Construction phase’ and ‘Operation phase’
monitoring of key environmental parameters.
Table 7.3: Break up of Environmental Management Cost
Items Units Cost (Rs) Remarks

One environmental
Contractor Environmental
1 475,000.0 Specialist with
Specialist
intermittent inputs
A total of three time
Environmental Monitoring (for
monitoring during the
air, noise, water and waste 3 425,000.0
implementation of
Water analysis)
project
For all project staff
during the
Personal Protective Equipment 80 445,000.0
implementation of
project
For all project staff
during the
Covid preventive measures lumpsum 315,500.0
implementation of
project
Traffic Diversion (with special
During the
consideration of illumination of
lumpsum 174,000.0 implementation
lights during night time at
of project
diversion of construction areas)
Hard barricade & water During the

sprinkling of construction site, lumpsum 650,000.0 implementation
Sick bay, First aid kit, of project
7.16 Environmental Staffing and Reporting Requirements
EMP implementation would be responsibility of all project stakeholders including PMU,

Project Construction contractors, O&M contractor and other suppliers involved in the project.
Requirement of environmental staffing will be part of bidding documents and necessary cost
will be allocated as BOQ item by the bidder
M/S KNK-SMC (JV) will maintain environmental safeguard staffing

(Environmentalist/Environment Associate) for construction and operation phase of the
project to monitor, implement EMP and performance. Environment expert will also be part of
Construction Supervision Consultant (CSC) technical time and will produce bi-weekly and
monthly environmental compliance reports during construction phase.
Table 7.4: Environmental Staffing and Reporting Requirements
Name Position Contact Email

Number/s
Aqeel Rehman Environmental 92-3110583383 Rehman_aqeel@rocketmail.com

Specialist
Will be hired HSE Engineer ……. ………….

……….
Will be hired HSE Supervisor …… ………..
8 RISK ASSESSMENT
8.0 Summary:
Risk assessment and management techniques will be adopted so that potential hazards are
identified and evaluated prior to execution of critical job or the job which is going to be
conducted first time. In the Risk Assessment Matrix, the environmental impacts and the
control measures are explained with respect to the construction activities. Special attention
needs to be paid during construction with adequate protection, to create friendly environment.
These potential risk activities can damage the community badly if not controlled. In order to
prevent or mitigate any potential adverse impacts of the construction, it is necessary to
implement the recommendations.
On the most common failures of environmental management is that the construction teams
have no guidance as to what environmental management measures are required and so there
is a high probability that environmental damage will occur. Once the damage has taken place
it is often impossible to put right again, therefore the environmental management measures
have failed right at the point when they are most needed. It also becomes difficult to retrofit
the environmental management requirements after the construction activities have started.
Proper planning is therefore essential.
8.1 Risk Assessment and Management
Risk assessment and management are used interchangeably to describe a sequence of analysis
and management activities focused on creating a project-specific response to the inherent
risks of developing a new capital facility. The objectives of Risk Assessment for this
construction phase SSEMP are described in Table 8-1 below.
Table 8-1 - Risk Assessment Objectives and Expected Outcomes
OBJECTIVES FOR RISK

EXPECTED OUTCOMES
ASSESSMENT
 Identify major design and  Better understanding of

construction risks environmental engineering, and
construction issues faced by each
project.

OBJECTIVES FOR RISK
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
ASSESSMENT
 Identification, quantification,  List of major project risks

and likelihood of major  Reasonable estimate of risk costs
scope, budget and schedule and probable total project costs
risks for all major project and duration
components  Long list of risks mitigation
strategies
 Preliminary risk management
plan focused on design and
constructability risks
 Preliminary risk allocation
planning
 Targeted assessment of  Analysis of specific problems

construction problems,  Costs/Benefits of possible
causes, and potential corrective actions that will allow
cost/schedule impacts project sponsors/owners to
 Identification and systematic maintain (or recover) schedule
evaluation of possible and avoid cost overruns
corrective actions
8.2 Risk Identification
The risk identification process identifies and categorizes risks that could affect the project.
The objective of risk identification is the early and continuous identification of events that, if
they occur, will have negative impacts on the project ability to achieve performance or
capability outcome goals. The tools and techniques outlined in this chapter will support the
risk identification process, but it will be the people involved in the exercises who are most
critical to the success of the process.
8.3 Risk Assessment Process
Risk is assessed as the likelihood that the activity will have an effect on the environment as
well as the consequence of the effect occurring, as described below:
Risk = Likelihood1 X Consequence2

Figure 8.1 – Risk Assessment Model
The above model is adoptive from ADB - Environmental Management for Construction
Handbook. Any Medium to Significant risk requires an environmental management measure
to manage the potential environmental risk. Judgment will be required concerning the
application of an environmental management measure to mitigate low risk situations.
8.4 Risk Response Options
Risk identification, assessment, and analysis exercises form the basis for sound risk response
options. A series of risk response actions to avoid or mitigate the identified risks is considered
as follows:
Table 8.2 - Likelihood Scale
Sr. Likelihood Definition Score

#
Will certainly occur during the activity at a frequency greater than

A Certain 5
every week if preventative measures are not applied
Will occur more than once or twice during the activity but less
B Likely 3
than weekly if preventative measures are not applied

May occur once or twice during the activity if preventative
C Unlikely 2
measures are not applied
Unlikely to occur durin

D Rare 1
g the project.
Table 8.3 - Consequence Scale
Sr. Consequence Definition Score
A Catastrophic unprecedented damage or impacts 5
B Major major adverse damage 3
C Moderate limited adverse impacts 2
D Minor No or minimal adverse environmental or social impacts 1
 Avoided (by taking appropriate steps).

 Reduced (by an alternative approach).
 Handled by a combination of the above.
All the risks assessed are handled by providing mitigation, management or both. Special
consideration and specific management sub plans are formulated for moderate and major
risks.
Table 8.4 - List of Major Construction Activities
Construction Activities
Site Surveying
Establishment of camp, Batching plant etc.
Dismantling of existing structures and obstacles within ROW
Earth work

Construction of Railway Bridges etc.
Mechanical Works
Table 8.5 - Risk Assessment Matrix
Construction Likelihood Consequences Risk Score: Environmental

Issues to
(Consequence X Mitigation
Activity Consider
Score Score Likelihood) Measures
Site Surveying & Damage to 3 3 9  It will be

vegetation vegetation ensured that
clearance beyond project tree cutting will
footprint be done only
when
absolutely
necessary, with
prior approval.
 Approval will
be granted from
Project
implementation
consultants and
forest
department for
clearance of
vegetation &
cutting of trees.
 It will be
ensured that
unnecessary
loss of
vegetation and
dumping of
waste in
vegetated areas
will be avoided.
 Excavation of
borrow material

Issues to
Activity Consider
will be carried
out
progressively,
so that re-
vegetation done
at the earliest.
 Top soil
management,
stock piling and
removal of top
6” inches to
preserve in a
condition as
near as possible
to its pre-
project
condition in
order to allow
successful land
rehabilitation
Loss of Topsoil 5 3 15  Ramming of

and Erosion of topsoil
exposed area immediately
after
excavation.
 Construction
activities will
be planned in a
manner that
minimum area
of soil is
exposed during
times of the
year when the
chance for
erosion is high,

Issues to
Activity Consider
for example
during summer
when intense
rain storm are
common.
 Vehicles,
machinery
movement will
be kept on well
define haul
roads.
 It will be
ensured that no
soil will remain
unconsolidated
after
completion of
work.
Deterioration of 3 3 9  Water
Air Quality due sprinkling will
to machinery be carried out
and equipment whenever
operation. required
particularly
near work sites
and local
communities to
avoid dust
pollution.
 Burning of
cleared
vegetation will
be prohibited.
 Proper tuned
machinery and
equipment will

Issues to
Activity Consider
be used for
Clearance of
vegetation to
meet the
requirement of
PEQS.
 Vehicle’s speed
will be kept
minimum near
local
settlements and
at site.
 Necessary PPE
i-e face mask
will be
provided to
workers
Noise 3 3 9  Night operation

for the
clearance of
vegetation will
be avoided to
prevent the
local settlement
from Noise.
 Vehicles
equipped with
exhaust muffler
(Silencers) will
be used for
Clearance of
vegetation.
 It will be
ensured that the
regular
inspection,

Issues to
Activity Consider
maintenance,
lubrication of
Machinery and
equipment will
be carried out.
 In case high
noise level in
working areas,
Provision of
PPE like Ear
Plug or Ear
muffs and their
use will be
ensured by the
workers.
Establishment of Loss of 3 3 9  Tree cutting

camp, Batching Vegetation will be done
plant etc. only when
absolute
necessary for
the construction
of camp and
batching plant.
 Tree plantation
will be carried
out inside the
camp to
promote green
environment.
Water Pollution 3 5 15  Proper drainage

will be
provided to
transport
wastewater in
to the septic
tanks.
Issues to
Activity Consider
 Septic tank will

be lined.
 Soakage pits
will be
provided for
final disposal of
wastewater.
 The wastewater
generate
because of
concrete
batching
operations will
be used as
water
sprinkling.
Noise 3 2 6  Vehicles
equipped with
exhaust muffler
(Silencers) will
be used for
construction
activities inside
the camp.
 It will be
ensured that the
regular
inspection,
maintenance,
lubrication of
construction
vehicles and
equipment will
be carried out.
 Provision of
PPE like ear

Issues to
Activity Consider
plug or ear
muff will be
ensured if
workers
execute the
work in noise
prone area i-e
Concrete
Batching
Operation.
Traffic 3 3 9  Traffic control

congestion and will be
access for road maintained
side residents inside and
outside the
camp.
 Contractor
machinery and
equipment will
not hamper the
traffic at main
road near the
camp.
 Necessary
training,
information
will be
provided to the
workers
regarding
traffic rules.
Soil 5 3 15  It will be
Contamination ensured that the
due to chemical care and
spill. handling of
used oil and
Issues to
Activity Consider
chemical waste
will be carried
out in
accordance
with MSDS.
 Chemical used
in construction
activities,
Mobil oil and
hydraulic oil
will be placed
on brick paved
bottom to avoid
soil
contamination.
 Good
housekeeping
practices will
be ensured at
workshop areas.
 Spills kits and
spill catching
trays will be
provided to the
mechanical
workshop crew.
Land 5 3 15  Disposal of
degradation due camp site waste
to Solid Waste near residential
Disposal of colonies or in
camp site. agriculture
fields will be
strictly
prohibited.
 Camp Solid
waste will be

Issues to
Activity Consider
dumped at
dumping site of
TMA.
 NOC will be
obtained from
TMA for
dumping of
solid waste.
 Primary
collection bins
will be placed
inside the
camp.
 Solid waste
management
plan (SWMP)
will be
described in
this document.
 Before final
disposal of
solid waste, the
waste will be
stored in lined
secondary
storage pit.
 Good
housekeeping
practices will
be promoted
inside the
camp.
Deterioration of 3 3 9  Water
air quality due sprinkling will
to machinery be carried out
and equipment inside the camp

Issues to
Activity Consider
operations. whenever
required
particularly at
grey road in
front of the
camp.
 Vehicles speed
will be kept
minimum with
in the camp to
avoid
unnecessary
dust.
 Necessary PPE
i-e face mask
will be
provided to
workers
 Vehicles shall
be kept in good
working
condition and
properly tuned,
in order to
minimize the
exhaust
emissions.
Health and 5 3 15  Protective

Safety issues fencing will be
inside the installed around
Camp the camp
boundary.
 Fire
extinguishers
sand buckets
will be placed

Issues to
Activity Consider
near fuel
refueling unit.
 Fuel storage
area will be
isolated and
entrance of
unauthorized
person will be
strictly
prohibited.
 Only authorized
personnel will
be allowed to
deal with
machinery
refueling
process.
 Firefighting
training will be
provided to the
camp staff.
 First Aid
facilities will be
provided inside
the camp.
 Ambulance will
be available in
side the camp
for 24 hrs.
 Keeping in
view the health
of workers,
hygienic food
and safe
drinking water
will be
provided.
Issues to
Activity Consider
 Safety
precaution will
be taken in to
account while
transporting,
handling and
storage of
hazardous
substance.
 Insulation of
electrical wires,
switch boards
and electric
equipment will
be ensured
inside the
camp.
 Contractor will
prepare HSE
Management
plan and get
approval from
the Engineer.
Dismantling of Noise 3 3 9  Night time

Roads, Existing dismantling
Structures, Public operations will
Infrastructure, be prohibited.
Schools  Vehicles
equipped with
exhaust muffler
(Silencers) will
be used for
dismantling
operations.
 The machinery
and equipment

Issues to
Activity Consider
used for
dismantling
operations will
be well
maintained.
 Provision of
PPE like Ear
Plug or Ear
muffs and their
use will be
ensured by the
workers.
 Nearby local
community will
be well
informed
regarding noise
generation.
Deterioration of 5 3 15  Water sprinkling

Air Quality due will be carried
to machinery out whenever
and equipment required
operation. particularly near
dismantling
activity to keep
the local
community and
transporters safe
from dust
will be kept
minimum.
 Necessary PPE
i-e face mask
will be provided
to workers

Issues to
Activity Consider
Community 3 3 9  Demarcation
safety tapes will be
installed around
the dismantling
activity to avoid
any
unauthorized
entry.
 Restrict public
to enter into
dismantled site
through fixing
of various
warning
signs/banners &
temporary hard
barriers.
 No machinery
will be left
unattended,
particularly in
running
condition.
 Permission will
be granted to the
concerned
department
before any
dismantling
activity.
 Public
consultation will
be carried out
with nearby
communities
Issues to
Activity Consider
before starting
dismantling
activity.
Worker safety 5 3 15  Pre dismantling

survey will be
carried out by
the Engineer and
contractor
concerned staff.
 Contractor will
provide safety
vests, hard hats
and protective
footwear for all
workers
 Contractor will
provide
protective dust
masks to the
machine
operators.
 Contractor will
be provided
high-visibility
clothing to the
workers
working in areas
with high traffic.
 Keeping in view
the safety of
workers,
machinery and
equipment used
for dismantling
of impediments
will be regular

Issues to
Activity Consider
check and
maintained in
good condition.
 Necessary
training or
toolbox talks
will be given to
the workers
regarding the
dismantling
activities.
Traffic 5 2 10  By pass route or

congestion and traffic diversion
access for road will be provided
side residents to divert the
through traffic
and avoiding
public traffic
passing through
the site.
 Flag men will be
deputed at
bypass routes
for safe and
smooth traffic
flow.
 Traffic
management
plan will be
formulated by
the contractor
and approval
will be taken
from the
Engineer.
Waste 5 3 15  Disposal of
Issues to
Activity Consider
management construction
and disposal waste will be
done at properly
designated
landfill/disposal
sites.
 For disposal of
construction
waste, the site
will be
identified and
before disposal
approval will be
taken from
Resident
Engineer.
 Disposal will be
not allowed in
agriculture land.
Earth work for the Noise and 3 3 9  As far as

construction of vibration possible night
canal bank and time traffic shall
channel. be avoided.
 Vehicles
equipped with
exhaust muffler
(Silencers) will
be used for earth
work activities.
 It will be
ensured that the
regular
inspection,
maintenance,
lubrication of
machinery and

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equipment will
be carried out to
minimize noise
at working site.
 Provision of
PPE like Ear
Plug or Ear
muffs and their
use will be
ensured by the
workers.
 Public
Consultations
will be carried
out with nearby
Community,
schools and
hospitals if any
to minimize
tress passing of
peoples in
working areas.
 Local
community will
be well
informed in case
of night traffic.

and required
equipment’s particularly near
operation. work sites,
borrow areas
and local
communities to

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Activity Consider
avoid dust
pollution.
 Well maintained
and tuned
vehicles will be
used for the
transportation
and disposal of
borrow material.
will be kept
minimum with
in project
vicinity.
 Necessary PPE
i-e face mask
will be provided
to workers

congestion will be
maintained near
borrow areas
and working
sites.
 Traffic
Management
plan will be
prepared by the
contractor and
approval will be
taken from the
Engineer.
 Contractor
machinery and

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Activity Consider
equipment will
not hamper the
traffic at main
road near
borrow areas
and sites.
 As far as
possible,
haulage route
for
transportation
of borrow
earthen material
will be selected
away from the
community.
 Necessary
training,
information
will be
provided to the
workers
regarding
traffic rules.
 Flag man will
be present near
borrow sites to
keep safe
smooth traffic
flow.
Borrow Pit 3 3 9  Borrow material

(Unmanaged and disposal
soil extraction plan will be
from borrow prepared and
areas). approval will be
taken from the

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Activity Consider
Engineer.
 As far as
possible
material
borrowing from
agricultural field
will be avoided.
 Before
extracting the
borrow material
written approval
/ permission will
be taken from
the Land owner.
 As far as
possible the
waste land and
natural areas
with a high
elevation will be
used for
borrowing earth
material.
 Top soil about
300 mm of
agricultural
borrow areas
will be stock
pile for
redressing.
 Where deep
ditching is to be
carried out, the
top 1 m layer
will be stock
piled. The ditch
will be initially
Issues to
Activity Consider
filled with scrap

material from
construction site
and then
levelled with
stockpiled top
soil.
Soil erosion 3 3 9  Contractor will

and sediment ensure canal
Control stability, where
cuts and fills
will be
vulnerable.
 Vehicular traffic
will be moved
on well-defined
haul roads.
 No soil will be
left
unconsolidated
after completion
of work
Workers Safety 5 3 15  While cutting

and filling of
canal bank at
high elevation
proper ramps
and working
platform for
machinery will
be prepared to
avoid accident
and incident.
 First Aid boxes
will be available
at sites.
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Activity Consider
 Necessary
training and
toolbox talks
will be provided
to the workers
regarding work
at height.
 Necessary PPE
will be provided
to the workers.
 Earth work
operations will
be carried out in
supervision of
competent
person.
Canal Lining Noise and 3 3 9  As far as

vibration possible night
time traffic shall
be avoided.
 Machinery
equipped with
exhaust muffler
(Silencers) will
be used for
transporting
batched
concrete.
 It will be
ensured that the
regular
inspection,
maintenance,
lubrication of
construction
vehicles,

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Activity Consider
generators and
equipment will
be carried out.
 Provision of
PPE like Ear
Plug or Ear
muffs and their
use will be
ensured by the
workers.
 Necessary
training and
information will
be provided to
the drivers
regarding
unnecessary use
of pressure horn
near local
community.
 Public
Consultations
will be carried
out with nearby
schools and
hospitals if any
 Local
community will
be well
informed in case
of night traffic.

and equipment required
operation. particularly near

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Activity Consider
work sites and

local
communities to
avoid dust
pollution.
 Well-tuned and
maintained
vehicles and
equipment will
be used for
canal lining.
will be kept
minimum with
in project
vicinity.
 Necessary PPE
i-e face mask
will be provided
to workers

Congestion will be
maintained near
camp and
working sites.
 Contractor
machinery and
equipment will
not hamper the
traffic at main
road.
 Necessary
training,
information
will be
provided to the

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Activity Consider
workers
regarding
traffic rules.
Workers Safety 3 3 9  Construction

area will be
isolated with
demarcation
tape.
 Personnel
protective
equipment like
hard hat, gum
shoes, dust
mask safety
goggles will be
available at site.
 Toolbox talks
and necessary
information
will be given to
the workers
regarding their
work activities.
Construction of Noise and 2 3 6  Vehicles

Hydraulic vibration equipped with
structures, Outlets exhaust muffler
& Bridges (Silencers) will
be used for
construction
activities.
 It will be
ensured that the
regular
inspection,
maintenance,
lubrication of
Issues to
Activity Consider
construction
vehicles and
equipment will
be carried out.
 Provision of
PPE like Ear
Plug Ear muffs
and their use
will be ensured
by the workers.
 Public
Consultations
will be carried
out with nearby
schools and
hospitals if any
 Local
community will
be well
informed in case
of night traffic.

and required
equipment’s particularly near
operation. work sites and
local
communities to
avoid dust
pollution.
 Well-maintained
& tuned
equipment and
machinery will
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Issues to
Activity Consider
be used for the

construction
activities.
will be kept
minimum with
in project
vicinity.
 Necessary PPE
i-e face mask
will be provided
to workers
Worker safety 5 3 15  Contractor will

provide work
specific PPE
which include
safety vests,
hard hats,
Gloves,
protective
goggles and
protective
footwear for all
workers
handling heavy
machinery, and
working with
hazardous
materials such
as concrete,
asphalt, paints,
cleaning etc.
 Contractor will
be provided
high-visibility

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Activity Consider
clothing for
workers at sites
that work in
areas with high
active traffic.
Any works at
night should be
adequately lit
and workers
worn high
visibility
clothing.
 Contractor
should provide
basic training on
use of protective
clothing and
equipment.
 Contractor will
ensure the
provision of first
aid boxes at
construction
site.
 Necessary
training or
toolbox talks
will be given to
the workers
regarding the
work activities
and portable
electric
equipment used
in construction
works.
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 Work at height
will be carried
out in
supervision of
trained
supervisors and
with full
protection.
 Excavation
operation will be
supervised by
competent
person, flooding
inside the
excavated areas
will be
controlled by
dewatering.
 Excavation
areas will be
barricaded to
protect the
workers from
fall in hazard.
 Movement of
vehicles near
excavated areas
will be strictly
prohibited to
keep the
excavation safe
from collapsing.
 Contractor will
ensure
insulation of
electric wires,
Plan
Issues to
Activity Consider
switch boards
and electric
equipment used
at construction
site.

congestion will be
maintained near
working sites.
 Contractor
machinery and
equipment will
not hamper the
traffic at main
road.
 Necessary
training,
information
will be
provided to the
workers
regarding
traffic rules.
 Flag men will
be present at
construction
sites to keep
safe smooth
traffic flow.
installed around
the Construction
activity to avoid
any
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Issues to
Activity Consider
unauthorized
entry.
 Restrict public
to enter into
construction site
through fixing
of various
warning
signs/banners &
temporary hard
barriers.
 No machinery
will be left
unattended,
particularly in
running
condition.
 Public
Consultation
with the nearby
community will
be carried out
before the start
of construction
activities
Flood Carrier Noise and 3 3 9  As far as

Channels Vibration possible night
time working
shall be avoided.
 Vehicles
equipped with
exhaust muffler
(Silencers) will
be used for
construction of

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Issues to
Activity Consider
flood carrier
channels.
 It will be
ensured that the
regular
inspection,
maintenance,
lubrication of
construction
vehicles and
equipment will
be carried out.
 Provision of
PPE, like Ear
Plug, Ear muffs
and their use
will be ensured
by the workers.
 Public
Consultations
will be carried
out with nearby
schools and
hospitals if any

Air Quality. will be carried
out whenever
required
particularly near
work sites and
local
communities to
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Issues to
Activity Consider
avoid dust
pollution.
 Contractor will
keep the
working
machinery and
equipment in
well-tuned
condition.
 Vehicles speed
will be kept
minimum with
in project
vicinity.
 Necessary PPE
i-e face mask
will be provided
to workers

Congestion will be
maintained near
working sites.
 Contractor
machinery and
equipment will
not hamper the
traffic at main
road.
 Necessary
training,
information
will be
provided to the
workers
regarding

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Activity Consider
traffic rules.
Community 3 3 9  Restrict public

Safety to enter into
construction site
through fixing
of various
warning
signs/banners &
temporary hard
barriers.
 No machinery
will be left
unattended,
particularly in
running
condition.
 Public
Consultation
with the nearby
community will
be carried out
before the start
of construction
activities.
Worker Safety 5 3 15  Contractor must

provide safety
vests, Gloves,
hard hats and
protective
footwear for all
workers.
 Contractor must
provide
protective dust
masks to the
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Activity Consider
machine
operators and
workers.
 Necessary
training or
toolbox talks
will be given to
the workers
regarding the
work activities.
Stone Pitching and Noise and 3 3 9  As far as

Stone Apron and Vibration possible night
Gabions time traffic shall
be avoided for
the
transportation of
Stone boulder.
 Vehicles
equipped with
exhaust muffler
(Silencers) will
be used for
transportation
activities.
 Public
Consultations
will be carried
out with nearby
schools and
hospitals if any.
 Local
community will
be well
informed in case
of night traffic.

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Issues to
Activity Consider

Air Quality will be carried
out whenever
required
particularly near
work sites and
local
communities to
avoid dust
pollution.
will be kept
minimum with
in project
vicinity and
haulage routes.
 Necessary PPE
i-e face mask
will be provided
to workers

Congestion will be
maintained near
working sites.
 Contractor
machinery and
equipment will
not hamper the
traffic at main
road Mandi-P.D
Khan road.
 Necessary
training,
information
will be

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Activity Consider
provided to the
workers
regarding
traffic rules.
Community 3 3 9  Restrict public

Safety to enter into
construction site
through fixing
of various
warning
signs/banners &
temporary hard
barriers.
 No machinery
will be left
unattended,
particularly in
running
condition.
 Public
Consultation
with the nearby
community will
be carried out
before the start
this activity.
Worker Safety 3 3 9  Contractor must

provide safety
vests, Gloves,
hard hats and
protective
footwear for all
workers.
 Contractor will
provide
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Issues to
Activity Consider
protective masks
to the machine
operators and
workers.
 Necessary
training or
toolbox talks
will be given to
the workers
regarding the
work activities.
Mechanical Works Noise and 3 3 9  Mobile crane

vibration and generators
equipped with
exhaust muffler
(Silencers) will
be used for
mechanical
works.
 It will be
ensured that the
regular
inspection,
maintenance,
lubrication of
construction
vehicles and
equipment will
be carried out.
 Provision of
PPE like Ear
Plug or Ear
muffs and their
use will be
ensured by the

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Issues to
Activity Consider
workers.
 Public
Consultations
will be carried
out with nearby
schools and
hospitals if any.
Safety tapes will be
installed around
the working area
to avoid any
unauthorized
entry.
 Restrict public
to enter into
construction site
through fixing
of various
warning
signs/banners &
temporary hard
barriers. No
machinery will
be left
unattended,
particularly in
running
condition.
 Public
Consultation
with the nearby
community will
be carried out
before the start

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Issues to
Activity Consider
of construction
activities
Worker Safety 5 3 15  Contractor will

provide safety
vests, hard hats
and protective
footwear, safety
gloves for all
workers
handling heavy
machinery, and
working with
hazardous
materials such
as, paints,
cleaning etc.
 Lifting
operations, work
at height will be
monitored and
supervised by
Contractor HSE
staff.
 Any works at
night will be
adequately lit
and high
visibility
clothing worn
by the workers.
 Necessary
training or
toolbox talks
will be given to
the workers

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Activity Consider
regarding the
work activities.
Miscellaneous Noise and 3 3 9  Equipment used

works (RCC vibration for execution of
Railing, miscellaneous
Contraction work will be
Joints) well-tuned and
maintained.
 Provision of
PPE, like Ear
Plug or Ear
muffs and their
use will be
ensured by the
workers.
 Public
Consultations
will be carried
out with nearby
schools and
hospitals if any
Dust generation 3 3 9  Water sprinkling

will be carried
out whenever
required
particularly near
work sites and
local
communities to
avoid dust
pollution.
 Necessary PPE
i-e face mask
will be provided
to workers
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Issues to
Activity Consider

Congestion will be
maintained near
working sites.
 Contractor
machinery and
equipment will
not hamper the
traffic at roads
 Necessary
training,
information
will be
provided to the
workers
regarding
traffic rules.
installed around
the working area
to avoid any
unauthorized
entry.
 Restrict public
to enter into
working site
through fixing
of various
warning
signs/banners &
temporary hard
barriers. No
machinery will
be left

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Activity Consider
unattended,
particularly in
running
condition.
Worker safety 3 3 9  Contractor will

provide safety
vests, hard hats,
safety gloves,
safety goggles,
dust mask and
protective
footwear to all
workers
 Contractor will
be provided
high-visibility
clothing for
workers at sites
that work in
areas with high
active traffic.
 Any works at
night should be
adequately lit
and worn high
visibility
clothing
 Necessary
training or
toolbox talks
will be given to
the workers
regarding the
work activities.

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8.5 Cumulatively Impacts and residual impact
Cumulative impacts are deemed to occur when the effects of project components, other
projects, and/or other land use activities overlap with each other by affecting the same Valued
Environmental and Social Component (VESCs). That is, cumulative impacts are the
incremental impact of the project when combined with the cumulative effects of other past,
present and reasonably foreseeable future projects.
Cumulative impacts can also be due to the induced actions of projects and activities that may
occur if the action under assessment is implemented, such as growth inducing impacts and
other effects related to induced changes to the pattern of future land use or additional road
network, population density or growth rate. Induced impacts are those that arise indirectly as
a consequential effect of the project. They usually have no direct relationship with the action
under assessment and represent the growth-inducing potential of an action. For example,
roads leading from those constructed for a project, increased recreational activities, and
construction of new service facilities are examples of induced actions.
All upgrades to existing infrastructure and new works are proposed within existing
landholdings, existing structures or existing rights of way. There are accordingly no
cumulative impacts on physical, ecological or social resources in any of the areas subject to
development or redevelopment, since all of these areas have been intensively developed in
the past and are highly urbanized
Residual Impact
Provided the proposed mitigative measures are implemented, the air and climatic impacts
during operational phase will be short term and moderate. Therefore, no significant adverse
residual environmental impacts are likely to occur.
9 Instrumental Environmental Monitoring Plan
Monitoring Plan as discussed in Table of EMP (Environmental Monitoring Plan) is an

essential part of the SSEMP. It is Contractor contractual obligation to implement the plan.
For that the Contractor shall engage full time technical staff capable of carrying out the
suggested measures in the SSEMP as contractual obligations under the contract agreement.
The detail of Environmental monitoring Schedule and frequency is given below.

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9.0 Objectives of Environmental Monitoring
The main objectives of the Monitoring Methodology will be to
 Monitor the actual project impact on physical, biological and socio-economic

receptors.
 Check the implementation status of EMP.
 Recommend mitigation measures for any unexpected impact or where the impact
level exceeds that anticipated in the EMP
 Ensure compliance with legal and community obligations including safety on
construction sites.
 These Monitoring tests would be performed by EPA certified environmental
laboratory, selection of laboratory depends on contractor’s environment engineer and
reports of monitoring tests would be shared with supervisory consultant for further
guidance.
 Presence of supervisory consultants ensued during instrumental monitoring
Table 9.1 Environmental Monitoring Plan
Environmental Parameters Details of Standards Frequency Responsibility Duration

Quality Location /
Guidelines
• Construction Camp Once before

sites; construction
Smoke, SO2, • Construction to establish Construction for 24
NO, NO2 CO, Machinery Operation baseline & Contractor hours or one full
Air SPM, Lead, • Emission from PEQS working day
Quality quarterly
Ozone, VOC, silencers of heavy during
Co2 construction
machinery, trucks and
other vehicles. by EPA
• At 40m radius of Approved
batching plant Laboratory
(Determine the at
dominate air direction approximate
and carry out 6 points
monitoring at
downstream of air
flow.)
•Construction Once before

camp site. construction
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Dust PM2.5 and •Access Roads to establish
Monitoring / PM10 •Haul Trucks baseline and
PEQs Contractor Full working Day
PM Emission •Canal then
Construction quarterly
areas during
•Along the main construction
road from Rasul by EPA
to Khushab; Approved
•Borrow Areas Laboratory
•Populated areas at
along the ROW approximate
5 points.
Also as and
when
required
visual
inspection;
basis for the
activities
generating
dust
pollution.
PEQS Once before -

construction
•Construction to establish
camp site. baseline,
Noise Noise •Canal Contractor
Monitoring Daily 3
Construction times over
areas 24 hours
•Construction (morning,
machinery afternoon
vehicle routes. and
•Construction evening) on
machinery active
operation areas; construction
•Borrow Areas site by
•Populated contractor
villages along and
the ROW quarterly by
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EPA
Approved
Laboratory
during
construction
at
approximate
4 points.
Once before -
construction
Groundwater  Construction to establish
(suite of camps where PEQs baseline & Contractor
Ground Water Contaminants
ground water
given in EIA) is utilized Quarterly
for drinking during
by labour. construction
by EPA
Approved
Laboratory at
approximate
2 points.
Once before -
construction
 Selected to establish
Waste Water PEQs effluent baseline &
discharge
points at: PEQs Quarterly Contractor
 Construction during
camp construction
location by EPA
where Approved
wastewater Laboratory at
is collected. approximate
 Construction 3 points.
site
wastewater
(Slurry
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waste water)
 Final
Disposal
point.
10 Grievance Redressal Mechanism
10.0 General
1. The ADB Policy (SPS 2009) requires establishment of a local grievance redress
mechanism to receive and facilitate resolution of the Displaced/Affected Persons
concerns and grievances regarding the project’s social and environment performance.
The measures have been identified to mitigate any potential environmental and social
impacts to be caused due to implementation of the roads works.
2. However, in spite of best efforts, there is every chance that the individuals /
households affected by the project or other stakeholders are dissatisfied with measures
adopted to address adverse social impacts of the project. To address, such situation an
effective Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) will be established to ensure timely
and successful implementation of the project. It will also provide a public forum to
the aggrieved to raise their objections and the GRM would address such issues
adequately. It will receive, evaluate and facilitate the resolution of displaced persons’
concerns, complaints and grievances about the social and environmental performance
at the level of the project.
3. The GRM will aim to investigate charges of irregularities and complaints receive
from any displaced persons and provide a time-bound early, transparent and fair
resolution to voice and resolve social and environmental concerns link to the project.
4. The PIU shall make the public aware of the GRM through public awareness
campaigns. The name of contact person(s) and his/her phone number, PMU contact
numbers will serve as a hotline for complaints and shall be publicized through the
media and placed on notice boards outside their offices, construction camps of
contractors, and at accessible and visible locations in the project area. The project
information brochure will include information on the GRM and shall be widely
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disseminated throughout the project area. Grievances can be filed in writing, via web-
based provision or by phone with any member of the PIU.
5. First tier of GRM. The PIU is the first tier of GRM which offers the fastest and most
accessible mechanism for resolution of grievances. The PIU staff for environment and
social safeguards will be designated as the key officers for grievance redressal.
Resolution of complaints will be completed within seven (7) working days.
Investigation of grievances will involve site visits and consultations with relevant
parties (e.g., affected persons, contractors, traffic police, etc.). Grievances will be
documented and personal details (name, address, date of complaint, etc.) will be
included, unless anonymity is requested. A tracking number will be assigned for each
grievance, including the following elements:
 Initial grievance sheet (including the description of the grievance), with an
acknowledgement of receipt handed back to the complainant when the complaint is
registered;
 Grievance monitoring sheet, mentioning actions taken (investigation, corrective
measures);
 Closure sheet, one copy of which will be handed to the complainant after he/she has
agreed to the resolution and signed-off.
6. The updated register of grievances and complaints will be available to the public at
the PIU office, construction sites and other key public offices in the project area.
Should the grievance remain unresolved, it will be escalated to the second tier.
7. Second Tier of GRM. The PIU will activate the second tier of GRM by referring the
unresolved issue (with written documentation) to the Sialkot Waste Management
Company (SWMC) who will pass unresolved complaints upward to the Grievance
Redress Committee (GRC). The GRC will be established by SWMC before start of
site works. The GRC will consist of the following persons: (i) Project Director; (ii)
representative District; (iii) representative of the affected person(s); (iv) representative
of the local Deputy Commissioners office (land); and (v) representative of the PEPA
(for environmental-related grievances). A hearing will be called with the GRC, if
necessary, where the affected person can present his/her concerns/issues. The process
will facilitate resolution through mediation. The local GRC will meet as necessary

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when there are grievances to be addressed. The local GRC will suggest corrective
measures at the field level and assign clear responsibilities for implementing its
decision within fifteen (15) working days. The contractor will have observer status on
the committee. If unsatisfied with the decision, the existence of the GRC will not
impede the complainant’s access to the Government’s judicial or administrative
remedies.
8. The functions of the local GRC are as follows: (i) resolve problems and provide
support to affected persons arising from various environmental issues and including
dust, noise, utilities, power and water supply, waste disposal, traffic interference and
public safety as well as social issues and land acquisition (temporary or permanent);
asset acquisition; and eligibility for entitlements, compensation and assistance; (ii)
reconfirm grievances of displaced persons, categorize and prioritize them and aim to
provide solutions within a month; and (iii) report to the aggrieved parties about
developments regarding their grievances and decisions of the GRC.
9. The SWMC officers will be responsible for processing and placing all papers before
the GRC, maintaining a database of complaints, recording decisions, issuing minutes
of the meetings and monitoring to see that formal orders are issued and the decisions
carried out.
10. Third tier of GRM. In the event that a grievance cannot be resolved directly by the
PIU (first tier) or GRC (second tier), the affected person can seek alternative redressal
through the district or sub-district committees as appropriate. The PIUs or GRC will
be kept informed by the district, municipal or national authority. The grievance
redress mechanism and procedure are depicted in the Figure 8.1 below. The
monitoring reports of the EMP and RP implementation will include the following
aspects pertaining to progress on grievances: (i) Number of cases registered with the
GRC, level of jurisdiction (first, second and third tiers), number of hearings held,
decisions made, and the status of pending cases; and (ii) lists of cases in process and
already decided upon may be prepared with details such as Name, ID with unique
serial number, date of notice, date of application, date of hearing, decisions, remarks,
actions taken to resolve issues, and status of grievance (i.e., open, closed, pending).

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11. In order to provide greater clarity, the pictoral description of the GRM is provided in
Figure 10.1 below.

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Figure 10.4: Grievance Redressal Mechanism

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11 Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures
This chapter identifies the potential impacts due to the implementation of the proposed project on
the physical, ecological and socio-cultural environment of the proposed roads of Sialkot city and
the proposed mitigation measures to minimize the negative impacts, if any.
Potential impacts arising from design, construction and operation phase of grade separator has
been identified and assessed on the basis of field data, secondary data, expert opinion and
examining previous similar projects in Pakistan. These include effects on physical, biological and
socio-economic environments. Impacts associated with design, construction, operation and
phases of project components such as access road, piling for bridge have been detailed in the
section. The impact assessment has been carried in accordance with the requirements of Punjab
EPA, 2012 and ADB SPS, 2009.
Impact-screening matrices during each of the project phases i.e. project design, construction and
operation are presented below.
11.0 Methodology for impact screening

The methodology for assessing the risk level associated with each potential impact is presented
below.
Risk is assessed as the likelihood that the activity will have an effect on the environment as well as
the consequence of the effect occurring. It is often described like this:
Risk = Likelihood × Consequence
Likelihood Scale
Likelihood Definition Scale
Will certainly occur during the activity at a frequency greater

Certain 5
than every week if preventative measures are not applied
Will occur more than once or twice during the activity but less
Likely 3
than weekly if preventative measures are not applied
May occur once or twice during the activity if preventative

Unlikely 2
measures are not applied
Rare Unlikely to occur during the project 1

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Consequence Scale
Consequence Definition Score
The action will cause unprecedented damage or

Catastrophic 5
impacts on the environment or surrounding
communities
Major The action will cause major adverse damage on 3
the environment or surrounding communities
Moderate 2
No or minimal adverse environmental or social impacts
Minor 1
No or minimal adverse environmental or social impacts
Risk Score Table
Consequence
Catastrophic Major Moderate Minor
Certain 25 15 10 5
Likelihood
Likely 15 9 6 3
Unlikely 10 6 4 2
Rare 5 3 2 1
Risk: Significant: 15-25

Medium: 6-10
Low 1-5
Any ‘Medium’ to ‘Significant’ risk requires an environmental management measure to
manage the potential environmental risk. Judgement will be required concerning the
application of an environmental management measure to mitigate low risk situations.
Anticipated Impacts, Mitigation and Management related to project activities and operations.
11.1 Degradation of Ambient Air Quality

Impacts

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The development will involve large scale earth works and transporting and dumping large
quantities of dry material. This will likely lead to an increase in SPM (Suspended Particulate
Matter) in and around the construction zones.
Potential sources of particulate matter emission during construction activities include

earthworks (dirt or debris pushing and grading), exposed surfaces, exposed storage piles,
truck dumping, hauling, vehicle movement on unpaved roads, combustion of liquid fuel in
equipment and vehicles, land excavation, and concrete mixing and batching plant.
Vehicles carrying construction material are expected to result in increased SPM levels near
the haul roads. This can be of potential importance if the vehicles pass through the areas with
a high concentration of sensitive receptors, such as residential areas, in this particular case.
At the construction site, the dust levels are also expected to increase due to unloading of
construction materials. It shall be ensured that most of the excavated material will be used
within the project, with minimal cut and fill material to come from outside the site.
Poor air quality due to the release of contaminants into the workplace can result in possible
respiratory irritation, discomfort, or illness to workers. Employers should take appropriate
measures to maintain air quality in the work area.
The quantity of dust that will be generated on a particular day will depend on the magnitude
and nature of activity and the atmospheric conditions prevailing on the day. Due to the
uncertainty in values of these parameters, it is not possible to calculate the quantity from a
‘bottom-up’ approach, that is, from adding PM10emissions from every activity on the
construction site separately.
Mitigation Measures
The following mitigation measures will be adopted for preservation of the environment:
 At the project site and the immediately adjoining areas, water will be sprinkled
every three hours and at a higher frequency if felt necessary, at all construction
sites to suppress dust emissions.
 All heavy equipment and machinery shall be fitted in full compliance with the
national and local regulations.
 Stockpiled soil and sand shall be slightly wetted before loading, particularly in
windy conditions.
 Fuel-efficient and well-maintained haulage trucks shall be employed to minimize
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exhaust emissions.
 Vehicles transporting soil, sand and other construction materials shall be covered
with tarpaulin.
 Limitations to speeds of such vehicles as felt necessary. Transport through densely
populated area should be avoided.
 Concrete plants to be controlled in line with statutory requirements and shall not
be close to sensitive receptors.
 Stack height of generators will be at least 3 meters above the ground.
 Project traffic will maintain maximum speed limit of 20 km/hr. on all unsealed
roads within project area.
 A minimum distance of 300 meters will be ensured between batching plant(s) and
the nearest community.
 The need for large stockpiles shall be minimized by careful planning of the supply
of materials from controlled sources. Stockpiles should not be located within 50 m
of schools, hospitals or other public amenities and shall be covered with tarpaulin
when not in use and at the end of the working day to enclose dust. If large
stockpiles (>25m3) of crushed materials are necessary, they should be enclosed
with side barriers and also covered when not in use.
 Dust emissions due to road travel shall be minimized through good construction
practices (such as keeping stock piles down wind and away from communities)
and sprinkling water over the access road.
 Maintaining levels of contaminant dusts, vapors and gases in the work
environment at concentrations below those recommended as TWA-TLV’s
(threshold limit value)-concentrations to which most workers can be exposed
repeatedly (8 hours/day, 40 hrs./week, week-after week), without sustaining
adverse health effects.
 Developing and implementing work practices to minimize release of contaminants
into the work environment including:
 Direct piping of liquid and gaseous materials
 Minimized handling of dry powdered materials; Enclosed operations
 Local exhaust ventilation at emission/release points
 Vacuum transfer of dry material rather than mechanical or pneumatic
conveyance
 Indoor secure storage, and sealed containers rather than loose storage
 Where ambient air contains several materials that have similar effects on the same
body organs (additive effects).
Fugitive Dust Control

The source wise fugitive control measures are provided in Table 11.1 below.
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Table11.1: Control measures for Fugitive Dust emissions
Source Control Measures
For any earth moving that is to take place in the immediate vicinity
Earth Moving from the site boundary, watering must be conducted as required to
prevent visible dust emissions
Apply dust suppression measures (clear vegetation only from areas

where work is to commence, plant or mulch areas that will not receive
traffic, construct artificial wind breaks or wind screens) frequently to
Disturbed
maintain a stabilized surface.
Surface Areas
Areas that cannot be stabilized, such as wind driven dust, must have an
application of water at least twice a day
Apply dust suppressants (clear vegetation only from areas where work
Inactive
is to commence, plant or mulch areas that will not receive traffic,
Disturbed
construct artificial wind breaks or wind screens) in sufficient quantity
Surface Areas
and frequency to maintain a stabilized surface
Water all roads used for any vehicular traffic at least twice per day
Unpaved Roads
during active operations and restrict vehicle speed to 20 kmph.
Apply water to at least 80 percent of the surface areas of all open

Open Storage
storage piles on a daily basis when there is evidence of wind driven
Piles
fugitive dust or install an enclosure all along the storage piles
Track-out Wash down of construction vehicles (particularly tyres) prior to

Control departure from site.
Residual Impacts
The impacts of dust generation and air emission of project is not expected to be significant
with the implementation of mitigation measures outlined above. Therefore, residual impact is
expected to be not significant
11.2 Noise and Vibration issues

Impacts
The up gradation of roads will result in different construction equipment and machinery
being used which will generate high noise levels at the project site.

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The detailed mapping of sensitive receptors has been conducted and the types of receptors
and their respective distances from the work sites are provided earlier. However, any required
mitigation measures that shall be proposed will be to control potential impacts on noise to
prevent any long-term impacts within the project area.
The assessment of the noise impacts on the sensitive receptors that have been identified at
various locations in the project area depend upon:
 Characteristics of noise source (instantaneous, intermittent or continuous in nature)
 Time of day at which noise occurs, and
 Location of noise source
Each construction phase has its unique noise characteristics due to use of different equipment
items. The potential sources of noise during the preparation, construction, and worksite
closure phases for the upgradation of roads include equipment, machinery, and transportation
used for the construction activities. The equipment used for construction will be the major
source of noise.
The construction activities will include use of generators, excavators, concrete mixing trucks
and back up alarms, which can generate significant noise.
Since various modern machines are acoustically designed to generate low noise levels, any
high noise levels that might be generated will only be for a short duration during the
construction phase.
Depending on the construction equipment used and its distance from the receptors, the
community and the workers may typically be exposed to intermittent and variable noise
levels. During the day, such noise results in general annoyance and can interfere with sleep
during the night. In general, human sound perception is such that a change in sound level of 3
dB is just noticeable, a change of 5 dB is clearly noticeable, and a change of 10 dB is
perceived as a doubling or halving of sound level.
Due to the various construction activities, there will be temporary noise impacts in the
immediate vicinity of the project site. The movement of heavy vehicles, loading,
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construction stage. However, these increased noise levels will prevail only for a short
duration during the construction phase.
The Table 11.2 below represents typical noise levels from various construction equipment
items. It should be noted that the values indicated in the table may differ depending on the
brand and age of machinery provided/used by construction company.
This Table 11.2 below is only indicative since at the Site-Specific Environmental
Management Plan (SSEMP) development stage, the Contractor will clearly define the
specific equipment to be used. However, it is clear that the scope and scale of works for the
road rehabilitation works will be quite minor. In this regard, since the construction works will
only be short term in nature, thus any potential noise generation during the construction
works will also be short term in nature and are not expected to significantly impact any
sensitive receptors that may be present along the project corridors.
Lastly, the mitigation measures already provided in the EMP will be implemented in true
letter and spirit to ensure that any potential impacts from noise are minimized as far as
possible.
Table 11.2: Construction Equipment Noise Ranges, dB(A)
Typical Construction Phase

Typical
Peak
Peak ‘Quieted
Sound
Noise Equipment
Equipment Level in a Earthwor Structure Installatio
Range at ’ Sound
Work ks s n
15 m Levelb at
Cyclea at
15 m
15 m
Batching plant 82-86 84 81 Y
Concrete mixers 76-92 85 82 Y
Cranes 70-94 83 80 Y Y
Excavators 74-92 85 82 Y
Front loader 77-94 85 82 Y Y Y
Water bowsers 85-93 88 85 Y Y Y
Graders 72-92 85 82 Y
Bulldozers 65-95 85 80 Y
Pavers 87-89 88 80 Y
Pumps 68-72 76 75 Y Y Y
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Diesel generators 72-82 81 77 Y Y

Drilling machines 82-98 90 87 Y Y
Compressors 74-88 81 71 Y
Dumpers 77-96 88 83 Y Y
Dump/flatbed
75-85 80 77 Y Y Y
Truck
Sources: USEPA, 1971; http://www.waterrights.ca.gov/EIRD/text/Ch11-
Noise.pdf;
http://www.lacsd.org/LWRP%202020%20Facilities%20Plan%20DEIR/4_6_Noise.pd
f; http://newyorkbiz.com/DSEIS/CH18Construction.pdf
Notes:
a. Where typical value is not cited in literature, mean of the peak noise range is
assumed
b. Quieted equipment can be designed with enclosures, mufflers, or other noise-
reducing features. Where data is not available, a 3 dB reduction is assumed
Mitigation Measures
The following mitigation measures will be implemented:

 Equipment noise will be reduced at source by proper design, maintenance and
repair of construction machinery and equipment. Noise from vehicles and power
generators will be minimized by use of proper silencers and mufflers.
 Excessive noise emitting equipment will not be allowed to operate and will be
replaced.
 Blowing of horns will be prohibited on access roads to work sites.
 As a rule, the operation of heavy equipment shall be conducted in daylight hours.
 Construction equipment, which generates excessive noise, shall be enclosed or

fitted with effective silencing apparatus to minimize noise.
 Well-maintained haulage trucks will be used with speed controls.
11.3 Soil Quality Management
Impacts
During the project construction, spills of fuel, lubricants and chemicals can take place while
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equipment and vehicles, through leakages from equipment and containers and as a result of
traffic accidents.
Depending on the nature of the material, location of spill and quantity of spill, the soil can get
contaminated.
Mitigation measures
 It will be ensured that spill prevention trays are provided and used during
refueling. Also, on-site maintenance of construction vehicles and equipment will
be avoided as far as possible. In case on-site maintenance is unavoidable,
tarpaulin or other impermeable material will be spread on the ground to prevent
contamination of soil.
 Regular inspections will be carried out to detect leakages in construction vehicles

and equipment and all vehicles will be washed in external commercial facilities.
 Fuels, lubricants and chemicals will be stored in covered bounded areas,

underlain with impervious lining. Appropriate arrangements, including shovels,
plastic bags and absorbent materials will be available near fuel and oil storage
areas.
11.4 Soil Erosion and Sedimentation
Impacts
The majority of the works proposed for upgradation of roads may result in soil erosion and
sedimentation. Earthwork excavation involves open cutting upto 5'-0" (1.5 m depth for storm
water channels, drains, sullage drains in open areas, roads, streets, lanes, including under
pinning of walls and shoring to protect existing works, shuttering and timbering the trenches,
dressed to design level and dimensions, trimming, back filing and surplus excavated material.
Mitigation measures
 Any drainage structures, culverts or pipes crossing the project site may need to be
modified or protected and the detailed designs must make provisions to protect or
re-provision all infrastructure that may be affected by the construction works. The
surplus excavated material will be disposed on designated dumping sites, yet to
be identified by the metropolitan corporation.
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11.5 Traffic Management
While the proposed project will make the road safer in some respects, the increase in traffic
and the potential for higher speeds may result in more road accidents especially in urban
areas where there is a potentially dangerous mix of non-motorized, two, three and four-wheel
traffic using the same carriageway.
Mitigation Measures:
 Traffic calming measures and speed limit signage will be provided to reduce the
impact of the traffic.
 Crossing areas will be marked and amber flashing lights installed in areas where
some population exists when full traffic signals are not warranted.
 Improved traffic signage and road markings will be used to warn motorists of
impending changes in road standards and to advise appropriate speeds.
 Properly designed traffic calming measures such as speed humps, speed signs
and, possibly traffic signals will be installed where settlements are nearest.
 Traffic police should be trained to more consistently enforce road rules.
Residual Impact:
Provided the proposed mitigative measures are implemented, the accidents due to high speed
during operational phase will be short term and low. Therefore, no significant
adverse residual environmental impacts are likely to occur.
11.6 Waste / Construction Material Dumping Sites
Impacts
During the construction it is anticipated to construction waste material will be generated
which will require sustainable disposal. Therefore, waste disposal site/s should be identified
before to start the construction.
Mitigation Measures
 Contractor shall submit and get approval for the waste management plan as well
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 A waste management plan will be developed prior to the start of construction.
This plan will cater to sorting of hazardous and non-hazardous materials prior to
disposal, placing of waste bins at the project sites for waste disposal and an
onsite hazardous waste storage facility i.e. designated area with secondary
containment.
Residual Impact
The impacts of lack of Waste / construction material dumping sites are not expected to be
significant with the implementation of mitigation measures outlined above. Therefore,
residual impact is expected to be not significant.
11.7 Occupational Health and Safety
Impacts
There is invariably a safety risk when construction works are conducted, and precautions will
be needed to ensure the safety of the workers.
The major safety hazards expected during the proposed activities are as follows:1
Accident Hazards
 Falls from height, especially when standing/working on ladders;
 Slips, trips and falls, especially while carrying heavy or bulky loads;
 Cuts and injuries caused by sharp instruments and tools;
 Hazard of suffocation from asphyxiant gases released in sewerage systems, or from

oxygen deficiency, during maintenance and cleaning operations;
 Burns caused by hot parts of equipment, steam lines etc, by release of hot water or
steam;
 Electric traumas, caused by defective installations and equipment, especially

portable;
 Musculoskeletal injury (especially of back), resulting from lifting and moving of

heavy loads;
Physical Hazards
1
https://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/---ed_protect/---protrav/---safework/documents/
publication/wcms_192256.pdf
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 Exposure to cold and/or heat stress, as a result of rapid movement between cold
and hot areas;
 Exposure to UV radiation during welding operations;
Chemical Hazards
 Exposure to various chemicals, such as: adhesives, caulking compounds, fluxes

(solder), hydrochloric acid, zind chloride, tar and solvents, various greases and
inorganic lead;
Biological Hazards
 Exposure to parasites, such as hookworm, ascaris, and various mites, chiggers and
ticks;
Ergonomic, psychosocial and organizational factors
 Psychological stress due to dissatisfaction at work due to issues with peers,

superiors etc.;
 General ill feeling as a result of work in confined spaces and development of ‘sick
building syndrome’;
Mitigation Measures
The Contractor will be required to take measures such as:

 Ensuring that all workers are provided with and use appropriate Personal Protective
Equipment (helmet, hand gloves, boots, masks etc);
 Follow standard practices of safety checks as prescribed before use of equipment;
 Provide on-site Health and Safety Training for all site personnel;
The Contractor will be required to prepare and implement an effective Worker Health and
Safety Plan that is supported by trained first aid personnel and emergency response facilities.
Construction contracts will include standard Worker Health and Safety measures and
contractors will be bound to implement these fully. This will include mandatory wearing of
dust masks for any cement handling operations or at any area were cement dust is in the air.
Monitoring will be required to ensure that the health and safety plan based on contract
specifications is followed. Cement feed hopper areas will be inspected daily to ensure
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Based on the type of hazard applicable during the proposed works at site, the following
mitigation measures as per IFC guidelines for Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) must
be implemented:2
Physical Hazards
Rotating and Moving Equipment
Injury or death can occur from being trapped, entangled, or struck by machinery parts due to
unexpected starting of equipment or unobvious movement during operations. Recommended
protective measures include:
 Designing machines to eliminate trap hazards and ensuring that extremities are
kept out of harm’s way under normal operating conditions. Examples of proper
design considerations include two-hand operated machines to prevent amputations
or the availability of emergency stops dedicated to the machine and placed in
strategic locations. Where a machine or equipment has an exposed moving part or
exposed pinch point that may endanger the safety of any worker, the machine or
equipment should be equipped with, and protected by, a guard or other device that
prevents access to the moving part or pinch point. Guards should be designed and
installed in conformance with appropriate machine safety standards.
 Turning off, disconnecting, isolating, and de-energizing (Locked Out and Tagged
Out) machinery with exposed or guarded moving parts, or in which energy can be
stored (e.g. compressed air, electrical components) during servicing or
maintenance.
 Designing and installing equipment, where feasible, to enable routine service, such
as lubrication, without removal of the guarding devices or mechanisms.
Noise
 No employee should be exposed to a noise level greater than 85 dB(A) for a

duration of more than 8 hours per day without hearing protection. In addition, no
unprotected ear should be exposed to a peak sound pressure level (instantaneous)
of more than 140 dB(C).
 The use of hearing protection should be enforced actively when the equivalent
sound level over 8 hours reaches 85 dB(A), the peak sound levels reach 140 dB(C),
or the average maximum sound level reaches 110dB(A). Hearing protective
devices provided should be capable of reducing sound levels at the ear to at least
85 dB(A). ·
2
https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/1d19c1ab-3ef8-42d4-bd6b-cb79648af3fe/
2%2BOccupational%2BHealth%2Band%2BSafety.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CVID=ls62x8l
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 Although hearing protection is preferred for any period of noise exposure in excess
of 85 dB(A), an equivalent level of protection can be obtained, but less easily
managed, by limiting the duration of noise exposure. For every 3 dB(A) increase in
sound levels, the ‘allowed’ exposure period or duration should be reduced by 50
percent.
 Prior to the issuance of hearing protective devices as the final control mechanism,
use of acoustic insulating materials, isolation of the noise source, and other
engineering controls should be investigated and implemented, where feasible.
 Periodic medical hearing checks should be performed on workers exposed to high

noise levels.
Vibration
Exposure to hand-arm vibration from equipment such as hand and power tools, or whole-
body vibrations from surfaces on which the worker stands or sits, should be controlled
through choice of equipment, installation of vibration dampening pads or devices, and
limiting the duration of exposure. Limits for vibration and action values. Exposure levels
should be checked on the basis of daily exposure time and data provided by equipment
manufacturers.
Electrical
Exposed or faulty electrical devices, such as circuit breakers, panels, cables, cords and hand
tools, can pose a serious risk to workers. Overhead wires can be struck by metal devices, such
as poles or ladders, and by vehicles with metal booms. Vehicles or grounded metal objects
brought into close proximity with overhead wires can result in arcing between the wires and
the object, without actual contact. Recommended actions include:
 Marking all energized electrical devices and lines with warning signs; ·
 Locking out (de-charging and leaving open with a controlled locking device) and
tagging-out (warning sign placed on the lock) devices during service or
maintenance;
 Checking all electrical cords, cables, and hand power tools for frayed or exposed
cords and following manufacturer recommendations for maximum permitted
operating voltage of the portable hand tools; ·
 Double insulating / grounding all electrical equipment used in environments that

are, or may become, wet; using equipment with ground fault interrupter (GFI)
protected circuits; ·
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 Protecting power cords and extension cords against damage from traffic by
shielding or suspending above traffic areas; ·
 Appropriate labeling of service rooms housing high voltage equipment (‘electrical

hazard’) and where entry is controlled or prohibited; ·
 Rubber tired construction or other vehicles that come into direct contact with, or
arcing between, high voltage wires may need to be taken out of service for periods
of 48 hours and have the tires replaced to prevent catastrophic tire and wheel
assembly failure, potentially causing serious injury or death;
 Conducting detailed identification and marking of all buried electrical wiring prior
to any excavation work.
Eye Hazards
Solid particles from a wide variety of industrial operations, and / or a liquid chemical spray
may strike a worker in the eye causing an eye injury or permanent blindness. Recommended
measures include:
 Use of machine guards or splash shields and/or face and eye protection devices,
such as safety glasses with side shields, goggles, and/or a full face shield. Specific
Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs) may be required for use of sanding and grinding
tools and/or when working around liquid chemicals. Frequent checks of these types
of equipment prior to use to ensure mechanical integrity is also good practice.
Machine and equipment guarding should conform to standards published by
organizations such as CSA, ANSI and ISO. ·
 Moving areas where the discharge of solid fragments, liquid, or gaseous emissions
can reasonably be predicted (e.g. discharge of sparks from a metal cutting station,
pressure relief valve discharge) away from places expected to be occupied or
transited by workers or visitors. Where machine or work fragments could present a
hazard to transient workers or passers-by, extra area guarding or proximity
restricting systems should be implemented, or PPE required for transients and
visitors.
 Provisions should be made for persons who have to wear prescription glasses either
through the use overglasses or prescription hardened glasses.
Welding/Hot Work
Welding creates an extremely bright and intense light that may seriously injure a worker’s
eyesight. In extreme cases, blindness may result. Additionally, welding may produce noxious

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fumes to which prolonged exposure can cause serious chronic diseases. Recommended
measures include: ·
 Provision of proper eye protection such as welder goggles and/or a full-face eye
shield for all personnel involved in, or assisting, welding operations. Additional
methods may include the use of welding barrier screens around the specific work
station (a solid piece of light metal, canvas, or plywood designed to block welding
light from others). Devices to extract and remove noxious fumes at the source may
also be required. ·
 Special hot work and fire prevention precautions and Standard Operating
Procedures (SOPs) should be implemented if welding or hot cutting is undertaken
outside established welding work stations, including ‘Hot Work Permits, stand-by
fire extinguishers, stand-by fire watch, and maintaining the fire watch for up to one
hour after welding or hot cutting has terminated. Special procedures are required
for hot work on tanks or vessels that have contained flammable materials.
Industrial Vehicle Driving and Site Traffic
Poorly trained or inexperienced industrial vehicle drivers have increased risk of accident with
other vehicles, pedestrians, and equipment. Industrial vehicles and delivery vehicles, as well
as private vehicles on-site, also represent potential collision scenarios. Industrial vehicle
driving and site traffic safety practices include:
 Training and licensing industrial vehicle operators in the safe operation of
specialized vehicles such as forklifts, including safe loading/unloading, load limits.
 Ensuring drivers undergo medical surveillance. ·
 Ensuring moving equipment with restricted rear visibility is outfitted with audible
back-up alarms. ·
 Establishing rights-of-way, site speed limits, vehicle inspection requirements,

operating rules and procedures (e.g. prohibiting operation of forklifts with forks in
down position), and control of traffic patterns or direction. ·
 Restricting the circulation of delivery and private vehicles to defined routes and
areas, giving preference to ‘one-way’ circulation, where appropriate.
Ergonomics, Repetitive Motion, Manual Handling
Injuries due to ergonomic factors, such as repetitive motion, overexertion, and manual
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weeks to months for recovery. These OHS problems should be minimized or eliminated to
maintain a productive workplace. Controls may include: ·
 Facility and workstation design with 5th to 95th percentile operational and
maintenance workers in mind. ·
 Use of mechanical assists to eliminate or reduce exertions required to lift materials,

hold tools and work objects, and requiring multi-person lifts if weights exceed
thresholds. ·
 Selecting and designing tools that reduce force requirements and holding times,
and improve postures. ·
 Providing user adjustable workstations.
 Incorporating rest and stretch breaks into work processes, and conducting job
rotation.
 Implementing quality control and maintenance programs that reduce unnecessary

forces and exertions. ·
 Taking into consideration additional special conditions such as left-handed

persons.
Physical Hazards
Air Quality
Poor air quality due to the release of contaminants into the workplace can result in possible
respiratory irritation, discomfort, or illness to workers. Employers should take appropriate
measures to maintain air quality in the work area. These include: ·
 Maintaining levels of contaminant dusts, vapors and gases in the work environment
at concentrations below those recommended as TWA-TLV’s (threshold limit
value)—concentrations to which most workers can be exposed repeatedly (8
hours/day, 40 hrs/week, week-after week), without sustaining adverse health
effects. ·
 Developing and implementing work practices to minimize release of contaminants

into the work environment including:
 Direct piping of liquid and gaseous materials
 Minimized handling of dry powdered materials; Enclosed operations
 Local exhaust ventilation at emission/release points

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 Vacuum transfer of dry material rather than mechanical or pneumatic
conveyance
 Indoor secure storage, and sealed containers rather than loose storage
 Where ambient air contains several materials that have similar effects on the same
body organs (additive effects).
Fire and Explosions
Fires and or explosions resulting from ignition of flammable materials or gases can lead to
loss of property as well as possible injury or fatalities to project workers. Prevention and
control strategies include:
 Storing flammables away from ignition sources and oxidizing materials. Further,
flammables storage area should be:
 Remote from entry and exit points into buildings
 Away from facility ventilation intakes or vents
 Have natural or passive floor and ceiling level ventilation and explosion
venting
 Use spark-proof fixtures
 Be equipped with fire extinguishing devices and self closing doors, and
constructed of materials made to withstand flame impingement for a moderate
period of time ·
 Providing bonding and grounding of, and between, containers and additional
mechanical floor level ventilation if materials are being, or could be, dispensed in
the storage area. ·
 Where the flammable material is mainly comprised of dust, providing electrical

grounding, spark detection, and, if needed, quenching systems.
 Defining and labeling fire hazards areas to warn of special rules (e.g. prohibition in
use of smoking materials, cellular phones, or other potential spark generating
equipment).
 Providing specific worker training in handling of flammable materials, and in fire

prevention or suppression.
Corrosive, oxidizing, and reactive chemicals

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Corrosive, oxidizing, and reactive chemicals present similar hazards and require similar
control measures as flammable materials. However, the added hazard of these chemicals is
that inadvertent mixing or intermixing may cause serious adverse reactions. This can lead to
the release of flammable or toxic materials and gases, and may lead directly to fires and
explosions. These types of substances have the additional hazard of causing significant
personal injury upon direct contact, regardless of any intermixing issues. The following
controls should be observed in the work environment when handling such chemicals: ·
 Corrosive, oxidizing and reactive chemicals should be segregated from flammable

materials and from other chemicals of incompatible class (acids vs. bases, oxidizers
vs. reducers, water sensitive vs. water based, etc.), stored in ventilated areas and in
containers with appropriate secondary containment to minimize intermixing during
spills. ·
 Workers who are required to handle corrosive, oxidizing, or reactive chemicals

should be provided with specialized training and provided with, and wear,
appropriate PPE (gloves, apron, splash suits, face shield or goggles, etc). ·
 Where corrosive, oxidizing, or reactive chemicals are used, handled, or stored,

qualified first-aid should be ensured at all times. Appropriately equipped first-aid
stations should be easily accessible throughout the place of work, and eye-wash
stations and/or emergency showers should be provided close to all workstations
where the recommended first-aid response is immediate flushing with water.
Biological Hazards
Biological agents represent potential for illness or injury due to single acute exposure or
chronic repetitive exposure. Biological hazards can be prevented most effectively by
implementing the following measures: ·
 If the nature of the activity permits, use of any harmful biological agents should be
avoided and replaced with an agent that, under normal conditions of use, is not
dangerous or less dangerous to workers. If use of harmful agents cannot be
avoided, precautions should be taken to keep the risk of exposure as low as
possible and maintained below internationally established and recognized exposure
limits.
 Work processes, engineering, and administrative controls should be designed,

maintained, and operated to avoid or minimize release of biological agents into the
working environment. The number of employees exposed or likely to become
exposed should be kept at a minimum. ·

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 The employer should review and assess known and suspected presence of
biological agents at the place of work and implement appropriate safety measures,
monitoring, training, and training verification programs. ·
 Measures to eliminate and control hazards from known and suspected biological
agents at the place of work should be designed, implemented and maintained in
close co-operation with the local health authorities and according to recognized
international standards.
11.8 Camp & Batching Plant Effluent
Impacts
The staff and labor camps for the construction of the proposed upgradation of roads will be a
source of wastewater generated from the toilets, washrooms and the kitchen. The wastewater
will not meet the national environmental standards and will therefore need treatment prior to
disposal.
The project sites where construction is being conducted must not be treated by the project
staff and/or labor as a public toilet or for disposal of camp effluent.
Mitigation measures
 It will be ensured that no untreated effluent is released to the environment.

 A closed sewage treatment system will treat the effluent, which will then be disposed
of in a soak pit or will be used for plantation. The sewage treatment plants will be
installed at each respective labor camp based on the number of laborers residing at the
respective camp.
 Water being released from any batching plant(s) must be treated as per requirements
of PEQS prior to release to sewerage system/any other water body.
11.9 Cumulative Impacts
Cumulative impacts are deemed to occur when the effects of project components, other
projects, and/or other land use activities overlap with each other by affecting the same Valued
Environmental and Social Component (VESCs). That is, cumulative impacts are the
incremental impact of the project when combined with the cumulative effects of other past,
present and reasonably foreseeable future projects.

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Cumulative impacts can also be due to the induced actions of projects and activities that may
occur if the action under assessment is implemented, such as growth inducing impacts and
other effects related to induced changes to the pattern of future land use or additional road
network, population density or growth rate. Induced impacts are those that arise indirectly as
a consequential effect of the project. They usually have no direct relationship with the action
under assessment and represent the growth-inducing potential of an action. For example,
roads leading from those constructed for a project, increased recreational activities, and
construction of new service facilities are examples of induced actions.
For the project component under consideration in this IEE, the following considerations are
pertinent:
 All upgrades to existing infrastructure and new works are proposed within
existing landholdings, existing structures or existing rights of way. There are
accordingly no cumulative impacts on physical, ecological or social resources in
any of the areas subject to development or redevelopment, since all of these areas
have been intensively developed in the past and are highly urbanized in the main;

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Annexure-A
Occupational Health and Safety Plan

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General
Occupational Health and Safety covers all personnel working under the project and will be in
line with the World Bank/IFC EHS guidelines on health and safety.
The Occupational Health and Safety program will aim to ensure that the workplace is safe
and healthy by: addressing the hazards and risks at the workplace; outlining the procedures
and responsibilities for preventing, eliminating and minimizing the effects of those hazards
and risks; identifying the emergency management plans for the workplace or workplaces;
and, specifying how consultation, training and information are to be provided to employees
at various workplaces.
Some of the risks/hazards associated with workplaces are due to working close to or at sites
associated with the various project construction activities. Other risks associated with the
project construction phase include risk of increase of vector borne and other different
diseases.
The following sections will be implemented during the construction phase to address and
ensure workers’ health and safety.
a. Screening and regular unannounced checking of workers

As per the procedure for hiring workers, all contractors and labor agencies are required to
make all prospective workers undergo medical tests to screen for diseases and sicknesses,
prior to selection and employment of any worker. The contractor is also responsible for
ensuring that no worker who has a criminal record is employed at the project site. It will be
ensured that all workers undergo medical tests to screen diseases at source and at sites in
consultation with the designated Health Officer.
In addition to this, the Project Management will also undertake sudden, unannounced
checks on workers to look for diseases such as HIV, STDs, and hepatitis and take
necessary steps as mandated by the Contractual agreement between the Contractor and the
Worker(s).
b. Minimizing hazards and risks at the workplace.

To ensure safety at all work sites, the following will be carried out:
i. Installation of signboards and symbols in risky and hazardous areas, to inform
workers to be careful.
ii. Construction of barricades around construction sites and deep excavated pits, to
cordon off and deter entry of unauthorized personnel and workers into these areas.
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iii. Providing a safe storage site/area for large equipment such as power tools and
chains, to prevent misuse and loss.
iv. Proper Housekeeping: Ensuring that materials are all stacked, racked, blocked,
interlocked, or otherwise secured to prevent sliding, falling, or collapse. Brick stacks
will not be more than 7 feet in height and for concrete blocks they will not be more
than 6 feet high.
v. Removing all scrap timber, waste material and rubbish from the immediate work area
as the work progresses.
vi. Where scaffolds are required, ensuring that each scaffold or its components shall be
capable of supporting its own weight and at least 4 times the maximum intended load
applied or transmitted to it. The platform/scaffold plank shall be at least 15 inches
wide and 1.5 inches thick. The rope should be capable of supporting at least 6 times
the maximum intended load applied or transmitted to that rope. Pole scaffolds over
60 feet in height shall be designed by a registered professional engineer and shall be
constructed and loaded in accordance with that design. Where scaffolds are not
provided, safety belts/safety nets shall be provided;
vii. Ensure that all ramps or walkways are at least 6 feet wide, having slip resistance
threads and not inclined at more than a slope of 1 vertical and 3 horizontal.
viii. Stacking away all excavated earth at least 2 feet from the pit to avoid material such
as loose rocks from falling back into the excavated area and injuring those working
inside excavated sites.
ix. Constructing support systems, such as bracing to adjoining structures that may be
endangered by excavation works nearby.
x. Only a trained electrician to construct, install and repair all electrical equipment to
prevent risks of electrical shocks and electrocution.
xi. Install fire extinguishers and/or other fire-fighting equipment at every work site to
prepare for any accidental fire hazards.
c. Provision of Personal Protective Equipment

Risks to the health and safety of workers can be prevented by provision of Personal
Protective Equipment (PPEs) to all workers. This will be included in the construction cost for
each Contractor. Depending on the nature of work and the risks involved, contractors must
provide without any cost to the workers, the following protective equipment:
i. High visibility clothing for all personnel during road works must be mandatory.
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ii. Helmet shall be provided to all workers, or visitors visiting the site, for protection of
the head against impact or penetration of falling or flying objects.
iii. Safety belt shall be provided to workers working at heights (more than 20 ft) such
as roofing, painting, and plastering.
iv. Safety boots shall be provided to all workers for protection of feet from impact or
penetration of falling objects on feet.
v. Ear protecting devices shall be provided to all workers and will be used during the
occurrence of extensive noise.
vi. Eye and face protection equipment shall be provided to all welders to protect
against sparks.
vii. Respiratory protection devices shall be provided to all workers during occurrence of
fumes, dusts, or toxic gas/vapor.
viii. Safety nets shall be provided when workplaces are more than 25 feet (7.5 m) above
the ground or other surfaces where the use of ladders, scaffolds, catch platforms,
temporary floors or safety belts is impractical.
The specific PPE requirements for each type of work are summarized below.
Table E.1 PPE Requirement List

Type of Work PPE
Elevated work Safety helmet, safety belt (height greater than 20 ft), footwear for
elevated work.
Handling work safety Helmet, leather safety shoes, work gloves.
Welding and cutting Eye protectors, shield and helmet, protective gloves.
work
Grinding work Dust respirator, earplugs, eye protectors.
Work involving handling Dust respirator, gas mask, chemical-proof gloves. Chemical proof
of chemical substances clothing, air-lined mask, eye protectors.
Wood working Hard hat, eye protectors, hearing protection, safety footwear,
leather gloves and dust respirator.
Blasting Hard hat, eye and hearing protection.
Concrete and masonry Hard hat, eye protectors, hearing protection, safety footwear,
work leather gloves and dust respirator.
Excavation, heavy Hard hat, safety boots, gloves, hearing protection.
equipment, motor
graders, and bulldozer
operation
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Quarries Hard hat, eye protectors, hearing protection, safety footwear,
leather gloves and dust respirator.
d. Procedures to Deal with Emergencies such as Accidents, Sudden Illness
and Death of Workers
First aid kits will be made available at all times throughout the entire construction period by
the respective contractors. This is very important, because most work sites will be at some
distance from the nearest hospital. In addition to the first aid kits, the following measures
should be in place:
ix. Provision of dispensaries by the individual EPC contractor.
x. A vehicle shall be on standby from the Project Office so that
emergency transportation can be arranged to take severely
injured/sick workers to the nearest hospital for immediate medical
attention.
xi. A designated Health Officer/worker for the Project will be identified as
a focal person to attend to all health and safety related issues. This
employee’s contact number will be posted at all work sites for speedy
delivery of emergency services. The focal person shall be well versed
with the medical system and facilities available at the hospital.
xii. Communication arrangements, such a provision of radios or mobile
communication for all work sites, for efficient handling of emergencies,
will be made.
e. Record Maintenance and Remedial action

The Project Management will maintain a record of all accidents and injuries that occur at the
work site. This work will be delegated by the contractor to the site supervisor and regularly
reviewed every quarter by project management. Reports prepared by the contractor shall
include information on the place, date and time of the incident, name of persons involved,
cause of incident, witnesses present and their statements. Based on such reports, the
management can jointly identify any unsafe conditions, acts or procedures and recommend
for the contractor to undertake certain mitigative actions to change any unsafe or harmful
conditions.
f. Compensation for Injuries and Death

Any casualty or injury resulting from occupational activities should be compensated as per
the local labor laws. Where compensation is sought by the injured party, proper procedures
for documentation of the case will be followed, including a detailed report on the accident,
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written reports from witnesses, report of the examining doctor and his/her recommendation
for treatment. Each individual contractor will be responsible for ensuring compensation for
the respective workers.
g. Awareness Programs
The Project management will undertake awareness programs through posters, talks, and
meetings with the contractors to undertake the following activities:
i. Dissemination sessions will clarify the rights and responsibilities of the workers regarding
interactions with local people (including communicable disease risks, such as HIV/AIDS),
work site health and safety, waste management (waste separation, recycling, and
composting), and the illegality of poaching.
ii. Make workers aware of procedures to be followed in case of emergencies such as
informing the focal health person who in turn will arrange the necessary emergency
transportation or treatment.
h. Nomination of a Health and Safety Focal Person

Within each site (especially if different sites are being implemented by different contractors),
a Health and Safety Focal Person will be appointed. The Terms of Reference for the focal
person will mainly be as follows:
i. Function as the focal person/representative for all health and safety matters at the
workplace;
ii. Responsible for maintaining records of all accidents and all health and safety issues at
each site, the number of accidents and its cause, actions taken and remedial measures
undertaken in case of safety issues;
iii. Be the link between the contractor and all workers and submit grievances of the workers
to the contractor and instructions/directives on proper health care and safety from the
contractors back to the workers;
iv. Ensure that all workers are adequately informed on the requirement to use Personal
Protective Equipment and its correct use;
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Emergency Response Plan
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1 PURPOSE
The purpose of this Emergency Response Procedure is to provide measures and guidance
for the establishment and implementation of emergency preparedness plans for the project.
The aim of the Emergency Response Procedure is to:
i) Ensure all personnel and visitors to the office/job sites are given the
maximum protection from unforeseen events.
ii) Ensure all personnel are aware of the importance of this procedure to
protection of life and property.
2 EMERGENCY PREPARATION AND RESPONSE MEASURE SCOPE

The emergency management program is applied to all Project elements and intended for
use throughout the Project life cycle. The following are some emergencies that may require
coordinated response.
i) Construction Accident
ii) Road & Traffic Accident
iii) Hazardous material spills
iv) Structure collapse or failure
v) Trauma or serious illness
vi) Sabotage
vii) Fire
viii) Environmental Pollution
ix) Loss of person
x) Community Accident
3 RESPONSIBILITIES
The detailed roles and responsibilities of certain key members of the Emergency Response
team available to assist in emergency are provided in Table F.1 below.
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Table F.1 Emergency Response Team
Action Group Responsibility
Emergency Coordinator Overall control of personnel and resources.
The Emergency Coordinator will support and advise the Site Safety
Supervision as necessary.
Serves as public relations spokes persons, or delegates to some
staff member the responsibility for working with news media
regarding any disaster or emergency. Also assure proper
coordination of news release with appropriate corporate staff or
other designated people.
Site Safety Supervision Overall responsibility for activating emergency plan and for
(Emergency Commander) terminating emergency actions.
Be alternative of emergency response chairpersons.
Disseminates warnings and information as required to ensure all
people in the immediate area have been warned and evacuated
either by alarms or by word of mouth.
Supervise the actions of the Emergency Response Team to ensure
all persons are safe from the danger.
Notify outside authorities if assistance is required.
Carries the responsibility for coordinating actions including other
organizations in accordance with the needs of the situation.
Ensure maximum co-operation and assistance is provided to any
outside groups called to respond to an emergency.
Establish and appoint all emergency organization structure and
team.
Assures adequate delegation of responsibilities for all key positions
of assistants on the Project to assist with any foreseeable
emergency.
Ensure resources available to purchase needed emergency
response equipment and supplies.
Assures that all persons on the Emergency Response Team aware
and fully understand their individual responsibilities for
implementing and supporting the emergency plan.
Establish the emergency drill schedule of all identified emergency
scenarios, track the status and evaluate the emergency.
The Emergency Commander shall ensure that senior management
personnel have been reported of the emergency as soon as
practical after the event.
Security Team Ensure that the exit route is regularly tested and maintained in good
working order.
Maintain station at the security gate or most suitable location to
secure the area during any emergency such that only authorized
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personnel and equipment may enter, prevent access to the site of
unauthorized personnel.
Assist with strong/activation of services during an emergency.
Ensure vehicles and obstructions are moved to give incoming
emergency vehicles access to the scene, if ambulance or
emergency services are attending the site, ensure clear access and
personnel are located to direct any incoming emergency service to
the site of emergency.
Rescue & Medical Team Protect the injured from further danger and weather.
Provide treatment to the victim(s) to the best of their ability by first
aid and then transfer to hospital.
Remain familiar with the rescue activities and rescue apparatus.
Assist outside medical services personnel when they arrive
General Administration Response to support any requested general facilities for assisting
Team Emergency Response Team in their work.
Government Relation Coordinate with local government on a matter of concerned in the
Team emergency response plan to liaise with local officers in their affair
for support Emergency Response Team.
Coordinate emergency plan with the government authorities, local
community.
Environment Team In case of emergency related to the environmental pollution such as
the chemical spill, oil spill into the ambient, the environment team
will support the technical advice to control and mitigate the pollution
until return to the normal situation.
Department Heads Call up of personnel into the safe location for protective life and
property.
Take immediate and appropriate action while Emergency Response
Team is being mobilized.
Keep in touch with the Emergency Commander
Control and supervise operators and contractors on the
implementation of this procedure, with consultation with Safety
Team as necessary.
Provide and maintain emergency equipment of their responsible
areas.
Other Staff and All other staff and employees will remain at their workstations or
Employees assembly point unless directed otherwise from Emergency
Response Team.
Each supervisor will ensure that all members of his work group are
accounted for and keep in touch with each of their Department
Head.
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F.4 PROCEDURE
Emergency situation and injuries to person can occur at any time or place either on Project site or
elsewhere. The most two common types of emergencies on site are fire and serious accident.
Figure F.1 Emergency Procedure for Fire
Figure G.2 Emergency Procedure for Serious Accident
5 COMMUNICATION WITH AUTHORITIES / PRESS AT SITE
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In the event of an accident or incident, only senior staff is permitted to give factual
information to the authorities for resource of liability exposure. The press must be avoiding
politely, at all costs, with the terse comment that “the matter is under investigation and
relevant information when available will be provided by our Head Office” Do not ever give
your opinion or story.
First Aid Persons
Upon advice of medical emergency, make immediate assessment to response required and
if necessary, advise security to summon ambulance or medical assistance, the qualified first
aid attendant should also,
Provide treatment to the victim(s) to the best of his/her ability.
Ensure the safety of victims by ceasing any work activity in the area.
Protect the injured from further danger and weather.
Assist medical services personnel when they arrive.
General Administration Team
Upon advice of medical emergency, maintain contact with first aid personnel and summon
ambulance if required.
Security Team
If ambulance or emergency services are attending the site, ensure clear access and
personnel are located to direct vehicle closest to the scene.
Prevent access to the site of unauthorized personnel (press, etc.).
Emergency Coordinator
The Emergency Coordinator shall assist emergency personnel at the scene as required
through allocation of company resources.
The Emergency Coordinator shall ensure next-of-kin are properly notified as soon as
possible and give whatever company support and assistance is necessary to assist them
bundle the situation
The Emergency Coordinator shall ensure that senior management personnel are advised of
the emergency as soon as practical after the event.
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Archaeological ‘Chance Find’ procedure
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Background
The purpose of this document is to address the possibility of archaeological deposits
becoming exposed during ground altering activities within the project area and to provide
protocols to follow in the case of a chance archaeological find to ensure that archaeological
sites are documented and protected as required.
Archaeological sites are an important resource that is protected for their historical, cultural,
scientific and educational value to the general public and local communities. Impacts to
archaeological sites must be avoided or managed by development proponents. The
objectives of this ‘Archaeological Chance Find Procedure’ are to promote preservation of
archaeological data while minimizing disruption of construction scheduling/ It is
recommended that due to the moderate to high archaeological potential of some areas
within the project area, all on site personnel and contractors be informed of the
Archaeological Chance Find Procedure and have access to a copy while on site.
Potential Impacts to Archaeological Sites
Developments that involve excavation, movement, or disturbance of soils have the potential
to impact archaeological materials, if present. Activities such as road construction, land
clearing, and excavation are all examples of activities that may adversely affect
archaeological deposits.
Archaeological ‘Chance Find’ Procedure

If you believe that you may have encountered any archaeological materials, stop work in the
area and follow the procedure below:
The following ‘chance-find’ principles will be implemented by the contractor throughout the
construction works to account for any undiscovered items identified during construction
works:
i) Workers will be trained in the location of heritage zones within the construction area
and in the identification of potential items of heritage significance.
ii) Should any potential items be located, the site supervisor will be immediately
contacted and work will be temporarily stopped in that area.
iii) If the site supervisor determines that the item is of potential significance, an officer
from the department of Archaeology (DoA) will be invited to inspect the site and work
will be stopped until DoA has responded to this invitation.
iv) Work will not re-commence in this location until agreement has been reached
v) between DoA and proponent as to any required mitigation measures, which may
include excavation and recovery of the item.
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vi) A precautionary approach will be adopted in the application of these procedures.
Detailed Procedural Steps
If the Director, department of Archaeology receives any information or otherwise has the
knowledge of the discovery or existence of an antiquity of which there is no owner, he shall,
after satisfying himself as to the correctness of the information or knowledge, take such
steps with the approval of the Government, as he may consider necessary for the custody,
preservation and protection of the antiquity.
Whoever discovers, or finds accidentally, any movable antiquity shall inform forth with the
Directorate within seven days of its being discovered or found.
If, within seven days of his being informed, the Director decides to take over the antiquity for
purposes of custody, preservation and protection, the person discovering or finding it shall
hand it over to the Director or a person authorized by him in writing.
Where the Director decides to take over an antiquity, he may pay to the person by whom it is
handed over to him such cash reward as may be decided in consultation with the Advisory
Committee.
The Director or any officer authorized by him with police assistance may, after giving
reasonable notice, enter into, inspect and examine any premises, place or area which or the
sub-soil of which he may have reason to believe to be, or to contain an antiquity and may
cause any site, building, object or any antiquity or the remains of any antiquity in such
premises, place or area to be photographed, copied or reproduced by any process suitable
for the purpose.
The owner or occupier of the premises, place or area shall afford all reasonable opportunity
and assistance to the Director.
No photograph, copy of reproduction taken or made shall be sold or offered for sale except
by or with the consent of the owner of the object of which the photograph, copy or the
reproduction has been taken or made.
Where substantial damage is caused to any property as a result of the inspection, the
Director shall pay to the owner thereof reasonable compensation for the damage in
consultation with the Advisory Committee.
If the Director after conducting an inquiry, has reasonable grounds to believe that any land
contains any antiquity, he may approach the Government to direct the Revenue Department
to acquire such land or any part thereof and the Revenue Department shall thereupon
acquire such land or part as for a public purpose.
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Dust Management Plan
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General
The purpose of this plan is to describe the measures that the project shall take to ensure that
the risk of emissions from dust generated by site operations during construction are
minimized and that best practice measures are implemented.
Dust emissions from construction can cause ill health effects to Contractor staff along with
nuisance and annoyance to members of the local community. Dust will be controlled
through:
 Elimination
 Reduction/Minimization
 Control
This dust management plan shall be implemented based on the measures already provided
in the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) relating to controlling dust emissions.
Methodology
The following methodology will be undertaken for each project section:
Step 1 – Identify the dust generating activities

Construction activities that are likely to produce dust will be identified. The activities that will
be taken into account are:
 Haulage Routes, Vehicles and Asphalt/Concrete Batching Plant
 Roads, surfaces and public highways
 Static and mobile combustion plant emissions
 Tarmac laying, bitumen surfacing and coating
 Materials Handling, Storage, Spillage and Disposal
 Storage of material
 Stockpiles
 Spillages
 Storage of Waste
 Site Preparation and Restoration after Completion
 Earthworks, excavation and digging
 Storage of spoil and topsoil
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 Demolition
 Construction and Fabrication Processes
Step 2 – Identify Sensitive Receptors

Sensitive receptors have already been identified. The nature and location of the sensitive
receptors will be taken into account when implementing control measures.
Step 3 – Implement Best Practice Measures to Control

Based on the nature of the activity producing the dust, the likelihood of dust being produced
and the possible consequence of dust based on the sensitive receptors, the most effective
control measure will be identified and implemented.
Step 4 – Monitor effectiveness of control

Construction Supervision Staff (CSC) will have the responsibility to ensure that dust control
measures are being implemented and are effective.
Step 5 – Record and report result of monitoring

All inspections, audits and results of monitoring will be recorded and kept as part of the site
filing system.
Method Statements and Risk Assessments

The Contractor’s Risk Assessments and Method Statements will be required to be approved
by the CSC prior to commencing work and will be required to contain environmental aspects
of the task, including dust control measures where required.
Where dust has been identified within the risk assessment as a significant issue, the method
statement will be required to cover the following:
Methods and materials that will be used to ensure that dust generation is minimized.
The use of pre-fabricated materials where possible.
Optimum site layout:

Dust generating activities to be conducted away from sensitive receptors
Supply of water for damping down.
Good housekeeping and management
All employees will be briefed on the Risk Assessment and Method Statement before starting
work.
Training
All Contractor staff will be required to attend training seminars as already mentioned in the
EMP document. A site-specific induction will also be required before being allowed to work
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on site. These will include site-specific sensitive receptors and details regarding dust control
measures to be taken.
Toolbox talks on air pollution and minimizing dust emissions will be provided on a regular
basis to Contractor staff.
Identification of Dust Generating Sources and Control Methods
Haulage Routes, Vehicles and Asphalt/Concrete Batching Plant

Dust Source Dust Control Methods
Haul roads will be dampened down via a mobile
Major haul roads and traffic routes
bowser, as required.
Road sweeper will be used to clean public roads
Public Roads
as required.
Site traffic will be restricted to constructed access
roads as far as possible.
Site traffic management
Site speed limit will be set at 10 mph as this will
minimize the production of dust.
A mechanical road sweeper will be readily
Road Cleaning
available and used.
Handling, Storage, Stockpiling and Spillage of Dusty materials
The number of times a material will have to be
handled will be kept to a minimum to prevent
Material handling operations
double handling and ensure dusty materials are
not handled unnecessarily.
Transport of fine dusty materials
Closed tankers will be used or sheeted vehicles.
and aggregates.
Dusty materials will be dampened down
Vehicle loading/unloading materials
Drop heights will be kept to a minimum and
on to vehicles and conveyors.
enclosed where possible.
Storage of Materials
Bentonite will be delivered in tankers and stored
Bulk cement, bentonite etc. in dedicated enclosed areas. Bulk cement will be
transported through tractor trollies or trailers.
These will be protected from the weather and by
Fine dry materials storing in appropriate containers and indoors,
where necessary.
Material will be stored in dedicated lay-down
Storage location
areas.
Storage of Stockpiles
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Stockpiles will be placed so as to minimize
Stockpile location
double handling and facilitate the site restoration.
Stockpiles, tips and mounds will not be stored at
Building stockpiles an angle greater than an angle of repose of the
material.
Where possible, stockpiles will be placed under
sheeting.
Small and temporary stockpiles Dusty material will be damped down.
Wind barriers (protective fences) of a similar
height to the stockpile will be erected, if required.
Long-term stockpiles will be vegetated and
stabilized as soon as possible.
Stock plies will be dampened down until
Large and long term stockpiles
stabilized, where necessary.
Wind barriers (protective fences) of a similar
height to the stockpile will be erected, if required.
Waste Material from Construction
A dedicated lay-down area will be available for
waste.
Disposal method Waste will not be allowed to build up and will be
disposed off at the designated locations as per
EMP.
Site Preparation and Restoration
These activity areas will be kept damp where
Earthworks, excavation and digging required and if possible, will be avoided during
dry and windy periods.
Surfaces will be stabilized by re-vegetation as
Completed earthworks
soon as possible, where applicable.
Construction and Fabrication Process
Authorization will be obtained from PMU and
UMDS before using any mobile plant on site for
Crushing of material for reuse,
activities such as crushing and screening.
transportation and disposal
Any crushing or screening activities will be
located away from sensitive receptors.
These activities will be avoided wherever
possible.
Cutting, grinding, drilling, sawing,
Equipment and techniques that minimize dust will
trimming, planning, sanding
be implemented.
Water will be used to minimize dust.
Cutting roadways, pavements, Water sprinkling to be used.
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blocks
Best practice measures will be used such as dust
Angle grinders and disk cutters
extraction.
Monitoring Arrangements
Monitoring will be conducted at sensitive receptor locations in the project area as provided in
the EMP. Furthermore, at locations where PM levels are exceeding applicable guidelines,
additional stringent measures will be implemented at the respective location(s) in the project
area to ensure dust levels are controlled as far as possible.
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ANNEXURE - E
Traffic Management Plan
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Crossing of Shahab Pura Road, Sialkot
1 Need for Plan

The road infrastructure improvement will take over 24 months and in this period, huge
vehicular movement carrying large amount of material and machinery is expected. This will
definitely interrupt the local traffic and is therefore important to manage the traffic to avoid
the nuisance to local residents in terms of noise, dust, congestion and inconvenience.
2 The plan
The Objective of Traffic Management Plan (TMP) is to define the requirements that should
be implemented to mitigate any potential negative risks to the environment, workers or the
community resulting from construction traffic.
The TMP will advise and inform site Contractors and external suppliers of equipment and
materials of access and entry points along with other key information such tipping areas and
wash-out areas. It is intended to compliment and work alongside relevant ESMMP. The TMP
will be classed as “live” and therefore be subjected to updates as required.
Contractor, at the time of the execution of the project will prepare a comprehensive TMP in
coordination with local traffic police department, PMU, emergency services and local
administrative department. The PMU and CSC will review and approve contractors TMP.
The contractor’s TMP shall include following mitigation measures during its preparation:
Undertake a road conditions assessment prior to and following the peak construction period,
to assess any damage to road infrastructure that can be attributed to Project construction.
Repair damage as appropriate or enter into a voluntary agreement with the relevant roads
authority to reimburse the cost of any repairs required to the public road network as a result
of the Project.
Spoil dumpsites located close to Project site to minimise journey distance and limit
movements to site access roads.
Concrete mixing plant located at Project site limiting traffic movements associated with
concrete delivery to site access roads
Construction of worker accommodation on site to reduce light vehicle movements relating to
travel to/ from the site
Provision of bus/minibus services for personnel living in nearby settlements
Movements of construction workers will be planned to avoid the busiest roads and times of
day when traffic is at its greatest.
Schedule deliveries and road movements to avoid peak periods
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Road maintenance fund to leave a useful asset for communities after the construction
phase.
Driver training for HGV drivers and refresher course every six months for Project drivers
Speed restrictions for project traffic travelling through communities (to be agreed with Traffic
Manangement Authority)
Run a safety campaign to improve the people’s knowledge of the traffic hazard on their
roads, public information and other activities to address the issues.
Run a pedestrian awareness programme
Temporary signage
The traffic management plan is provided below.
3 Other Recommendations
It is important to manage public access routes during construction because it can cause
delay to local traffic and create a safety hazard both on and offsite. People working and
living near the project site would be annoyed by the emissions, noise and visual intrusion of
queuing vehicles. Some important factors involved in access routes and site traffic are as
follows:
3.1 Public Access Routes

The use of public road for site access may be restricted in terms of:
 Vehicle size, width and type of load
 Time limits
 Parking
 Pedestrian conflicts
Contractor should have consultation with the local police or local authority to address these
issues and to effectively manage them before the beginning of the construction.
3.2 Site Workers Traffic

Site personnel should not be permitted to park vehicles near the site boundary; this will lead
to disruption in material deliveries. Designated parking area with appropriate parking space
will be needed for this purpose; any plain area near construction site can be used for this
purpose.
3.3 Site Rules

 Access to and from the site must be only via the specified entrance.
 On leaving the site, vehicles must be directed to follow the directions given.
 Drivers must adhere to the site speed limits.

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 All material deliveries to site must keep allocated time limits.
 No material or rubbish should be left in the loading-unloading area.
 Develop a map for alternate routes showing material delivery services.
 Assign designated personnel on site to receive deliveries and to direct the vehicles.
 Monitor vehicle movement to reduce the likelihood of queuing or causing congestion

in and around the area.
 Project vehicles should have a unanimous badge or logo on windscreen displaying

that they belong to the project.
4 Contractor’s Obligation
The traffic management plan of the Contractor should be safe enough and widening of
access roads and construction of the detours must be completed before start of project
construction activities so that heavy vehicular transportation for construction activities do not
hinder the normal course of traffic lanes. While widening the access roads, the safe
movement of the vehicles, people, animals and wildlife must be ensured. It will be sole
responsibility of Contractor. The roads widening should be designed on the basis of the
traffic survey, summarized and estimated site traffic. Contractor must ensure that road
closures are carried out by a competent person. The Contractor obligation must include the
display of traffic signs according to the need to divert the traffic volume and to guide the road
users in advance. The traffic sign, traffic light should be placed from any diverting route or
road marking.
The Contractor should consider the environmental and social impacts of the traffic during
construction. It will be sole responsibility of the Contractor to implement a plan which
produces minimum nuisance to the local people and to the environment. Safety of the
people should be given due importance. It will be under Contractor obligation to notify the
traffic management plan and its later changes to CSC, PMU, emergency services and Traffic
Police, and also publish weekly programme in local newspapers.
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ANNEXURE - F
Punjab Environmental Quality Standards
(PEQs)
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WHO advice on Use of Masks for the Covid-19 Virus

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Punjab Environmental Quality Standards for Noise1

Limit in dB(A) Leq
S/No. Category of Area/Zone
Day Time Night Time
1 Residential area (A) 55 45
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2 Commercial area (B) 65 55

3 Industrial area (C) 75 65
4 Silence zone (D) 50 45
1: Effective from 1st July, 2012.
Note: 1. Day time hours: 6 am to 10 pm
2. Night time hours: 10 pm to 6 am
3. Silence zone: Zones that are declared as such by the competent authority. An area
comprising not less than 100 meters around hospitals, educational institutions and courts.
4. Mixed categories of areas may be declared as one of the four above mentioned categories
by the competent authority.
Punjab Environmental Quality Standards for Motor Vehicle Exhaust and Noise.

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Punjab Standards for Drinking Water Quality

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ANNEXURE - G
WHO advice on Use of Masks for the
COVID-19 Virus

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KNK-SMC Joint Venture



Annexure- H
Environmental Monitoring Results

Annexure- H
Daily Monitoring Checklist



Annexure – I
Weekly Monitoring Checklist



Annexure – J
Monthly Monitoring Checklist





Annexure – K
Incident Reporting Format



Annexure-L
Draft for Recording Air Quality Stack
Emmision Values



Annexure-M
Waste Management plan

Management Responsible
Waste Stream Description Quantity Method Person Contingency Plan
In case of landfill
closure or capacity
limitations, explore
Non- alternative disposal
hazardous, options such as
non-recyclable Landfill incineration or
General Waste waste disposal Site Manager recycling.
On-site
storage,
labeling,
and
transport by
licensed
contractor
for
treatment In case of spill or
Waste that and disposal release, follow
poses a risk to at emergency response
Hazardous health or the authorized procedures and notify
Waste environment facility HSE Officer appropriate authorities.
Waste Segregation
Construction
generated of In case of insufficient
and Demolition Site
during site recyclable space for on-site
Waste Supervisor
construction materials, storage, explore options
and transport to for off-site disposal or
Management Responsible
Waste Stream Description Quantity Method Person Contingency Plan
demolition recycling
activities facility recycling.
Composting In case of composting

on-site or system failure, explore
Biodegradable transport to alternative methods of
waste such as authorized organic waste
food and yard composting Environmental management such as
Organic Waste waste facility Officer anaerobic digestion.
In case of insufficient
Transport to storage space, explore
Electronic authorized options for interim
waste such as e-waste storage or partnering
computers and recycling with local organizations
E-waste mobile phones facility IT Manager for e-waste collection.

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ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF PAKISTAN

Project: Priority Projects for Urban Development in

Client : Local Government & Community

Consultant : Urban Mobility and Design

Submitted Month: April 2023

Submitted By: M/S KNK-SMC (JV)

Table 2.1 Brief Contract Description………………………………………………. ..09

3|Page Site-Specific Environmental Management Plan

Figure 2.1 Location Map of Project city……………………………………………...11

Annexure – A Occupational Health and Safety Management Plan

4|Page Site-Specific Environmental Management Plan

5|Page Site-Specific Environmental Management Plan

7|Page Site-Specific Environmental Management Plan

1.1 Requirements of SSEMP

1.2 Aims and Objectives of SSEMP

1.3 SSEMP Administration

2 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT

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2.1 Contract Description

Table 2.1- Brief Contract Description

Construction of grade separator (flyover) at railway

Main Flyover RD 7+643 to km 8+417

Camp Location Near Sambrial Interchange

Local Government & Community Development

Contractor’s M/S KNK-SMC (JV)

2.2 Project Location and construction of boundaries

The intersection geometry is complex and forms a 5 legs intersection 2 being

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2.3 Objective and Scope of Work

 Classified Traffic Count

2.4 Project Layout plan

Figure 2.4: Typical Section of Flyover Ramps

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Figure 2.4.4: Plan of Junction at Grade below Flyover

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Figure 2.4.6: Plan of Junction at Grade below Flyover

2.5 Camp Site and Batching Plant

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2.7 Camp Allied Facilities in Living Areas

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2.7.1 Drainage, Sewerage and Septic Tank in Camp

2.7.2 Machinery, Repair Workshops & batching plant

Table 2.2: Project Machinery Requirement

Table 2.3: Project Construction Material Availability

2.7.3 Security Arrangements

2.8 Medical Assistance

Since it is the Contractor’s contractual obligation to provide medical assistance facilities at

2.8.1 First Aid

2.8.2 Dispensary Arrangement

Following measures shall be adopted for establishment of Camp Dispensary:

Table 2.4 Detail and contact of Nearest Medical Facility

Sr.# Name of Hospital Contact No. Distance from Camp /

1 Zohra Memorial Hospital 052-3255200 200 meters

2 Sadique General Hospital 052-3553044 1.4 KM

3 Memorial Christian Hospital 052-4265869 1.5 KM

4 Mohtarma Asghari Begum Hospital 052-3577085 2.4 KM

3 SENSITIVE RECEPTORS ASSESSMENT

3.0 Sensitive Receptor Analysis

Figure 3.0: Sensitive Receptor Map