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Method Statement - Hazardous Substances Management and Control
Method Statement - Hazardous Substances Management and Control
Method Statement - Hazardous Substances Management and Control
PROPOSED ACTIVITY NO 3 CONTRACT NO PROJECT EXPECTED START DATE PROJECT EXPECTED END DATE
1. PROJECT BACKGROUND
Transnet National Port Authority's Head Office have recently relocated from Parktown, Johannesburg and Kingsmead, Durban offices to Port
of Ngqura's eMendi Building. The eMendi building was commissioned in April 2017, however there was some outstanding scope that couldn't
be done due to budget constraints. With the relocation of the TNPA head office to the Port of Ngqura (eMendi building), an opportunity has
presented itself to maximise the occupancy potential of the building through a reconfiguration of the office space. The project scope entails a
full Structural analysis and design of the proposed expansion of the additional floors and Building alterations. The Contractor’s scope shall
include the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of Electrical, Civil, structural and Mechanical Engineering works as detailed under
the project’s scope of work and floor plans.
2. LEGISLATION
All applicable legislation and bylaws
3. DEFINITIONS: As taken from NEMA and related Environmental Legislation
The Employer shall provide concept layouts of the proposed work areas. The Contractor shall therefore undertake full design responsibility for
the total design solution of the new recreational facilities, Electrical and Mechanical works. The main parts of the works which the Contractor
is to undertake shall be the Detailed Design phase and Execution phase deliverables. The Contractor shall submit all detailed design
drawings to Employer for acceptance prior to execution of the works. The Contractor’s ECSA registered engineering designers shall approve
all design drawings and documentation prior submission to the Employer
While it is the developer’s responsibility to perform this function, NOTHI GROUP shall ensure that the adjacent landowners are
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informed timeously and updated throughout the construction phases.
Sufficient signage shall be erected around the site (including at the entrance), informing the public of the construction activities taking place. The
signboards shall include the following information:
- The name of Nothi Group; and
- The name and contact details of the site representative to be contacted in the event of emergencies or complaint registration
6. RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITY
Nothi Group
Nothi Group shall oversee the overall construction on site including management of subcontactors It shall be our primary responsibility to be fully
conversant with the EMPr and all conditions of the EA, Water Use Licence (WUL), etc.;
Nothi Group will thus conduct all activities in a manner that minimises disturbance to the natural environment as well as directly affected
residents and the public in general.
Nothi Group anticipate the following aspects on site during the life cycle of the project:
Dust;
Noise; and
Cleaning of pipes with acetone, excavation generating dust, site clearing using hazardous chemicals, dumping of spoiled material outside the defined
site during construction, , human activity, movement of personnel and vehicles, dust generated during construction activities being a hazardous
substance as is, will be generated during construction works and can have adverse effects.The primary types of dust that will be generated on site is ash
dust, silica dust, wood dust, and lower toxicity dusts.,
9. HOW ARE WORKS TO BE EXECUTED ON SITE TO MANAGE AND CONTROL HARZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
During construction activities, Nothi Group shall manage and control hazardous substances through ensuring among others, that:
All hazardous chemical substance waste must be disposed of in accordance with the Hazardous Chemical Substances
Regulations, 1995 (Regulation 15)
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The relevant Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) shall be available on site. Procedures detailed in the MSDS shall be
followed in the event of an emergency situation.
As acetone is the only chemical we will be making use of during the cleaning of pipes, (the chemical shall be stored off-site), the
chemical shall be well packed and safely transported to the final destination.
The waste, resulting from the use of hazardous materials, shall be disposed of at a hazardous waste disposal site as
approved by Transnet
Though the risk assessment on each activity/task executed on site will determine the type of PPE’s required, we nevertheless recommend the following
PPE when working with fly ash and the entire activities on the project:
In its commitment to Zero Harm stance, Nothi Group shall thoroughly consider the following:
1 Suitably stocked First Aid facilities shall be on hand at all times in accordance with international practice. All staff shall be aware of its location
2 The wearing of PPE on site is mandatory for all personnel and construction workers 3 All
personnel shall be trained in basic site safety procedures.
4 Smoking will only be allowed at designated areas.
5 A Safety file shall be available on site and be maintained
6 Adequate ablution facilities shall be provided for construction workers
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Control of Hazardous Chemicals
As outlined on Section 9 above.
B. NOTHI GROUP
I, the undersigned, understand the contents of this Method Statement and the scope of the works required of me. I further understand that
this Method Statement may be amended on application to and with approval by the Engineer, and that the SHE Coordinator,
Construction Manager and ECO will audit my compliance with the contents of this Method Statement
16. REFERENCES
Transnet Environmental SOP
Transnet Contractor Environmental and Sustainability Specifications Guidelies
National Environmental Management: Waste Act 59 of 2008
National Environmental Management Act, Act 107 of 1998 and amendments. National
Water Act, Act 36 of 1998
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