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Environmental Monitoring Report

This report has been submitted to ADB by the State Investment Program Management and Implementation Unit (SIPMIU), Urban Development & Poverty Alleviation Department, Government of Mizoram and is made publicly available in accordance with ADB’s Public Communications Policy (2011). It does not necessarily reflect the views of ADB.

This environmental monitoring report is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature. In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area.

Project Number: 35290-033 November 2016 Period: January 2016 – June 2016

IND: North Eastern Region Capital Cities Development Investment Program (NERCCDIP) - T2 (Mizoram)

Submitted by:

State Investment Program Management and Implementation Unit (SIPMIU), Urban Development & Poverty Alleviation Department, Government of Mizoram

Semi Annual Environmental Monitoring Report (Consolidated)

Loan Number: 2834 IND Reporting Period: January to June 2016

India: North-Eastern Region Urban Development Program (NERUDP) Tranche-2

CONSOLIDATED BY

PMMC Prepared by:

STATE INVESTMENT PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION UNIT (SIPMIUs), Agartala, Aizawl, Gangtok, Kohima, Shillong

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Agar tala…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3

Aizawl…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...140

Gangtok ........................................................................................................................................................... 227

Kohima ............................................................................................................................................................ 350

Shillong ............................................................................................................................................................ 411

Semi Annual Environmental Monitoring Report

Project Number: 36290 Loan 2834-IND Period: January to June 2016 Tranche 2 India: North-Eastern Region Urban Development Program 2 (Aizawl, Mizoram)

July 2016

Implementing Agency: State Investment Program Management and Implementation Unit (SIPMIU)

Executing Agency:

Urban Development & Poverty Alleviation Department, Government of Mizoram

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CONTENTS

Sr. No. Subject Page

No.

I Introduction 2

II Implementation Progress 4

III Environmental Procedure Review 14

IV Compliance status with Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan 18

V Environmental Monitoring and Evaluation 22

VI Consultation and Disclosure Conducted 23

VII Grievance Redressal Mechanism 23

VIII Findings and Recommendation 25

List of Tables

1 Sub-project Status of Tranche – 2 (Upto 30th June 2016)- Aizawl city 5 2 Sub-project Status of Tranche – 3 (Upto 30th June 2016)- Aizawl city 7 3 Compliance of Environmental Loan Covenants 10 4 Environmental Legal Requirements Applicable for NERCCDIP Tranche 2 14 5 Status of Compliance with National and State Legal Requirements (upto 30th

June 2016)- Tranche 2 and 3 14

6 Compliance of EMP and Environment, Health Safety Norms of Tranche – 2 18 7 Indicative Schedule for Consultations and Disclosure 23 8 Recommendations, Suggestion and Action taken 25

List of Figures

1 Administrative Map Aizawl Urban planning area (2014) 3 2 Aizawl city area 4 3 Institutional Responsibility- NERCCDIP 13 4 Grievance Redress Mechanism 24 Appendix

1 Photo Illustration 26 2 Monitoring Team Details 33 3 Consent for Establishment- Sewage Treatment Plant 34 4 Forest Clearance for Water Treatment Plant 36 5 Environment Clearance for Sanitary Landfill site 39 6 Consent to Establish for Compost plant and Engineered landfill site 43 7 NOC from Aviation Wing of General Administrative Department for Sanitary

landfill site 44

8 Submitted EMP by Contractor 45 9 Safety Rules for Work site 70 10 Public Consultation Sample Format 85 11 Sample Grievance Registration Form 86

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I. INTRODUCTION

A. Background

1. The Government of India has proposed to implement projects to improve urban conditions in North Eastern region capital cities under North Eastern Region Capital Cities Development Investment Programme (NERCCDIP). The investment Programme will aim at improving infrastructure and urban service, and also strengthening the urban institutions for better service delivery and operation maintenance of the assets. The capital cities under the Programme are Agartala (In Tripura), Aizawl (In Mizoram), Gangtok (In Sikkim), Kohima (In Nagaland), and Shillong (In Meghalaya). This report deals with the proposed investment Programme (NERCCDIP: ADB Loan 2834 IND and 3337 IND) for Aizawl, the capital city of Mizoram.

2. The works under the investment Programme includes development of urban infrastructure facilities in the sector for Water Supply, Sewerage & Sanitation and Solid Waste Management system. The budgetary allocation for Tranche 2 NERCCDIP program is 72 million US Dollar and Tranche 3 is 80 million US Dollar.

3. Location of Aizawl in Mizoram is shown in Figure 1. Figure 2 shows Aizawl city map.

B. Purpose of the Report

4. NERCCDIP has been classified by ADB as environmental assessment category B (some negative impacts but less significant than category A) and the impacts of subprojects were assessed through Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) reports (for Tr-1, 2 and 3) prepared according to ADB Environment Policy (2002,2009) and Environmental Assessment Guidelines (2003).

5. This report is the Semi Annual Environmental Monitoring Report (SAEMR) – Tranche 2 & 3 for the period January to June 2016 to describe the “Environmental Compliance” including status of implementation of the mitigation measures and monitoring recommended in the Initial Environmental Examination (IEE).

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Figure 1: Administrative Map Aizawl Urban planning area (2014)

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Figure 2: Aizawl city area

II. IMPLEMENTATION PROGRESS

A. Status of the Sub projects

6. Work of sub project for Tranche 1 has been successfully completed and handed over to the concern authority and are in function. The concern contractors have also been released, since liability period for each work components has ended. Now work for Tranche 2 and 3 is under progress.

7. In Tranche 2 there are 11 packages covering water supply, sewerage & sanitation and solid waste management. Out of the 11 packages work completed for 5 packages. Work to be completed shortly for 2 packages. Rest 4 packages (2 water supply and 2 sewerage - sanitation) are under implementation.

8. In Tranche 3 there are 11 packages. Out of the 11 packages work awarded for 2 packages (within 30th June 2016) and work to be awarded shortly for one solid waste management package. Rest of the packages either under bidding stage or to be bid out.

9. Table 1 and 2 shows the status of the awarded packages, starting date, and schedule date of completion, physical progress and work components progress status for Tranche 2 and Tranche 3 respectively.

10. Photo illustration of project locations is shown in Appendix 1.

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Table 1: Sub-project Status of Tranche – 2 (Upto 30th June 2016)- Aizawl city Sr. No.

Sub-projects (Package No.)

Work Components Starting date of Implementation

Projected months of completion (as per Work order)

Schedule date of completion

Physical progress (%) as on 30.06.2016

Works Completed as of 30

th June 2016

Corrective action

1 Water Supply: Booster Pumps (WS)-2 (EM&S/WS/AIZ/T2/NCB-1)

Construction of booster pumping stations at 2 locations

16-May-12 17 months - 100% completed

Project completed

2 Water Supply: Water reservoir (WS)-3 (GLR/WS/AIZ/T2/NCB-3)

Construction of water reservoirs at 3 locations

25-Jun-12 19 months - 100% completed

Project completed

3 Water Supply: Bulk -85 and domestic water meters (WS)- 20,000 (WM2/WS/AIZ/T2/ICB-2)

Supply of 85 nos. Bulk flow meter and domestic water meters (WS)- 20,000

21-Sep-12 39 months December 2015

98% Total of 20000 nos. of domestic meter and 55 Flow meters installed Final stage work going on

4 Water Supply: Feeder Mains (WS) Water distribution-107.55 Km (P & SN/WS/AIZ/T2/ICB-3)

Laying of 107.55 km Feeder main

29-Aug-2013 42 months February 2017 49.94% Total pipe layed including feeder main & house connection 45883.70m. Total pipe procured DI 22457.5m, GI 67243.98m , ERW 1007m and 1077 house connection achieved.

Slow Progress. Work to be speed up. Planning and increase of manpower will be required for timely completion of project

5 Water Supply Dedicated Power Supply (WS) (PS/WS/AIZ/T2/ICB-3)

Construction of 132 kVA substation at Dihmunzawl, transmission line through erection of 19 nos. towers

27-Nov-2013 36 Months November 2016 34.75% Control room construction work is in progress and equipment foundation for 33 kVA and 132kVA completed.

Slow Progress. Work to be speed up. Project delayed due to purchase of private land for construction of towers

6 Sewerage & Sanitation: Cesspool Cleaner (SEW)-5

Procurement of Cesspool cleaner

18-May-2012 17 months - 100% completed

Completed fully

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Sr. No.

Sub-projects (Package No.)



Schedule date of completion



th June 2016

Corrective action

nos.(SCM/SEW/AIZ/T2/ NCB-2)- Environment non sensitive package

7 Sewerage & Sanitation: Community toilet blocks (SEW)- 10 nos. (CT/SEW/AIZ/T2/NCB-4)

Construction of community toilets

29-Aug-2013 27 months - 100% completed

Project completed

8 Sewerage & Sanitation: Providing ,laying, jointing & Commissioning of Sewerage Network (SEW)-45.92 Km (37.96 Km-DWCPE, 6.09 Km-RCC & 1.58 Km-DI K7) (P & SN/SEW/AIZ/T2/ NCB-5)

Sewage pipe laying -45.92 Km (37.96 Km-DWCPE, 6.09 Km-RCC & 1.58 Km-DI K7)

27-Nov-2013 42 months May 2017 14.03% Total of 11139.5m piped layed with 472 numbers of manholes achieved. 5.05km road restored. Pipe Procurement till date in length: DWCPC=17.5km, NP3= 0.227km, UPVC =14.212km

Very slow progress. Planning and increase of manpower will be required for timely completion of project

9 Sewerage & Sanitation: Site/Land Development & Approach Road to STP (AR & LD/SEW/AIZ/T2/NCB-60

Approach road – 285 m Asphalt road at Bethlehem Vengthlang (about 2 km from the city)

26-Feb-2013 46 months December 2016 94.65% All earth work completed, pavement completed only protection wall work is outstanding

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10 Sewerage & Sanitation: 10 MLD Construction of Sewerage Treatment Plant (STP) (STP/SEW/AIZ/T2/NCB-7)

Construction of 10 MLD STP at Bethlehem Vengthlang – technology : Sequencing Batch Reactors (SBR)

27-Nov-2013 40 months March 2017 76.71% C tech wall, pump house and admin building construction work is in progress. Chlorination tank installation work also in progress

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11 Solid waste management: Procurement of Dustbins

Procurement and supply of 132200 nos. dustbin

16- June 2016 5 months 16.11.2015 100% Completed

Project completed

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Table 2: Sub-project Status of Tranche – 3 (Upto 30th June 2016)- Aizawl city

Sr. No. Sub-projects (Package

No.) Work Components Starting date of

Implementation Projected months of completion (as per Work order)

Schedule date of completion (Extended date of completion*)



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2016

Corrective action

1 Water Supply: Distribution network & Feeder main (P&SN/WS/AIZ/T-3/NCB-1)

Laying of 255.88 Km distribution network & Feeder main

12.01.2016 48 months 12.01.2020 Nil Survey Work in progress

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2 Water Supply: Construction of 9 nos. of water reservoirs with allied services, and rainwater harvesting (WR/WS/AIZ/T-3/NCB-2)

Nine nos. ground level reinforced concrete cement zonal tanks including fixing of Inlet, outlet and other pipes, its’ commissioning and testing, land cost, site clearance etc.

05.02.2016 30 months 05.08.2018 8.64 Construction of reservoirs started At Tuivamit – construction of boundary wall done, excavation not started At Sakawrtuichhun construction of reservoir just started

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3 Water Supply: 37 MLD Water Supply Augmentation & Construction of WTP. (A&TP/WS/AIZ/T3/NCB-6)

Construction of intake well, pumps house, electromechanical equipments and subsidiary piping arrangements to WTP at Tanhril . Construction of

water treatment plant at Tanhril, electrification etc

Not awarded Final bid under evaluation

4 Water Supply: Preparation of Water Management Plan including SCADA Installation (SCADA/WS/AIZ/T-

- Not yet due

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Sr. No. Sub-projects (Package No.)






th June

2016

Corrective action

3/NCB-80)- Environment non sensitive package

5 Solid Waste management: Procurement of 54 nos. of Vehicle for transportation of Waste (GV/SWM/AIZ/T-3/NCB-5) - Environment non sensitive package

Procurement of 54 nos. Waste transportation vehicle

Not awarded Technical bid evaluation report approved by ADB

6 Solid Waste Management: (i) Sanitary Landfill & Closure of existing Dump site (ii) Vermi-compost and Resource Management Centre (SL&CP/SWM/AIZ/T-3/NCB-4)

Construction of (i) Sanitary Landfill & Closure capping of existing Dump site (ii) Vermi-compost plant and (iii) Resource Management Centre

To be awarded shortly

7 Solid Waste Management: Procurement of Wheel Barrows (WB/SWM/AIZ/T-3/SHP-1)- Environment Non sensitive package

Procurement of Wheel Barrows for primary transportation of waste

Not yet due

8 Solid Waste Management: Procurement of Protection Materials such as Gloves, Boots, Uniform for Waste Collectors, Sweepers etc. (MISC/SWM/AIZ/T-3/SHP-2)- Environment Non

- Not yet due

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Sr. No. Sub-projects (Package No.)






th June

2016

Corrective action

sensitive package

9 Septage Management: Procurement of Pilot Bio-Digester (BD/SAN/AIZ/T-3/NCB-3) Environment Non sensitive package

Procurement of Pilot Bio-Digester

Not awarded Technical bid evaluation report approved by ADB

10 Septage Management: Pilot Package Aerate WWTP-Johkasou System (WWTP/SAN/AIZ/T-3/NCB-7)

Pilot Package Aerate WWTP-Johkasou System

Bid yet to be done

11 Septage Management: Procurement of SWS for Septage Management (SWS/SAN/AIZ/T-3/NCB-9)- Environment Non sensitive package

Procurement of SWS Not yet due

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11. Till date scope of the sub projects are not changed.

B. Compliance of Safeguard Loan Covenants

12. The loan agreement for NERCCDIP Project 2 was signed on 19th November 2012 and available in ADB website (http://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/project-document/74927/35290-033-ind-mlo1.pdf) and Project 3 was signed on 28th January 2016 (http://www.adb.org/projects/documents/loan-3337-ind-north-eastern-region-capital-cities-dev-investment-program-mlo1). Table 3 provides a summary of compliance to the loan covenants related to environmental safeguards.

Table 3: Compliance of Environmental Loan Covenants

Serial no. as per loan agreement

Program Specific Covenants Status / Issues

Environment

4 The Borrower shall ensure or cause the EA to ensure that the preparation, design, construction, implementation, operation and decommissioning of the Project, and all projects’ facilities comply with (i) all applicable laws and regulations of the Borrower and the State relating to environment, health, and safety; (ii) the Environmental Safeguards; (iii) the EARF; and (iv) all measures and requirements set forth in the respective IEE and EMP, and any corrective or preventative actions set forth in a Safeguards Monitoring Report.

Under compliance Document is prepared/ or under preparation by complying all relevant State and National Laws, Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS 2009) of ADB, Environment Assessment Review Framework (EARF) for Tranche-2 program. For Tranche 2 & 3 project Initial Environmental Examination (IEE), Environment Management Plan (EMP) report prepared and approved by ADB. IEE for the Tranche 2 has been updated and that report has already been disclosed in ADB website IEE will be revised further in case of any change of scope and location. All measures and requirements as prescribed in IEE/EIA and EMP are being considered during implementation. Corrective or preventive action plans will be reflected in Environment Monitoring Report and project implementation authority will take care of such actions when required.

Human and Financial Resources to Implement Safeguards Requirements

7 The Borrower shall make available, or cause the EA to make available, all necessary budgetary and human resources to fully implement the Environment Management Plan (EMP) required.

Complied Budgetary provisions have been included in EMP of Tranche 2 & 3 projects Human resource (project consultant, i.e Environmental Specialist of DSMC) for implementation of EMPs is in place for regular monitoring to secure complete compliance.

Safeguards – Related Provisions in Bidding Documents and Works Contracts

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8 The Borrower shall ensure, or cause the EA to ensure, that all bidding documents and contracts for Works contain provisions that require contractors to: (a) comply with the measures and requirements relevant to the contractor set forth in the IEE, the EMP, the RP and the IPP (to the extent they concern impacts on affected people during construction), and any corrective or preventative actions set out in a Safeguards Monitoring Report; (b) make available a budget for all such environmental measures; (c) provide the EA with a written notice of any unanticipated environmental risks or impacts that arise during construction, implementation or operation of the Project that were not considered in the IEE, the EMP, the RP or the IPP; (d) adequately record the condition of roads, agricultural land and other infrastructure prior to starting to transport materials and construction; and (e) fully reinstate pathways, other local infrastructure, and agricultural land to at least their pre-project condition upon the completion of construction.

Under compliance (a) Approved IEE, EMP for Tranche 2 & 3 project is attached in Bidding documents. This process will be followed for all the sub projects within the present Tranche. In case of any change of scope, revised IEEs with EMP(s) will be prepared and corrective measures will be disclosed to the contractor and same will be reflected in the “Environment Monitoring Report”. (b) IEE indicates budgetary provisions for implementation of EMP. (c) During implementation of any sub project if additional impacts/risks arise due to change in scope/area that will be reflected in the revised IEEs, EMPs and Environment Monitoring Report and accordingly project Executing Agency will inform the Construction Agency for taking relevant corrective measures. (d) Haul roads will be marked properly (by avoiding residential and agricultural land) before commencement of transportation of materials. (e) Pathways, infrastructure and land which are likely to be affected for varying periods during implementation of the sub project will be restored by concerned construction agency before acceptance of the work. Restoration status will be reflected in post construction monitoring report.

Safeguards Monitoring and Reporting

9 The Borrower shall cause the EA to do the following: (a) submit semi-annual Safeguards

M onitoring Reports to ADB and disclose relevant

information from such reports to affected persons

promptly upon submission;

(b) if any unanticipated environmental and/or social risks and impacts arise during construction, implementation or operation of the Project that were not considered in the IEEs, the EMPs, promptly inform ADB of the occurrence of such risks or impacts, with detailed description of the event and proposed corrective action plan; and

Under compliance (a) Submitted on regular basis. This is Semi-annual safeguard monitoring report on Environment for the period January to June 2016. The next report will be due by the end of December 2016. (b) During implementation of any sub project, if additional impacts/risks arise due to change in scope/area, those will be reflected in revised IEEs with EMPs and accordingly Executing Agency (EA) will inform the ADB such change along with corrective action plan which will be reflected in the subsequent Monitoring

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(c) report any breach of compliance with the measures and requirements set forth in the EMPs, promptly after becoming aware of the breach.

Reports. (c) in case of any breach of compliance with the measures and requirements set forth in the EMP, EA will promptly inform ADB and suitable corrective action program will be planned/initiated.

Prohibited List of Investments 10 The Borrower shall ensure or cause the State

to ensure that no proceeds of the Loan are used to finance any activity included in the list of prohibited investment activities provided in Appendix 5 of the SPS.

Complied Under Tranche 2 & 3, there is no violation of prohibited investment activities as per ADB SPS (2009) Appendix 5.

Other Social Measures 11 The EA shall ensure that civil works contracts

under the Project follow all applicable labor laws of the Borrower and the State, and that these further include provisions to the effect that contractors: (i) carry out HIV/AIDS awareness programs for labor and disseminate information at worksites on risks of sexually transmitted diseases and HIV/AIDS as part of health and safety measures for those employed during construction; and (ii) follow and implement all statutory provisions on labor (including not employing or using children as labor, equal pay for equal work), health, safety, welfare, sanitation, and working conditions. Such contracts will also include clauses for termination in case of any breach of the stated provisions by the contractors.

Complied in Bid documents and under compliance during implementation Provision are included (as per EMP & BID document) to carry out HIV/AIDS awareness programs for construction contractor, application of all relevant labour laws for health and safety including child labour law and engagement of local labours (preferably from economically backward group) covering women labours. In case of any breach of provision, necessary corrective measures as per contract clauses shall be taken. Already awareness program has been organized from DSMC. All activities including awareness program will be reflected in “Monitoring Report”.

C. Implementation Arrangement

Details on the SIPMIU and DSMC environmental cell setup and personnel

13. Environmental issues of the project coordinated by an Environmental Specialist within the DSMC, who ensures that all subprojects, comply with environmental safeguards. There is one Environmental Officer (Assistant Engineer Environment) in SIPMIU. The Safeguard Officer is responsible for implementing the environmental safeguard provisions in the project including (i) ensuring environmental criteria for subproject selection in the EARF are followed, (ii) ensuring mitigation requirements are in contractor bidding documents, and (iii) liasing with various Central and State government agencies on compliance matters. The SIPMIU appointed and manage Construction Contractors (CC) to build elements of the infrastructure that are required to submit Environmental Implementation Plans (EIPs) for SIPMIU approval. The SIPMIU is assisted by the DSMC, who is responsible for design the infrastructure, manage tendering of contracts, and supervise the construction process.

14. An Environmental Specialist (ES) in the DSMC is responsible for addressing the environmental issues in the project components during design and implementation. The ES ensure all mitigation requirements are in contractor bidding documents and EMPs, and supervise the effective implementation of environmental provisions during construction. In addition, the ES assist the SIPMIU on the procurement needs and other project implementation aspects and play a central role in ensuring capacity building on environmental management of the SIPMIU, Contractor and Line Departments through

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capacity development support and training. Figure 3 shows institutional responsibility for implementation of environmental safeguard monitoring at different level. Appendix 2 shows safeguard team for Aizawl.

15. EMP shows that most of the mitigation measures are fairly standard methods of minimizing disturbance from building in urban areas (maintaining access, planning work to avoid sensitive times, finding uses for waste material, etc), and experienced Contractors should be familiar with most of the requirements. Monitoring of such measures normally involves making observations in the course of site visits, although some require more formal checking of records and other aspects. There are also be some surveys of residents, as most of the measures are aimed at preventing impacts on people and the human environment.

Figure 3: Institutional Responsibility- NERCCDIP

16. During January to June 2016 Environmental safeguard not properly monitored by earlier DSMC consultant. No safeguard orientation program organized by the earlier consultant. Now recently in June 2016 new DSMC consultant appointed by SIPMIU and Environment Specialist of DSMC already planned for Environment Safeguard orientation program for contractors and supervisor engineers in the month of August 2016. Onwards monitoring will be conducted on regular basis.

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III. ENVIRONMENTAL PROCEDURE REVIEW

A. Environmental Legal Requirement

17. Table 4 provides a list of national and state laws, rules, policies and regulations applicable to NERCCDIP Tranche 2 and 3 for Aizawl Mizoram.

Table 4 Environmental Legal Requirements Applicable for NERCCDIP Tranche 2 and 3, Aizawl, Mizoram

Component Applicable Legislation Compliance Action Required

1. All components that require acquisition of forest land

Forest (Conservation) Act 1980

Approval from State Forest Office, Principal Chief Conservator of Forest and Ministry of Environment and Forests & Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India

In case of tree felling permission as per requirement In case of use of Forest Land , Forest clearance will be required

2. Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and Sewage Treatment Plant (STP)

The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, as amended in 1988

Consent to Establish (CTE) and Consent to Operate (CTO) from Mizoram Pollution Control Board (MPCB), Government of Mizoram

Based on project review and site inspection, Mizoram Pollution Control Board (MPCB), Government of Mizoram provides CTE before construction, and stipulates the disposal standards to be met during operation. After completion of construction, Consent to Operate (CTO) will be issued confirming compliance with the CTE conditions, if any

Renewal of CTO during operation of WTP and STP

Based on the performance of the WTP and STP and its compliance with the disposal standards CTO to be renewed every year.

3. Municipal Solid Waste Facility including Land fill and Mechanical & Vermi – compost Plants Solid Waste Landfill site

Municipal Solid Waste Management and Handling Rules (SWMHR), 2000 , 2016

Environment clearance Authorization from MPCB. No Objection Certificates (NOC), Certificates to Establishment compost plant, landfill (CFE) and Certificates for Operation (CTO).

Environment clearance for sanitary landfill site from SEIAA/ MoEFCC NOC - CTE and CTO from MPCB

B. Compliance with Environmental Legal Requirements

18. Before implementation of the project compliance with environmental policy, law and legislation is necessary.

19. Table 5 below shows present clearance status for sub-project under Tranche 2 and 3.

Table 5: Status of Compliance with National and State Legal Requirements (upto 30th June 2016)- Tranche 2 and 3

Package Main package work

National and State Legal Requirement

Status

Tranche 2 P & SN/ Feeder Mains (WS) Water (Prevention and During implementation of

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Status

WS/AIZ/T2/ICB-3 Water distribution-107.55 Km

Control of Pollution) Act. 1974

The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, as amended by Amendment Act, 1987

Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2002 amended up to 2010

project compliance against Air Act , Noise Rules and Water Act continued

PS/WS/AIZ/T2/ICB-3 Dedicated Power Supply (WS)

Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act. 1974



Forest (Conservation) Act 1980, Mizoram Forest Act 1955

During implementation of project compliance against Air Act , Noise Rules and Water Act continued Permission needs to be obtained for felling of the trees at project sites

P & SN/ SEW/ AIZ/T2/ NCB-5

Providing ,laying, jointing & Commissioning of Sewerage Network (SEW)-45.92 Km (37.96 Km-DWCPE, 6.09 Km-RCC & 1.58 Km-DI K7)




Tree felling NOC from forest dept. as per Forest (Conservation) Act 1980, Mizoram Forest Act 1955

During implementation of project compliance against Air Act , Noise Rules and Water Act continued In case of tree felling NOC needs to be obtained from concerned authority

STP/SEW/AIZ/T2/NCB–7

10 MLD Construction of Sewerage Treatment Plant (STP)


Consent to Establish (CTE) for rehabilitation of WTP from Mizoram Pollution Control Board

Consent to operate will be required before operation

Forest (Conservation) Act 1980; Mizoram Forest Act 1955 The Air (Prevention and

During implementation of project compliance against Air Act , Noise Rules and Water Act continued Consent to Establish obtained from Pollution Control Board on 23.08.2012, which was valid upto 24.08.2015. Further renewal of CFE has been done and which valid upto 24.08.2016 (Appendix 3). Tree felling permission obtained from Principal Chief Conservator of Forests. 1st June 2011 (Appendix 3) Tree felled at STP site is 20

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Status

Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, as amended by Amendment Act, 1987

Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2002 amended up to 2010.

Also for setting up (if any) hot mix plant, batching plant and use of diesel generator Consent to Establish (CTE) and Consent to Operate (CTO)

nos. and will be replanted in the ratio of 1:2 (i.e for every one tree felled two nos. of tree will be planted) once the civil works is completed.

Tranche 3 P&SN/WS/AIZ/T-3/NCB-1

Distribution network & Feeder main






WR/WS/AIZ/T-3/NCB-2 Construction of 9 nos. of water reservoirs with allied services, and rainwater harvesting






A&TP/WS/AIZ/T3/NCB-6

37 MLD Water Supply Augmentation & Construction of WTP

Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act. 1974/ Consent to establish for 37 MLD water treatment plant from Mizoram Pollution Control Board Consent to operate will be required before operation

The Air (Prevention and

During implementation of project compliance against Air Act , Noise Rules and Water Act continued Consent to Establish obtained from Pollution Control Board on 16.04.2015, which was valid upto 16.04.2016. Fresh application send for

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Status

Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, as amended by Amendment Act, 1987

Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2002 amended up to 2010.

Also for setting up hot mix plant, batching plant and use of diesel generator Consent to Establish (CTE) and Consent to Operate (CTO) Forest clearance & tree felling NOC from forest dept. as per Forest (Conservation) Act 1980, Mizoram Forest Act 1955

renewal of the consent Forest clearance & tree felling (70 nos.) NOC from forest dept. has been obtained on 06.08.2015 with condition of tree plantation and maintenance. Copy attached as Appendix 4.

SL&CP/SWM/AIZ/T-3/NCB-4

Solid Waste Management: (i) Sanitary Landfill & Closure of existing Dump site (ii) Vermi-compost and Resource Management Centre

EIA Notification 2006, amended in 2009 – Environmental Clearance for construction of landfill and composting facility at Tuirial Consent to Establish (CTE) from pollution control board for Vericompost plant at same location Consent to Establish (CTE) from pollution control board for compost plant and engineered landfill site Tree felling from forest dept. as per Forest (Conservation) Act 1980, Mizoram Forest Act 1955 No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Aizawl Airport

Environment Clearance obtained from MoEF on 9th January 2013. (Appendix 5) Consent to Establish (CTE) obtained from pollution control board for Vericompost plant on 10th February 2015, which was valid upto 10th February 2015 Fresh application send for renewal of the consent Consent to Establish (CTE) renewed from pollution control board for compost plant and engineered landfill site on 10th of October 2014, which was valid upto 10th August 2015. Further renewal of CFE has been done and which valid upto 09.08.2016 (Appendix 6) Tree felling permission obtained from Principal Chief Conservator of Forests. 1st June 2011 (Appendix 3) No Objection Certificate (NOC) obtained from Aizawl Airport Authority, Aviation Wing on 9th October 2012, attached as Appendix 7.

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IV. COMPLIANCE STATUS WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING PLAN

20. In Tranche 2 there are 11 packages covering water supply, sewerage & sanitation and solid waste management. Out of the 11 packages work completed for 5 packages. Work to be completed shortly for 2 packages. Rest 4 packages (2 water supply and 2 sewerage & sanitation) are under implementation.

21. In Tranche 3 there are 11 packages. Out of the 11 packages, work awarded for 2 packages (within 30th June 2016) and work to be awarded shortly for one solid waste management package.

22. The detail mitigation measures against impacts on air, water, soil environment and safety aspects on Tranche 2 are shown in Table 6. Monitoring will be started shortly for Tranche 3 sub projects.

23. For implementation of EMP, arrangement of human safety, provision of PPE for workers engaged in construction is being implemented. Training is being provided to the contractor by DSMC’s monitoring specialist and SIPMIU representative on environmental safeguard requirement. Moreover instruction is given to contractors to follow the specified clause of BID document to mitigate environmental and social impacts.

24. The contractors whose work requires environmental implementation has been instructed to submit their environmental management plan for approval. Some contractors had complied with the instruction and submitted the plan before starting of the work. Plan as submitted by the contractor are scrutinized and checked, wherever necessary environment criteria required is added. Those Contractors who had submitted their EMP is appended (Appendix 8) and the remaining will be attached in the next semi-annual monitoring report.

25. Construction contractors provide all necessary safety arrangement for individual safety and construction site, for individual they provide all type of PPEs like Safety Vest, Safety Helmet, Hand Gloves, Safety Shoes Eye goggles and respiratory mask, on site it is observed that most of the labors use PPEs but needs more awareness about need of full use of PPE in between the laborers especially with risk nature of the worksite job and type of PEE used for such type of job. For construction site safety they provide Safety Tape barricading, informatory and cautionary signages, safe passage for traffic and road users and awareness meeting with locality habitants about importance risk nature of construction job. Appendix 9 shows standard instruction and guidelines for compliance of health and safety issues.

Table 6: Compliance of EMP and Environment, Health Safety Norms of Tranche – 2

Sl. No Mitigation Activities and

Method

Location Responsible for Mitigation

Monitoring method Responsible for

Monitoring

Compliance status

1

Site preparation work completed by SIPMIU including necessary clearance

All Sites

Contractor

Site observations

SIPMIU/ DSMC

Complied

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Method



Monitoring

Compliance status

2

Establishment of temporary camps with sanitary and solid waste management arrangement

All Sites

Contractor

Site observations

SIPMIU/ DSMC

Complied. Regular checks and instructions are being carried out during site visit and found satisfactory so far for all the construction camps

3

Removal of overburden and excavated/ dismantling material from working site and use / preservation of the same – as per mitigation measures

All Sites

Contractor

Site observations

SIPMIU/ DSMC

Complied mostly. Most of the overburden had been used for back filling. The dismantled materials are transported to recycling vendors. Necessary instruction has been given to contractors for removal of the excess before monsoon

4

Water sprinkling at construction site for arresting dust

All Sites

Contractor

Site observations

SIPMIU/ DSMC

No major issues of dust nuisance encountered so far.

5

Materials carrying vehicle are covered

All Sites

Contractor

Site observations SIPMIU/ DSMC

Complied in most of the cases

6

All vehicles and equipments mobilized to construction site and producing emission, have Pollution Control Board Certification

All Sites

Contractor

Site observations

SIPMIU/ DSMC

Since the work is within the city area public carrier are used. (all public carrier are PUC certified, hence complied) For equipments – instruction has been given to contractors for collection of the same

7

At sensitive locations enclosures

All Sites

Contractor

Site observations

SIPMIU/ DSMC

Complied. New Equipments are used hence

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Method



Monitoring

Compliance status

provided around generator set and concrete mixture or other noise producing machinery

noise produced from the machines are controlled so far.

8

Regular maintenance of noise producing equipment done

All Sites

Contractor

Site observations

SIPMIU/ DSMC

Complied. Equipments are new.

9

Arrangement of drainage of waste water and arresting solid waste from waste water generated at construction site

All Sites

Contractor

Site observations

SIPMIU/ DSMC

Complied. Temporary drain is provided connecting nearest drain/culvert of the location.

10

Felling of trees done (if necessary) with mitigation measures i.e. planting of two trees for each tree fell.

All Sites

Contractor

Site observations

SIPMIU/ DSMC

Records of trees fell during site development are maintained for re-plantation at suitable location.

11

Chances of water bodies pollution from construction

All Sites

Contractor

Site observations SIPMIU/ DSMC

NA

12

Drainage crossing National Highways and railways - done without any disturbance through construction of culvert etc.

All Sites

Contractor

Site observations

SIPMIU/ DSMC

NA

13

Disposal of construction debris if any as per mitigation measures done

All Sites

Contractor

Site observations

SIPMIU/ DSMC

Most of the debris generated is used for backfilling, hence, very little quantity to dispose which is transported to disposal sites.

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Method



Monitoring

Compliance status

14

Local flooding from watering of excavation, flushing pipes etc.

All Sites

Contractor

Site observations

SIPMIU/ DSMC

NA

15

Ensure use of Personal Protective Equipment like helmet, gumboot, gloves, safety tape, nose musk and earplugs at work place

All Sites

Contractor

Site observations

SIPMIU/ DSMC

Contractor’s so far had provided PPE to workers such as helmets, safety vest, shoes, gloves etc. as per nature of work. During site visit most of the workers are seen with such PPE. Few still feel uncomfortable to wear helmet during work. However, Instruction has been given to contractors for complete use of PPE

16

Provide Health and Safety training to all personnel and implement H & S plan

All Sites

Contractor

Site observations

SIPMIU/ DSMC

Health and safety training not provided during report period due to non availability of consultant’s representative. Now new DSMC start functioning and H & S training program will be arranged shortly for contractors, supervisor engineers. AIDS Awareness to all the Contractors workers taken up by Social group of consultant

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Method



Monitoring

Compliance status

17

Plan truck routes to avoid city, narrow or congested roads, important or fragile buildings, religious and tourist sites

All Sites

Contractor

Site observations

SIPMIU/ DSMC

So far all work is carried out at outskirt of the city. Therefore no traffic disturbance is encountered so far.

18

Plan transport of waste to avoid peak traffic and tourist season

All Sites

Contractor

Site observations

SIPMIU/ DSMC

As per the state traffic law, contractor’s vehicle is controlled.

19

Suitable short term traffic diversion and implementation of traffic management plan at construction site

All Sites

Contractor

Site observations

SIPMIU/ DSMC

Present works haven’t encountered such issues. However, proper plan have been implemented during sewerage network construction. Particularly road closure board noted

20

Consideration of public safety - as per prescribed mitigation measures

All Sites

Contractor

Site observations

SIPMIU/ DSMC

Complied Safety tapes and barricades provided where ever required.

21

Employ at least 50% of workforce from communities near sites

All Sites

Contractor

Site observations

SIPMIU/ DSMC

This is being practice as per availability of workers willing to work from the concern location.

22

Continuous monitoring on implementation of mitigation measures.

All Sites

Contractor

Site observations

SIPMIU/ DSMC

Complied. Carried out under regular site inspection.

Updated as of June 2016

V. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND EVALUATION

26. In addition to desk reviews and site inspections, monitoring of selected environmental parameters has to be conducted as per Environment Management Plan. During this report period no monitoring (air, noise and water) has been done by contractors. Earlier DSCMC’s Environment Expert was not available. Now new DSMC

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was mobilized recently. Proper supervision will be ensured during next semi annual report period and onwards.

VI. CONSULTATIONS AND DISCLOSURES CONDUCTED

27. As per approved IEE, consultations and disclosure will be a continuous process throughout Tranche 2 and 3 implementation involving public consultations and focus group discussions. However, there are no “planned” consultation and disclosures conducted during the reporting period but informal consultation done with local people, pedestrian.

28. The indicative schedule for consultations and disclosure is presented in Table 7. Appendix 10 provides the consultation format.

29. During consultation the issues will be discussed like,

Availability of alignment

Possible short term impact- accessibility

Application of mitigation measures for control of dust and noise

Table 7: Indicative Schedule for Consultations and Disclosure Type of Consultation/ Disclosure

Target Date Location Target Participants

Responsible Person and Source of Funds

Local level consultation

Weekly – to be continued

At all construction locations

General public, shop keepers, pedestrian population

Construction supervisor, Environment & safety officer of contractor, Safeguard officer of SIPMIU Project budget – continuous process

Consultation – safety issues, implementation of EMP

By 20th August 2016

At SIPMIU office and project site office

DSMC’s Supervisor Engineer, SIPMIU Engineer, all safety and environment staff of contractors

Construction Manager, Environmental specialist of DSMC and Environment and Social Safeguard Officer of SIPMIU

VII. GRIVANCE REDRESSAL MECHANISM

30. Grievances of APs will first be brought to the attention of the implementing NGO or RO. Grievances not redressed within 30 days by the NGO or RO will be brought to the grievance redress committee (GRC), established in each State. GRCs will comprise the Investment Program Director, RO, LAO, implementing NGO representative, female and male AP representatives (including vulnerable households), and an eminent member of the community. The GRC will meet every month, determine the merit of each grievance, and resolve grievances within a month of receiving the complaint; failing which the grievance will be addressed by the IPEC. Further grievances will be referred by APs to appropriate courts of law. Records will be kept of all grievances received including: contact details of complainant, date that the complaint was received, nature of grievance, agreed corrective actions and the date these were affected, and final outcome. All costs involved in resolving grievances will be borne by the SIPMIU. The SIPMIU through the DSMC will keep records of all grievances received including: contact details of complainant, date that the complaint was received, nature of grievance, agreed

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corrective actions and the date these were effected, and final outcome. The grievance redress process is shown in Figure 4. The GRCs will continue to function throughout the project duration. Appendix 11 shows GR registration format.

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Figure 4: Grievance Redress Mechanism NGO: Non- Government Organization, DSMC: Design Supervision Management Consultant, SIPMIU: State Investment Program Management and Implementation Unit

STATE LEVEL 1 Minister, UD&PA Department, Mizoram Chairman Mr. Zodintluanga, Minister 2 Deputy Commissioner Convener Mr. Kannan Gopinathan IAS 3 Secretary, UD&PA, Govt. of Mizoram Member Dr. C. Vanlalramsanga, IES 4 Secretary, Law and Judicial Department Member Mr. Arvind Ray 5 Commissioner , Aizawl Municipal

Corporation (AMC) Member Mr. H. Lalthlangliana MCS

6 Program Director, SIPMIU Member Er. Valbuanga, E in C, PHED CITY LEVEL 1 Deputy Commissioner, Aizawl Chairman Mr. Kannan Gopinathan IAS 2 Program Director, SIPMIU Convener Er. Valbuanga, E in C, PHED 3 Commissioner , Aizawl Municipal

Corporation (AMC) Member Mr. H. Lalthlangliana MCS

4 Councilor of concern ward Member Concern AMC Councilor 5 Chairman of concerned Local Council Member Concern Local Council

Chiarman 6 Chief Engineer, PHED Member Mr. Lalmuanzova CE, PHED 7 Chief Engineer, PWD Member Mr. John Rammawia 8 Director, UD&PA Member Mr. Zorammuana, MCS 9 President Central YMA Member Mr. Lalbiakzuala 10 President, MUP Member Mr. RK Thanga 11 President, Mizoram Consumer Union Member Mr. DP Katakey 12 President, MHIP Member Mrs. Lalthlamuani

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VIII. FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS AND ACTIONS PLAN

31. Protection of local environment, health and safety of workers engaged during construction, application of mitigation measures started as per specified EMP. Public consultation during construction/implementation phase is being carried out, the general recommendations as per present observations are given below in Table 8.

32. As per ADB’s new safeguard policy the project authority established a mechanism to receive and facilitate resolution of affected persons’ concerns, complaints and grievances about the project’s environmental performance. The grievances mechanism should be scaled to the risks and adverse impacts of the project. It will address- affected peoples’ concerns and complaints promptly, using an understandable and transparent process that is gender responsive, culturally appropriate, and readily accessible to all the affected people at no cost and without retribution. The affected people will be informed by appropriate mechanism.

33. During implementation process performance monitoring fact sheet are prepared against each possible environmental impacts and which are attached with the monitoring report.

Table 8: Recommendations, Suggestion and Action taken

Sr. No

Recommendations & Suggestions Action plan consider for Satisfactory Environmental Compliance

1

Effort in implementing Environmental Management Plan is carried out by the Contractors. The present status is found satisfactory but there is scope for improvement in the implementation of EMP such as – workers do not always wear proper PPE and better barricading.

Instruction to contractors and monitoring for: Proper disposal of debris and quick disposal

of excavated/dismantling surplus earth/iron material,

Complete use of PPE, Restoration/construction of approach road

at earliest, Camp site management, Control water logging according to site

conditions and oil spillage, Water sprinkling during dry season

2

Contractors site supervisor are always reminded to insist workers to bear and use proper PPE.

Use of safety tape/ barricade/ caution board.

3

For area where construction work completed the contractors are repeatedly advised to clean all the construction debris/garbage’s and make good the site before leaving.

Public consultation during construction.

4

The contractors are reminded to ensure OHS for their workers and that is implemented as per EMP

Follow up action for departmental clearances/ consent.

5

Contractors should often encourage their staff and workers regarding environment and social concerns.

Not only the workers but the Contractor’s Site Engineers are always reminded to further encourage their workers.

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Appendix 1 Photo Illustration

Tranche 2 Project Sites

Water supply distribution pipe laying work continued. Partial use of PPE noted

Restoration has been done along pipe laying

Road closure board noted

Construction waste (concrete cut materials) need to be dispose

Proper storage of pipes at material storage area- noted

Water supply distribution pipe laying work continued. Partial use of PPE noted. Movement of small kid needs to be restrict at sites

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Labour camp for water distribution pipe line contractor at Khatla

Toilet facility within the camp

132 kVA substation under construction. Use of PPE by workers noted

Transformer already transported at erection site

Access to work site needs to be improve

Temporary labour staying arrangement at working site

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Electrical switch board should be arranged properly.

Project display board needs to be repaired at 132 kVA working site

First aid box available at working site Protection work near river at STP site

continued

Worker using PPE at STP construction site

Caution tape noted at excavated area within STP

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STP work going on

Labour camp at STP site

Approach road to STP almost completed

Protection work of the approach road at final stage

Labour camp for sewage network package

Toilet facility for labourer

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Material storage needs to be improve for sewerage pipe laying package

Road restoration has been done after sewerage pipe laying. Excess materials removed from the site

Tranche 3 Project Sites

Proposed landfill site- signage of SIPMIU demarcated land - noted

Approach road to landfill site – need to be developed

Proposed landfill – trees are noted, which to be cut during land preparation

Proposed landfill – trees are noted, which to be cut during land development

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Barbed ware fencing done for sanitary landfill site

Existing dumping site of Aizawl, needs closure

Boundary wall constructed at reservoir location

Approach road to reservoir already constructed

Proposed reservoir location Construction of ground level water

storage reservoirs going on

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Temporary labour camp at reservoir construction location – improvement is required

Road to reservoir under constriction

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Appendix 2 Monitoring Team Details

Sl.No Name Position Contact

Number Email

1 Valbuanga Program Director, SIPMIU

0389-2390532 [email protected]

2 Dorothy Laldinpuii Social Development Officer, SIPMIU

9862538566 [email protected]

3 Ardhendu Mitra Environment Specialist 9830415953 [email protected]

4 Vanlalruati zote Community Development Officer, DSMC


5 Eliisianmawia Community Development Officer, DSMC


6 Lalchhuantluangi Community Development Officer, DSMC


7 Lalhmuaka Asst. Engineer (Environment &SWM), SIPMIU


8 C.Dorema Evaluation & Monitoring, DSMC

9436144127 NA

9 Ignatius Zomuankima Social Safeguard & Resettlement Expert, DSMC


10 Jacob Lalfakzuala Fanai

Asst. Engineer, Contractor, C.L.T Construction

[email protected]

11 Martin Vanhmingmawia

Asst. Engineer, Contractor, Gangwal Engineering & Construction Corporation Pvt. Ltd


12 Nipen Gogoi Asst. Engineer, Contractor, Tantia Constructions Ltd


13 Shudhanshu Das Asst. Engineer, Contractor, EMC Pvt. Ltd.


14 Maria Edward Jude Dy. Project Manager, Contractor Eco Protection Pvt Ltd.


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Appendix 3 Consent for Establishment- Sewage Treatment Plant

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Tree felling permission for landfill site and STP site from Forest Dept.

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Appendix 4 Forest Clearance for Water Treatment Plant

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Appendix 5 Environment Clearance for Sanitary Landfill site

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Appendix 6

Consent to Establish for Compost plant and Engineered landfill site

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Appendix 7 NOC from Aviation Wing of General Administrative Department for Sanitary landfill site

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Appendix 8

Submitted EMP by Contractor

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Copy of EMP submitted by M/s Eco Protection Engineers Limited, Chhenai is shown below:

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Appendix 9

SAFETY RULES for WORK SITE

ALL OF OUR SAFETY RULES MUST BE OBEYED.FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN

STRICT DISCIPLINARY ACTION BEING TAKEN.

1. Keep your mind on your work at all times. No horseplay on the job. Injury or termination or

both can be the result.

2. Personal safety equipment must be worn as prescribed for each job, such as: safety

glasses for eye protection, hard hats at all times within the confines of the construction

area where there is a potential for falling materials or tools, gloves when handling materials,

and safety shoes are necessary for protection against foot injuries.

3. Precautions are necessary to prevent sunburn and to protect against burns from hot

materials.

4. If any part of your body should come in contact with an acid or caustic substance,

rush to the nearest water available and flush the affected part. Secure medical aid

immediately.

5. Watch where you are walking. Don't run.

6. The use of illegal drugs or alcohol or being under the influence of the same on the project

shall be cause for termination. Inform your supervisor if taking strong prescription drugs

that warn against driving or using machinery.

7. Do not distract the attention of fellow workers.

8. Do not engage in any act which would endanger another employee.

9. Sanitation facilities have been or will be provided for your use. Defacing or damaging

these facilities is forbidden.

10. A good job is a clean job, and a clean job is the start of a safe job. So keep your working

area free from rubbish and debris.

11. Do not use a compressor to blow dust or dirt from your clothes, hair, or hands.

12. Never work aloft if you are afraid to do so, if you are subject to dizzy spells, or if you are apt

to be nervous or sick.

13. Never move an injured person unless it is absolutely necessary. Further injury may result.

Keep the injured as comfortable as possible and utilize job site first-aid equipment until an

ambulance arrives.

14. Know where fire fighting equipment is located and be trained on how to use it.

15. Lift correctly - with legs, not the back. If the load is too heavy GET HELP, Stay fit.

Control your weight. Do stretching exercises. Approximately twenty percent of all

construction related injuries result from lifting materials.

16. Nobody but operator shall be allowed to ride on equipment unless proper seating is

provided.

17. Do not use power tools and equipment until you have been properly instructed in

the safe work methods and become authorized to use them.\

18. Be sure that all guards are in place. Do not remove, displace, damage, or destroy any

safety device or safeguard furnished or provided for use on the job, nor interfere with the use

thereof.

19. Do not enter an area which has been barricaded.

20. If you must work around power shovels, trucks, and dozers, make sure operators

can always see you. Barricades are required for cranes.

21. Never oil, lubricates, or fuel equipment while it is running or in motion.

22. Before servicing, repairing, or adjusting any powered tool or piece of equipment,

disconnect it, lock out the source of power, and tag it out.

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23. Barricade danger areas. Guard rails or perimeter cables may be required.

24. Trenches over five feet deep must be shored or sloped as required. Keep out of trenches or

cuts that have not been properly shored or sloped.

25. Excavated or other material shall not be stored nearer than two feet from the edge of the

excavation. Excavations less than 5 ft may also require cave in protection in some instances.

26. Use the "four and one" rule when using a ladder. One foot of base for every four feet of

height.

27. Portable ladders in use shall be equipped with safety feet unless ladder is tied, blocked or

otherwise secured. Step ladders shall not be used as a straight ladder.

28. Ladders must extend three feet above landing on roof for proper use.

29. Defective ladders must be properly tagged and removed from service.

30. Keep ladder bases free of debris, hoses, wires, materials, etc.

31. Build scaffolds according to manufacturers' recommendations. Scaffold planks shall be

properly lapped, cleared or otherwise secured to prevent shifting.

32. Use only extension cords of the three-prong type. Use ground fault circuit interrupters at

all times and when using tools in wet atmosphere (e.g. outdoors) or with any

temporary power supply. Check t h e e l e c t r i c a l grounding system daily.

33. The use of harnesses with safety lines when working from unprotected high places is

mandatory. Always keep your line as tight as possible.

34. Never throw anything "overboard." Someone passing below may be seriously injured. Open

fires are prohibited.

35. Know what emergency procedures have been established for your job site. (Location of

emergency phone, first aid kit, stretcher location, fire extinguisher locations, evacuation plan,

etc)

36. Never enter a manhole, well, shaft, tunnel or other confined space which could possibly

have a nonrespirable atmosphere because of lack of oxygen, or presence of toxic or

flammable gas, or has a possibility of engulfment by solids or liquids. Make certain a

qualified person tests the confined area with an appropriate detector before entry, that the

necessary safety equipment is worn. Standby person may be required to be stationed at the

entrance.

Procedure for Using Personal Protective Equipments (PPE):

General Construction Work – Basic PPE for all construction workers

1. Safety Helmet

2. Safety Gloves

3. Safety Shoes

Head protection will be worn on job sites when there are potentials of

falling objects, hair entanglement, burning, or electrical hazards.

Eye protection will be worn when there are potentials of hazards from flying

objects or particles, chemicals, arcing, glare, or dust.

Protective footwear shall be worn to protect from falling objects, chemicals,

or stepping on sharp objects. Athletic or canvas-type shoes shall not be

worn.

Protective gloves or clothing shall be worn when required to protect against

a hazard.

Harnesses and lanyards shall be utilized for fall protection as required in

the Construction Safety Standards.

Specialty PPE shall be provided to workers in addition to or lieu of the corresponding basic

PPE as the work or activity requires as follows:

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Sr. No Construction Work/Activity Specialized PPE Remarks

1

Work near unprotected areas

such as but not limited to the

following a. Working on scaffolds b. Working on roofs

1. Safety belt

Where there is a possibility

of fall that will normally

cause disabling injury

2

Work involving pouring of

Concrete Such as but not

limited to the following a. Laying concrete slab b. pouring of concrete for beams and/or columns

1. Safety chemical

resistant boots

If worker’s feet may have

contact with fresh concrete

2. Chemical resistant gloves

If worker’s hands may

have contact with fresh

concrete

3 Work involving laying of

asphalt

1. Heat resistant

gloves 2. Heat resistant safety footwear

If worker needs to work on

or near hot asphalt

4. Working with derricks and

cranes

1. Color-coded vest

with reflectorize

markings

Proper visibility and

identification of critical

persons such as

operators, riggers, signal

men

2. Heavy leather

gloves For riggers

3. high visibility gloves

For signal men

5. Working with earth moving

equipment

1. Heavy duty safety

footwear

Safety shoes for relatively

dry or sheltered work Water and mud resistant boots for wet outdoor works

2. Ear muff or ear

plugs

When working near or on

noisy equipment

3. high visibility

gloves

For spotters

4. High visibility vest For all workers within

immediate vicinity of

equipment

6.

Manual excavation or digging 1. padded vest When work may involve

being hit by falling

materials

7. Work on top of or near bodies

of water

1. Life vest 2. Safety belt

When there is danger of

fall into deep water

8 Work where hot cutting and

welding of metals are involved

1. heat resistant

light filtering face

shield

2. heat resistant

and heat

insulating gloves

3. metal fum

filtering

respirators 4. heat resistant

For welders and gas

cutters

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protective clothing

4. light filtering and

heat resistant

face goggles

For gas cutting in lieu of

face shield

9

Work involving exposure to or handling of hot materials or work near open flame

1. heat resistant and

heat insulating gloves

For handling of hot

substances and materials

2. heat insulating

protective clothing

For working in hot working

environment

3. heat resistant

face shield

For working near open

flame

10

When working with live

electricity above 50 volts AC

or DC

1. electrically

insulated gloves

Electrical resistance must

be suitable for the

maximum electrical

voltage of energized parts

that may be handled by

worker

2. Electrically

insulated safety

shoes

3. Electrically

insulated gloves

11

Work involving handling of

noisy and/or vibrating power

tools/equipment

1. Vibration insulating

gloves

Recommended total

cumulative actual usage of

tool shall be a maximum of

2 hours per day( for 8-hour

work, duty cycle should be

1:4)

2. Ear protection

When power tool

generates noise of more

than 85 dB.

12

Work involving exposure to

harmful dust

1. dust filtering

respirators

If dust concentration is

above recommended

Threshold Limit Value(TLV) for the contaminant

13

Work that may involve shortage of oxygen

1. Self contained or Supplied air respirator

Work in confined spaces

or work involving depletion

of oxygen supply

14 Working with organic

solvent or toxic and/or corrosive chemicals

1.Chemical resistant

gloves

If work involves handling

of chemicals

2. Chemical filtering respirator

If chemical emits vapors

above recommended TLV

for the contaminant

chemical/s

3. Chemical resistant

face shield

If work may involve

chemical splashes to the

face

4. Chemical goggles If chemical vapors may

irritate eyes

5.Chemical resistant If work will involve

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protective clothing chemical splashes to the

body of worker

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Working with atmospheres Containing contaminants above recommended threshold limit values for airborne contaminants

1. Appropriate Contaminant filtering respirator

For atmospheres

containing not more than

ten times the

recommended TLV

2. Contaminant protection for eyes

If contaminant may irritate

eyes

3. Self-contained or

Supplied air

respirator

For environment

containing more than ten

time the recommended

TLV

4. Chemical suits If contaminant may enter

through skin

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Working with atmospheres

containing contaminants above

recommended threshold limit

values for airborne

contaminants

1.Appropriate

contaminant filtering

respirator

For atmospheres

containing not more than

ten times the

recommended TLV

2. Contaminant

protection for eyes

If contaminant may irritate

eyes

3. Self-contained or

supplied air respirator

For environment

containing more than ten

time the recommended

TLV

4. Chemical suits If contaminant may enter

through skin

17 Working near vehicular traffic

1.PPEs with

Reflectorized or

luminous markings

for high visibility

2. Heavy duty safety

shoes

Procedure for fixation of Signage’s:

The following shall apply: Construction Safety Signage’s shall be provided as a precaution and to

advise the workers and the general public of the hazards existing in the worksite.

Signage Procedures: The signages shall be:

a. Posted in prominent positions and at strategic locations.

b. As far as practicable, be in the language understandable to most of the workers

employed in the site.

c. For non-raised floor areas, the attached yellow CAUTION sign shall be used when using

yellow CAUTION tape.

d. For non-raised floor areas, the attached red DANGER sign shall be used when using the

red DANGER tape.

e. Placed in designated areas at four (4) feet from ground level, if there are no other more

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practicable height placements.

f. Regularly inspected and maintained in good condition to achieve its purpose. Signage’s

that are damaged; illegible or that no longer apply as to purpose, site or language, shall be

removed or be replaced by the safety officer when needed.

g. Removed after the hazard is completely eliminated. If upon work completion the hazard is

still present, the signage shall remain in place.

h. Designed and constructed following the Overall Dimensions of Safety Signs.

i. Specific with the type of hazard and should indicate the name of the contaminant/

substance involved (for chemical hazards), and the type of PPE or respiratory equipment to be

worn.

Posting of Signage’s shall include, but not limited to the following places:

i. Areas where there are risks of falling objects.

ii. Areas where there are risks of falling, slipping, tripping among workers and the public

iii. Prior to entry in project sites, locations and its perimeter.

iv. Where there is mandatory requirement on the usage of PPEs.

v. Areas where explosives and flammable substances are used or stored

vi. Approaches to working areas where danger from toxic or irritant airborne contaminants/

substances may exist,

vii. All places where contact with or proximity to electrical facility/equipment can cause danger

viii. All places where workers may come in contact with dangerous moving Parts of machinery

or equipment

ix. Locations of fire alarms and fire-fighting equipment

x. Locations for instructions on the proper usage of specific construction equipment, tools.

Procedures for Barricading: The following shall apply:

1. The contractor shall provide all necessary barricades, safety tapes, safety cones or safety

lines as required in isolating or protecting an unsafe work area from other workers,

pedestrians or vehicular traffic.

2. Barricades shall completely enclose the hazardous area and effectively limit unintentional or

casual entry.

3. Barricades shall be three (3) feet vertical height from the ground, when no other more

practical height specification is available.

4. Barricades shall be maintained in good condition to achieve its purpose.

5. Barricade s that are damaged; faded or that no longer apply as to purpose, site or meaning,

shall be removed or shall be replaced by the safety officer.

6. Barricade tape shall not be used on the floor as this presents a slipping hazard of its own.

7. In addition to using the proper warning tape, the contractor shall use the appropriate safety

signage when barricading an area.

8. All barricades shall be removed after the hazard is completely eliminated.

9. Upon work completion, if the hazard is still present, the barricade shall remain in place.

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Installation of barricades shall include, but not limited to the following worksites conditions:

i. Hazardous areas

ii. Trip hazard

iii. Robotic movement

iv. Energized electrical works

v. Overhead suspended load test

vi. Critical high pressure test

vii. Chemical introduction

viii. Fall exposure

ix. Emergency Response Zone

x. Unsafe condition zone

xi. Danger zone

xii. Confined and enclosed space

Welfare Procedure for Workers in Site Construction Camp:

The following shall apply:

The Contractor shall provide the following welfare facilities in order to ensure human working

conditions:

Adequate supply of safe drinking water:

1. If the water is used in common drinking areas, it shall be stored in closed containers from

which the water is dispensed through taps or cocks. Such containers shall be cleaned and

disinfected at regular intervals but not exceeding fifteen (15) days.

2. Notices shall be posted conspicuously in locations where there is water supply that is

not for drinking purposes

Adequate sanitary and washing facilities: Adequate facilities for changing and for the storage and drying of work clothes.

1. Adequate accommodation facilities for taking meals and for shelter.

2. Adequate washing facilities regardless for every 25 employees up to the first 100 and an

additional of one (1) facility for every 40 additional workers.

3. Suitable living accommodation for workers and as may be applicable for their families, such

as separate sanitary, washing and sleeping facilities for men and women workers.

Adequate and suitable toilet and bath facilities for both male and female workers at the

following ratio:

1. Every toilet shall be provided with enclosure, partitioned off so as to provide/ensure privacy. If

feasible, shall have a proper door and fastenings, so doors shall be tight fitting and self-

closing.

2. Urinals shall be placed or screened so as not to be visible from other parts of the site, or other

workers.

3. Rest rooms shall be so arranged so as to be conveniently accessible to the workers and

shall be kept clean and orderly at all times.

4. Adequate hand-washing facilities shall be so provided within or adjacent to the toilet facilities.

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5. In cases where persons of both sexes are employed, toilet and bath facilities for each sex

shall be situated or partitioned so that the interior will not be visible even when the door of any

facility is opened from any place where persons of the other sex have to work or pass.

6. If toilet and bath facilities for one sex adjoin those for the other sex, the approaches shall

be separate, and toilet and bath facilities for each sex shall be properly indicated.

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE DURING CONSTRUCTION:

The work of construction will be undertaken at different stages to avoid inconvenience to the traffic. Construction Zones The fallowing dimensions are suggested:

Advance Informatory Board 500 m

Cautionary Informatory Board 300 m

Working zone Board 150 m

Terminal transition zone 100 m

The Construction Contractor will put all the signage, delineators and Barricades and lateral buffer zones.

PROCEDURE FOR WORKERS SAFETY IN COMMON OPERATION

HOUSE KEEPING PRACTICES 1. Maintain washrooms and canteens clean

2. Keep all walkways clear and unobstructed at all times

3. Ensure that spillages of oil and greasy

4. Stack raw materials and finished products clear of walkways or inside roads

5. Do not leave tools on the floor or in any location where they can be easily dislodged

6. Keep windows and light fitting clean

7. Maintain the workplace floors dry and in a non-slippery condition

8. Provide and maintain proper drainage system to prevent water ponding

9. Use metal bins for oily and greasy rags and store all flammable materials in appropriate bins,

racks or cabinets. Ensure that the meal bins for storing oily and grease rags should be

covered with lids.

10. Ensure that protruding nails in boards or walls are moved or bent over so that they do not

constitute a hazard to people

11. Make sure that hazardous/dangerous chemicals are kept in the goods stores with the

appropriate labeling, display of the material-safety-data-sheet (MSDS) and other

precautionary measures

12. Display 'no smoking' signs in areas with high fire risks, e.g. paint stores, wood working area

and others

SAFE LAYOUT IN THE CONSTRUCTION PLANT, CAMP AND QUARRY AREAS 1. Arrange border to perimeter fencing

2. Ensure good visibility and safe access at site entrances

3. Provide adequate warning signs at the entrance and exit where necessary

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4. Provide adequate space/area for loading and unloading, storage of materials, plant and

machinery

5. Display emergency procedure and statutory notices at conspicuous location

6. Consider welfare facilities required

7. Provide areas for dumping garbage and other waste materials, and also arrange for their

regular clearance.

8. Arrange storage, transport and use of fuel, other flammable materials and explosives in line

with the license requirements to be obtained from appropriate authorities

9. Plan emergency assembly points, fire escape routes and locate fire-fighting equipment

10. Provide access roads and plant movement areas within the site.

11. Ensure the availability of first aid facilities and display notices at the various works to show the

location of these facilities

12. Provide proper drainage and sewage & drainage facilities

TREE FELLING 1. Use hard hats during tree felling

2. Ensure tools such as the axes are in good condition

3. Determine proper foot and body position when using the axe. Do not cut above your head

4. Wear appropriate foot protection

5. Carry a first aid kit to the site

6. Determine possible hazards in the area, e.g. electrical or telephone or other utility lines

7. Prior to felling, determine the safest direction for the fall

8. Determine the proper hinge size before directing the tree fall.

Working on Road or with Traffic The use of signage is most important to caution the road users of possible unsafe conditions due to the road works.

1. Use the appropriate signage devices as required by the site conditions/situation. The devices

include regulatory signs, delineators, barricades, cones, pavement markings, lanterns and

traffic control lights.

2. In using signs, make sure that they are (i) simple, easy-to-understand and convey only one

message, (ii) luminescent and with reflective properties, and), (iii) broad, prominent and of

appropriate size.

3. In using barricades, make sure that you keep traffic away from work areas and you guide the

drivers to keep along a safe, alternative path.

4. Ensure that proper personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided to all the workers.

5. Cover existing road signs and install new ones at appropriate locations taking into account the

distances that would be required and reaction times.

6. Plan layout and traffic management so those hazards are not created.

7. Deploy flagmen, who control traffic at the work areas. The flag should be 600mm x 600mm

fastened to a 1 m length staff.

8. Flagmen should wear reflective safety vests along with hard hats

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9. If required, use wireless devices for flagmen to co-ordinate from either ends of the road,

where works are being carried out.

ELECTRICAL HAZARDS IN CONSTRUCTION AREAS 1. Treat all wires as live wires

2. Never touch dangling wires, but report them to your manager

3. Unless you are a qualified electrician, do not attempt electrical repairs

4. Never use electrical equipment if you hands are wet or you are standing in water

5. If electrical equipment is sparking or smoking, turn the power off and report the condition to

your supervisor

6. Never use electrical wires that have physical damage

7. Never allow equipment or traffic to run over electrical wires.

USE AND STORAGE OF GAS/LPG 1. Store filled gas/LPG cylinder in the open area, i.e. outside of the building

2. Transport, store, use and secure cylinders in upright position

3. Ensure proper ventilation at the ground level in locations where gas/LPG is in use

4. Avoid physical damage to the cylinders

5. Never weld or cut on or near the cylinders

6. Store empty cylinders secured and upright

7. Make sure that the cylinder is closed immediately after use

8. Investigate immediately if there is the smell of LPG or gas

9. Never use detached gas/LPG on site.

10. Make sure that there is no other unrelated fire in the vicinity of the cylinder

GAS WELDING 1. Use the following personal protective equipment during welding

Face or hand shield fitted with filters

Goggles, particularly when chipping slag

Gloves long enough to protect wrists and forearms against heats, sparks, molten metal and

radiation

High-top boots to prevent sparks from entering footwear.

2. Screen of the work area with sturdy opaque or translucent materials because glare can cause

eye injury.

3. Key for opening the acetylene cylinder valve must be one the valve stem while the cylinder is

in use so that the cylinder valve may be immediately shut-off in an emergency.

4. Ventilate the workplace using air blowers and exhaust fans to remove poisonous fumes and

gases that are given off during welding

5. . Take precautions against flying sparks and hot slag where welding is beign done near

flammable materials and check the area before leaving.

6. Do not weld material degreased with solvents until completely dry.

7. Do not use gas cylinders for supporting work or as rollers

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8. Do not use oil grease on oxygen cylinder fittings

9. Do not use cylinders with damaged valves.

10. Do not use too much force if valves are stuck.

11. Replace valve caps after use

12. Search for leaks in equipment by using a solution of soapy water.

13. Shut the cylinder valve if acetylene from a cylinder catches fire at the valve or regulator due to

leakage at a connection.

14. Treat all gas cylinders as "full" unless you are sure otherwise.

15. Never attempt to transfer acetylene from one cylinder to another or attempt to refill an

acetylene cylinder.

16. Place portable fire extinguishers near the welding area

17. Secure all cylinders against accidental displacement.

18. Always lift gas cylinders. Do not slide them along the ground or drop them from trucks.

19. Keep gas cylinders in vertical position both in storage and when in use

20. Keep the workplace dry, secure, free from combustible materials and obstruction.

21. Store the acetylene and oxygen cylinders separately, and in a proper store.

22. Keep the gas cylinders from source of heat, flammable materials, corrosive chemicals and

fumes.

FIRE PREVENTION, FIGHTING AND EQUIPMENT Before Fire Breaks Cut

1. Store flammable material in proper areas having adequate fire protection systems.

2. Display sufficient warning signs.

3. Train selected personnel to use these fire extinguishers

4. Inspect fire extinguishers regularly and replace as necessary

5. Fire escape route should be kept clear at all times and clearly indicated.

6. Know the escape route and assembly point.

7. Display escapes route maps prominently on each floor

8. Carryout fire drill regularly. Designate fire officers

9. Install fire alarm wherever required and test regularly.

10. Provide sufficient exit signs at prominent locations for directing people to the escape

staircases and routes.

When Fire Breaks Out 1. Alert all persons

2. Put off the fire with appropriate fire extinguishers only when you are sure that you are safe to

do so.

3. Escape if you are in danger through the fire escape route to assembly point

4. Fire officers to carryout head count at the assembly point.

MANUAL HANDLING AND LIFTING 1. Use mechanical equipment in lace of manual handling as far as possible.

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2. Assess the manpower required to handle or life the load safety and arrange the manpower

accordingly.

3. In handling hazardous materials, the workers shall be informed of the hazards and safety

precautions.

4. All relevant persons shall be trained in the proper methods of lifting and carrying.

5. Where teamwork is required, select the persons whose ages and physical builds are

compatible for teaming up. Coordinate the actions of the team members by giving necessary

instructions.

6. Always lighten or suitably shape the load for manual handling as far as possible Keep a look

out for splinters, sharp edges, loose banding and nails.

7. Clear path or obstruction and tripping hazards.

8. Stack and secure goods safety on trucks, otherwise they fall off and injure passers-by.

9. Use personal protective equipment such as gloves, safety shoes, etc.

10. Adopt the following procedure when you lift a load:

11. Stand close to the object. Have a firm footing with feet spread on either side of the road.

12. Bend the knees and keep your back as straight as you can

13. Grasp object firmly. Be sure grip will not slip

14. Breathe in and throw the shoulder back wards.

15. Straighten the legs, continuing to keep the back as straight as you can.

16. Hold object firmly close to the body

17. Always lift smoothly. Avoid jerky motions. Turn with feet instead of twisting the back.

HANDLING CHEMICALS AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES 1. Always substitute hazardous chemicals with harmless or less hazardous ones 'Wherever

possible.

2. Enclose the process using chemicals or provide other engineering controls such as local

exhaust ventilation, a fume cupboard or a safety cabinet.

3. Exercise great care in the storage and use of chemicals because they may be explosive,

poisonous, corrosive or combustible.

4. Separate different chemicals physically

5. Store chemicals classified as dangerous goods in a properly constructed and approved goods

store. Keep proper records of all chemicals and hazardous substances delivered, stored and

used on site.

6. Consider unknown substances and liquids as dangerous until proven otherwise.

7. All containers should be clearly labeled to indicate contents. Never use a wrongly labeled

container for chemicals.

8. Prohibit smoking in the vicinity of dangerous chemicals

9. Ensure that you are wearing the correct personal protective equipment before you handle

chemicals

10. Maintain the Material Safety Data Sheet of all chemicals for reference on safety precautions

to be taken and the use of suitable PPE.

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11. When opening containers, hold a rag over the cap or lid, as some volatile liquids tend to spurt

up when released.

12. Wash before you eat and do not eat at the work place.

13. If the skin is splashed with a chemical, rinse it immediately with plenty of clean water. Eye

should be flushed thoroughly with water followed by immediate medical attention.

14. Eye fountain, emergency shower and breathing apparatus should be available in the vicinity

of the workplace.

15. Safety instructions for handling emergency situations should be displayed prominently at both

the storage and use locations.

Procedure for First Aid:

General

1. First aid kits must be readily available to workers on a job and a copy of a comprehensive first

aid publication should be included with each kit.

2. All supervisors should be trained in first aid and other workers should be encouraged to do

so.

Treatment

1. The treatments described below should be carried out only in emergencies.

2. Unless minor cuts are being treated, medical aid should be obtained as soon as possible. In

many situations where the patient’s injuries are serious and medical attention is required, it is

often quicker to get an ambulance to come to the site than to locate a doctor and obtain

treatment from him or her.

3. Before treating wounds, burns or eye injuries, always wash your hands and if possible rinse

them in an antiseptic solution.

Bleeding

1. Remove loose dirt from the wound only if it can be brushed off. Do not wash the wound. Apply

a sterile dressing and press lightly but firmly down.

2. Cover with a pad of soft material then apply a bandage. If this does not stop the bleeding,

bind a second pad over the top, bandage more firmly and seek urgent assistance.

Rescue Breathing

1. If a patient is not breathing, place him on his back, ensure a clear airway by turning head to

one side, clear mouth of dentures, mucus or vomit with your finger, then tilt head well back.

The patient may start breathing.

2. If not, seal your lips over the patient’s mouth, pinch his nostrils with your fingers and blow in,

until his chest is seen to rise. Remove your mouth and watch his chest fall. Listen for air to

come out. Repeat at your normal breathing rate.

3. If his chest does not rise, check that his airway is clear and the head is well back. Keep a

constant check on his pulse and continue rescue breathing.

Heart Stopped

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1. If the heart has stopped, carry out external compression of the heart by pressing down from

25 to 40 mm on the person’s lower breastbone with the palm of the hand, once per second.

Do it six to eight times, then stop and inflate the person’s lungs. Continue this cycle.

2. If two people are available, one can do the external heart compression and the other the

mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

Shock

1. A severely injured person becomes cold and clammy. Wrap the patient with blankets but be

very careful not to overheat him.

2. Try to provide shelter but do not move the patient unnecessarily.

3. Hot sweet tea is beneficial and may be provided as long as the person is not suffering serious

injuries, which may require an anesthetic if, he is sent to hospital. Do not give him alcohol.

Fractures

1. Splint fractures before moving. It helps to bind two legs, together or to bind a fractured arm to

the chest. Splints are easily improvised and should extend far enough to immobilize the joints

above and below the fracture.

2. If you suspect a fracture of the back, never move the victim except in an extreme emergency.

This could damage the spinal cord and leave the victim permanently paralyzed. Cover him

with a blanket and try to keep him calm.

Unconsciousness

1. The unconscious victim is in danger of suffocation by inhaling his own blood or vomit. Place

the victim in a comfortable position on his side to allow blood, vomit or mucus to drain away.

2. Treat the patient as for shock and consult a doctor even if consciousness is very quickly

regained.

Eye Injuries

1. If there is a foreign body in the eye, wash it out with plenty of water. If this does not remove it,

do not dig around in the eye.

2. Cover it with gauze and take the patient to a doctor. A chemical splash in an eye, whether

acid or alkaline, should be washed out immediately with plenty of water for several minutes.

Prompt action is essential.

Burns

1. Treat other burns in the same way as bitumen burns–that is, apply cold water immediately

and copiously. Do not attempt to remove the victim’s clothing.

Heat Exhaustion

1. Move out of the heat.

2. Place at rest.

3. Loosen tight clothing.

4. Keep head low, raise legs and feet slightly.

5. For cramps, give a glass of slightly salted water (add 1/4 teaspoon salt). Give as much as the

casualty will take.

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SAFETY DISCIPLINE

Four-Step System

First violation Oral warning; notation for work site file.

Second violation Written warning; notation for office file

Third violation Written warning; one day work suspension

without pay

Fourth violation Written warning; Financial Penalty from BOQ

(Book of Quantity)

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Appendix 10 Public Consultation Sample Format

Sl.No.

Area Name Designation Phone No. Remarks

1.

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Appendix 11

Sample Grievance Registration Form

(To be available in Hindi and English or local language)

The North-Eastern Region Urban Development Program 2 and 3 (Aizawl, Mizoram) welcomes complaints, suggestions, queries and comments regarding project implementation. We encourage persons with grievance to provide their name and contact information to enable us to get in touch with you for clarification and feedback. Should you choose to include your personal details but want that information to remain confidential, please inform us by writing/typing *(CONFIDENTIAL)* above your name. Thank you.

Date Place of registration

Contact Information/Personal Details Name Gender Male

Female Age

Home Address Village / Town District Phone no. E-mail Complaint/Suggestion/Comment/Question Please provide the details (who, what, where and how) of your grievance below: If included as attachment/note/letter, please tick here: How do you want us to reach you for feedback or update on your comment/grievance?

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

Registered by: (Name of official registering grievance)

If – then mode: Note/ Letter

E-mail

Verbal/ Telephonic

Reviewed by: (Names/Positions of Official(s) reviewing grievance)

Action Taken:

Whether Action Taken Disclosed:

Yes

No

Means of Disclosure:

GRIVENCE REDRESS REGISTAR GRIVENCES RECORD AND ACTION TAKEN

Sr. No. Date Name and Contact No. of Complainer

Type of Complain

Place Status of Redress

Remarks

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