Environmental Management The key environmental issues envisaged and suggested mitigation measures and suggested mitigation measures are below: Table B: Key Environmental Issues and Suggested Mitigation Measures Likely Issue Mitigation measures Generation of noise The construction activities involving generation of noise should be during construction carried out in the daytime only and should be avoided in the night; Acoustic barriers may be used in case residential area is in the immediate vicinity Loss of top soil Top soil excavated from the site should be carefully handled. It should be collected separately and stored as a heap is appropriately covered. The heap should not be put in the direction of wind to avoid dust generation; Maximum effort should be made to utilize the top soil for landscaping within the site; For larger sites, sedimentation basin and contour trenching should be provided so as to avoid loss of top soil Air pollution due to Water sprinkling shall be practiced; digging and leveling Construction machinery shall be properly maintained to minimize activities exhaust emissions of CO, SPM and Hydrocarbons; These activities shall be avoided in very high wind and cover should be provided for loose construction material Water contamination Provision of separate mobile toilet facilities for men and women and health risks shall be made; associated with setting The domestic effluent shall be properly disposed of in soak pits; labour camp for Garbage bins shall be provided to all workers' accommodation for construction dumping wastes regularly in a hygienic manner; Awareness programs to be conducted regularly for workers on AIDS, and other health related issues; Adequate drinking facilities shall be provided at the construction site; Temporary crèche facility may be provided in case of migrant labour children residing in the camps to ensure safety Air pollution due to All the vehicles entering the site to be asked to have updated PUC movement of vehicles (Pollution Under Control) certificate; Maintenance of vehicles shall be carried out regularly Sprinkling of water shall be practiced at the site Land and water Proper maintenance of vehicle shall be carried out to avoid any contamination due to leakage of oil or grease. vehicle movement Safety issues due to Vehicle is to be restricted to 15km/hour at site; vehicle movement at the Necessary safety trainings shall be provided to the drivers of site construction vehicles for speed restrictions and do’s and don’ts to be followed during movement of construction vehicles; Provision of adequate personal protective equipment like safety helmets, face safety shoes, safety goggles etc. for the safety of workers
Environmental Management The key environmental issues envisaged and suggested mitigation measures and suggested mitigation measures are below: Table B: Key Environmental Issues and Suggested Mitigation Measures Likely Issue Mitigation measures Generation of noise during construction The construction activities involving generation of noise should be carried out in the daytime only and should be avoided in the night; Acoustic barriers may be used in case residential area is in the immediate vicinity Loss of top soil Top soil excavated from the site should be carefully handled. It should be collected separately and stored as a heap is appropriately covered. The heap should not be put in the direction of wind to avoid dust generation; Maximum effort should be made to utilize the top soil for landscaping within the site; For larger sites, sedimentation basin and contour trenching should be provided so as to avoid loss of top soil Air pollution due to digging and leveling activities Water sprinkling shall be practiced; Construction machinery shall be properly maintained to minimize exhaust emissions of CO, SPM and Hydrocarbons; These activities shall be avoided in very high wind and cover should be provided for loose construction material Water contamination and health risks associated with setting labour camp for construction Provision of separate mobile toilet facilities for men and women shall be made; The domestic effluent shall be properly disposed of in soak pits; Garbage bins shall be provided to all workers' accommodation for dumping wastes regularly in a hygienic manner; Awareness programs to be conducted regularly for workers on AIDS, and other health related issues; Adequate drinking facilities shall be provided at the construction site; Temporary crèche facility may be provided in case of migrant labour children residing in the camps to ensure safety Air pollution due to movement of vehicles All the vehicles entering the site to be asked to have updated PUC (Pollution Under Control) certificate; Maintenance of vehicles shall be carried out regularly Sprinkling of water shall be practiced at the site Land and water contamination due to vehicle movement Proper maintenance of vehicle shall be carried out to avoid any leakage of oil or grease. Safety issues due to vehicle movement at the site Vehicle is to be restricted to 15km/hour at site; Necessary safety trainings shall be provided to the drivers of construction vehicles for speed restrictions and do’s and don’ts to be followed during movement of construction vehicles; Provision of adequate personal protective equipment like safety helmets, face safety shoes, safety goggles etc. for the safety of workers