Physical
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Noise
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Disturbance of school and education activities during construction works
Employees and communities exposed to high noise level
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Installation of sound insulation such as silencers, mufflers, etc
Schedule work periods to avoid school hours
Use appropriate well serviced machinery to reduce noise output
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Air Quality
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Emission of pollutants from vehicles
Air pollution from burning of demolition wastes e.g. wood, paper etc
Dust and PM emissions from construction works
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Introduction of dust reduction measures at construction sites(sprinkle water on earth roads)
Avoid construction activities during bad weather
Adopt proper waste management strategy
Prohibit waste combustion on site
Service construction vehicles and equipment regularly
Workers should use PPEs (nose masks)
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Soil
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Point source contamination around workshop areas
Increased soil erosion due to vegetation clearing , soil trampling and compaction
Increased rapid runoff due to vegetation clearing and soil compaction diminishing infiltration capacity
Deterioration of soil characteristics due to increased erosion
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Appropriate containment measures for all operational areas and proper disposal of used lubricants (dedicated containers, bund walls).
Soil erosion control measures (e.g. reforestation, reseeding of grasses, land preparation, terracing etc)
Restrict site activities to relevant areas only
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Water Quality
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Potential pollution of surface and ground water though runoff of pollutants e.g. lubricating oil, diesel fuel etc from workshop areas etc
Water pollution due to seepage from tanks (diesel, sanitary wastes etc)
Lack of water for sanitation or toilet facilities
Heavy water usage resulting in reduction of surface and groundwater sources
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Appropriate containment measures for all operational areas and proper disposal of used lubrication oil (Bund walls, dedicated containers).
Site storage facilities far from water bodies
Regular collection of work sites wastes for proper disposal
Liquid waste discharged at designated outfalls after effluent treatment to protect water resources
Regular emptying of on-site latrines and toilets
Prohibit use of defunct machinery
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Biological Resources
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Vegetation
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Vegetation clearing resulting in loss of valuable habitat, species diversity and population levels.
Impacts on protected areas; critical habitats for rare species or of ecologic or domestic importance.
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No siting and excavations in sensitive habitat
Careful planning and selection of sites
Forests and cultural heritage sites protection enforced.
Restrict site activities to relevant areas only
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Wildlife
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Wildlife impacted through direct loss, loss of movement corridors, and indirectly through introduction of noise and pollutants.
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Pre-construction focused surveys, dust and noise abatement measures, and minimization of construction generated pollutants.
Prohibit hunting activities amongst workers
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Wetlands
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Expansion and new construction encroaching on the wetland and directly impact wetland plant communities.
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Preservation, restoration, and enhancement of existing wetland.
Sensitive and critical habitats avoided
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Farmlands and Grazing Areas
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Land take for new school construction could lead to loss of farmland and grazing areas.
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Farmland and grazing areas should be relocated to other areas.
If possible avoid farmlands and grazing areas.
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Solid/Hazardous Waste Management
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Solid waste generated from demolition and construction activities containing potentially hazardous materials (e.g. asbestos).
Waste generation during building works piling on the roadside
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Quick sorting, collection and disposal of waste removed from the sites in accordance with applicable regulations.
Employ services of registered waste management company
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Social
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Health and Safety
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Risks of road accidents during work
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Conduct an awareness raising campaign for the work sites staff and the users of school infrastructures (pupils, students, teachers, etc.)
Develop proper traffic management plan
Restrict construction activities to off-peak traffic periods
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