BACKGROUND

THE ENVIRONMENT

AGENDA CONSTRUCTION ENVIRONMENTAL

MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

QUESTIONS
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
 THE ENVIRONMENT

What is the environment?

Animals
Plants
Humans
Air
Water
Noise
Soil
Minerals in the ground
Waste
Graves

…and their INTERACTION

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Vegetation Clearing
Big trees with a stem width >200mm
should be left if possible

Reduce the removal of vegetation along

stream embankment

Do not pollute water

No herbicides

Eradicate alien invader species

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Dust and Noise Nuisance

Frequent dust suppression
No excessive fumes

Limit construction activities to daylight

working hours
Reduce noise levels where possible

Complaints register
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Hydrocarbons/Chemicals
Machinery in good working order

Keep machinery in demarcated areas

Drip tray

Spill procedure

Mark containers
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Soil
Avoid soil contamination

Spill procedure

Avoid erosion; storm water management

Prioritize topsoil conservation

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Waste Management
Remove construction waste frequently
Separate waste into marked bins
Waste containers to be covered
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Fauna
Right of way

No hunting

No snaring

No feeding of
animals
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Fire
No fires on site

Fire fighting equipment readily available

Emergency evacuation procedure

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Destruction of Heritage
Exposed archaeological artefacts= Stop
operation

Notify ECO
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Compliance Score
Monthly environmental audits
 Roles & Responsibilities

Responsibility of the Role Players

Mintek
Contractor (Employer and Employees)
Contractor Environmental Liaison Officer
(CLO)
Environmental Officer (EO)
Authorities: Environmental Control Officer
(ECO)
Environmental Monitoring Committee
Environmental Management
Inspectorate (EMI)
Questions and
Answers ENVIRONMENTAL
AWARENESS
TRAINING

Prepared by: Nompumelelo

Msiza

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073 767 7924