1.

Introduction:

In recent years, environmental issues have become increasingly

important, so it is only a natural progression that the construction
industry should address these matters. This section covers the
environmental implications of construction site activities and
indicates problem which contractors and designers may need to
address.

2. Purpose:

The environmental plan provides an essential link between predicted

impacts and mitigation measures during implementation and
operational activities. EMP outlines the mitigation, monitoring and
institutional measures to be taken during construction to avoid or
control adverse environmental impacts, and the actions needed to
implement these measures.

Definitions:

HSED –Health safety & Environment Department

EMP – Environmental Management Plan

EIA – Environment Impact Assessment

BOD – Biological Oxygen Demand

COD – Chemical oxygen demand

3. References:

 Project HSE Procedure

 Waste Disposal & Management Procedure
 HSE Policy Statement
 Environment protection rules, 1986 (amended2006)
 The manufacture storage & import of hazardous chemicals
rules1989 (Amended 2000)
  Noise pollution (regulation & control) rules, 2000 (amended
2002)
 The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 &
Rules 1982.
 The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 &
Rules 1975.
4. Responsibilities:

RCM/SITE-INCHARGE:

 Ensure that all statutory rules & regulations to be followed

to avoid damage to Environment.
 Endure the compliance of environment management plan.
 Ensure that all workers including sub-contractor shall
receive training on environment management
Project HSE Lead:

 Provide environmental advice to project manager and

guidance to the project team.
 Identify activities that have potential environmental impacts
which are not adequately covered in environment
management plan.
 Provide training to create environment awareness among all
site personnel.
 Ensure the on-site implementation and compliance of all
environmental procedures and issue notice in case of non-
compliance to any environmental procedure.
 Ensure the timely selection of environmental monitoring
agency and waste dealers and auditing of their facilities for
effectively implementation of environmental procedures.
5. Environmental Issues:

5.1. Local

Where, the impact is limited to the scale of a nation. (Water

pollution, Noise pollution, Air pollution, land pollution and Impact on
Biodiversity).
5.2. Global

Where the impact is global (Global Warming, Ozone depletion, Acid

rain, Deforestation and Depletion of water resources

5.3. Environmental impacts due to the construction and

1. Land pollution

2. Water pollution

3. Particulate & gaseous emission

4. Noise pollution

5. Impact due to the Solid waste disposal

6. Impact to the topography & vegetation.

6. Environmental Criteria in selecting temporary sites viz.

pipe dump sites, Camp facilities:

As far as possible the identified temporary land should be:

Non cultivable Land:

Away from the settlements

Away from the surface water bodies

Away from the sensitive areas:

Away from highly polluting industries:

6.1. General Criteria to develop temporary sites:

1. Duration of storage time

2. Location
3. Size of the site

4. Site operation

5. Capacity of site

6. Condition of materials

7. Equipment needed

8. Security & Signage

9. Easy Accessibility

6.2. Environmental Aspects and Mitigation Measures:

1. Inspection, Monitoring and Reporting

2. Interpret baseline environment in and around the project site, by

monitoring and data collection

3. Measure / estimate sources of environmental issues.

4. Predict their impact on the baseline environmental conditions

5. List the impacts which cannot be avoided and need mitigation.

Environmental Management plan is usually considered part

of Environment Impact Assessment (EIA).

Sl
Activity Environmental impact Mitigation Measures responsibility
no

Proper collection,
Site Facility / camp Waste generation Dry
segregation & safe Admin. / HSE
1 accommodate/ Cooking / waste Food waste
disposal. Maintain proper dept.
Dining activity started Hazardous waste
Log Register

2 Industrial & waste water Hazard for workers Proper collection with Site in-
from services &climate closed network & Disposal charge / HSE
by proper treatment with
 septic tank & soak pit. dept.

Dust suppression using

water Sprinkling on roads (
Dust particulate due to If possible ,by reused
3 transportation & D.G set Respiration problem water. ) Explore feasibility RCM
operation. of vegetation Acoustics for
DG set Usage of Nose
Mask in dust prone areas

Used on construction
Heavy Earthmoving equipment. Usage of ear
Increase in Noise
4 equipment/Construction muff based on the RCM
Level
Equipment using parameter dB level Vs No.
of Hours exposure

Reuses of construction
Construction waste
waste with proper storage
contaminated with
Various Construction at stacking yard & scrap
soil& also waste
5 activities started on full resoled in seconded RCM & HSE
appears poor
swing. market. Making proper
housekeeping or bad
housekeeping at site by
aquatic condition.
proper team.

7.0 Worksite Analysis:

A worksite analysis, Construction hygienist measure and identifies

exposures, problem task, and risks. The most effective worksite
analysis includes all jobs, operations, and work activities.

The Construction hygienist inspects monitors or analyses the

particular hazards at the worksite that may affect the worker health.
If the situation hazardous to health is discovered, the construction
hygienist recommends the appropriate correct action.

8. Air Quality Management:

8.1. General

Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM)

These are the particulate matters above 10 micron in size, which is

present normally in suspended manner in the ambient air.
8.2. Sources of Air pollution:

Dust generation due to the

1. Wind and vehicular movement

2. Loading and unloading activities at the material storage area

3. Drilling and blasting operation

Gaseous emission generated from:

1. Vehicle, plant & machinery operations, DG Sets

2. Cooking by LPG at the Camp facilities

3. Paint application, fuel storage areas as volatile organic

compounds

8.3. Emission Control Measure:

Dust Control Measure:

1. Periodic Sprinkling of Water

2. Wind breaks barrier

3. Soil Stabilization

General Measure:

Speed limit for all project vehicles in construction site shall comply
with current rules and regulations

Low sulphur content diesel shall be used, if available in the local

market.

Low emission explosives.

Proper arrangement for disposal of fumes generated from Machinery
/ Power

Generators through filtration system

8.4. Air Composition:

NITROGEN (N2) – 78.09 %

OXGEN (O2) – 20.94 %

ARGON (AR) – 0.93 %

CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2) – 0.0318 %

8.5. Air Quality Monitoring:

Unit of SPM is microgram per standard cubic meter

The weight of solid particles / volume of air

Air quality shall be periodically checked and if needed mitigation

measure shall be taken to ensure compliance of essential
component to desired level as mentioned in 6.4.

9. Water Quality Management:

9.1. Sources of Waste water:

• Curing / casting Yard

• Sewage

• Cooking / Dining

• Vehicles wash area / workshop activities

9.2. Collection of Waste water:

The entire waste water generated shall be effectively collected
before the treatment.

During the collection process, there shall be no leakage or overflow.

Waste water shall be preferably collected in the closed pipes or lined

drains rather than open drain According to the acceptable level of
Local Environment Authority (RPCB / GPCB).

9.2.1. Strategy for treatment system:

Waste water generated shall be collected and treated at a common

place

The treated waste water shall meet the requirements specified by

the SPCB

(State pollution control Board) depending on the type of discharge

such as inland surface water, public sewers, Land for irrigation or
marine coastal areas

9.2.2. Management of Cooking / Dining Waste water:

Collect all the leftover food particles in separate bins.

Wash food grains in a separate container and not directly in the sink
to prevent the slippage

Wipe out all the oil pans using paper or cloth to reduce the oil
concentration in the waste water

Collect the left out cooked oil separately and dispose off to the
approved recycler.

Stages of washing dishes shall be followed.

Biodegradable detergent shall be used to wash utensils.

Water conservation taps available in local market shall be fitted in

dishwashing sink and wash basin.
9.3. Management of wastewater form curing /casting yard:

1. Optimize the water requirement for curing

2. Curing water runoff shall be away from water bodies.

3. Curing yard overflow water shall be collected in a tank through

lined open or closed drains

4. Reuse the collected curing water. Fresh water shall be added only
for loss.

9.4. Method of Waste water Treatment:

The following methods of treatment are adapted to clean the waste

water from

Domestic waste and industrial waste

1. Screening

2. Primary clarification

3. Biological treatment if BOD, COD if present

4. Final clarification

5. Disinfection

9.4.1. Management of waste water from workshop activities:

Install an oil separator in vehicle wash area.

The cleaning and degreasing of vehicles and components must be

carried out in a designated wash bay.

The sludge / waste settled in the oil separator and the associated
treatment system shall be managed as per hazardous waste
management
All the spillage or Leakages from the plants, machineries and
vehicles shall be cleaned with the absorbent in localized area

Toilets shall be away from storm drain and surface water.

Construct appropriate oil separation tank with oil skimming

arrangement

9.5. Water Quality Monitoring:

Physical parameters

Colour, odour, turbidity, suspended solids etc.

Chemical parameters

PH

Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD)

Chemical oxygen demand (COD)

Chlorine (CL)

Sulphite (SO4)

Nitrate (NO3 )

Water at various locations, especially in Camps, shall undergo

periodic test.

Nevertheless portable water shall be supplied through Aqua Guard

Filters.

10. Noise Quality Management:

10.1. General

Noise: Unwanted level of Sound

Sound: Any change in pressure that can be detected by the ear.
Sound occurs in any medium that has mass and elasticity. It occurs
as elastic waves that cross over above and below a line representing
atmospheric pressure

10.2. Noise Control Measure:

The permitted sound pressure level versus duration of exposure is

given in the table below:

Sl. No Sound Pressure level In dBA Permissible duration in Hrs.

1 80 32

2 85 16

3 90 8

4 95 4

5 100 2

6 105 1

7 110 ½

8 115 ¼

Exposure to noise level than specified above, following precaution to

be followed:

Providing warning signs in the noise hazard areas (exceeding 85

dBA)

Isolating noisy activities from quieter ones, e.g. Concrete

compressors, pumps and Generators in screened off areas or away
from the work to be carried out,

Rotation of worker to minimize exposure period

Treatment of noise requires modifications, partial redesign or
replacing of noise emitting object.

providing suitable PPE in terms of ear Muff

Periodic check shall be carried out for Noise levels for Noise making
equipment’s and necessary maintenance shall be carried out to
bring down the noise level as per manufacturer recommendation.
Noisy equipment / area shall be provided with signage.

11. Land Pollution

11.1. Sources of Land Pollution

Sources Methods

Sewage sludge Improper sanitation system causes sludge to leak at surrounding soil.

Non-biodegradable which are not cleared settled in the soil undergo chemical
Demolition and
reaction and increase soil toxicity Oil, paint, other chemicals spillage due to miss-
construction
handling and keeping / storing on a unpaved area.

11.2. Burning:

Burning shall not be done on the Site unless specified in other

sections Controlled fires shall be confined to a closed area / vessel,
guarded at all times.

Burning shall completely reduce the materials to ashes.

12. Spill Control:

12.1. Sources of Spill

Storage areas for potentially hazardous waste and damage potential

from construction

Leaching arising from the surface run-off around temporary

stockpiles of materials (e.g. contaminated soil)

Drip of oil from plant & Machinery.

12.2. Spill response

Regular inspections and training would be conducted to enable early

detection of oil / gaseous spill. The gaseous / oil spill as and when
observed would be immediately informed to the higher authorities
at the site and shall be impeded to ensure risk free environment.

12.3. Spill Clean – UP

The hazardous waste shall be kept in a suitably labelled, leak proof

container and stored in an appropriate location for subsequent
disposal.

Contaminated soils and used clean-up materials shall be treated as

hazardous waste and be disposed of accordingly at the designated
disposal site.

13. Handling of hazardous materials:

13.1. Handling, Storing and disposal of Hazardous Materials

When any hazardous substance is procured, used, stored, or

disposed, (Material Safety Data Sheet) MSDS for the substances
shall be made available at the worksite, incorporating in the hazard
analysis for the activities.

The material which in use and will be followed in the use, storage,
and disposal of the material, the selection of hazard control and
emergency response measures, should be made known to the user.

All employees using, storing, or disposing of hazardous substances

shall receive training in the information contained in the MSDS for
the substance and any general safety and health instruction
required.

Transportation, use, storage, and disposal of hazardous substances

shall bounder the supervision of a qualified person as per the
statuary requirement.

13.2. Collection and Transportation of hazardous Waste:

Transportation, use, and storage of hazardous substances shall be
planned and controlled to prevent contamination to people and
environment.

Disposal of surplus or excess materials and containers shall be done

in a manner that will not contaminate or pollute the environment
and in accordance with the local regulations and guidelines.

Every hazardous substance being transported for disposal shall be

transported with a copy of the substance’s MSDS. Appropriate fire
prevention & extinguishing measures shall be taken at combustible
material dump yards.

14.0. Chemicals and Chemical Wastes:

Chemicals shall be disposed in a manner that no spillage on the

ground or water occurs.

Chemical waste shall be collected in corrosion resistant, compatible

containers. Wastes shall be classified, managed, stored and
disposed of in accordance with local laws and regulations.

14.1. Storing, Handling, using and disposal of Fuel and

Lubricants:

Fuel, lubricants and oil shall be managed and stored in accordance

with applicable laws and regulations.

Used lubricants and used oils which are to be discarded, shall be

stored in marked corrosion-resistant containers and recycled or
disposed in accordance with local laws and regulations.