TANZANIA INITIATIVES FOR PREVENTING AFLATOXIN CONTAMINATION

(TANIPAC)

PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF POST-HARVEST CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR

GRAINS AT STRATEGIC MARKET CENTRE

Lot 3 CONSTRUCTION OF TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER CENTRE

ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY(ESHS)MONTHLY IMPLEMENTATION

REPORT NO.13 APRIL,2023

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TABLE OF CONTENT 1
TABLE OF CONTENT……………………………………………………………………………………………………i
LIST OF ANNEXES………………………………………………………………………………………………………i
1. INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………………………………………………………..1
1.1 BASIC CONTRACT DATA/GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT…………………….1
1.2 BRIEF DISCRIPTIONOF THE PROJECT…………………………………………………………………..1
1.3 OBJECTIVES…………………………………………………………………………………………………..1
1.4 SCOPE…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..1
1.5 LIST OF SUPERVISION ACTIVITIES DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD…………………………..1
2. STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF ESHS RISK AND IMPACTS& MANAGEMENT MEASURES………2
2.1 IMPLEMENTATION OF ESMP & MONITORING…………………………………………………………..2
2.2 KEY PROJECT OF ESMP ,HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUES…………………………………………….2
2.3 IMPLEMENTATION OF ESMP DURING THE REPORT PEROID………………………………………..2
2.3.1 Environment and social assessment…………………………………………………………….2
2.3.2 Status of mitigation measures…………………………………………………………………….2
2.3.3 Other specific ssues…………………………………………………………………………………5
3. CAPACITY BUILDING…………………………………………………………………………………………………6
4. CONCLUSION AND RECCOMENDATION………………………………………………………………………….6

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 1.INTRODUCTION
Basic Contract Data/General Information about the Project /Program

Construction Contract Data

Contract Name PROPOSED CONTRUCTION OF
POST-HARVEST CENTRE OF
EXCELLENCE FOR GRAINS AT
STRATEGIC MARKET CENTRE
Client PERMANENT SECRETARY MINISTRY
OF AGRICULTUREP.O.BOX
1282,40487,DODOMA,TANZANIA
Contractor B.H.LADWA LTD,P.O.BOX
195,MOROGORO,TANZANIA.
Supervision Consultant B.J AMULI ARCHITECTS
PERTNERSHIP P.O.BOX 20861,DAR
ES SALAAM,TANZANIA
Counterpart Engineer MBEGA&ASSOCIATES CONSULTING
ENGINEERS&TOWN PLANNERS LTD
P.O.BOX 10201 DAR ES SALAAM
,TANZANIA
Name of the Sociologist/Environmentalist/Safety Officer ZAKARIA MTEPA.

Reporting Period (for the month of) APRIL,2023

Contract Milestones/ Dates
Notification of Award 15 Months
Contract Signing
Commencement

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1.1 Brief description of the project
Proposed construction harvest centre of excellence for grains at strategic market centre, is project carried out by
Republic of Tanzania under ministry of agriculture it financed by African Development Bank(ADB) and global agriculture
construction a strategic market, agro-processing and transfer centre at Mtanana B,Kongwa District in Dodoma .
The project is dealing with building work in lot 3 that involve several building such as canteen, laundry, hostel,
residential and training centre building .Also within the construction we are selectively painting, electrical system,
aluminium window work, screaming and works which are within the building area ,environmental policies that will be
determining the appropriate level of environmental and social mitigation for the project and its proposed components
during the development and operation phases

Illutration photo show a Kongwa district map.

1.2 Objectives of the report

The objectives of this monthly ESHS implementation performance report include review of potential environmental,
social, health, and safety risks and impacts associated with the project activities implemented by the contractor and
ensure that the intervention does not carry any environmental, social, health, and safety risks and impacts to the nearby
biophysical and social environment.
Also it provides a practical plan to manage the potential environmental and social unintended negatives impacts
associates with the project activities as we as to allow with meaningful and inclusive mult-stakeholder consultations
and engagement throughout the lifecycle of the project within a specific month.
It sets the environment and social conditions that shall be abode by BHL in the course of implementation of construction
of the proposed construction of post-harvest centre of the excellence for the grains at strategic market centre, it aim at
ensuring effective implementation of the, mitigation and enhancement measures are achieved.

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1.3 Scope
This report covers the main ESHS activities conducted by the contractor, and the outcomes of these activities during
the reporting period with the month as the following
➢ To provide and show the mitigation measure took on month by contractor
➢ Housekeeping overview on month
➢ Implementation of health tradition at workplace within the month
➢ Environmental and social management within the month
➢ To provide description of the relevant parts including project location, design, component and activities.
➢ To overview policies, legislation, standard, regulation governing environmental international, region and local
level
➢ To assemble, evaluate and presenting base line data on the relevant environmental and social characteristics
of the project area
1.4 List of supervision activities during the reporting period
This section shall discuss a detailed list of planned EHS&S activities and implementation status during the reporting
period.
(a) ESHS Table record.
NO TITLE Total NO TITLE TOTAL
1 Fatality case 0 9 HSE violation 0
2 Loss of workday 0 10 Theft and robbery case 0
3 Property damage 0 11 First aid cases 0
4 Near miss 0 12
5 Motor vehicle 0 13
6 Environmental Incidents 0 14
7 HSE committee 0 14
8 Toolbox 24 15

(b) Tool box table meeting record.

S/N Date Topic Attendees S/N Date Topic Attendees
01. 3/4/2022 Dust mask 18 16 19/4/2023 Ladder safety 19
02. 4/4/2023 Vibration machine 25 17 20/4/2023 First aid 16
03. 5/4/2023 Eyes safety 15 18 21/4/2023 Electrical safety 19
04. 6/4/2023 Ergonomic hazard 18 19 22/4/2023 Safety element 14
05. 7/4/2023 Ear plug 14 20 24/4/2023 Heat stress 24
07. 8/4/2023 Working on sunlight 13 21 25/4/2023 Drug abuse 17
08. 10/4/2023 Safety belt 16 22 26/4/2023 Concrete work 14
09. 11/4/2023 Slip and fall safety 15 23 27/ Painting safety 13
4/2023
10. 12/4/2023 Skin disease 17
11 13/4/2023 Before work start 14
safety
12 14/4/2023 Fire extinguisher 19
13 15/4/2023 18
14 17/4/2023 Asbestosis disease 18
15 18/4/2023 Silicosis disease 17

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2.STATUS OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPLEMENTATION OF IMPACTS MANAGEMENT MEASURES
TO DATE WITHIN THE MONTH
2.1 Environmental, social, health and safety management issues
2.1.1 Air pollution control measures
a) Open fire is restricted on site
b) Using recycling option on used materials
c) Using environmentally friendly tools and materials
2.1.2 Water pollution control measures.
a) Monitoring and improving water waste on site
b) Domestic water on site are directed to septic tanks.
2.1.3 Noise pollution measures.
a) All machines and plants are switched off when they are not in use.
b) Workers wearing appropriate PPE that prevent hearing loss during the work. E.g ear plug.
2.1.4 Waste management.
a) Recycling of waste and reuse of waste on other work.
b) Waste are collected and isolation is done depending on their nature and dumped at dumping area which
presented on site.
2.1.5 Emergence preparedness and response.
a) Fire extinguishers are available on site and maintained.
b) There are clear escape routes for emergencies.
c) Regularly provision of education and training for emergence response.
d) First aid service are available on site always.
2.1.6 Sanitary facility maintenance.
a) All sanitary facilities which available on site keeping in hygienic conditions such as toilets and canteens are
kept in a good hygienic condition.
b) Providing of safe and clean drinking water at site.
2.2 MONITORING STATUS
2.2.1 Matters targeted implemented on February & March.

S/N Matters targeted Implement status Responsible

1. Fire extinguisher investigation Done Safety officer

2. Resolving grievances Done Safety officer
3. Improving first aid kit missed items Partial improved First aider
4. Regularly provision education and training Done Safety officer
5. Routine of environmental, social and health Partial improved Safety officer
issues on site
6. Sanitary issues maintenance Partial improved Safety officer

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 Photo show fire extinguisher investigation and cleaning. 6/4/2023

2.2.2 Employment status

A contractor has both skilled and unskilled workers among of them there are expertise and local from Tanzania.

2.3 Status of the mitigation measures

This section will update on the status of the mitigation measures using a matrix approach.
No. Proposed E&S measure Targeted E&S Linked Indicator of completion Verifier
risk/impact investment of the E&S measure
activity
1 o Wherever possible Impact to Biodiversity Construction 3 Environment client
mature trees (Especially phase &Consultant
baobabs) shall be activities
retained.
o Earthworks should be
observed in order to
confine land clearance
within the project area
boundaries.
o The project area shall
be revegetated as part

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 of landscaping after
construction
2o Vehicles carrying Increased Noise Construction 2 Environment client
construction materials shall phase &Consultant
be restricted during day time activities
only.
o Machine operators in various
sections with significant
noise levels shall be
provided with noise
protective gear.
o Construction equipment shall
be selected, operated and
maintained to minimize
noise.
3 o Water sprinkling shall be Impact to Air Quality Construction 2 Environment client
applied to open earth phase &Consultant
construction areas to activities
reduce dust emission.
o Trucks transporting
construction materials
shall be covered if the
load is dry and prone to
dust emissions.
o The construction area
shall be fenced by iron
sheets; this will prevent
the dust at the ground to
be picked up by the
wind.
o Buildings shall be
covered by hessian net
to prevent dust from
reaching the
neighbouring area
o Vehicles carrying
materials shall be well
maintained to minimize
emissions from exhaust
4 o Waste containers to be Waste generation Construction 2 Environment client
placed at designated phase &Consultant
locations. activities
o Identification and
classification of the
different waste types
that could be generated
at the construction site
(due to the materials
used and waste
generated in different
sections)

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 o Adequate facilities for
handling the
construction waste.
o Sewage management
facilities should be on
site.
o Construction site and
surrounds shall follow
good housekeeping
practices.
o Completely separate
hazardous from non‐
hazardous waste
streams at the
construction site should
be done;
o Immediate removal of
waste material
(concrete, iron, rocks,
etc.) accidentally
deposited, from highly
sensitive habitats;
o Reusing excavated soil
and construction waste
as much as possible;
o Establishing the
Temporary Hazardous
Waste Storage Points
according the national
legislation on handling,
labelling, storage and
management with
hazardous waste;
o Burning and burying of
wastes shall be strictly
prohibited
5 o Appropriate working Occupational Health Construction 2 Environment client
gear (such as nose, ear and Safety Risks phase &Consultant
mask and clothing) and activities
good construction site
management shall be
provided.
o The contractor shall
ensure that the
construction site is
fenced and hygienically
kept with adequate
provision of facilities
including waste disposal
receptacles, sewage,

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 firefighting and clean
and safe water supply.
o A well-stocked First Aid
kit (administered by
trained first aider) shall
be maintained at each
construction site.
o The trained first aider
shall also be responsible
for primary treatment of
ailments and other
minor medical cases as
well as providing some
health education to the
workforce.
6 o No construction works Erosion of Cleared Construction 2 Environment client
during rainy season Areas phase &Consultant
o The contractor shall activities
deliberately re-cover
exposed soils with
grass to overcome
erosion by moving
water in the area.
o Developer shall
monitor areas of
exposed soil during
periods of heavy
rainfall throughout the
remaining construction
phase.
o Proper drainage
channels shall be
provided to direct water
to designated area
7 o Earth moving and Construction Vibration Construction 1 Environment client
ground impacting phase &Consultant
operations shall be activities
phased so as not to
occur in the same time
period because
vibrations are additive.
o Night time activities
shall be avoided as
people feel more
vibrations during night
time hours.
o Vibratory rollers and
packers shall be
avoided as practically
possible

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8 o Emergency Community Safety, Construction 2 Environment client
Preparedness and Health and Security phase &Consultant
Response Plan will be activities
developed prior to
construction works
starting;
o MoA and the
Contractor/s will openly
and transparently
inform residents of the
affected places and
villages for planned
activities that follow
quarterly;
o Workers will receive
training and guidance
in how to avoid
conflicts with the local
community members
and sign a labour code
of conduct, in order to
avoid creating conflicts
with the local
environment;
o Adequate selection of
qualified security
guards with appropriate
training;
All necessary permits will be
obtained prior to the start of
construction phase from
responsible institutions
responsible for urban
planning, communal works,
water protection, electricity
and telecommunication, and
cultural heritage protection.

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1-Activity comply with specification,
2-On progress of compliance,
3-Does not comply with specification
4- Does not apply

Photo show safety officer train a worker on how wear and use safety belt at work. 12/4/2023

3.CAPACITY BUILDING

3.1Stakeholders engagement
A contractor has a good relationship with all stakeholders, sometime village stakeholders invited to attend on monthly
progress meeting and discuss different matters with village government and supporting each other.

3.2 Benefit and liver hood improvement

Through the project helps residents obtain employment, improvement of the life standard, increasing
of population, friendship, growth of internal economic income within the area.
3.3 Grievance Redresses Mechanism (GRM):
NB: On April there was no any grievance from stakeholders and workers

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4 ADMINISTRATIVE AND APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS
4.1 ANY CHANGES OCCURED
No any change in terms of applicable requirement on environmental and social related personnel,
location and design. All remains as per Contract design and approved Site establishment sketch.
4.2 CHALLENGE.
Continues remind for Workers, some workers has poor response concerning of using PPE during the
worktime although there are daily awareness but safety still insist them.
4.3 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION.
Actual this monthly report provides description of Contractor’s Environmental and Social Management
and Monitoring activities to be undertaken in relation to the Contract for Proposed Construction of Post
-Harvest Centre of Excellence for Grains at the Strategic Market Centre-Lot 3 within the monthly. The
report covers environmental and social management and monitoring activities

A contractor appreciates for often site inspection and monitoring and support from environmental client
and consultant to remind each other, ensure and promote safe at work.

Photo show tool box meeting attendance sheet. 24/4/2023

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