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Environmental Aspect Impact and Mitigation

The document outlines environmental aspects, impacts, and mitigation measures for a construction project, detailing various risks associated with air and water quality, land contamination, waste management, energy usage, and noise pollution. Each risk is assessed with severity and probability rankings, along with proposed control measures and responsibilities for implementation. The aim is to minimize environmental harm and ensure compliance with regulations during construction activities.

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Environmental Aspect Impact and Mitigation

The document outlines environmental aspects, impacts, and mitigation measures for a construction project, detailing various risks associated with air and water quality, land contamination, waste management, energy usage, and noise pollution. Each risk is assessed with severity and probability rankings, along with proposed control measures and responsibilities for implementation. The aim is to minimize environmental harm and ensure compliance with regulations during construction activities.

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Form No.

:- FM-HSE-02
PROJECT TITLE: Revision - 01 (07/2019)

Environmental Aspect & Impact and Mitigation & Control Measures RA#________________ Rev-00

Team Leader \
Date of Assessment \ ACTIVITY: \
Members \

Risk Residual Risk Ranking


Sl Severity Control measures Responsibility
Activity / Steps Hazards Who will be harmed ? (S) Probability Ranking Severity Probability Ranking
No (Existing and * Additional required) / Action Date
(P) RR=SXP (S) (P) RR=SXP

Air pollution caused by plant General public and site Construction manager, Site
emissions during construction personnels. engineer, supervisor,
All plant will be inspected weekly and faults rectified
activities. Environmental
immediately. Plant/vehicles to be switched off when not in
3 3 9 2 1 2 engineer/officer, safety
use. No idling policy to be implemented for stationary
manager, safety engineer
vehicles.

Air Pollution caused by open General public and site No burning policy (debris & materials) enforced on site as a Construction manager, Site
fires and smoking waste. personnels. mandatory rule. engineer, supervisor,
AIR QUALITY Environmental
(Pollution and Dust) 3 3 9 2 2 4 engineer/officer, safety
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manager, safety engineer

Dust created by materials General public and site Dust suppression to be used for materials storage e.g. Construction manager, Site
storage and on-site personnels. covering, damping down. Stone/ballast deliveries to be engineer, supervisor,
construction activities. damped down. Imposing maximum site speed limit (20 Environmental
3 3 9 km/h). 2 2 4 engineer/officer, safety
manager, safety engineer

Pollution caused by site runoff Water pollution. Site Specific controls required to ensure accidental spillages Construction manager, Site
(including silt) and accidental do not occur or will be prevented from entering soft ground engineer, supervisor,
spillage of pollutants. or watercourses. Environmental
Designated bunded areas to be established. Spill kits to be engineer/officer, safety
4 3 12 present and utilised where required by trained personnel. 2 2 4 manager, safety engineer

2 WATER QUALITY

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Form No. :- FM-HSE-02
PROJECT TITLE: Revision - 01 (07/2019)

Environmental Aspect & Impact and Mitigation & Control Measures RA#________________ Rev-00

Team Leader \
Date of Assessment \ ACTIVITY: \
Members \

Risk Residual Risk Ranking


Sl Severity Control measures Responsibility
Activity / Steps Hazards Who will be harmed ? (S) Probability Ranking Severity Probability Ranking
No (Existing and * Additional required) / Action Date
(P) RR=SXP (S) (P) RR=SXP

Pollution caused by site runoff Water pollution. Domestic effluent released from the site accommodation Construction manager, Site
2 WATER QUALITY (including silt) and accidental toilets and domestic facilities discharged into a septic tank. engineer, supervisor,
spillage of pollutants. Environmental
4 3 12 2 2 4
engineer/officer, safety
manager, safety engineer

Additional effluent loading Soil contamination. Collection into septic tank and disposal via licensed waste Construction manager, Site
from welfare facilities contractor. engineer, supervisor,
4 3 12 2 2 4 Environmental
engineer/officer, safety
manager, safety engineer

LAND Inadvertent release of Air pollution. Soil samples to be taken to identify contamination and Construction manager, Site
(Ground hazardous dust/ vapour. determine safe working practices and disposal routes. engineer, supervisor,
Contamination) disposal via wrong/ illegal Environmental
3 disposal route. 4 4 16 2 2 4 engineer/officer, safety
manager, safety engineer

LAND Uncontrolled spreading of Harmful to wildlife. Not applicable to this project. Construction manager, Site
(Invasive Plants & invasive plants. engineer, supervisor,
Alien Species) Environmental
4 4 3 12 2 2 4 engineer/officer, safety
manager, safety engineer

LAND Negative impact upon Loss of Biodiversity. Survey to be conducted. Construction manager, Site
(Protected protected species population engineer, supervisor,
Species) Environmental
engineer/officer, safety
6 4 3 12 2 2 4
manager, safety engineer

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Form No. :- FM-HSE-02
PROJECT TITLE: Revision - 01 (07/2019)

Environmental Aspect & Impact and Mitigation & Control Measures RA#________________ Rev-00

Team Leader \
Date of Assessment \ ACTIVITY: \
Members \

Risk Residual Risk Ranking


Sl Severity Control measures Responsibility
Activity / Steps Hazards Who will be harmed ? (S) Probability Ranking Severity Probability Ranking
No (Existing and * Additional required) / Action Date
(P) RR=SXP (S) (P) RR=SXP

LAND Negative visual impact upon Harmful to wildlife. Avoidance of unnecessary tree and vegetation removal. Construction manager, Site
(Visual Impact) the surrounding environment. Loss of Biodiversity Storing machinery and construction materials in a tidy engineer, supervisor,
manner in order to minimise visual impact on views. Environmental
Covered over or stored behind hoarding when not in use. engineer/officer, safety
Lighting of site compounds will be restricted to agreed manager, safety engineer
7 4 3 12 2 2 4
specifications.
Hoarding to be utilised on site compounds to minimise
visual intrusion of the surrounding landscape where
required.

General office waste. Reduction in natural Wastepaper to be re-used on reverse as scrap paper. Construction manager, Site
resources. Paper recycling to be utilised. engineer, supervisor,
Pollution to ground. Other office/canteen waste stored in covered skip to Environmental
prevent unauthorised access and wind-blown litter. Good engineer/officer, safety
4 4 16 housekeeping policy to be adopted during the lifecycle of 2 2 4 manager, safety engineer
the project with regular removal instigated.

8 WASTE
Operational waste ‘Hazardous’, Reduction in natural Comply with duty of care obligations and waste Construction manager, Site
‘Controlled’ and ‘Inert’. resources. management legislation. engineer, supervisor,
Pollution to ground. Segregation of waste types to encourage re-use, recycling Environmental
and avoid landfill. engineer/officer, safety
4 3 12 Suitable containment of all waste to prevent discharges or 2 2 4 manager, safety engineer
leaks.
Waste Management Plan to be utilised.
Waste to be disposed by means of an approved licensed
contractor.

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Form No. :- FM-HSE-02
PROJECT TITLE: Revision - 01 (07/2019)

Environmental Aspect & Impact and Mitigation & Control Measures RA#________________ Rev-00

Team Leader \
Date of Assessment \ ACTIVITY: \
Members \

Risk Residual Risk Ranking


Sl Severity Control measures Responsibility
Activity / Steps Hazards Who will be harmed ? (S) Probability Ranking Severity Probability Ranking
No (Existing and * Additional required) / Action Date
(P) RR=SXP (S) (P) RR=SXP

Fuels, Oils, Hazardous Contamination of Stored quantities kept to minimum. Construction manager, Site
Substances ground. Adequate containers (e.g. drums, bowsers, drip trays). engineer, supervisor,
Harmful to wildlife. Stored in bunded area and dispensing areas. Environmental
4 3 12 Drip trays used beneath static plant. 2 2 4 engineer/officer, safety
Spillages cleaned immediately using spill kits. manager, safety engineer

Concrete Contamination of Storage area for dry cement products bunded and Construction manager, Site
ground. protected from weather conditions. This shall also be engineer, supervisor,
Harmful to wildlife. protected to ensure dry cement particles do not spread Environmental
near sensitive receptors. engineer/officer, safety
4 3 12 Concrete runoff and wash down of plant to be contained. 2 2 4 manager, safety engineer
MATERIAL STORAGE
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and USE

Paint products Contamination of Bunded, fire resistant storage containers. Drip trays utilised Construction manager, Site
ground. during work activities. engineer, supervisor,
Harmful to wildlife Environmental
engineer/officer, safety
4 4 16 2 2 4 manager, safety engineer

ENERGY USAGE Use of limited resources Reduction in natural Power to be isolated/switched off when not in use. Construction manager, Site
(Electricity) resources. Greenhouse Use of mains supplied electricity rather than generators – engineer, supervisor,
effect from generation. best practicable means option to be utilised. Environmental
10 4 3 12 2 2 4 engineer/officer, safety
manager, safety engineer

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Form No. :- FM-HSE-02
PROJECT TITLE: Revision - 01 (07/2019)

Environmental Aspect & Impact and Mitigation & Control Measures RA#________________ Rev-00

Team Leader \
Date of Assessment \ ACTIVITY: \
Members \

Risk Residual Risk Ranking


Sl Severity Control measures Responsibility
Activity / Steps Hazards Who will be harmed ? (S) Probability Ranking Severity Probability Ranking
No (Existing and * Additional required) / Action Date
(P) RR=SXP (S) (P) RR=SXP

WATER USAGE Use of limited resources. Reduction in natural For welfare facilities only, essential to maintain Construction manager, Site
resources. site/operative hygiene. Water meter to be utilised to engineer, supervisor,
measure usage. To be measured as per KPI’s – submitted at Environmental
11 4 3 12 period report date. 2 2 4 engineer/officer, safety
manager, safety engineer

Noise & Vibration during Noise Pollution Utilisation of ‘Best Practicable Means’ to mitigate potential Construction manager, Site
construction activities. effects of noise and vibration: engineer, supervisor,
Selection of low noise and vibration techniques and tools. Environmental
Monitoring noise levels at frequent intervals to conform to engineer/officer, safety
project noise limits. manager, safety engineer
Secure consents/Permits where required with MOE
4 3 12 Shouting and raised voices to be kept to a minimum. 2 2 4
Prohibited use of tannoys and radios (except for urgent
communication).
Site induction to include instruction on measures to reduce
noise and vibration activities.
Compliance with project specific noise and vibration
management plan.
CONSTRUCTION Damage to infrastructure. Resource Depletion. Selection of low vibration techniques and tools. Construction manager, Site
12 NUISANCE Statutory Nuisance. engineer, supervisor,
(Noise & Vibration) Environmental
4 3 12 2 2 4 engineer/officer, safety
manager, safety engineer

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Form No. :- FM-HSE-02
PROJECT TITLE: Revision - 01 (07/2019)

Environmental Aspect & Impact and Mitigation & Control Measures RA#________________ Rev-00
CONSTRUCTION
12 NUISANCE Team Leader \
Date of Assessment
(Noise & Vibration) \ ACTIVITY: \
Members \

Risk Residual Risk Ranking


Sl Severity Control measures Responsibility
Activity / Steps Hazards Who will be harmed ? (S) Probability Ranking Severity Probability Ranking
No (Existing and * Additional required) / Action Date
(P) RR=SXP (S) (P) RR=SXP

Interruption of Infrastructure Resource Depletion. Selection of low noise techniques and tools to avoid Construction manager, Site
Operations. Statutory Nuisance. interruption of station PA. engineer, supervisor,
Environmental
engineer/officer, safety
4 4 16 2 2 4 manager, safety engineer

CONSTRUCTION Site Lighting (Light pollution Statutory Nuisance Lighting scheme for compound and work areas to be Construction manager, Site
NUISANCE after dark). identified during production of Method Statements. engineer, supervisor,
(Site Lighting) Environmental
engineer/officer, safety
13 4 3 12 2 2 4 manager, safety engineer

The fuel consumed for bringing Air & Noise pollution. Provide periodic road weeping to maintain highway in safe Construction manager, Site
water from outside project will Statutory Nuisance condition, frequency of cleaning as required. engineer, supervisor,
be reduced. Ongoing assessment of highway condition provide on- site Environmental
4 3 12 wheel wash facilities if required. 2 2 4 engineer/officer, safety
manager, safety engineer

TRAFFIC (LOCAL &


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HIGHWAY)

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Form No. :- FM-HSE-02
PROJECT TITLE: Revision - 01 (07/2019)

Environmental Aspect & Impact and Mitigation & Control Measures RA#________________ Rev-00

Team Leader \
Date of Assessment \ ACTIVITY: \
Members \

Risk Residual Risk Ranking


Sl Severity Control measures Responsibility
Activity / Steps Hazards Who will be harmed ? (S) Probability Ranking Severity Probability Ranking
No (Existing and * Additional required) / Action Date
(P) RR=SXP (S) (P) RR=SXP

Off-site/On-site congestion Air & Noise pollution. On-site parking for Employees. Construction manager, Site
caused by type, volume and Statutory Nuisance On-site parking for deliveries. Specified delivery times engineer, supervisor,
timing of shift start/finish and avoiding peak times. Clearly marked access route and Environmental
deliveries. entrance (including authorised crossings). Entrance/traffic engineer/officer, safety
TRAFFIC (LOCAL & control to comply with highway standards. manager, safety engineer
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HIGHWAY) Work zone traffic management guide.
Banksmen provided to control vehicles at entrance and on-
site.
Traffic Management Plan arrangements covering the site
4 4 16 2 2 4
and access routes contained within the construction phase
plan.
(Site deliveries to be managed, conducted and controlled in
a suitable manner as per project code of conduct).
Compliance with project specific Traffic Management Plan.

TRESPASSING/ Personal Injury. Statutory Nuisance 24 Hour Security. Construction manager, Site
VANDALISM Release of hazardous materials. All materials/ tools to be secured/ removed from working engineer, supervisor,
Vandalism to adjacent areas. Environmental
infrastructure. All site access gates to be locked and secured when not in engineer/officer, safety
Inadequate site security 4 3 12 use. 2 2 4 manager, safety engineer
management

15

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Form No. :- FM-HSE-02
PROJECT TITLE: Revision - 01 (07/2019)

Environmental Aspect & Impact and Mitigation & Control Measures RA#________________ Rev-00

Team Leader \
Date of Assessment \ ACTIVITY: \
Members \

Risk Residual Risk Ranking


Sl Severity Control measures Responsibility
Activity / Steps Hazards Who will be harmed ? (S) Probability Ranking Severity Probability Ranking
No (Existing and * Additional required) / Action Date
(P) RR=SXP (S) (P) RR=SXP
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Air Paper Cardboard Carbon emission for making Waste reduction, Paper recycling service hired for recycling paper and Construction manager, Site
paper and during Reduction of landfill cardboard. engineer, supervisor,
transportation and Disposing of uses Environmental
paper. engineer/officer, safety
4 3 12 2 2 4 manager, safety engineer

Wood Waste Carbon emission for Wood Waste reduction, Wood will be reused on site for making HSE signages, cover Construction manager, Site
making and transportation. Reduction of landfill electrical wirings, water bottles stands, etc. engineer, supervisor,
uses Environmental
engineer/officer, safety
4 3 12 2 2 4 manager, safety engineer

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Reusing ground The fuel consumed for bringing Reduction of fresh After quality check, the ground water will be used for dust Construction manager, Site
water for dust water from outside project will water uses control purposes engineer, supervisor,
suppression be reduced. Environmental
engineer/officer, safety
4 3 12 2 2 4 manager, safety engineer

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Form No. :- FM-HSE-02
PROJECT TITLE: Revision - 01 (07/2019)

Environmental Aspect & Impact and Mitigation & Control Measures RA#________________ Rev-00

Team Leader \
Date of Assessment \ ACTIVITY: \
Members \

Risk Residual Risk Ranking


Sl Severity Control measures Responsibility
Activity / Steps Hazards Who will be harmed ? (S) Probability Ranking Severity Probability Ranking
No (Existing and * Additional required) / Action Date
(P) RR=SXP (S) (P) RR=SXP

Excavation Odour associated with waste Odor nuisance. Tanks used for the storage of fuel and maintenance oil, will Construction manager, Site
and septic tank. Noise Pollution. be constructed so that any leaks/spillages will be contained. engineer, supervisor,
Noise and vibration from Dust nuisance Tanks will be surrounded by a leakage containment bund Environmental
vehicles. Water contamination. capable of containing at least 110% of the volume of the engineer/officer, safety
Dust emission due to Vehicle Soil Contamination. largest tank within the bund or 25% of the total tank manager, safety engineer
movements, Excavation work volume within the bund, whichever is the greater.
and crushing activity. Regular Maintenance of equipment will be carried out
Leakage of fuel and oils from Speed limits will be implemented for vehicles using the site.
4 4 16 2 2 4
site Equipment. Traffic control measures will be implemented to enforce
Spill During Maintenance Work. speed limits.
Regular Dust Control on site using water tankers.
Water spraying before start of crushing activity.
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Dewatering Ground water contamination. Water contamination. It will be ensured all equipment used for pumping ground Construction manager, Site
Soil erosion Soil Contamination water should be fitted with dip tray. engineer, supervisor,
Quality of water will be checked regularly. Environmental
engineer/officer, safety
4 3 12 2 2 4 manager, safety engineer

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Form No. :- FM-HSE-02
PROJECT TITLE: Revision - 01 (07/2019)

Environmental Aspect & Impact and Mitigation & Control Measures RA#________________ Rev-00

Team Leader \
Date of Assessment \ ACTIVITY: \
Members \

Risk Residual Risk Ranking


Sl Severity Control measures Responsibility
Activity / Steps Hazards Who will be harmed ? (S) Probability Ranking Severity Probability Ranking
No (Existing and * Additional required) / Action Date
(P) RR=SXP (S) (P) RR=SXP

Concrete activity Land contamination, Water Air pollution. Concrete spill will be prevented on site. Construction manager, Site
contamination, Carbon Water contamination. Washout area will be provided. engineer, supervisor,
Emissions. Soil Contamination. Chute of concrete mixers will be covered Environmental
engineer/officer, safety
18 4 3 12 2 2 4 manager, safety engineer

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