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Environmental Management Plan Construction of 2 BHK Housing Units at Sy. No. 115/1 of Kommaghatta Village under Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout- Phase-3, Bangalore
Environmental Management Plan
Construction of 2 BHK Housing Units at Sy. No. 115/1 of Kommaghatta Village under
Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout- Phase-3, Bangalore
Contents
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Contents Page No.
1.0 Project Proponent Organization 1
1.1 Description of the Proposed Housing Project 1
2.0 Need for prior Environmental Clearance 4
3.0 Brief Description of the Project in terms of location and surroundings 5
3.1 Project Location 5
3.2 Permissions and Clearances 10
3.3 Building Height 10
4.0 Environmental settings of Project site 11
4.1 Details of Site and Information related environment setting with in 10 Km radious of the project
11
4.2 Ecologically settings of Project site 12
5.0 Water Balance Chart with a view to promote waste water treatment, recycle, reuse and water conservation.
14
5.1 Fresh water requirement, Sewage quantity 14
5.2 Sewage Treatment and its details including target standards 16
6.0 Alterations in the natural slope and drainage pattern and their environmental impacts on the surroundings.
16
6.1 Ground water potential of the site and likely impacts of the project. 17
7.0 Solid Waste Management during construction and post construction phases
17
8.0 Air Quality and Noise Levels; likely impacts of the project during construction and operational phases.
22
9.0 Energy requirements with a view to minimize power consumption and promote use of renewal energy sources.
23
10.0 Traffic Circulation System and connectivity with a view to ensure adequate parking, conflict free movements, Energy efficient Public Transport.
24
11.0 Green Belt/Green cover and the Landscape Plan. 24
12.0 Ambient Air Quality at Project site 25
13.0 Disaster/Risk Assessment and Management Plan 26
14.0 Environnemental Management Plan [EMP] during construction and operational phases
26
15.0 Rain Water Harvesting 28
16.0 Impact of DG sets 30
17.0 Implementation of mitigation measures during Construction Phase 31
18.0 Environmental Costs 33
19.0 Litigation Letter 34
20.0 Disclosure of NABET Accreditation - EIA consultant for sector 38 34
Tables
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1 Brief description of the Project 2
2 Configuration of Building and height of Apartments 10
3 Environmentally Sensitive Areas 11
4 Ecologically Sensitive Areas 12
5 Geographical information 12
6 Current Land Use of the Proposed Project Site Area 13
7 Fresh water requirement & Sewage quantity 14
8 Quality of Treated Sewage 16
9 Composition of Municipal Solid Waste 19
10 Car Parking Calculation 24
11 List of trees proposed 25
12 Project site AAQ Results 26
13 Run off from the Project Area 28
14 Implementation of Mitigation measures 31
15 Frequency of Monitoring of Pollutants 32
16 Cost of environmental protection measures 34
Figures
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1 Key Plan of the Project Site 6
2 Google image showing the location of the Project site showing approach Road
7
3 Photographs of Project site 8 & 9
4 Water & Waste water Balance 15
5 Rain Water Recharge Well 30
Annexures
Land Documents Annexure 1
Topo Map of the Project Annexure 2
Site Plan Annexure 3
Contour Map Annexure 4
Proposed land use with Development/ Revised Master plan Annexure 5
Geotechnical Investigation Report Annexure 6
BWSSB letter regarding supply of water Annexure 7
STP design details Annexure 8
Village Map Annexure 9
Landscape Plan Annexure 10
NOC from Fire Fighting Department Annexure 11
Analysis Report Annexure 12 & 12 a
Storm Water Drainage Plan Annexure 13
Construction safety aspects Annexure 14
High Court Order Annexure 15
1.0 Project Proponent Organization
Bangalore Development Authority [BDA] is the Project Proponent Organization, which is
Planning Authority under the Karnataka Town and Country Planning Act 1961. The BDA is a
statuary body implementing development plan on town planning schemes in Bangalore
Metropolitan Area. The BDA Act envisages the following development functions to BDA.
Planning and implementation of schemes to provide for Residential sites,
commercial sites, Industrial sites, Civic Amenity sites, Parks and playgrounds.
Construction of Commercial complexes.
Construction of houses Economically Weaker sections, Low Income Group, Middle
Income Group.
Development of major infrastructure facilities.
BDA Commissioner is the Project Proponent.
The Mission & vision of BDA area
To transform Bangalore to an ideal global destination with high quality
infrastructure, better quality of life by ensuring sustainable and planned
development based on effective monitoring, regulation, through participatory and
innovative approach.
Plan, regulate, control, monitor and facilitate urban development in Bangalore
Metropolitan Area, to ensure sustainable and orderly growth.
1.1 Description of the Proposed Housing Project
Based on the Policy of State of Karnataka, BDA has taken decision to build and allot
residential Houses to People at affordable price to meet State Government social
obligation. In this connection BDA will build 2BHK residential houses at Sy. No. 115/1 of
Kommaghatta Village under Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout [Phase-3] Bangalore for
distribution to public. Based on the Conceptual plan the total Built up area works out to
41,988.50 Sq mtrs.
A Brief description of the Project, Geographical information, and Current Land Use of the
Proposed Project Site Area (in ha) are in the furnished in the following Tables.
Table 1: Brief Description of the Project
Plot / Land Area 3 acres 7 Guntas [12848.95 Sq.mtrs ]
Attributes Area Sq. mtrs %
Building Blocks 2371.68 18.45
Parking Area 1558.03 12.13
Green Area 3578.10 27.85
6.0 M Wide Driveway 622.64 4.85
8.0 M Wide Road 4718.50 36.72
Housing Project Area 12,848.95 100
Configuration of Building and height of Apartments
Type of blocks No. of floor [Block A + Block B + Block C]
Ht of Building
2BHK units Basement + Ground + 13 floors 41.60 M
Residential Building details No. of Blocks / Units : 336
No. of Units in each floor 8
No. of Units per Block (14 X 8) 112
Total No. of Units (A,B&C) (112 X 3) 336
Water Requirement
Source of water: BWSSB Fresh Water Requirement: 166 KLD
Sewage Sewage Quantity: 232 KLD
- STP capacity: 250 KLD [Activated Sludge System based on extended aeration principle with Tertiary treatment facility.
- Reuse of treated sewage for Green Cover: 10 KLD - Reuse of treated sewage by providing dual pipe system : 83 KLD - Balance excess Qty will be supplied Building contractors to nearby farm lands.
Municipal Solid Waste Management
∞ Total waste generated:924 Kgs per day
Attributes Occupancy Solid Waste Generation
(Kg/day)
Organic (Kg/day)
Inorganic (Kg/day)
MSW 1848 924 378 546
Power Requirement
Attributes During Construction Phase
During post Construction Phase
BESCOM Power KVA 200 1200
DG set KVA 160 480
Road width in front of the Project site
The existing road width in front of the project site is 18.4 m. Entry & exists will be from this road only
8 m wide road and 6 m wide drive way will be provided all round. Vehicle Parking proposed
Attributes Information
Number of Units 336
Total Car parking required 336
10% for visitors 34
Total car parking required 370
Basement Parking 257
Surface parking 113
Total Achieved 370
# As per Table 23- Parking requirement for various uses of RMP -2015 One car parking space for 50 Sq.mtrs to 150 Sq.mtrs Of Floor area. One car parking of 2.5 x 5.5 mtrs each shall be provided for every car [13.5 Sq.mtrs]
2.0 Need for prior Environmental Clearance
In terms of EC notification Dated 14th September 2006, Building and Construction Project
activity having greater than 20,000/ Sq.mtrs Built-up Area has to obtain prior
Environmental Clearance from State Environmental Impact Assessment Authority [SEIAA]
before construction activity started.
In accordance with Ministry of Environment & Forest (MoEF) guidelines, The Building and
Construction projects covering Total Built up area greater than 20, 000 Sq.mtrs and less
than
1, 50, 000 Sq.mtrs, will be appraised with Environmental Management Plan based on the
conceptual Plan.
The Conceptual Plan explains all the details of the project and its specific activities,
which will be considered for investigation of the significant adverse impacts. The report
also provides specific measures that will be put to practice to minimize the impacts on the
Environment. Based on the Conceptual plan of the Project the total Built up area works
out to 41,988.50 Sq mtrs.
The breakup of built up area of the Project is furnished in the following Table.
Floor (Block A + Block B + Block C) Built Up area in Sq. m
Basement Floor / Podium 10229.64
Ground Floor 2261.64
Third Floor 2261.64 Fourth Floor 2261.64 Fifth Floor 2261.64 Sixth Floor 2261.64 Seventh Floor 2261.64 Eighth Floor 2261.64 Ninth Floor 2261.64 Tenth Floor 2261.64 Eleventh Floor 2261.64 Twelfth Floor 2261.64 Thirteenth Floor 2261.64 Terrace Floor 95.70
Total Built up area 41,988.50
In view of the above the proponent is seeking the State Environment Impact Assessment
Authority [SEIAA], Government of Karnataka to grant Environment Clearance to establish
Project, along with necessary documents to be prepared to meet MoEF norms.
3.0 Brief Description of the Project in terms of location and surroundings.
3.1 Project Location
The Housing project is proposed to be established at Sy. No. 115/1 of Kommaghatta
Village under Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout- Phase-3, Bangalore. The Project site is
classified as Residential / commercial within the Mutation Corridor where a residential
Development is permissible as per the revised Master Plan for Bangalore. A copy of the
RMP is provided as Annexure 5.
The location of project site is marked on the Indian Topo map No 57 H/5, H/9, G/8 &
G/12 1:50,000 scale) showing 10 Km is provided as Annexure 2. There are no
environmentally sensitive areas within 5 km radius.
Key Plan of the Project Site is provided in Fig .1.Google image showing the location of the
Project site showing approach Road & other details is provided as Fig.2
The BDA has prepared a conceptual plan for the said housing project. A copy of the
conceptual project plan is provided as Annexure 3.
Fig 1: Key Plan of the Project Site
Fig .2: Google image showing the location of the Project site showing approach Road
Fig 3: Photographs of Project site
Fig 3: View of the Project after Construction
3.2 Permissions and Clearances
The Project Land area at Survey at Sy. No. 115/1 of Kommaghatta Village is 3 acres 7
Guntas, which was acquired by BDA under NPKL project scheme .The ownership of the
land currently vests with the Bangalore Development Authority. A Copy of Land
documents is provided as Annexure 1.
BDA is taking action to obtain Permission / Clearances from the following Statutory
Authorities / Government Department for executing project.
Attributes Authority Status
Project Land
BDA The BDA has acquired the land at survey no 151/1 of Kommaghatta Village under NPKL project. The Said Land is in the name of BDA & is provided as Annexure 1
Layout Plan Approval
Bangalore Development Authority
Conceptual Lay out approved by The Commissioner ,BDA A Copy Provided as Annexure 3
NOC from Fire Force Department
Fire Force Department Application submitted on 28.11.2016 Vide Annexure 11
Water Supply Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB)
BDA has addressed letter to BWSSB for water supply. A copy of the same is enclosed as Annexure 7
No Objection Certificate for Power Connection
Bangalore Electricity Supply Corporation (BESCOM)
BDA has approached BESCOM for connection
3.3 Building height
Configuration of Building and height of Apartments of different category is furnished in the
following table.
Table 2 : Configuration of Building and height of Apartments
Type of blocks No. of floor [Block A + Block B +Block C]
Ht of Building
2BHK units Basement + Ground + 13 floors 41.60 M
As per the definition of ‘height of building’ in the BBMP by law , It is the vertical distance
measured, in the case of flat roofs from the average level of the site to the top of the
roof, Architectural features, serving no other function except that of decoration shall be
excluded for the purpose of measuring height. Water tank, chimneys, lift room, stair case
room, and parapet are also excluded for the purpose of measuring height.
According to BDA –RMP- 2015 clause 3.1, & table 9, Building height above 40 mtrs up to
45 mtrs 13 mtrs set back all round has to be left [13 mtrs include 8 mtrs drive way ]. The
same has been incorporated in the conceptual plan.
4.0 Environmental settings of Project site
4.1 Details of Site and Information related environment setting with in 10 Km radious
of the project
Table 3 : Environmentally Sensitive Areas
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Attributes Information
Within 10 km radios fromPS
1. Archaeological monuments/sites None with in 10km radius
2. Monuments of national significance, World Heritage Sites
3. Scenic areas
4. Hill resorts/mountains/ hills
5. Habitat for migratory birds
6. Zoological gardens
7. Beach resorts
8. Health resorts
9. Gulf areas
10. Areas of scientific and geological interests
11. Defense installations, especially those of security importance and sensitive to pollution
12. Cyclone, Tsunami prone areas (based on last 25 years);
13. Border areas (international) International Border : Not applicable
14. Natural lakes, swamps Seismic zones, tribal settlements
No Natural Lakes in the buffer area. Seismic Zones II No tribal settlement with in 10 Km radius
15. Lakes, reservoirs, dams No within the buffer Area.
16. Streams/rivers/estuary/seas Vrishbavathi valley 2 Km
17. Railway lines Yes. Kengeri Railway Station - 3.3 Km
18 Highways State High Way No 17 1.5 Km from project site
19. Urban agglomeration Bangalore City
4.2 Ecologically settings of Project site
Environmental Sensitive attributes in 10 Km radius are identified and information
furnished in following table.
Table 4: Ecologically Sensitive Areas
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Attributes Remarks
1. National Parks None attributes fall within 10 Km radius from the project boundary.
2. Wild life sanctuaries/game reserve
3. Tiger Reserve/Elephant reserve/Turtle nesting ground
4. Breeding grounds
5. Core zone of biosphere reserve
6. Habitat for migratory birds
7. Mangrove area/ area with threatened (rare, vulnerable and endangered) flora fauna.
8. Protected corals None attributes fall within 10 Km radius from the project boundary.
9. Wet lands
10. Zoological gardens
11. Gene banks
12. Reserved forests
13. Protected forests
14. Any other closed/protected area under the Wild Life (protection) Act, 1972, any other area locally applicable
Table 5: Geographical information
Latitude 120 54’ 50”
Longitude 770 27’ 44”
Total area envisaged for setting up of project (in ha) 12,848.95 Sq.mtrs (3 Acres 7 Guntas)
Nature of terrain (hilly, valley, plains, coastal plains etc)
Plain
Nature of soil (sandy, clayey, sandy loam etc) Silty sand
Seismic zone classification Zone II
Does the site falls under CRZ classification Main land , NA
Land usage of the proposed project site Dry barren land
Table 6 : Current Land Use of the Proposed Project Site Area (in ha):
Built – up land Nil
Agricultural land Nil
Forest Nil
Wastelands Nil
Water bodies Nil
Others 12,848.95 Sq.mtrs (3 Acres 7 Guntas)
(BDA acquired land)
Total 12,848.95 Sq.mtrs
5.0 Water Balance Chart with a view to promote waste water treatment, recycle,
reuse and water conservation.
Water requirement during Construction Phase will be about 50 KLD for construction
phase. The construction water will be sourced from existing bore well /tankers.
Water requirement during Operation phase for the Housing colony is estimated based on
135 LPCD [Fresh water 90 LPCD + recycled water for toilet flushing 45 LPCD]. Water
requirement & other details has been worked out and furnished in the following table
5.1 : Fresh water requirement, Sewage quantity
Table 7: Fresh water requirement & Sewage quantity
Attributes Information
Number of Houses 336
Number of Persons in each house, 5
Population 1680
10 % Floating Population 168
Total Population 1848
Per Capita Consumption of Fresh water 90 LPCD
Sources of Fresh water BWSSB
Fresh Water requirement 166 KLD
Recycled tertiary treated sewage water 83 KLD
Balance water available 139 KLD Supply to Building contractors.
Fig 4 : Water & Waste Water Balance
Greening & Tree
Plantation
Toilet Flushing @45 LPCD=
83 KLD
STP (Secondary & Tertiary Capacity
250 KLD
Fresh Water requirement for 1848 population at 90 LPCD = 166 KLD
Sewage Generation 149 KLD
(90% of water requirement)
83 KLD
Treated water Collection Tank
232 KLD
10 KLD
83 KLD
139 KLD
Supply to Building contractors
93 KLD
5.2 Sewage Treatment and its details including target standards.
Sewage will be treated in the Activated Sludge system based on Moving Bed Bio Reactor
(MBBR Process) followed by Tertiary treatment. STP of capacity 250 KLD will be
established.
a) Sewage generated will be treated, and used for secondary flushing by providing
dual plumbing system, and for greenery development & maintenance.
b) Excess Tertiary treated excess sewage water will be supplied to Building contractors, other farm lands, recharging pits etc.,
The parameters of treated sewage is furnished in the following table
Table 8: Quality of Treated Sewage
6.0 Alterations in the natural slope and drainage pattern and their environmental
impacts on the surroundings
As could be seen from contour map of the project site, the project site is sloping from
North East to South West corner [102 RL to 100.5 RL]. There are no valleys or well defined
natural drainage system exists in the project site. No run off from outside the project site
will enter project site. It is not envisaged to alter the existing natural slope and drainage
system. But the Rain water will be harvested and recharged into ground, to that extent
change in natural drainage pattern will be altered.
In view of the above impact on drainage pattern & on the surrounding area if any will be
insignificant During Operation phase.
6.1 Ground water potential of the site and likely impacts of the project.
There are 3 Bore wells in the project site. Ground water will not be used during operation
phase. The source of potable water during Operation period will be from BWSSB. It is also
envisaged to provide rain water recharge system. The potential impact on ground water
will be positive, as re-charge of rain water will be done without the extraction of ground
water.
Parameters Parameters Limit
pH 6.5-9.0
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (3 days at 27oC) (mg/l) Not more than 10
Chemical Oxygen Demand (mg/l) Not more than 50
Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) Not more than 20
Ammonical – Nitrogen (mg/l) Not more than 5
Total Nitrogen (mg/l) Not more than 10
Fecal Coli form (MPN/100ml) Less than 100
7.0 Solid Waste Management during construction and post construction phases.
7.1 During construction
The solid waste generated during Construction phase include concrete (often recycled
and reused at the site), steel and other metals, pallets, packaging and paper products,
fluorescent tubes, wood beams, joists, studs, baseboards, cabinets and cupboards,
railings, brick, doors and casings, interior windows, bathroom fixtures, light fixtures,
ceiling grid and tile, furnishings, replant trees, shrubs.
Gross segregation of construction into roadwork materials, structural building material,
salvaged building parts and site clearance wastes is necessary. Additional segregation is
required to facilitate reuse/ recycling.
Construction contractor will have plan for waste management for Collection, segregation
& disposal of Solid waste generated at Construction site. Builders are required to keep
space reserved for waste storage, collection, and segregation in site planning and
architectural designs. Recyclable waste will be recycled or sell it to end users. The other
waste can be used as land fill or Landscaping
7.2 During Operation phase
Waste, generated by residential buildings is generally from kitchen, paper and dusting.
Waste generation can be broadly classified under three categories.
a) Waste generated by building during its maintenance - These waste can further be
classified into daily wastes and long term wastes. Dust deposition is very common
phenomenon in hot dry climatic zones. Daily some amount of dust is deposited over
the floor and furniture surfaces. The long term waste include broken parts of
components of building, e.g., glass pieces, electric fixtures like fused bulbs, tube
lights, batteries, rotten parts of door window frames, used carpets, and damaged
furniture.
b) Waste generated by landscape areas- These wastes include litter, garden
trimmings, mowing etc.
c) Waste generated by users- Domestic wastes food leftovers, vegetable peels,
plastic, house sweepings, clothes, ash, etc. commercial waste generally comprises
of paper, cardboard, plastic, wastes like batteries, bulbs, tube lights etc. Three-
bin system is a good option for segregation at household level. Storage facilities
shall be created and established by taking into account quantities of waste
generation in a given area and the population densities. A storage facility shall be
so placed that it is accessible to users, within a radius of 25 meter from the source.
Local authorities should provide different colored bins for different categories of
waste.
7.3 Garbage Generation
Garbage generation during Operation phase will be 0.5 x 1848(population) = 924 Kg per
day.
Municipal Solid waste Management
Municipal
Solid Waste
[Garbage]
Management
∞ Number of Occupants 1848 persons
∞ Garbage Generation : 0.484 Kg per capita per day
∞ Total Garbage generated: 924 kg/day
∞ Organic waste: -Vegetable, leaves Grass 40.95 % by weight – 378
kg/day will be treated in organic convertor and the product used as
manure.
Inorganic
waste
∞ 546 kg/day will be sent for recycling
Table 9 : Composition of Municipal Solid Waste (Source : MoEF)
Description Percent by Weight
Vegetable, Leaves 40.15
Grass 3.80
Paper 0.81
Plastic 0.62
Glass/Ceramics 0.44
Metal 0.64
Stones/Ashes 41.81
Miscellaneous 11.73
Source: Management of Municipal Solid Waste, CPCB, MOEF.
Procedure of segregation of waste is furnished in the following:
Segregate Waste at Home
(1) Unless the context otherwise requires, the following shall be understood as
definitions under this Notice.
a) Wet Waste Includes cooked and uncooked food (Vegetarian and Non
Vegetarian), fruit and flower waste and small quantities of fallen leaves and
similar compostable material.
b) Dry Waste Includes all types of recyclable waste like paper, plastic, wood,
rubber, metals, fabrics, glass, metal objects, wire, cloth Rag, Leather, Rexin,
Rubber, furniture, thermocol (expanded polythene).
c) Garden Waste Includes fallen leaf sweepings, large trimmings of branches,
lawn trimmings and weeds in quantity.
d) Debris and Rubbish (also called Inert) Includes dust, road sweepings, drain silt,
ashes, broken bricks, mortar, broken glass, construction and demolition waste
(C & D waste) and similar non-compostable and non-recyclable wastes.
e) Sanitary Wastes Includes used menstrual cloths, sanitary napkins, disposable
diapers, bandages and any material that is contaminated with blood and the
like.
f) Household Hazardous Wastes (HHW) Do not include industrial or trade wastes
but refer to toxic wastes like tube lights, CFL bulbs and fluorescents, batteries
and button cells, cleaning agents, paints, oils, solvents, chemical cosmetics,
insecticides and their containers, discarded
medicines/syringes/needles/thermometers, e-waste like computer parts.
g) Occupier includes owners or any person for the time being paying or liable to
pay to the owner the rent or any portion of the rent of the (vacant land or
building) or part of the same.
(2) All occupiers shall keep all types of waste and discards within their premises until
collected by authorized persons as described below.
(3) They shall not mix Wet Waste with any other types of waste. This wet waste shall be
handed over daily to specified wet waste collectors at specified times. The BBMP
undertakes to provide for daily collection of such wet waste at the gate or doorstep
of such premises or, in the case of narrow unapproachable premises at the nearest
designated access point.
(4) All wet waste shall be unloaded directly into the bins or vehicles brought to the
occupier’s doorstep or nearest access point. No wet waste shall be handed over
inside plastic bags or non-biodegradable bags. If wet waste is offered in plastic bags
the wet waste collectors are here by authorized and instructed by the BBMP to
refuse to accept it or to insist that the occupier hand over the wet waste after
removing the plastic bag.
(5) Occupiers shall retain unwanted Dry wastes within their premises to be handed over
to specified Dry waste collectors on specified days of the week or month to be
intimated ward wise to all occupiers.
(6) Occupiers may also personally deliver their Dry wastes to any of the Dry Wastes to
any of the Dry waste collection centers (DWCCs) setup or authorized by BBMP.
(7) Garden Waste will be collected from residential premises on specified days of the
week or month by authorized persons. It may also be delivered by residents to the
nearest specified park for decentralized composting.
(8) Debris, Rubbish and Inerts will be collected on request against charges to be
specified. Inerts (especially C&D waste) lying uncollected for over a month will be
removed by the BBMP during monthly. Ward wise cleaning drives and the cost of such
removal will be collected along with property tax from the occupier of the site.
(9) Sanitary Wastes from individual family occupiers may be handed over daily along
with the wet waste suitably wrapped in newspaper and marked with a red cross.
(10) Household Hazardous wastes shall be retained within the premises until collected
quarterly or earlier on specified dates. They may also be deposited at designated
HHW collection points which will be intimated to the public from time to time.
(11) No wastes of any kind shall be deposited at any time by occupiers on the streets,
public spaces or vacant sites, and violations will attract fines.
7.4 Hazardous Waste
Source of Hazardous waste generation will be from waste oil from DG sets. The waste Oil
will be collected & Stored in Barrels in vertical position on metal pellet protected from
Rain & run off. The waste will be off loaded to KSPCB Authorised Agents
The impact will be insignificant as per Hazardous waste rules, Authorization will be
obtained from KSPCB.
8.0 Air Quality and Noise Levels; likely impacts of the project during construction and
operational phases.
During Construction phase use of heavy machineries, Transport vehicles and DG sets are
the major sources of noise and air pollution.
The following dust mitigation measures in the Core area, will be undertaken
Authorized vehicle only will enter the project site.
Vehicle speed limit will be restricted to 20KMPH.
Vehicles having Emission certificate from RTO will be allowed to enter the
premises.
While unloading aggregates like jelly water spray will be practiced.
Proper un loading procedure of goods from trucks, by spraying water while
unloading jelly, etc
Proper maintenance of construction vehicles and other construction equipment as
per vehicle maintenance Manual will be carried out.
Unpaved roads will be water sprinkled at regular intervals to reduce traffic dust.
Burning of refuse on days when meteorological conditions provide for good mixing
and dispersion.
No odorous fumes or other Hazardous gases from construction site are expected.
Regarding Noise mitigation, the following will be carried out.
Noise generating activity will be limited from 8.00 AM to 6.00 PM
Along the periphery of project, boundary wall will be erected, which will act like
barrier to outside the Project area.
Noise enclosures for DG sets
Personnel Protective Equipment [PPE] will be provided and ensured that they are
used at work place.
Vehicle maintenance, only authorized vehicle will be allowed inside the plant site.
The impact will be insignificant, if any it will be within the core area that can be
reversible after construction phase.
9.0 Energy requirements with a view to minimize power consumption and promote use
of renewal energy sources.
The BDA will build Apartments and distribute to the houses to public based on State
Government Policy. No centralized Air condition or Swimming pool is proposed in the
project. Single glazed glass will be used for windows. No glass is used for enhancing
Façade architecture.
Energy requirement during construction & Operation phase is furnished in the following
Table
Attributes During Construction Phase During post Construction Phase
BESCOM Power KVA 200 1200
DG set KVA 160 480
9.1 Energy Conservation Measures
Use of LED bulbs will be provided for residential dwellings
LED Lamps will be used for Street lights
Solar water heater facility will be given to top floor apartments- 24 units
Electrical appliances with energy star rating shall be installed
10.0 Traffic Circulation System and connectivity with a view to ensure adequate
parking, conflict free movements, Energy efficient Public Transport.
The Project site is in Kengeri Hobli – Bangalore southTaluk. Google map showing road is
provided as Fig.2. Width of the road is 8.0 M.
As per Building Construction Manual of MoEF one car parking space has to be provided for
one Tenement having more than 75 Sq.mtrs built up area. Accordingly the requirement of
car parking has been worked out. Car parking requirement is furnished in the following
table.
The above meets the BBMP bylaw. Vehicle parking requirement & provision made are
furnished in following table.
Table 10 : Car Parking Calculation
Total No. of car Parking
(Block A + Block B + Block C)
No. of Units 336 Units
Total Car Parks required 336 Nos
10 % for visitors parking 34 Nos
Total Car Parking required 370 Nos
Basement Parking in Total 257 Nos
Surface Parking in Total 113 Nos
Total Car Parking Achieved 370 Nos
11.0 Green Belt/Green cover and the Landscape Plan.
Attribute Sq. mtrs Percentage
Project Land / plot Area 12848.95
Green park area 3578 27.85
Number of saplings – 72 @ 25 Sq.mtrs of canopy green area will be
1800 14.01
Total 5378 41.86
Total green cover area of will be 3578.10 Sq.mtrs .The percentage of Green area to be
provided will be 27.85 %. It is proposed to plant Local species of trees along the Green
area. The list of proposed tree plantation is furnished below. A Landscape Plan is
provided as Annexure 10
Table 11: List of trees proposed
Sl.No
Tree Planting Common Name
Description Growth Numbers
1 Annona reticulata Custard Apple (Rama Pala)
Semi Evergreen is a small deciduous and Fruit Bearing tree
Fast 10
2 Michelia champaca Sampige Evergreen & Flowering Tree fragrant flowers
Moderate 10
3 Aegle marmelos Indian bael Evergreen woody shell inside smooth fruit
Fast 08
4 Pongomia pinnata Honge Evergreen sustainable bio fuel
Fast 15
5 Nycthanthes arbour-tristis
Parijatha Evergreen & Flowering Tree
Fast 08
6 Tablebuia rosea Pink poul Flowering Tree Fast 08
7 Cassia fistula Indian labemum
Flowering Tree Fast 03
8 Azardiracta indica Neem Non flowering tree
Fast 10
Total 72
12.0 Ambient Air Quality at Project site
Ambient Air quality sample was collected from the project site on 27.12.2016. The
results are furnished in the following table. Analysis report enclosed as Annexure 12
Table 12: Project site AAQ Results Date: 22.12.2016
Sl.No Particulars Unit Location Site 115/1
Kommaghatta Phase 3
Limits
1 Sulphur Dioxide µg/m3 9.0 80
2 Nitrogen Dioxide µg/m3 16 80
3 Particulate Matter PM10 µg/m3 60 100
4 Particulate Matter PM2.5 µg/m3 15 60
5 Carbon Monoxide 1Hour mg/m3 0.6 4
Water analysis report enclosed as Annexure 12 a.
13.0 Disaster/Risk Assessment and Management Plan
Application submitted to Fire Force Department for issue of NOC. All action will be taken
as per the conditions to be imposed by Fire Force Department. For details refer Annexure
11
Construction Safety
The Construction contractor has responsibility in implementing safety procedures. The
Project Coordinator / Executive Engineer to get the safety audit conducted regularly on
daily basis.
Construction safety aspects are described in the Annexure 14.
Water Cess Act
BDA will affix meters as per the provisions of The Water(Prevention and Control of
Pollution)Cess Act , 1977, as amended to date and Rules made there under and file Cess
returns & pay Cess amount as per rules.
14.0 Environnemental Management Plan [EMP] during construction and operational
phases.
The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) includes the administrative and technical
setup, summary matrix of EMP, the cost involved to implement the EMP, both during the
construction and operational phase and provisions made towards the same in the cost
estimates of project construction and operation. This chapter describes the proposed post-
monitoring scheme as well as inter-organizational arrangements for effective
implementation of the mitigation measures.
Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation measures are furnished in the following
table.
Construction phase
Temporary sheds used for construction works or housing of construction workers
During construction phase, workers will be accommodated in temporary sheds on adjacent
BDA land. Water supply will be provided. It is expected that 100 people will be staying in
the sheds. Toilet & Bath room blocks will be provided with adequate water supply. Proper
surface drainage system will be provided around the sheds to drain rain water. The Toilet
block & bath room/ sullage waste waters will be connected to Septic tank and Soak pits,
designed as per IS 2470(Part 1)-1985, for population 100 people.
Awareness programme will be organized to workers during construction phase on
personnel hygiene, open defecation and urination, disposal of plastic materials, use and
storage of Paints/ Solvents, etc. Project Contractor will be made responsible to supply
kerosene to workers who are accommodated in the temporary sheds.
Further a toilet block will be constructed at the Project site Office for use by the
Company employees and at Security gate for use by the Security people, causal workers
and Truck drivers and others. A septic tank and soak pit at each block will be provided as
per IS for utilization of 25 population.
These activities during construction phase are limited to within the project site [core
area]. In view of suggested measures Environmental impact will be site specific and will be
insignificant. These impacts are however restricted to the phase of construction, and they
are reversible, once the construction activity is over. There will not be any impact on the
Buffer area.
15.0 Rain Water Harvesting
Rainwater harvesting is important concept, which is followed based on site-specific
scientific assessment. The amount of rainfall available varies from region to region. There
are several methods by which rainwater can be stored, used and conserved. Each system
depends on the amount of precipitation, the period in which the rainfall occurs in a year
and the physical infrastructure, for example the space available to store the water, etc.
Two major systems that are ideal for urban and semi-urban developed areas are artificial
ground water recharge, and roof top rainwater harvesting (NBC, 2005).
Run off from the Project area is evaluated in the following table.
Table 13: Run off from the Project Area.
Attributes Area in Sq.mtrs
Run off Coefficient for different Surfaces
Runoff per hour
Runoff per year
at 60 mm per hour
911 mm per year
in Cum In Cum
Roof Top 2261.64 0.80 109 1648
Park and Open Space 3578 0.20 43 652
Parking [Vehicle ] & Open Space – Tree plantation
1558.03
0.60 56
851
Roads 5341.14 0.60 192 2919
Total
- 400 6070
As per clause 2.9.2.3 of Manual on Norms and Standards for Environment clearance of
large construction projects artificial recharge structures, in urban areas with the rainfall
limited during the monsoon period ( usually from 15-90 days) rooftop rainwater cannot be
stored and used and is best used for recharging the ground water ( NBC,2005).
As could be seen from the Bangalore Weather average days of precipitation per year
are 71 days. The data available
http://www.yr.no/place/India/Karnataka/Bangalore/statistics.html is reproduced below
for kind information.
Average days with precipitation per month
In view of the above it is proposed to recharge the Run off to ground. 50% of rain water
will be recharged using the recharge structure which will be provided along SWD system.
In case of aquifer depths greater than 20m or more, shaft of 2 to 5 m diameter and 3 to 5
m deep may be constructed depending upon availability of runoff. Inside the shaft a
recharge well of 100 to 300 mm diameter is constructed for recharging the available water
to the deeper aquifer. At the bottom of the shaft a filter media is provided to avoid
choking of the recharge well.
Rainfall data:
Rainfall intensity is considered as 60 mm/hr as per rain water harvesting guidelines given
by BMWSSB’s official website: http://bwssb.org/rain-water-harvestingrwh-3/
Fig 5: Rain Water Recharge Well
16.0 Impact of DG sets
During operation phase Noise generation sources are moment of Cars and operation of DG
set. DG silencer will be in the acoustically enclosed area. The flue gases will be emitted at
3 mtrs above roof level. Noise generation from Cars movement will be insignificant as
movement of cars is restricted to podium stilt & Basement floor.
17.0 Implementation of Mitigation Measures during Construction Phase.
The Environment Mitigation Measures, have been described above .The BDA is responsible
and committed to implement these measures and comply environmental regulations during
construction phase.
The BDA as project proponent will provide these facilities and human resources and
budget to meet statutory requirements. Appropriate monitoring net work has to designed
and proposed for regulatory compliance and to assess the residual impacts. The
responsibility of implementation of mitigation measures are furnished in the following
table.
Table 14: Implementation of Mitigation measures
Mile stones Time Span
Immediate Before commissioning
Continuous activity
Responsibility
Green Area development
The activity will start along with construction activity / during monsoon period of that year.
-
yes
BDA
Providing Mobile Toilets. Septic Tank and Soak pits
Before construction activity begins
-
-
Monitoring of EC , CFE conditions during Construction activities
Immediate, after issue of EC
- Continuous
activity
Planning and execution of Air Pollution control equipment, Water treatment, Waste water treatment, Fire Protection measures.
Planning activity and placing orders for Chimneys, APC & NPC measures, Green area development, STP, Rain water recharging indicating the specific tolerance limits.
One month before commissioning of the project.
-
Establishment Of STP Operation and Maintenance of APC , STP, Monitoring of AAQ,
-
One month before commissioning of the project.
Continuous activity
The Affix water meters Before BDA
water(Prevention and Control of Pollution)Cess Act , 1977, as amended to date and Rules made there under
to measure water consumption as per The said Act & Rules
Commissioning
During construction phase the Executive Engineer of the Project will be responsible to
implement the EMP.
Table 15 : Frequency of Monitoring Of Pollutants
Place of Monitoring Parameters Frequency of Monitoring
Ambient air quality at plant boundary PM 10 & PM 2.5 No2
Once in three months at 2 locations, one in Core area and other in Buffer area to be decided in consultation with KSPCB
Noise monitoring at plant boundary Leq dB(A) Work zone noise levels once in three month Ambient noise levels once in Three months
STP outlet. pH, SS, COD, BOD, Temperature, Oil and grease
Once in a month
Green area development Physical Observance,
Once in a week
Note: Frequency of monitoring as prescribed by KSPCB in CFE and CFO will be followed.
Implementation of EMP during Operation Phase by Residents Welfare Association [RWA]
During Operation phase, The BDA will encourage the Apartment Owners to form a
Residents Welfare Association [RWA]. The said Association will be responsible to maintain
Common areas, lifts, Green areas, Vehicle Parking space, RWH system, Surface drainage
System, and Power system etc within the said premises. The Association will be
responsible for Complying Environmental Laws & Rules framed under, and amendment
made from time to time. The main environmental laws are, Water [Prevention & Control
of Pollution] Act 1974. [Prevention & Control of Pollution] Rules 1975, Water [Prevention
& Control of Pollution] cess Act 1977 & Rules 1978, The Hazardous Wastes [Management &
Handling] Rules 1989 and etc.,
In order to full fill these commitments, , trained personnel in the environmental faculty
are required, to ensure to develop monitoring strategy, , Operation & maintenance of
Sewage treatment Plant, reuse/ recycle of treated Sewage for secondary purpose , Solid
waste Collection & disposal , green area maintenance , Fire Protection System.
The Trained / experienced personnel should ensure Terms and Conditions of EC granted
by MoEF and Terms and Conditions of CFE & CFE issued by KSPCB are complied
periodically to the concerned authorities .
18.0 Environmental Costs
The environmental cost for the proposed Environmental Mitigation measures and
Monitoring during operation period is furnished below. The BDA will provide capital
investment. The BDA while allotting the apartment to allotters will keep them informed
that they have to form an Association of Residents for managing the responsibility of
operation & maintenance the following activities.
Lift, DG, Fire Protection measures, Water supply system, Garden maintenance, Sewerage
System, Sewage treatment plant, Dual plumbing System, Maintenance of Common area, &
etc complete . The capital cost & recurring cost on environmental activities is furnished
below.
Table 16 : Cost of environmental protection measures
Area of Expenditure Capital Cost (Estimate)
Rs. In Lakhs
Implementation of EMP during construction phase. 5.0
BWSSB estimated cost towards Water Supply & Sanitary connection, including raw water collection tanks, pump house, piping, etc complete. 45.0
Estimated cost towards Sewerage System, Sewage Treatment Plant & utilization for gardening, dual plumbing system, etc complete. 40.0
Solar Water Heaters for Top floor Units, Providing LED bulbs for green areas. Common areas etc,
20.0
Rain water drainage system , Rain water recharge system 10.0
Development & maintenance of Green Area, etc complete. 10.0
Solid waste management, Organic Waste Convertor 10.0
DG house, Noise enclosure, Chimney 25.0
Fire Fighting etc. 60.0
Environmental Monitoring and Management, including Maintence of STP, Dual plumbing system, Green area DG set, etc complete. 10.0
Total 230.0
Recurring cost 23.0
19.0 Whether there is any litigation, if Yes, Latest orders of the Courts in original have
to be attached.
No legal cases are pending against the proposed project.
20.0 Disclosure of NABET Accreditation - EIA consultant for sector 38.
The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Changes, Government of India, New
Delhi, vide its Notification Dated 03-03-2016, amended the EC Notification 2006 by
inserting Para (13) “Preparation and Presentation of Environment Impact Assessment
(EIA) report and Environment Management Plan (EMP)- The Environmental consultant
organizations which are accredited for a particular sector and the category of project for
that sector with the Quality Council of India (QCI) or National Accreditation Board for
Education and Training (NABET) or any other agency as may be notified by the Ministry of
Environment, Forest and Climate Change from time to time shall be allowed to prepare
the Environmental Impact Assessment report and Environmental Management Plan of a
project in that sector and category and to appear before the concerned Expert Appraisal
Committee(EAC) or the State Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC). The Ministry will also
prepare a panel of national level reputed educational and research institutions to work as
Environment Consultant Organizations”.
In this connection, aggrieved by the above notification, M/s Environment & Power
Technologies Pvt Ltd, [EPTPL] Bangalore, and others approached the Honorable High Court
of Karnataka; vide Writ Petition No 15026-15038/ 2016 (GM - RES) .The Honorable High
Court of Karnataka Considered our writ petition on 23-03-2016, after detailed hearing, the
Court stayed the implementation of the notification dated 03-03-2016 of MoEF and stated
it shall stand deferred insofar as petitioners are considered. A copy of the High court order
is provided as Annexure 15 for kind ready made reference.
The NABET has listed M/s EPTPL in its list “C” - Accredited EIA consultant Organizations
whose case cases are Subjudice as November 7, 2016. A copy of the same is enclosed.
This is for kind information of SEIAA & SEAC
Annexure
Annexure 1
Land Documents
Annexure 2
Topo Map
Annexure 3
Site Plan
Annexure 4
Contour Map
Annexure 5
RMP
Annexure 6
Geo technical Investigation Report
Annexure 7
BWSSB Letter
Annexure 8
STP Design Details
Annexure 9
Village Map
Annexure 10
Landscape Plan
Annexure 11
Letter to Fire Fighting Department
Annexure 12
Air Analysis Report
Annexure 12a
Water Analysis Report
Annexure 13
Storm Water Drainage Plan
Annexure 14
Construction safety aspects
1. Safety Management plan during Construction phase
Project Coordinator/ Executive Engineer or his representative(s) of BDA shall conduct
regular Safety Audit on construction activities on daily basis. The Building Contractor (s)
shall appoint Safety Officer(s).They shall be responsible for the safety of Workers. The
Safety Officer[s)to Issue work permits for various activities on daily basis , example ,
Working at Heights, to ensure Fall protection measures are implemented and Worker
comply safety norms.
2. Measures taken to control the dust and noise pollution arising from construction
activity, which might disturb the neighborhood dwelling.
The sources of Noise during the construction phase are vehicular traffic, construction
equipment like bulldozers, scrappers, concrete mixers, generators, pumps, compressors,
pneumatic tools, and vibrators etc. The operation of the equipment will generate noise
ranging between 70-85 dB (A).
o Wall around the periphery of the property will be constructed, ensuring that
proper security & restricting movement of vehicles.
o Proper maintenance of construction vehicles and other construction
equipment.
o Vehicles having valid emission Certificate from the competent authority will
be allowed to enter the project site. The security personnel at the security
gate will ensure the same.
o Proper mufflers on all road vehicles & construction equipment
o Ready to use concrete will be obtained from outside in order to avoid noise
pollution & uniform quality of concrete.
o No blasting activity will be undertaken in the project site.
o Spraying water on the road to control dust pollution in dry season; cleaning
sites and proper dumping practices at site.
o DG set will be installed as a stand power supply unit, which is also
encapsulated & housed in side a temporary building
o Noise generating construction activity will be restricted from 8 to 18 hrs.
o Equipment and processes generating loud noises will be avoided as far as
practicable. Air compressors and generators, for example, will be located
away from the concentration of workers.
3. Details of barricades provided all – round the premises to avoid dust emission
into neighboring area.
o Wall around the periphery of the property will be constructed, ensuring that
proper security & movement of vehicles.
o No blasting activity will be undertaken in the project site.
o Spraying water on the road to control dust pollution in dry season; cleaning
sites and proper dumping practices at site.
o While unloading ingredients from trucks water spraying will be practiced.
4. Details of safety aspects proposed during construction phase and operation
phase and submit risk assessment and Management plan.
4.1 Safety at planning stage.
Architects and engineers during designing phase of the construction project will take into
account the safety factors of construction and ensure that harmful materials are avoided
and Safety aspects are incorporated the specifications, drawings and operational plans.
Project Manager at the worksite will be responsible for all safety aspects and assisted by
Contractors & subcontractors.
The safety plan will be in place before work on site begins and will be part of the
documentation prepared by the architects and the construction engineers. It will contain
the detailed safety measures for each stage of construction. The emergency evacuation
plan. Site layout plan will include workflow and work stations, storage areas and vehicular
routes.Scheduled safety training programmes will be organised for each group of trades
men Standard safety signs will be used in the worksite.
4.2 Preventive Measures against Specific Hazards
a) Fall prevention at the workplace:
All open sides of building from which a worker might fall and openings into which a
worker might fall will be adequately covered or barricaded.
Where barricades could not be installed, safety nets will be installed close to the
level at which there is danger of falls.
Where secure foothold is impracticable, safety belts or harnesses with secure
anchorage points will be provided.
At elevated places such as encountered in formwork construction for beams, secure
access and foothold will be provided.
b) Falling Material Hazards Prevention and Protection:
Falling material hazards will be prevented by means of overhead screens and
hoardings.
Discarding of waste materials by throwing down the side of the building will be
prohibited. The provision of refuse chutes for discarding small items and the use of
lifting equipment to remove large ones will be clearly communicated and enforced.
The use of c1eaning teams working after work hours will be reduce potential
hazards.
Where there is danger of collapse of structures steps will be taken to barricade off
a safety zone until repairs are made.
c) Structural Failure Prevention
All structures will be properly designed.
Temporary structures such as formwork and its supports will be properly braced in
all directions to prevent displacement.
Vibrating machinery, piping or other parts will not be brought in contact with
structures unless they are specially designed for it.
Formwork support will not be removed until the concrete it supports has attained
its required strength.
Structures will be designed by competent engineers and be put up under the
supervision of experienced supervisors.
They will be inspection before use by a competent engineer and thereafter
respected on a regular bas or where parts are dam aged and repaired.
Ensured only materials are adequate strength be used
d) Refuse Disposal :
Refuse accumulative will never be allowed as the resulting loading may be
excessive.
Discharge of waste concrete on platforms accumulating bricks on work platforms
could re-suit in a sudden collapse and will be avoided.
Refuse will be removed daily to prevent accumulation. Materials liable to cause
persons to slip or trip and fall will be cleared immediately.
Properly designed refuse chutes will be constructed and used. Throwing refuse
over sides of buildings will be prohibited.
Refuse removal teams working after work hours will be organised where normal
cleaning cannot cope with the build up of waste materials.
Projecting nails will be removed or bent over.
e) Noise:
Equipment and processes generating loud noises will be avoided as far as
practicable. Air compressors and generators, for example, will be located away
from the concentration of workers.
f) Fire Protection
At every level of construction where combustible materials are liable to be used or
stored, a 9 kg dry ABC powder extinguisher will be provided. Where the travel
distance exceeds 30 m additional ones will be provided. 2.5 kg BCF extinguishers
will be placed near switch boards.
There will be trained personnel available on the site at all times. All workers at the
site will be trained to operate the extinguisher.
The fire alarm procedure and the evacuation sequence will be clearly spelled out
and the workforce notified. In workplaces where fire hazards are potentially more
hazardous (e.g. in underground tunnelling work), drills will be carried out.
Combustible and flammable materials will be stored away from the source of heat
such as generators, welding sets and electrical distribution boxes.
5. Personal Protective Equipment
Personal protective equipment like helmets ,gloves, shoes etc., will be supplied and
maintained by the employer and will be of suitable quality to provide adequate
protection.
Safety promotion and training on the use and maintenance of personal protective
equipment will be carried out.
Helmets will be provided for all the workers deployed at worksite. Suitable eye
protection will be provided for all who are exposed to flying particles, harmful
glare and dangerous substances.
In the handling of rough objects, gloves will be provided and used.
Safety footwear which will be provided to all who are exposed to foot injury, will
be good filling and comfortable to wear.
Safety belts will be provided where other means are not practicable. Both the
anchorage points and lifelines provided for attaching safety belts will be of
adequate strength. The umbilical line will be fixed in such a way that user's freefall
will not exceed 1 m.
Catch net will be used where persons are liable to fall and these will be securely
supported at a level as near as possible to the working level.
Noise defenders will be provided for work areas where the noise level exceeds 85
DBA.
Respiratory protection will be provided by employers and used by workers where
the dust level remains high and where controlled at source is not practicable.
6. Scaffolds:
6.1 General Provisions
Scaffolds will be provided for working at a height unless a safe automotive could be
found.
Sufficient, suitable and sound material will be used and the scaffold be constructed
in accordance with good engineering practice.
Tall scaffolds will be designed by a competent person.
Adequate bracings will be provided.
Inspection of the scaffold will be carried out by a competent person before it is
used, and thereafter weekly, after inclement weather or after repairs were carried
out on damaged parts.
Lifting appliances will not be attached to the scaffold as a rule. Will it be
necessary to do so, the scaffold's load bearing capacity will be considered and
scaffold reinforcement be added.
Avoid attaching to scaffolds dynamically induced loads such as concrete pumping
conduits.
7. Operational Safety:
Site personnel co-ordinating lifting operations will be instructed in safe operating
procedures. Dangerous practices such as slewing loads above workers, overloading,
lifting without a signaller, unsafe slinging, carrying workers on loads or slings will
be prohibited.
Load slinging will only be carried out by persons who have been properly instructed
in the slinging methods for different materials.
8. Concrete Mixers:
Moving parts which are liable to become nip points, such as gears, chains and
rollers will be guarded.
Hoppers into which a person could fall will be guards
Fencing will be provided to prevent entry around the zones where hoppers or
mixing drums may be lifted or turned.
Operators cleaning concrete mixers will do so outside the rotating drums. Lock-out
devices will be provided where workers need to enter.
Where concrete mixers are driven by internal combustion engines. exhaust points
will be located away from the workers work station so as to eliminate their
exposure to obnoxious fumes.
9. Earth-Moving Equipment:
Earth moving vehicles will be provided with standard safety features such as lights,
rear mirrors, and for large vehicles, an audible reversing signal.
No earth-moving equipment will be started up until all persons are cleared away.
Supervisors and operators will survey the route of the earthmoving equipment for.
a. Electrical lines which may be an obstruction.
b. Rating of bridges and overhead obstruction.
c. Underground conduits containing service lines.
d. Slope-gradients.
Where the equipment has to slew around as part of the operation, such as a back-
hole excavator, and where there are other workers in its proximity, a signaller will
be present to direct the operator.
10. Excavation
10.1 General Provisions
Prior to commencement of excavation, a survey of the following will be carried
out:
Ground water and soil condition.
Underground service lines, particularly electrical, sewerage, water and gas.
Where necessary a detailed soil investigation, where soft soils e.g. marine
clay is suspected.
Means for rapid access and egress will be provided.
Workers will not be exposed to dangers of being burned by excavated
material or collapse of shoring.
Tests for toxic gases will be carried out where their presence is suspected.
Exposure of shorting to vibration such as that produced by engines or
vehicular traffic will be kept to a minimum.
Provisions will be made to ensure that water is removed gradually from the
excavation.
Exhaust from internal combustion engines will not be allowed to be
discharged near the excavated trench.
Through and regular inspections will be carried out by competent engineers.
Warning lights will be provided to prevent persons falling into the trench.
Annexure 15
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