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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA)

for

“Perungudi Real Estates Private Limited”

COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (IT/ITES)

At

Door No. 5/142, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, OMR, Perungudi, Chennai –

600 096, Greater Chennai Corporation, Zone – XIV, Division –

185, comprising of Survey Nos. 134/1A2A (Part of old S.No.

134/1) & 134/2A1 (Part of old S.No 134/2&134/3) of No.142,

Palavakkam Village, Sholinganallur Taluk, Kancheepuram

District, Tamil Nadu

FEBRUARY 2017


8.0 ADDITIONAL STUDIES

8.1 RISK ASSESSMENT, DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND SAFETY

MEASURES

General

Various unwelcome situations can occur during the implementation of a construction project,

which are based on natural phenomena (i.e., flood, earthquake etc.), on socio-political

conditions (i.e., war, political crisis, financial recession etc.), on technical and complexity

reasons (i.e., inexperienced workers’ faults) or even due to site’s conditions (i.e., ground

failures). Each of the unwanted situations can cause damages to the project, which vary from

delays, extended costs and changes, to complete cancellation (i.e., in cases of entire site’s

demolition). These unwelcome phenomena are called disasters.

Disasters vary according to their sources, to their size and to their effects on a project, while a

project could recover from a disaster that does not affect its definition and feasibility. Project

managers and project management international standards suggest detecting dangers with

multiple available techniques, while they promote controlling uncertainty and avoid taking

risks that expose the project to hazards.

8.2 RISK ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT PLAN

Undertaking risk assessments shall help in preparation and suitable and specific management

plans. In essence it requires you to look at your workplace and identify where people can be

harmed. Then you need to do something to prevent that harm from happening. Take these

simple steps and you will be providing a safer workplace for you; your employees; and other

people close by.

Following are the activities at site which requires Risk Assessment and Management Plans:

• Excavation Works

• Working at Height

• Electrical Safety

• Erection and Dismantling of Scaffolding

• Material Handling

• Operation and Maintenance of Plant and Machinery

• Maintenance of Generators

• Welding and Gas Cutting

• Lift and Duct Openings

• Fire Prevention

• Maintenance of Personal Protective Equipments (PPE)

• Waste Management

• Control of Dust and Emission


• Security

• Monitoring of Natural Resources.

• Suspended Platform (Gondola)

• Demolition works

• Communication to visitors

• Confined Space

• Housekeeping

8.2.1. EXCAVATION HAZARDS AND MANAGEMENT PLAN

• No one shall be permitted to enter excavated area without access ladder.

• Nothing shall be thrown into the excavated area.

• Sitting/standing on the edge of the excavated area shall not be permitted.

• No one should enter in the path of the machine or working radius.

• Regular tool box meeting shall be conducted for proper behavior at the site.

• Caution tape/Rope to be placed around the excavated area with vertical poles and

proper sign boards shall be placed. If it is removed for any work it must be

replaced immediately after completion of that task.

• Excavation work should be supervised.

• Nobody to enter into the excavated pit unless it has been inspected and considered

safe by a responsible person.

• During excavation, if any unknown thing is found like warning tiles, tapes,

electrical cables etc. excavation should be stopped and reported to Safety In-

charge, Site Engineer.

• Men working in trenches should stand and work at safe distance to avoid being

struck by fellow workmen's tool.

• Excavated earth shall not be stored close to trench edges as this is likely to lead to

earth slides. A strip of one meter on both sides of the trench shall be leveled and

kept clear to avoid falling objects into the trench.

• When working with excavating machine, always face the machine.

• While operating Jack Hammer in rocky areas, additional care of the job and

machinery shall be ensured.

• Proper access to the bed of trench should be made by ladder/steps.

• When using ladders in excavation, one should make sure that it is not slippery.

• All pits and trenches shall be hard barricaded.

• In loose soils, any trench or excavated pits having more than 1.2 mtrs. depth, the

sides shall be suitably shored so as to prevent earth slides and falling objects.

• All excavations shall be inspected daily before the start of the work by the

supervisor or any responsible person so as to check shoring, supports and access

and egress facilities.


• No excavation during shall be permitted.

8.2.2. WORKING AT HEIGHT AND PREVENTION OF MATERIAL FALL

Falls from height can be the result of:

Working at height without appropriate

equipment

Using equipment or practices not suitable for the

task

Using work at height equipment

incorrectly e.g. not in accordance with

Manufacturer's instructions, design or

load capabilities

Unpredictable behaviour of persons (note - rescues

from height, with the exception of rescues of FRS

employees, are not covered by this GRA).

Collapse of structure Poor planning, supervision, training or lack of

competency

Adverse weather conditions Complex natural environmental conditions

Rough and uneven ground Complex built environmental conditions

Fatigue The failure of equipment or anchor points

PREPARATION

Persons engaged in working at heights should ensure that the workplace and access to the

workplace is safe before work starts, including:

• Assessment of environment and weather conditions

• Organization of fall prevention equipment

• Safe access and egress - public protection

• Allowable clearances from overhead power lines

• Personal protective equipment

• Manual handling

CONTROL MEASURES:

• The first priority in all cases is to remove the risk altogether. Where this is not

possible use a risk control measure that produces the lowest practicable risk of a fall.

• Control measure shall be selected in accordance with the hierarchy of control, which

is (in priority order): elimination, substitution, isolation, engineering, administration

and personal protective equipment.

• The types of equipment which may be used when working at heights to minimize risk

include:

Scaffolding, Mobile work platform, Toe boards

Fixed work platform, Safety harness, fall arrestor, Hard hat, Ladder

• Work to be carried out through height work permit system only.

• No one should be permitted to work with an invalid Work Permit.


• All work at height to be properly planned and appropriately supervised.

• No one shall move on scaffolding without proper Safety harness.

• Jollies to be properly laid and secured.

• As far as possible, ladders/staircase must be used for climbing up or coming down.

• Running down the staircase not to be permitted.

• Safety harness not to be misused for any other task.

• Lifeline to be properly secured to a fixed structure.

• Workers working at height to be competent

• Regular tool box meeting to cover above points, awareness and refresher training to

be conducted.

• All unsafe acts and unsafe conditions shall be reported. These must be corrected

immediately.

• Safety protection measures taken for duct openings lift openings, not to be removed.

• Debris not to be thrown from higher floors.

• No fooling around the work place. Complete concentration in the work at hand.

• No short cuts shall be permitted.

• Work places shall be made safe by proper barricading of all cutouts and slab edges.

• Safety netting to be provided below the work area to prevent materials/men falling

onto the personnel working below.

• It shall be ensured that all personnel working at height use proper PPE. This includes

Safety helmet, Safety belt, Lifeline, Gloves, Goggles etc. as applicable.

• The condition of the PPE shall be checked prior to use.

• The stairs/ladder for going to upper floors must be clear of all obstacles and must

have proper handrails.

• Ladders to be properly secured prior to use.

• Workers having previous experience of working at heights must be nominated as front

men/leader.

• Ladders must be of correct lengths and there should not be any missing rungs.

• Proper and secure platform to be provided for working at heights.

8.2.3. PREVENTION OF FALL OF MATERIAL:

• For work over public areas, a double-boarded platform with a polythene sheet in

between the boards prevents small items such as nails and bolts from falling.

• Toe boards also prevent items from being kicked off the edge of platforms.

• Providing a covered walkway is another way to protect people below.

• If cradle is used, harness or mobile elevated working platform (MEWP), mesh or

netting can be used underneath the equipment to prevent anything falling and causing

injury or damage.


• Covered chutes are an effective and quick method of removing debris from work

areas, and much safer than throwing over the side of a platform into a skip below.

• Tools such as drills and trowels can be attached to safety lines - if they're accidentally

dropped, the line prevents them falling below the work area.

• Remember that bad weather can cause difficulties for outdoor work, with wind

blowing equipment off platforms. If the weather is particularly severe, stop work to

prevent putting people at risk.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: The following PPE should be worn:-

• Safety harness and/or safety line or lifeline

• Eye protection

• Hand protection

• Foot protection

• Protective clothing

• Safety helmet, and

• Any other specific equipment required.

8.2.4. PROCEDURE FOR ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• Inserting of electric cables directly into sockets shall not be permitted.

• Tapping electricity from overhead cables shall not be permitted.

• Work on new and existing energized (hot) electrical circuits is prohibited until all

power is shut off and grounds are attached.

• An effective Lockout/Tagout system is in place.

• Frayed, damaged or worn electrical cords or cables are promptly replaced.

• All extension cords have grounding prongs.

• Protect flexible cords and cables from damage. Sharp corners and projections should

be avoided.

• Use extension cord sets used with portable electric tools and appliances that are the

three-wire type and designed for hard or extra-hard service. (Look for some of the

following letters imprinted on the casing: S, ST, SO, SIC.)

• All electrical tools and equipment are maintained in safe condition and checked

regularly for defects and taken out of service if a defect is found.

• Do not bypass any protective system or device designed to protect employees from

contact with electrical energy.

• Overhead electrical power lines are located and identified.

• Ensure that ladders, scaffolds, equipment or materials never come within 10 feet of

electrical power lines.

• All electrical tools must be properly grounded unless they are of the double insulated

type.

• No one shall play around with naked electric wires.

• Regular tool box meetings to be conducted on safe use of electricity.

• All joints shall be made using PVC insulation tape.


• Engineers/Supervisor/Site Electrician must ensure that electric cables and other

accessories used for the electric connections are in a good condition.

• As far as possible, electric cables shall not be laid along the ground, especially where

there are chances of water accumulating. Overhead cable shall be laid using

poles/pipes. There shall not be any loose wires hanging in the site.

• Electric cables shall not be tied to reinforcement bars.

• ELCB shall be provided to prevent earth leakage and MCB shall be provided to

prevent overloading.

• Proper junction boxes, plugs and sockets shall be used and these shall be protected.

• Rubber mats shall be provided as insulators.

• Necessary Personal Protective Equipment's such as Gloves, Safety Helmet,

• Rubber shoes etc. shall be used by the electricians while carrying out there works.

• Whenever maintenance or other works are undertaken, a signboard in local languages

shall be placed at the source of power (DG Room or Control Panel) indicating "MEN

AT WORK DON'T OPERATE SWITCH".

• Regular inspection and maintenance shall be carried out by the authorized person. All

electrically operated machinery shall have GI pipe earthing.

• Hand drilling Machine, Hand grinding machine, Cutting machine, Welding sets,

Chipping machine, Hammering machine etc. are to be checked for condition of the

equipment before taking them for use.

8.2.5. PROCEDURE FOR ERECTION AND DISMANTLING OF

SCAFFOLDHAZARDS

Falls Electrical contact

Materials handing Collapses

Struck by Health hazards

Dust and Concrete Environmental conditions

Lighting Access equipment

PROCEDURE

• Only trained and competent personnel to operate erect and dismantle the

scaffolding/Shuttering.

• Regular refresher and awareness training to be conducted.

• Regular toolbox meetings to be carried out.

• Any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts observed shall get the same corrected and

also report to supervisors.

• Correct and safe practices must be strictly followed.

• Suitable Personal Protective Equipment shall be used.

• No unnecessary loitering or chit-chatting in the work place.

• The height of a scaffold must not exceed four times the minimum base dimension.


• Footings for a scaffold must be rigid and capable of supporting the maximum

intended load without settling.

• All incidents must be reported so that preventive measures where required, can be

taken to prevent reoccurrence.

• Over confidence shall never be demonstrated.

• Safety being the line responsibility, everyone must ensure safety.

• Proper housekeeping by proper stacking of scaffold material shall be ensured.

• Full concentration on work and not being absent minded.

• Horse-play while on job shall be prohibited.

• Do not use cell phones while working.

User Guidelines

• All persons involved in the erection and dismantling of scaffold and staging shall be

competent in the work.

• Trained and experienced supervisors shall be engaged to monitor erection and

dismantling of scaffold and staging.

• Any alteration or modification shall be done under the guidance of the supervisor.

• Proper labels should be affixed to scaffold as "SCAFFOLD INCOMPLETE- DO

NOT USE" and "SCAFFOLD INSPECTED- READY FOR USE".

• During modification and dismantling the board "READY FOR USE" will be removed

and "SCAFFOLD INCOMPLETE NOT TO BE USED" should be affixed.

• Subsequent to rains or heavy wind, the scaffolding supervisor shall inspect all

scaffolds and staging prior to commencement of work.

• Pass scaffold items - do not throw them.

Scaffold Erection

Base: On hard surfaces, such as steel concrete, standards may be placed directly on the

surface. On other surfaces, the load shall be spread by placing the standards on base plates

and timber sole plates on rammed earth.

Standards: Standards shall be vertical or slightly inclined towards the structure under

construction and shall be spaced to provide adequate support.

Ledgers: Ledgers shall be fixed horizontally inside the standards with load bearing right

angled couplers. The joints of ledgers shall be staggered so that they do not occur in the same

bay.


Ledger Bracing:

• Ledger bracing shall be provided between alternative pairs of standards. These shall

start at base level and continue through full height of the scaffold.

• Facade bracing shall be provided to preserve longitudinal stability. Unless such

stability is provided by another means, facade bracing shall start at the base plate level

and continue to the top lift. It shall be tied at every lift to extend transforms with right-

angled couplers or to the standards with swivel couplers.

Guard Rails:

Guard rails shall be provided around the scaffold platform from where the drop is 2 Mtr. or

more.

Work Platform:

Adequate work platforms depending upon the area of work shall be provided.

Mobile Tower Scaffolds:

• Where applicable all preceding requirements shall be provided for mobile towers. For

Mobile Towers, the following additional requirements shall be ensured.

• Castors/wheels shall be fitted with effective locking devices.

• Castors/Wheels shall be located facing outwards.

• The work platform shall be within the base dimension.

• The access ladder shall be securely lashed and clear of the ground.

• All necessary precautions shall be taken when moving mobile towers to avoid injury

to personnel, damage to equipment.

• No person shall ride or any part of the mobile tower whilst it is being moved.

• Means of Access: The means of access to and egress form all scaffolds staging shall

be through ladder or staircase only.

Scaffold Dismantling:

• Only trained, experienced scaffolders shall be involved in dismantling of scaffolds

and staging.

• No item shall be thrown to the ground. It is preferable to lower all items by rope, but

hand bailing is permissible.

• While dismantling in progress, no one shall move below the area where the work is

being carried out.

• Dismantled item shall be properly stacked item-wise.

• No item shall be thrown to ground. It is preferable to lower all items by rope; but hand

bailing is permissible.

Shuttering Works:

• Shuttering and supporting members viz. props, tie rods, etc. shall be of adequate

strength to support the load / pressure of concrete and the formwork scheme shall be


approved by Engineer in-charge in advance. The procedure approved by Engineer in-

charge shall be followed for mixing, transporting and pouring of concrete.

• Proper working platform to be used for fixing of beam bottom.

• Safety belt to be worn and hooked to lifeline while working on height.

• Shuttering material to be properly stacked without obstructing the approach ways.

• Do not drop the material from height.

• Before commencing the work, ensure all duct opening, lift openings are closed

properly to avoid fall of person/Material.

• Portable cutting machines to be connected with proper plug tops. Ensure that electric

cables are not laid on the floors and wet surface.

• Shuttering works to be carried out under supervisor's supervision.

De-shuttering works:

• The process of stripping of formwork shall be planned in advance and approved by

Engineer in charge. Stripping shall enable the structural member to behave in desired

manner. The area shall be suitably cordoned / barricaded and unauthorized entry shall

be restricted by displaying signboards, etc.

• While removing formwork from vertical surfaces, the shuttering board shall be

adequately supported by props, in order to prevent the same from toppling / slipping,

until it is lowered on ground safely. Same support with props shall be provided during

erection of formwork too until the plywood is secured in desired place with tie rods

• Don't remove extra supports and de-shutter the whole bay at one stretch.

• Use proper working platform for de-shuttering works.

• Supervise the de-shuttering works to avoid slip of material from slab periphery or

through duct openings, lift openings.

• Immediately after de-shuttering, stack all the material item wise.

• While working near the duct opening, lift opening, slab periphery wear safety belt and

hook it to permanent structure.

Precautionary Measures:

• All persons involved in the erection, use and dismantling of scaffolds and staging

shall use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.

• No part of any operational line or pressurized piping shall be used as a support or tie

point for scaffold.

• Access or general purpose scaffolds or any part thereof, shall not be used as a support

for anything.

• While checking levels of the shuttering, working on column and beam shuttering,

personnel must wear safety harness.

• After erection and before commencement of work on the scaffold, engineer should

inspect the scaffold.


8.2.6 PROCEDURE FOR MATERIAL HANDLING

Procedure:

General instructions

• Anyone observing the unsafe act or unsafe condition shall get the same corrected and

also report to the supervisors.


• Material handling by experienced personnel only.

• No short cut methods shall be followed.

• Suitable Personal Protective Equipment's shall be used when at site.

• No unnecessary loitering or chit-chatting in the work place.


taken to prevent recurrence.

• Over confidences shall never be demonstrated.


• Proper housekeeping with proper stacking of material item wise.



• No one shall show careless attitude in any activity.

• Do not use cell phones while moving around the site.

• Material shall never be thrown from upper floors.

• No running while carrying material.

Manual Handling:

• Load to be lifted should be assessed for its weight, shape and size.

• Load should be sized up and assistance sought, if necessary.

• Adopt proper method and posture of lifting.

• Use strength of legs and not the back while lifting the load.

• Load being carried should not obstruct the view in front.

• Always carry load with back straight, head erect, chin in, arms close to the body and

with watchful steps.

• Do not change position of load while moving.

• Load should not be thrown but brought down slowly.

• Small items should not be thrown but shifted in bags or containers.

• Protective gloves and safety shoes should be used wherever necessary.

• If there is any moving machinery around, proper care should be taken.

• Surroundings should be kept clean and clear.

• Slipping/tripping/hit hazards should be taken care of.


Wheel Barrow

• Keep in good condition.

• Bearing shall be lubricated.

• Repairs shall be carried as and when required.

• Take precautions against slipping/rolling hazards.

• Load should be properly balanced.

• Do not overload on wheel barrows.

• No one should run with wheel barrows.

• Avoid slippery, slushy and wet surfaces.

• Do not use if wheels are not in condition.

Builder Hoist

• It shall be ensured that the hoist is in good conditions and well lubricated.

• Hooks, fasteners shall be inspected regularly for any damages

• Periodical load test shall be conducted and certified.

• It shall be ensured that no person stands below or in near vicinity of the load when it

is being lifted or lowered.

• Hoist should not be overloaded with cement bags, sand bags, concrete blocks.

• Only authorized person to operate the hoist.

• Near unloading point worker should wear safety belt and hook on to the permanent

structure and then unload the material.

• During night works proper illumination to be provided near the loading and unloading

points.

Rope Inspection:

A thorough inspection of all ropes shall be made and recorded, record will include the date of

inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and an identifier from

the ropes inspected. Any deterioration shall be carefully observed and determination made as

to whether further use of the rope would constitute a safety hazard.

Mobile Crane/Tower Crane:

• The crane operator should be well trained.

• All lifting equipment's should be used only if a valid test certificate is available.

• Most care shall be taken if overhead electric cables exist in near vicinity of crane

operations.

• Workers and operators working within the radius of the crane shall always be

watchful of its movements and observe safety rules.

• Concentration never to be taken off from the vision of swinging load, while waiting

for material.

• Safe load chart showing angles, boom length and corresponding safe load should be

available with the equipment.


• Personnel working with the crane or in the vicinity should not stand near or under the

load, while it is being lifted or positioned.

• Suitable lifting tackles to be used and checked regularly for any damages.

• Unsafe shifting and overloading of material shall not be followed.

• Operator to follow only the signalman's signal.

• Tool Box Meetings shall be carried out and records of the same shall be maintained.

8.2.7 Procedure for Safe Operation and Maintenance of Vehicles, Plant and Machinery

• Drivers to operate the vehicle with valid license and with valid vehicle documents as

per central motor vehicle rules.

• No rash driving inside the site

• Speed limit not to exceed beyond 20Km/Hr.

• Vehicle helper not to operate the vehicle.

• Do not use mobile phone while driving the vehicle.

• Anyone observing an unsafe act or unsafe condition shall get the same corrected and


• Correct and safe practices shall be strictly followed.

• No short cut measures shall be followed.

• Suitable PPES shall be used when at site.

• No unnecessary loitering or chit-chatting in the work place


taken to prevent recurrence.

• Over confidences shall never be demonstrated.


• Proper housekeeping shall be ensured.




• No guards of Plant and Machinery shall be removed while operating the same. If

removed for carrying out any repairs, the same shall be immediately fitted after the

repair work.

Operation of Tower Cranes:

• No person other than the operator trained and capable to work at heights is employed

to operate tower cranes.

• Tower cranes are sited where there is a clear space available for erection, operation

and dismantling of such cranes.

• Where two or more tower cranes are sited and operated, every care is taken to ensure

positive and proper communication between operators to avoid any danger or

dangerous occurrences.


• All lifting equipment's should be used only if a valid test certificate is available.

• Most care shall be taken if overhead electric cables exist in near vicinity of crane

operations.

• Workers and operators working within the radius of the crane shall always be

watchful of its movements and observe safety rules.

• Concentration never to be taken off from the vision of swinging load, while waiting

for material.

• Safe load chart showing angles, boom length and corresponding safe load should be

available with the equipment.

• Personnel working with the crane or in the vicinity should not stand near or under the

load, while it is being lifted or positioned.

• Operator's attention not to be distracted during operation. Every receptacle used for

hoisting bricks, tiles or other material is suitably enclosed as to prevent the fall of any

such materials.

• During the process of landing of material, building worker should not be permitted to

lean out into empty space for finding out the loading and unloading of material.

Pneumatic Equipment

• Personnel detailed to use pneumatic equipment/tool should have adequate experience

on their operation and precautions to be taken to overcome potential hazards.

• Hoses and pipes shall be checked for any leakage.

• Bending or restricting hoses to reduce power should not be done, as extra pressure on

couplings would make the hose whip and twist at high speed.

• Air jet should never be directed towards self or others, as compressed air in the blood

stream, eyes, ears or nose could be fatal. Also it shall not be used to blow dust away

from one's clothing.

• In case of any airline breaks, corrective actions are:

• Air supply shall be immediately turned off.

• Crimping of the airline at a safe distance from the break shall be carried out.

• When airlines are not in use, airline should be disconnected from the tools.

• For checking, inspection, cleaning or maintenance, the air supply to the tools should

be turned off.

• To avoid slip-off and hit by air hose due to back pressure, air hose connections to the

tools should be secured with proper clamp

• Personal Protective Equipment such as protective Goggles/Face shields, Ear Muff,

Gloves, Foot wear should be used by the operators who are working with the

pneumatic equipment.

• Air operated equipment should not have excessive noise as well as vibration which

cannot be tolerated by the operators. This should be reduced by proper and regular

maintenance of the equipment.


• Operators handling vibrator hand tools on airlines should have regular breaks at

intervals; otherwise prolonged vibrations are prone to cause occupational diseases

such as white finger and muscular problems.

Compressor:

• Only trained person shall be permitted to operate and maintain compressors.

• Compressor to be certified by competent person authorized by Inspector of Factories.

Pre-Operation

• Ensure good housekeeping in work area

• Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery

• Inspect Hoses, fittings, regulators, and valves before use, for damage

• Ensure all guards and shields in place

• Pipes that carry compressed air need to be labeled the direction of air flow marked.

• Shutoff valves should be identified so air can be isolated in an emergency situation.

Operational Safety

• Use correct pressure rated hoses and fittings

• Flexible air hoses should be kept as short as possible to minimize tripping hazards and

reduce whipping action from hose failure.

• High pressure lines should be anchored to prevent whipping

• Use a vacuum system rather than compressed air for cleaning.

• When using compressed air, direct air away from eyes and skin.

• To reduce noise exposure and prevent exhaust from the equipment or tool, direct the

pressure relief valve away from work areas.

Post-Operation

• Always isolate tool before servicing or when not in use

• Ensure you clean-up work area

• Place all tools used back where they belong

Prohibited

• DO NOT use compressed air to clean clothes, hair, or skin.

8.2.8 PASSENGER HOIST

• Operators should be adequately trained.

• Number of people and Load carrying capacity of the passenger hoist to be displayed.

No overloading of the hoist is permitted.

• No one must sit on top of the hoist cabin.

• The mast must be anchored every 5 feet on to fixed supports.

• Cage door must be closed fully for the hoist to operate.


• The operator must maintain lock and key system, so that when not in use it should not

be operated by unauthorized persons.

• The hoist shall be assessed by a third party and certified.

• Do not carry out any repair works, when in use.

8.2.9 CONCRETE PUMP

• Only authorized and trained persons shall be permitted to operate the equipment.

• During pipeline laying, it must be ensured that the pipe is secured to fixed supports

such as columns and beams. The pipe shall not be secured to any temporary fixtures

like access ladders, scaffolding etc.

• During pumping operation, no one to move along the pipeline in order to avoid injury

in case of any pipe bursts due to choking and excessive pressure.

• Concrete pump operator should ensure that only pumpable concrete is used for

pumping.

• No person should stand at the end of the pipe during ball passing operation for

concrete clearing.

• The Hooper of the pump should be covered with metallic mesh to ensure no one puts

their hands into the same.

• During maintenance works use secondary container to drain or refill hydraulic oil.

• If any leakages/spillages, immediately attend and rectify the leaks.

8.2.10 BATCHING PLANT

• The equipment must be operated by a trained and authorized operator.

• Dust must be suppressed by sprinkling water on the aggregate.

• Cement dust should be minimized by covering the exit of the conveyor.

• Person unloading cement should wear applicable Personal Protective Equipment.

• Fire extinguisher should be placed in the control room.

8.2.11 PROCEDURE FOR COVERING OF LIFT OPENINGS, DUCTS AND EDGE

PROTECTION

Procedure




• No short cut measures shall be adopted.

• Suitable Personal Protective Equipment's shall be worn when at site.

• All incidents must always be reported so that preventive measures where required,

can be taken to prevent recurrence.

• Safety being a line responsibility, everyone must ensure safety.

• Proper housekeeping shall be ensured.

• All passages and walkways shall be clear of obstacles.



• Horse play while on job shall be prohibited.


• Continuous awareness programmes shall be conducted on behaviour, attitude etc.

Other Measures

• Scaffolding shall be used for working inside the ducts/openings.

• Debris shall not be thrown through the duct/openings or edge of the slabs.

• Immediately after de-shuttering, edge barricading shall be done.

Duct Openings

• At each opening, steel rods shall be kept embedded in the concrete during the

concreting operation.

• Around the opening, suitable hard barricading of 1 mtr height shall be provided. This

shall be removed.

• All duct openings to be covered with steel mat.

Lift Openings

• At the lift openings, 1 mtr. barricading shall be constructed.

• At the lower floors, safety nets shall be fixed.

• The safety nets shall be cleared of debris on a regular basis.

• Any damaged nets shall be replaced by new one.

• Adequate lighting arrangements shall be made in the openings.

• Steel mat shall be provided in the lift pit.

Edge Protection

• At slab edge opening, steel rods shall be kept embedded in the concrete during the

concreting operation.

• In addition, caution tape shall be stretched around the periphery of structure.

• Safety nets shall be fixed around the periphery of the slab to avoid fall of

material/men.

• The safety nets shall be cleared of debris on regular basis.

• Any damaged nets shall be replaced by new ones.

8.2.12 PROCEDURE FOR PREVENTION OF FIRE

Procedure

Behavior Aspect




• No short cut measures shall be adapted.


• Applicable PPEs shall be always used when at site.

• Everyone shall be totally attentive and concentrate on their jobs.

• All incidents must always be reported so that preventive measures where required,

can be taken to prevent recurrence.

• Safety being a line responsibility, everyone must ensure safety.

• Proper housekeeping shall always be ensured.

• All passages and walkways shall be clear of obstacles.


• No tapping of unauthorized electric connection.

• Continuous awareness programmes shall be conducted on behaviour, attitude,

individual rights, duties and civic responsibilities.

Housekeeping:

• Work areas, aisles, walkways, stairways, and equipment should be kept clear of loose

materials, trash, scraps, etc.

• Never block aisles, fire exits, emergency equipment, or alarm pull stations with

equipment or materials.

• Avoid build-up of combustible trash and waste such as paper, wood, cardboard, etc.

• Keep use and storage of flammables and combustibles to a minimum.

• Clean up all spills such as grease, oil, or water immediately. A delay could result in

accidents.

Other Measures

• All the electrical/welding works shall be carried out by trained personnel.

• All electrical connections shall be properly insulated or use of connectors shall be

made.

• Metal clad sockets and plugs shall be used at the site.

• Proper firefighting arrangements shall be made at the site with suitable Fire

extinguishers, fire buckets etc.

• Separate storage area for wood, Paint and other inflammable materials, shall be

earmarked and located at least 15 mtrs. from the likely fire hazards.

• The fire extinguisher shall be checked and refilled as per the required periodicity and

recorded.

• Following points shall be borne in mind in case of any breakout of fire:

o Water shall not be used for electrical, Fuel and Oil Fires.

o At other places, both water and sand can be used.

o Personnel must be trained in firefighting operations.

o Names of the First Aiders/Fire Fighters/ERT Members shall be displayed in

the Security Cabin and the Office, Stores and key area.

o While welding/Gas cutting in operation fire extinguisher shall be easily

accessible.


o The emergency contact numbers of all key personnel, Fire brigade, Police,

Ambulance, nearest Hospital etc. shall be displayed in the Security Cabin,

Stores, Office, etc.

o The cylinders and pipes shall be regularly checked for leakages.

8.3 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS TRAINING

It is a proven fact that human beings, when faced with adverse situations, tend to react in the

way for which they have trained and practiced. Each building contact and emergency

preparedness coordinator will have regular meetings with people in their building to be

certain everyone knows what to do and what to expect, as much as possible. These meetings

will be held often enough to keep everyone properly informed. Training sessions will be

coordinated through the Environmental Management Cell.

Meetings and training sessions will be documented by the building contractors.

Documentation will include the attendee’s name, position with the date of training, location

training was held, and any other specific information in regards to what was covered in the

session. There will be mandatory sessions for Emergency Preparedness Training annually, in

person or web-based. The training will be conducted through an Environmental Management

Cell. Any change in building contacts or emergency preparedness coordinators will be

immediately reported to both the Environmental Management Cell and the Environmental

Safety Officer.

Perungudi Real Estates Private Limited will conduct mandatory Emergency Preparedness

Training sessions annually, in person or web-based. The training will be conducted through

an Environmental Management Cell. Any change in building contractors or emergency

preparedness coordinators will be immediately reported to both the Environmental

Management Cell and the Environmental Safety Officer.

8.3.1 BUILDING EVACUATION

The Department of Public Safety and Security will notify security officers, building

contractors and emergency preparedness coordinators to commence evacuation procedures.

In the event of an emergency, all occupants are to vacate the buildings immediately. When

notification occurs, all building occupants must evacuate from the nearest marked exit and

alert others within close proximity to do the same. Assist mobility to impaired persons to the

closest “area of rescue assistance”.

Use stairwells to exit the buildings. Do not use elevators in the event of a fire, earthquake, or

other emergencies where you could become confined inside. Proceed outside to the nearest

“Emergency Assembly Point.”


8.3.2 PROVISIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

The landings inside of each stairwell and protected elevator lobbies are considered safe areas

for individuals with disabilities. It is routine procedure for emergency personnel (i.e., fire

department and police) to check these areas for individuals with disabilities and/or injured

persons. In the event of an evacuation, individuals with disabilities located above or below

the ground floor will be escorted to the closest stairwell and a buddy will remain with that

person until emergency personnel arrive.

8.3.3 NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION

Plan of action for conservation of natural resources and recycle waste materials due to the

project activity in the construction and operational phase of the project is discussed.

8.3.3.1 WASTE REDUCTION DURING CONSTRUCTION

The project team, comprising of contractors, project management and clients will be briefed

regarding the construction waste management and material conservation.

The project has a construction waste management plan in place to segregate and store the

construction waste generated, during the entire construction stage. The plan includes the

following:

• Reuse of construction waste, such as concrete, bricks, wood, tiles, granite etc.,

• Resale materials such as, cement bags, paint cans, cardboard boxes, glass etc., to

the dealers.

• These materials in turn reach the mainstream production line.

• Donation of materials, which do not carry a price tag and reusability at site, to

other construction sites not-for landfills.

The above mentioned strategies will enable to divert at least 75 % of the construction waste

from landfill and conserve natural resources. Following construction material shall be

diverted to Recycling Units

• Concrete

• Cement

• Glass

• Wooden chip items

• Ceramic tiles

• Vitrified tiles

• Granite

• Glass


8.3.3.2 MATERIALS WITH RECYCLED CONTENT

The project team, comprising of contractors, project management, architects and clients will

be briefed about the material selection, with more focus on recycled content present in

materials. The project is construction of office and hotel buildings; the majority of

construction materials are in the form of steel, concrete, bricks, glass, cement, etc., and the

project team is in discussion with various manufacturers, with more emphasis on recycled

content. The list of materials with recycled content is given below:

• Concrete block which has got fly ash content of minimum 15% will be used.

• Blocks: Blocks manufactured on site and brought out has a minimum of 5-7.5% of

quarry dust.

• Glass: Select glass manufacturers supplying glass with recycled content of about

15% will be used.

• Steel: Steel with about 25% recycled content will be used.

• Cement: PPC cement with recycled content of 25%.

• Tiles with recycled content of a minimum 15% will be used.

Following are some of the materials that would contain recycle content which will be used

for the building construction

• Steel (structural and reinforcement)

• Concrete (RMC)

• Cement

• Ceramic tiles

• Vitrified tiles

• Glass

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