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Environmental Management Programme (EMP)

OSHO Cement (Pty) Ltd

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF A CEMENT GRINDING FACILITY ON A SITE LOCATED WITHIN THE COEGA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ZONE, PORT ELIZABETH

April 2013 J31358

1 J31358 _ OSHO Coega CGF - EMP Rev1/ March 2013

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF A CEMENT GRINDING FACILITY ON A SITE LOCATED WITHIN THE COEGA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ZONE, PORT ELIZABETH Environmental Management Plan

1 INTRODUCTION 2

2 PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT 3

3 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. 4

3.1 OSHO Environmental Specialist 4

3.2 OSHO Project Manager 5

3.3 Contractor Project Manager (CPM) 5

3.4 Environmental Control Officer (ECO) (Or Safety, Health and Environmental Officer (SHE)) 6

3.5 Organogram - Environmental Management Plan 7

4 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS 8

4.1 Section A: Planning and Pre-construction Phase Activities 8

4.2 Section B: Construction Phase Activities 16

4.3 Section C: Operation Phase Activities 22

4.4 Section D: Post-Construction and Rehabilitation Phase Activities 25

5 ANNEXURE 1: LOCALITY MAP OF THE SITE LOCATION 28

6 ANNEXURE 2: ENVIRONMENTAL METHOD STATEMENT 1


1 INTRODUCTION

The proponent, OSHO Cement (Pty) Ltd (OSHO) is a new role player in the South

African Cement Industry. OSHO proposes to develop a cement grinding facility (CGF)

with associated infrastructure at the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ), which

is located within the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality in Port Elizabeth.

The site identified for the CGF is approximately 11.5 Ha in extent. The purpose of the

CGF is to produce cement. It is anticipated that the CGF would produce 150 tons of

cement per hour with storage facilities accommodating up to 20,000 tons of cement

and a combined storage capacity of 100,000 tons of clinker and slag (raw materials).

This Environmental Management Programme was compiled as part of the

Environmental Authorisation Process, required by NEMA, Act 107 of 1998. The EMP

will look at the potential environmental impacts the proposed Cement Grinding Facility

could have on the environment and which mitigation and monitoring procedures will

need to be put in place to manage these impacts with the smallest environmental

footprint possible. Further to this, the OSHO Coega Cement Grinding Facility will

comply with all environmental guidelines and requirements as stipulated by the

Coega Development Corporation (CDC). These guidelines include, but are not limited

to:

SHESD 4.4.6.0.1 Standard Environmental Specifications for Construction

SHESD 4.4.6.0.2 Standard Occupational Health & Safety Specifications

SHESD 4.4.6.0.3 Standard Vegetation Specifications

SHESD 4.4.6.0.4 Construction Environmental Management Plan

SHESD 4.4.6.0.4.1 Guidelines for Contractors

SHESD 4.4.6.0.4.2 Guidelines for Engineers and SHE Coordinator

CDC-OP-GD-001 Coega IDZ Safety, Health & Environmental Requirements for

Potential Tenants

OSHO, as the project proponent, has appointed GIBB (Pty) Ltd (GIBB) as the

Independent Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) to undertake the EIA for

the proposed development, construction and installation of associated infrastructure.

as well as to compile and review the Environmental Management Programme.


2 PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT

To provide a set of standards that will be used for the Environmental management

during the development of site establishment and the construction phase of the

Cement Grinding Facility

To provide the monitoring and mitigation procedures that will need to be enforced

and adhered to in order to ensure that the smallest possible environmental

footprint of the CGF on the site and surrounding environment is made.

This EMP will also explain the roles and responsibilities of the Project Manager,

Environmental Control Officer (ECO), and the OSHO Environmental Specialist.


3 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

3.1 OSHO Environmental Specialist

The OSHO Environmental Specialist will be responsible for ensuring that the EMP

and associated Environmental documents or requirements are adhered to on the

construction site. The Environmental Specialist will report diligently to the Project

ECO and the OSHO Project Manager.

The specific tasks during the construction phase will include:

Liaison with the environmental authorities where necessary.

Review and signing off on all the Environmental documents from the

Contractor.

Conduct environmental monthly audits of all contractors’ work on site where

applicable.

Maintain site documentation related to environmental management (EMP,

Method statements, audit reports, monitoring results, receipts of waste

removal etc.). Documents to be maintained on the relevant site Documents

Control Systems.

Inspect and report on environmental incidents and check corrective actions.

Handling of environmental incidents enquiries.

Review and signing off on method statements prepared by the Contractors.


3.2 OSHO Project Manager

The specific tasks of the OSHO Project Manager during the construction and operational phase have been clearly defined. Forming a part of those clearly defined tasks is the need to develop an Operational Environmental management Plan (OEMP) prior to the Operational Phase. The OEMP will need to include the following:

Waste management plan

Storm water management plan

Resource management plan

Air quality management plan

Vector control

Management of hazardous substances plan

Alien vegetation management plan

Noise management plan

The OSHO Project Manager will be addressing all environmental requirements of the

project through serving as a point of interaction between the Contractor and OSHO.

Interacting as and when required with the OSHO Environmental Specialist regarding

the project progress updates, and incorporating this EMP document into the

contractor agreement will also form part of the OSHO Project Manager’s

responsibility.

3.3 Contractor Project Manager (CPM)

The Specific tasks of the Contractor Project Manager during the construction phase will include the following tasks:

Ensure implementation of the requirements in this EMP document on site daily

through monitoring the work on site.

Work closely with the ECO to ensure that the requirements specified in

section 4 of this EMP document are adhered to and delivered.


3.4 Environmental Control Officer (ECO) (Or Safety, Health and Environmental Officer (SHE))

The contractor needs to assign an Environment Control Officer whose role will entail

the following:

Prepare activity based environmental method statements when and where

required.

Ensure that environmental issues receive the required attention during on site

induction training.

Prepare and conduct on site environmental awareness training (posters,

toolbox talks, and signage) for the contractor’s personnel.

Implementation of environmental related actions arising from the minutes of

the SHE Meetings.

Conduct daily and weekly inspections of the construction area using an

environmental checklist and also keep records of all findings on file.

Monitor compliance with the EMP and environmental method statements.

Maintain site documentation related to environmental management (permits,

EMP, Method statements, audit reports, monitoring results, receipts of waste

removal, etc.) These documents need to be filed in the relevant site

Documents Control System.

Inspect and report on all environmental incidents and check the

implementation of corrective actions.

Keep photographic records of all environmental incidents.

Keep records and log registers of all environmental incidents related to

hazardous substances, complaints and environmental non-compliance.

Implement the required corrective actions within the specified time frames.

Compilation of the Project Environmental Management File.


The key environmental deliverables from the contractor’s environmental personnel

will include compilation of the following:

Project Environmental inspection checklist.

Weekly inspections and environmental audit reports.

Method statements register.

Environmental incidents register.

Minutes of SHE meetings held.

Environmental non-conformance register.

Complaints register.

Site decommissioning inspections.

3.5 Organogram - Environmental Management Plan

OSHO Project Manager

Prepare required plans,

designs, project

specifications, tender and

contract document.

Environmental Control Officer

Implement EMP

requirements during

construction, operation and

rehabilitation.

Contractor project manager

Construct the Cement

Grinding Facility according

to specifications provided

whilst complying with the

EMP.

OSHO Environmental Specialist

Monitoring adherence to

the EMP, i.e. legal

adherence and compliance.


4 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Section A: Planning and Pre-construction Phase Activities A.1. Construction Camp set up

Monitor Frequency Method

Careful planning of the construction camp can ensure that the time and costs associated with environmental management and rehabilitation are reduced.

A.1.1 Layout (a) The choice of the Contractor’s

camp requires the OSHO Project Manager’s permission and must ensure that the camp is located in an area that will ensure a minimum impact.

(b) The contractor should submit

plans of exact location, extent and construction details of the temporary construction camp facilities to the OSHO Project Manager for approval, prior to establishment of the camp.

The layout plans should reflect

the proposed camp’s location

in relation to any existing

infrastructure (water mains,

electricity cables, sewage

mains, etc.) on site and any

environmental sensitive areas

(e.g. wetlands, grasslands,

etc.) where applicable.

Access to the construction

camp must be through an

existing route or one that is

clearly demarcated and

agreed upon.

(c) If the contractor chooses to locate the camp on private land, he must get prior written permission from both the OSHO Project Manager and the land owner.

(d) The construction camp can comprise of the following:

a. Site office b. Ablution facilities

ECO/CPM ECO/CPM CPM CPM

During surveys and preliminary investigations and prior to moving onto site. Prior to moving on site Prior to moving on site During site set-up

Compliance to CDC guidelines


c. Designated first aid area

d. Eating area e. Storage areas f. Accommodation area

A.1. Construction Camp set up


A.1.2 Ablution facilities (a) Temporary chemical

toilets must be provided by a contractor. Such toilets must be available for all site staff, both at the camp and on site as agreed by the CPM.

A.1.3. Provision for camp waste disposal (a) Bins and skips shall

be provided at convenient intervals for disposal of waste within the construction camp.

(b) Bins should have a liner bag for efficient control and safe disposal of waste.

(c) Recycling and provision of separate waste receptacles for different types of waste should be encouraged.

CPM CPM/ECO ECO ECO

During site set up. During site set up. During site set up. On-going

A.2. Establishing storage areas


Storage areas can be hazardous and unsightly. These storage areas can also

A.2.1. General Substances and Materials (a) When deciding on the

location of temporary

ECO

During site set up.

In accordance with the Hazardous


cause environmental pollution if not designed and managed properly.

stockpiles, the following needs to be considered:

road access,

vegetation cover and the length of time the stockpile will exist.

(b) Additionally all stockpiles should be located away from sensitive ecosystems and protected from the prevailing winds.

(c) Storage areas must be designated, demarcated and fenced if necessary.

(d) Storage areas should be secured, to minimize the risk of crime and contamination.

ECO ECO OSHO to erect appropriate wind breaks, ECO to monitor

During site set up. During site set up. During site set up.

substances Management Plan. Steel wind breaks to be erected around GBFS stockpiles to prevent dust emissions

A.2.2 Hazardous Substances and Materials (a) The contractor

indicated that no fuel or hazardous liquid substances will be stored on site. However, should it happen that there is a need to store fuel on site; it must be stored in a bunded area.

(b) Hazardous chemical working/refueling areas must be bunded with an impermeable liner to protect the soil. This can be done using a plastic liner covered with soil.

ECO ECO

During site set up During site set up

In accordance with the Hazardous substances Management Plan


A.3. Materials: Management and sourcing


Materials must be sourced in a legal and sustainable way to prevent off-site environmental degradation.

A.3.1. Source of Materials (a) Contractors shall

where possible prepare a source statement indicating the sources of all materials to be used in the plant construction. The source statements should be submitted to the OSHO Project Manager.

(b) Where possible, a signed document from the supplier of natural materials should be obtained confirming that they have been sourced in a sustainable manner, in compliance with the relevant environmental legislations.

(c) Where materials are locally mined, proof must be provided of authorization to utilize these materials from the landowner/minerals rights owner and the Department of Minerals and Energy.

(d) Compile a Resource Management Plan and submit to the ECO for approval

OSHO Environmental Specialist ECO ECO Site Manager

Pre-project commencement Pre-project commencement

In accordance with the Approve Resource Management Plan


A.4. Education of site staff on general Environmental Conduct


These points must be communicated to all staff before the project commence on site.

A.4.1. Environmental Education and Awareness Under no circumstances may open areas or surrounding bush be used as toilet facilities. Ensure that all site personnel have a basic level of environmental awareness training. Topics covered should include:

What is meant by ‘Environment’?

Why do we have to protect the environment?

How construction activities can impact on the environment.

How can these impacts be mitigated.

Awareness of emergency and spills response provisions.

Social responsibility during construction e.g. being considerate to local residents.

It is the contractor’s responsibility to provide the site foreman with no less than 1 hour’s environmental training and to ensure that the foreman has sufficient understanding to pass the information onto the construction staff.

CPM/ECO ECO

During site set up. During staff induction


(a) Translators are to be

used where necessary.

(b) The use of pictures and real-life examples is encouraged as these are easier to remember.

(c) The need for a ‘clean site’ policy also needs to be explained to the construction workers.

A.4.2. Worker Conduct on Site Under no circumstances may open areas or surrounding bush be used as toilet facilities. A general regard for the social and ecological well-being of the site and adjacent areas is expected of the site staff. Workers need to be made aware of the following general rules:

No alcohol/drugs to be present on site.

No fire arms allowed on site or in vehicles transporting staff to/from the site (unless by security personnel.)

Prevent unsocial behavior and excessive noise.

Construction staff is to make use of facilities provided for them, as opposed to ad hoc alternatives.

Trespassing on private/commercial

CPM/ECO ECO ECO CPM/ECO

During site set up. During staff induction During staff induction, followed by on-going monitoring. On-going monitoring

CDC and OSHO Noise Management Plan


properties adjoining the site is forbidden.

Driving under the influence of alcohol is prohibited.

A.5. Soil Erosion


Stripping of Vegetation during set up activities on site greatly increases the risk of erosion.

(a) The time that stripped

areas are left open to exposure should be minimized wherever possible. Care should be taken to ensure that lead times are not excessive.

ECO/CPM

Throughout the duration of the project.

CDC vegetation guidelines

A.6. Water Quality


Incorrect disposal of substances and materials and polluted run-off can cause serious negative impacts on ground water.

(a) Equipment and

machinery must be in good operation condition, clean (power washed), free of leaks, excess oil and grease.

(b) Ensure that machinery is operated by a skilled driver who has been trained to use it correctly and who will be able to identify if something is wrong with the engine and conduct regular inspections identifying engine related leaks.

ECO ECO

During site set up. During site set up.

CDC and OSHO Storm Water Management Plan

(c) Remove excavated

materials and debris from the construction front, and store it in a secure place on site, that will not impact on the vegetation or cause groundwater pollution.

ECO

During site set up.


A.7. Conservation of flora, fauna and sensitive habitats


Care must be taken to conserve existing plants, animals and surrounding habitats.

A.8.1 Flora and Fauna (a) Consultation with the

CDC Nature Conservation staff must be undertaken to confirm if any protected species that require special attention during construction are present on the site.

(b) Minimizing the extent of the area where work is taking place and other measures deemed to be adequate.

(c) Method statements must be prepared on how the construction area will be dust free to prevent air pollution by means of an air quality management plan.

ECO ECO CPM

Prior to commencement with work. During surveys, preliminary investigations and on-going. During site set up.

CDC Vegetation Guidelines

A.8. Set up of waste management activities


A.9.1 Waste management (a) A dedicated area

must be allocated for waste sorting and storage.

(b) Individual waste skip or wheelie bins for different types of waste should be provided.

(c) A waste Management Plan must be compiled and sent to the ECO for approval.

ECO ECO Site Manager

During site set up During site set up During site set up

In accordance with the Waste Management Plan


A.10. Security and safety


A.10.1. Risk Associated with materials on site (a) Material stockpiles or

stacks such as cement, steel, bricks, corrugated iron sheeting, plastic piping, etc. must be stable and well packed to avoid collapse and possible injury to site workers. Stockpiles must also be lined with an impermeable material to avoid seepage and ground water pollution.

(b) No materials are to be stored in unstable or high risk areas such as in close proximity of the entrance road, excavated areas, etc.

ECO/CPM ECO/CPM

On-going On-going

4.2 Section B: Construction Phase Activities B.1. Site Access


B.1.1 Access to the site (a) Access to the Working area

should be limited to one route. Heavy machinery must be brought in on to the construction site with utmost caution. The site entrance should also be properly marked with all the necessary notice and safety instruction boards and posters.

(b) Unnecessary compaction of soils by heavy vehicles must be avoided where possible. Movement of equipment or machinery required for work on site must be restricted to

CPM/ECO CPM

On-going On-going


working areas.

(c) Cognisance of machinery/vehicles weight must be taken into account in order to minimize the soil compaction impacts.

B.2. Maintenance of construction camp


B.2.1 Ablution (a) Chemical toilets will be

provided where no ablution facilities are available. These chemical toilets need to be maintained and managed to ensure safety and to reduce possible impacts.

(b) The contractor needs to ensure that open areas or the surrounding bush are not used as ablution in any way.

CPM ECO

On-going Weekly inspection

B.2.2. Eating Areas (a) Eating areas should be

serviced and cleaned regularly to ensure the highest possible standards of hygiene and cleanliness.

(b) All litter throughout the site should be picked up and placed in the appropriate recycling bins provided.

ECO ECO

Weekly inspection Daily

B.2.3. Housekeeping (a) The contractor shall ensure

that his camp and working areas are kept clean and tidy at all times.

ECO

Weekly


B.3. Staff Conduct


B.3.1. Environmental Education and Awareness (a) The contractor must monitor

the performance of construction workers to ensure that all the topics that where covered in the induction meeting is properly understood, and followed.

ECO/CPM

Daily

Toolbox talks and lunchtime Q&A.

B.4. Soil erosion


B.4.1. Topsoil stripping and stockpiling Once the area has been cleared of vegetation, the top layer of soil (usually 150mm), should be removed and stockpiled in a designated area.

ECO

On-going

B.5. Protection of the natural environment


This section aims to ensure that the impacts from construction activities on plant and animal habitats are reduced and mitigated.

B.5.1. Flora, Fauna and sensitive habitats (a) Construction work is to be

restricted to within the demarcated areas.

(b) No vegetation should be cleared for access purposes. Unless access is restricted without clearance of vegetation. Vegetation clearance will be limited to the construction area.

(c) The contractor shall not in any way modify nor damage the site, other than where construction will occur. Soil compaction should be minimized with the use of light construction vehicles and machinery where possible.

(d) The contractor is to consider

ECO CPM/ECO

On-going On-going

ECO needs to develop a site vegetation protection and rehabilitation plan to monitor indigenous and alien species by means of an alien vegetation management plan. Compliance to the specific conditions of the guideline


manual excavations where feasible.

must be met. Please refer to Appendix G1 for the guideline in question.

B.6. Waste Management


Activities in the construction site such as office work, usage of construction materials, etc., generate different types of waste that requires to be managed properly. These wastes could result in environmental pollution such as soil contamination/ pollution or health hazards to employees working on-site, if not managed properly.

B.6.1 On-site waste management (a) Waste is grouped into

“general” or “hazardous”, depending on its characteristics. The classification determines the handling methods and the ultimate disposal of the material. The Contractor ECO must classify waste into general or hazardous based on the toxicity or hazard nature of waste.

(b) Waste must be placed in the designated or marked skips/bins which must be emptied on a regular basis by a contracted waste collector. These should remain within the demarcated areas and should be designed to prevent refuse from being blown out by wind.

(c) Separation of waste and recycling of paper, glass, cans, scrap, metals, plastic bottles, etc., must be considered prior to disposal. The disposal at the landfill site should be considered as the last option, after having taken into consideration the prevention of waste generation, reduction waste generation, reuse and recycling.

(d) Hazardous waste that require disposal (oily rags, used fuel/oil, etc.) must be placed in a suitable leak

ECO ECO ECO ECO

During the start-up of construction on site. Daily On-going On-going

ECO and CPM needs to ensure that all construction staff are educated on the site waste management plan as per the site Environmental Management System


proof skip or wheelie bin for disposal at an approved hazardous waste disposal facility.

(e) The contractor is responsible for arranging the removal of all waste from site generated through construction activities. Waste must be removed to the appropriate disposal and recycling facilities.

ECO

During commencement of construction.

In accordance with the Hazardous substances Management Plan.

(f) Should chemical toilets be

used, an appropriate contractor must be employed to service these facilities on an ongoing basis. All waste generated from the chemical toilets must be disposed of at an approved waste water treatment facility or works, in terms of section 19 of the National Environmental Management Waste Act 59 of 2008 or section 20 of the Environmental Conservation Act 73 of 1989.

(g) No burning and littering of waste on site should be allowed.

(h) Request the following from the waste contractors that are used to collect waste:

- Copies of the weighbridge

receipt from the waste

removal contractor for all

waste collected on site.

- Obtain copies of the

environmental authorization

(in terms of section 19 of the

National Environmental

Management Waste Act 59

of 2008 or section 20 of the

Environmental Conservation

Act 73 of 1989) of the

facilities that are used to

recycle, treat and dispose of

waste, and kept on the

environmental file.

ECO CPM CPM

As and when required. On-going During waste collection Prior to signing an agreement with the waste removal contractor.


B.7. Construction vehicles / equipment


Engine machines such as compressors, pumps, air conditioners and arc welders can have small leaks (usually oil) that can accumulate to become spills, which require clean-up. These leaks become more evident if the equipment remains in the same place for an extended period of time. Damaged fuel tanks, fuel hoses, and fuel pumps can be sources of significant fuel leaks. Hydraulic systems can blow gaskets or hoses resulting in large quantities of hydraulic fluid spilled to the ground. (a) Vehicles and machinery are

to be kept in good working order and to meet manufactures specification for safety, fuel consumption and emission.

(b) Should excessive emissions be observed, the site manager needs to implement an effective vehicle and equipment service and maintenance plan.

(c) Vehicle parking and equipment storage must be done on a hardened and sealed surface area such that oil, fuel and other fluid leaks do not pollute soil or ground water sources.

CPM CPM CPM

On-going On-going On-going

CPM must follow a detailed checklist for machinery and equipment maintenance.


B.8. Emergency Response


This section aims to provide measures to manage spillages from equipment used on site and measures for other construction materials handled on site.

The contractor shall take into account the following prevention measures to be applied during spillages. (a) Immediately repair all leaks

of hydrocarbons, oil, etc. (b) Take reasonable measure

to prevent the spills or leaks.

(c) Dispose contaminated materials to a location designated thereto.

(d) The contractor shall have its own spill response plan in the event of any spills (oil, fuel, hazardous materials) from his machinery or equipment used on site.

ECO/CPM ECO/CPM

During spillages During spillages

The ECO and contractor must ensure that the Emergency response procedure is well understood by all workers on site and that a summary is available for site visitors.

4.3 Section C: Operation Phase Activities C.1. Infrastructure Structural Integrity


(a) The structural integrity

of the infrastructure

needs to be check at

regular intervals.

Operational Staff during Operational phase of the project

On a quarterly basis

ECO must develop a checklist, where if the checklist is followed, the infrastructure will have structural integrity. Activities should take place in accordance with the OEMP.


C.2. Air Pollution


(a) The air filters on

conveyors and on the

bagging facility needs

to be checked and

maintained to ensure

that no dust emissions

occur.

(b) The roads in and

around the CGF needs

to be wetted and swept

on regular intervals to

reduce possible fugitive

dust.

(c) The hot gas generator

needs to be serviced

according to

manufacturer

guidelines, to ensure

efficient engine working

and fuel combustion.

(d) Storage silos and raw

material storage

facilities needs to be

managed and

maintained to reduce

the possibility of air

pollution through

fugitive dust.

(e) Dust controlled ECO

Hoppers or similar

technology needs to be

used in order to

minimize the Air

emissions during the

unloading process of

dry bulk cargoes

ensuring an economical

and ecologically

sensitive solution

fulfilling all needs.

ECO ECO ECO ECO ECO

The monitoring of the air pollution preventative measures need to occur on a bi-weekly basis.

The OSHO Environmental specialist needs to do monthly site visits to ensure that the ECO is enforcing adherence and compliance to the EMP.


C.3. Storm water management


(a) The storm water

collection canals and

attenuation pond needs

to be checked and

maintained to ensure

that no blockages or

debris prevent the

collection and flow of

the water.

(b) The attenuation pond

needs to be cleaned of

sediment.

(c) The roofs and gutters

needs to kept clear or

dust, debris, leaves.

(d) A Storm water

Management Plan

needs to be compiled

and submitted to the

ECO for approval

(e) Compliance

assessment with DWAF

licensed storm water

dam

(f) Monitoring other storm

water points & ad hoc

sampling in the major

storm water system

(g) Monitoring receiving

surface water

(h) Monitoring of ground

water

ECO ECO ECO Site Manager Site Manager Site Manager Site Manager Site Manager

All these storm water management activities need to occur on a weekly to a bi-weekly schedule. Continuously / weekly during raining seasons Monthly during rainy seasons Quarterly Six Monthly unless problem identified

The ECO needs to design and use a checklist that lists all areas and things to be checked, as well as a time-frame within which the activities need to occur. In accordance with the Storm Water Management Plan


C.4. General Monitor Frequency Method

(a) Handling of laboratory

chemical- and other

wastes.

(b) Management of used

oil/grease from

maintenance activities

(c) Other generated waste

from workshop

activities, office waste,

sewerage etc.

Site Manager

All these general waste management activities need to occur on a weekly to a bi-weekly schedule.

ECO and CPM needs to ensure that all construction staff is educated on the site waste management plan.

4.4 Section D: Post-Construction and Rehabilitation Phase Activities D.1. Construction Camp


(a) All structures

comprising the construction camp are to be removed from the site.

(b) The area that previously housed the construction camp has to be checked for spills from oil, fuel, hazardous substances and paint. These spills need to be cleaned.

(c) All areas that were vegetated prior to construction will be prepared in such a manner that it creates the ideal environment for vegetation re-growth.

CPM CPM CPM

At project completion. At project completion. At project completion.

Site inspection Detailed site inspection in accordance with the Hazardous substances Management Plan Detailed site inspection


D.2. Vegetation


(a) All areas that have

been disturbed by the construction activities (including the construction camp area) must be cleared of alien plant species

(b) Disturbed areas will be left to regenerate naturally, and if intervention is required in terms of re-vegetation, it will be undertaken. If any alien vegetation is found it will be removed in order to encourage colonization of indigenous species.

ECO ECO

At project completion At project completion

Monthly Detailed site inspection Monthly Detailed site inspection by means of an alien vegetation management plan

D.3. Materials and infrastructure


(a) Fences, barriers and

demarcations associated with the construction phase are to be removed from the site.

(b) All residual stockpiles must be removed to spoil or spread on site as directed by the OSHO Project Manager

(c) All left over building materials must be returned to the contractor depot or removed from the site.

(d) The contractor must repair damage that the construction works has caused.

CPM CPM CPM/ECO CPM/ECO

At project completion At project completion At project completion At project completion


D.4. General Monitor Frequency Method

(a) Rehabilitation of

disturbed areas should be undertaken in such a manner that it satisfies the guidelines of the CDC.

(e) A meeting is to be held on the site between the CDC, OSHO Environmental Specialist, Project ECO, and the Contract Project Manager to approve all the remediation activities and to ensure that the site has been restored to a similar pre-construction phase condition.

ECO & OSHO Environmental Specialist ECO, OSHO Project Manager/ Environmental Specialist

On completion of construction phases On completion of construction phases


5 ANNEXURE 1: LOCALITY MAP OF THE SITE LOCATION


6 ANNEXURE 2: ENVIRONMENTAL METHOD STATEMENT Contract: Date: dd/mm/yy Proposed Activity What work is to be undertaken: Where are the works to be undertaken: Start and end date of the works for which the method statement is required: Description of how potential environmental impacts will be mitigated or managed: Declarations: 1.

2.

3. Employer’s Environmental Control Officer

The work described in this Environmental Method Statement, if carried out according to the methodology described, is satisfactory to prevent the environmental impact:

____________________ _________________________ Signature Print Name ____________________ Date 4. Person undertaking the works

Start Date: End Date:


I understand the contents of this Environmental Method Statement and the scope of the works required of me. I further understand that this Environmental Method Statement may be amended on application to other signatories and that Employer’s Environmental Manager and Project Manager will audit my compliance with the contents of this Environmental Method Statements. ___________________ ________________________ Signature Print Names 5. Approving Authority (i.e. Employer’s Construction Manager)

The works describe in this method statement are approved. ___________________ ____________________ ________________________ Signature Print Name Designation ___________________ Date