Padma Multipurpose Bridge Project

Annex 8-1Project Activity/Impact SourceFuel supplies forcooking purposesHealthHygieneSafetyandEnvironmental ImpactsIllegal sourcing of fuel wood byconstruction workers will impactthe natural flora and faunaThere will be a potential fordiseases to be transmittedincluding malaria, exacerbated byinadequate health and safetypractices. There will be anincreased risk of work crewsspreading sexually transmittedinfections and HIV/AIDS.In adequate safety facilities to theconstruction camps may createsecurity problems and firehazardsMitigation Measures/ Management GuidelinesThe Contractor shall Provide fuel to the construction camps for their domestic purpose, in order to discouragethem to use fuel wood or other biomass. Made available alternative fuels like natural gas or kerosene on ration to the workforce toprevent them using biomass for cooking. Conduct awareness campaigns to educate workers on preserving the protecting thebiodiversity and wildlife of the project area, and relevant government regulations andpunishments on wildlife protection.The Contractor shall Provide adequate health care facilities within construction sites. Provide first aid facility round the clock. Maintain stock of medicines in the facility andappoint fulltime designated first aider or nurse. Provide ambulance facility for the laborers during emergency to be transported to nearesthospitals. Initial health screening of the laborers coming from outside areas Train all construction workers in basic sanitation and health care issues and safetymatters, and on the specific hazards of their work Provide HIV awareness programming, including STI (sexually transmitted infections) andHIV information, education and communication for all workers on regular basis Complement educational interventions with easy access to condoms at campsites as wellas voluntary counseling and testing Provide adequate drainage facilities throughout the camps to ensure that disease vectorssuch as stagnant water bodies and puddles do not form. Regular mosquito repellantsprays during monsoon. Carryout short training sessions on best hygiene practices to be mandatorily participatedby all workers. Place display boards at strategic locations within the camps containingmessages on best hygienic practicesThe Contractor shall Provide appropriate security personnel (police / home guard or private security guards)and enclosures to prevent unauthorized entry in to the camp area. Maintain register to keep a track on a head count of persons present in the camp at anygiven time.Padma Multipurpose Bridge Design ProjectFinal Report (Environmental Action Plan)Environmental Impact Assessment Report A8-21June 7, 2010