Padma Multipurpose Bridge Project

Annex 8-1Project Activity/ Environmental ImpactsImpact Sourcecultural sites knowledge on cultural issuescause social disturbances.Mitigation Measures/ Management Guidelinesconstruction activities causing disruptions or access restriction.Do not block access to cultural and religious sites, wherever possibleRestrict all construction activities within the foot prints of the construction sites.Stop construction works that produce noise (particularly during prayer time) should therebe any mosque/religious/educational institutions close to the construction sites and usersmake objections.Take special care and use appropriate equipment when working next to a cultural/religiousinstitution.Stop work immediately and notify the site manager if, during construction, anarchaeological or burial site is discovered. It is an offence to recommence work in thevicinity of the site until approval to continue is given by the PIUProvide separate prayer facilities to the construction workers.Show appropriate behavior with all construction workers especially women and elderlypeopleAllow the workers to participate in praying during construction timeResolve cultural issues in consultation with local leaders and supervision consultantsEstablish a mechanism that allows local people to raise grievances arising from theconstruction process.Inform the local authorities responsible for health, religious and security duly informedbefore commencement of civil works so as to maintain effective surveillance over publichealth, social and security mattersECP 19: Worker Health and SafetyProject Activity/Impact SourceBest practicesEnvironmental ImpactsConstruction works may posehealth and safety risks to theconstruction workers and sitevisitors leading to severe injuriesand deaths. The population in theproximity of the construction siteand the construction workers willMitigation Measures/ Management GuidelinesThe Contractor shall Implement suitable safety standards for all workers and site visitors which should not beless than those laid down on the international standards (e.g. International Labor Officeguideline on ‘Safety and Health in Construction; World Bank Group’s ‘EnvironmentalHealth and Safety Guidelines’) and contractor’s own national standards or statutoryregulations, in addition to complying with the national standards of the Government ofBangladesh (e.g. `The Bangladesh Labor Code, 2006’)Padma Multipurpose Bridge Design ProjectFinal Report (Environmental Action Plan)Environmental Impact Assessment Report A8-23June 7, 2010