Republic of Belarus Proposed Energy Efficiency Project Environmental Assessment

Months 1-2

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  Works performed strictly during normal weekday working hours. If there is a need in carrying out works with higher level of noise at night time the population of nearby regions of settlement is notified 10 days in advance.
  
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  Noise barriers should be installed when it appears necessary and workers will be provided ear plugs as a protection measure to perform high-level noise works.
  

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  Dust and traffic emissions will be minimized by good operation management and site supervision.
  
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  Dist suppression measures (e.g. water sprinkling) will be applied during long dry periods; construction workers will be provided with anti-dust masks, when necessary.
  

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  Machinery will be checked daily for leaking oil and fuel.
  
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  Washing of machinery at construction site will be prohibited.
  
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  Waste oil will be collected in secures containers and stored at a designated secure area prior disposal.
  

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  Working areas will be temporarily out of bounds to non-works personnel.
  
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  Working places will be provided with inventory containers for domestic and small construction wastes.
  
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  Construction waste to be stored in a secure, designated area prior to removal to a designated waste landfill site.
  

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  Adherence to safe working procedures will be enforced and constantly monitored by the construction site management and designated state control agencies.
  

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  In the event that asbestos-containing materials are encountered, workers must wear protective glasses, masks and gloves. Disposal of asbestos containing waste will be performed by an authorised organization
  

and the management of the boiler house where works are carried out

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  A traffic management plan will be developed for a construction site and followed. Such a management plan will include, among other issues, identification of optimal routs and time for construction materials delivery, transportation of construction waste to disposal sites etc.
  
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  Traffic will be temporary diverted and safe speed limits will be established and enforced during the construction period, If necessary.
  

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  Disturbed topsoil will be remediated and rapidly growing vegetation will be planted.
  
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  Disturbed paved areas will be re-paved.
  

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  Scrap metal will be separated from the other construction waste for re-use. Middle size concrete scum without reinforcing rods may be used for filling deep gullies, hollows and other types of road fixing.
  
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  Construction waste will be disposed of only at the designated landfill sites.
  

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  If any archaeological artefacts are found, work will be stop and the respective local authorities and experts informed.
  

Months 1-2

Review by PMU and the local environmental authorities. Consultations with the stakeholders, including the public concerned.

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  Priority should be given to new low-emission equipment and technologies. New equipment should meet the established Belarusian pollutants emission standards. This requirement should be included in bidding documentation.
  
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  If necessary, pollution control equipment should be installed.
  

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  Proper system to contain spills (e.g. dikes and portable booms) along with emergency response equipment to collect spilled material.
  

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  Appropriate emergency response procedures should be developed. Personnel should have adequate knowledge of how to act in case of oil/fuel spillages and leakages, and of the use and maintenance of emergency response equipment. Refresher training and regular drills simulating emergencies should be performed.
  

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  Respective occupational safety standards have to be observed.
  
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  Equipment with excessive noise should have proper noise insulation.
  
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  Workers will be provided with noise protective gear, if necessary.
  

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  Respective Belarusian fire protection standards and rules have to observed. Regular inspection of the boiler house by the respective fire protection authorities will be conducted.
  
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  Emergency response procedure in case of fire should be developed. Refresher training and regular drills simulating emergencies should be performed.