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Environmental and Social Due Diligence Report
Project Number: 47083-004 December 2019
INDIA: Accelerating Infrastructure Investment
Facility in India – Tranche 3 Freedom Point Expressways Private Limited (Part 5 of 5)
Prepared by India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited for the India Infrastructure Finance
Company Limited and the Asian Development Bank.
This environmental and social due diligence report is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature. In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area.
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From To Obstruction Length
1 08+800 08+900 100 7
2 08+900 09+000 Bus Bay
3 09+000 09+460 460 31
4 09+460 12+400 NA
5 12+400 12+650 250 17
6 12+650 12+920 Cut
7 12+920 13+790 870 58
8 13+790 14+050 Cut
9 14+050 14+421 371 25
10 14+421 14+800 379 26
11 14+800 17+580 2780 186
12 17+580 17+910 Cut
13 17+910 18+020 110 8
14 18+020 18+300 Cut
15 18+300 18+640 340 23
16 18+640 18+900 Cut
17 18+900 20+560 1660 111
18 20+560 20+900 Cut
19 20+900 21+180 Cut
20 21+180 21+220 40 3
21 21+220 21+770 550 37
22 21+770 23+300 1530 102
23 23+300 23+650 Cut
24 23+650 23+750 100 7
25 23+750 23+960 Bus Bay
26 23+960 26+380 2420 162
27 26+380 27+000 PUP
28 27+000 27+350 350 24
29 27+350 28+850 VUP
30 28+850 30+150 1300 87
31 30+150 30+890 PUP
32 30+890 34+367 3477 232
33 39+300 40+000 NA
34 40+000 40+420 420 28
35 40+420 40+920 Cut
36 40+920 40+945 25 2
37 40+945 41+180 Cut
38 41+180 41+580 400 27
39 41+580 41+640 MNB
40 41+640 42+170 530 36
41 42+170 42+440 Cut
42 42+440 42+890 450 30
NH-24
LHS
Sr. no.Chainage Availability Nos. of
trees
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From To Obstruction Length
LHS
Sr. no.Chainage Availability Nos. of
trees
43 42+890 43+020 130 9
44 43+020 43+200 180 12
45 43+200 44+150 NA
46 44+150 44+550 400 27
47 44+550 44+850 Cut
48 44+850 45+500 650 44
49 45+500 45+650 MJB
50 45+650 45+920 270 18
51 45+920 46+200 280 19
52 46+200 46+520 320 22
53 46+520 46+610 90 6
54 46+610 46+660 50 4
55 46+660 47+600 940 63
56 47+600 48+200 Toll
57 48+200 48+310 Cut & Truck Bay
58 48+310 48+380 70 5
59 48+380 48+650 Cut
60 48+650 49+100 450 30
61 49+100 49+370 Cut
62 49+370 49+700 330 22
63 49+700 50+500 Vup & Cut
64 50+500 51+100 600 40
65 51+100 52+320 VUP & MNB
66 52+320 52+520 200 14
67 52+520 53+140 PUP
68 53+140 53+220 80 6
69 53+220 53+550 Cut
70 53+550 54+030 480 32
71 54+030 55+190 1160 78
72 55+190 55+380 VUP
73 55+380 56+750 1370 92
74 56+750 56+820 MNB
75 56+820 56+890 70 5
76 56+890 57+330 Cut
77 57+330 58+200 NA
78 58+200 58+480 280 19
79 58+480 58+600 NA
80 58+600 58+920 Might be
81 58+920 61+600 NA
82 61+600 62+500 900 60
83 62+500 63+600 NA
84 63+600 64+000 400 27
85 64+000 64+300 NA
From To Obstruction Length
LHS
Sr. no.Chainage Availability Nos. of
trees
86 64+300 65+550 1250 84
87 65+550 65+670 MNB
88 65+670 66+770 1100 74
89 66+770 67+050 Cut
90 67+050 67+550 500 34
91 67+550 67+730 Cut
92 67+730 67+820 90 6
93 67+820 67+930 MNB
94 67+930 68+600 NA
95 68+600 68+860 260 18
96 68+860 69+120 Cut
97 69+120 69+210 90 6
98 69+210 69+500 Cut
99 69+500 70+800 1300 87
100 70+800 71+000 Bus Bay
101 71+000 71+360 360 24
102 71+360 71+610 Cut
103 71+610 72+960 1350 90
104 72+960 73+240 280 19
35192 2365Total
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4 Laning of Meerut – Bulandshahar section of NH-235 from Km 8.800 (design
Chainage Km 8.800) to Km 66.482 (design Chainage Km 73.512) in the state of
Uttar Pradesh on Hybrid Annuity Mode
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA
Safety & Health Management Plan
FREEDOMPOINTEXPRESSWAY (Pvt.) Limited(An SPV for Development of Meerut - Bulandshahar Section of NH – 235; NEW NH – 334)
CIN: U45400UP2016PTC076383
EPC Contractor Checked By: (Concessionaire)
Reviewed By: (Concessionaire)
Approved By: (Client/IE)
Name
Designation
Signature
Date
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Table of Content
Sl.No Description Page No.
1 Introduction & Statement of Purpose 3
2 Scope 4
3 Description of Project 5
4 Management Commitment 7
5 Organization & Responsibility 9
6 Communication with Employees 11
7 Training & Briefing 12
8 Hazard identification & Risk Management 13
9 Safe system of Work Procedures 14
10 Medical health Programme 16
11 Checking ,monitoring and improvement actions 18
12 Safety & Health review 19
13 Organizational Structure and H&S Management implementation 20
14 Control Measures 21
15 Appendix 1.-Training Matrix 28
16 Appendix-2 Statutory inspection programme 29
17 Appendix-3 Type & frequency of S& H training 30
18 Appendix-4 List of Checklist & Formats 31
19 Appendix-5 References 32
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1.0 INTRODUCTION AND STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The purpose of the Safety & Health (S&H) Management Plan is to provide guidance for the
implementation of Safety and Health Management in the 4-laning of Meerut-Bulandshahr section of
NH-235 (New NH-334) Project. The S&H Plan is to assist FEPL in establishing, implementing and
integrating S&H control, monitoring and mitigation measures for the project.
FEPL shall carry out the work within the scope of the contract, directly with own employed labour and plant or with appointed sub-contractors. All sub-contractors are required to fully support the principles of the Safety & Health Management Plan and to cooperate with FEPL to ensure that the overall S&H objectives are maintained throughout the project. The S&H Plan applies to all personnel working on or visiting the site.
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2.0 SCOPE
The Safety & Health Plan reflect the high priority that FEPL Senior Management place upon the Safety
& Health at work. It also demonstrates FEPL’S commitment to ensure that all reasonably practicable
measures are taken to:
Comply with the relevant statutory and Contractual Safety and Health requirements.
Ensure the Safety & Health of all persons is not affected by the work.
Provide and maintain plant, places and systems of work that are safe and without risk to health
and the environment.
Ensure that all construction – planning takes into account the Safety and Health of all persons
that may be affected by the work.
Establish effective communication on Health & Safety matters with all relevant parties involved
in the Project works.
Effective control, Co-ordinate and monitor the activities of all personnel on the Project,
including contractors, in respect of Health, Safety, Environment and Security
Establish effective communication on Health & Safety matters with all relevant parties involved in the Project works.
Provide all personnel with adequate information, instruction, training and supervision.
Protect the Health & Safety of all persons engaged at work site.
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3.0 DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT 3.1 The scope of work involves:
Four Laning of Meerut-Bulandshahr Section of NH-235 (New NH-334) in the State of Uttar Pradesh
under NHDP Phase-IV on Hybrid Annuity Mode.
3.2 Details of Highways as per CA:
Four Lane Carriageway – Reconstruction : 61.19 Km
(Rigid Pavement – 59.962 Km. & Flexible Pavement – 1.228 Km.)
Service Road/Slip Road: 4.22 Km (At 3 Locations)
Design Chainage Proposed
Length* (m)
Carriageway
Side From To Width in m
27+770 28+530 2 x 760 7.0m Both
51+340 51+940 2 x 600 7.0m Both
54+350 55+100 2 x 750 7.0m Both
Bypass: 29.450 Km (04 Nos.)
Sl.
No.
Design Chainage
Length in km Type of Pavement
From To
LHS RHS
1 8+800 23+400 14.600 Rigid Rigid
2 23+400 34+600 11.200 Rigid Rigid
3 34+600 35+456 0.856 Flexible Flexible
4 35+456 38+978 3.522 Out of Scope
5 38+978 39+350 0.372 Flexible Flexible
6 39+350 73+512 34.162 Rigid Rigid
Sl. No. Bypass
Location
Design Chainage (km) Length
From To (Km)
1 Phapunda
Bypass
12+100 14+800 2.70
2 Kharkhuda
Bypass
17+700 20+900 3.20
3 Hapur Bypass
23+400 34+600 11.20
34+600 35+456 0.86
35+456 38+978 3.52
38+978 39+350 0.37
4 Gulaothi
Bypass
49+700 57+300 7.60
Total Length 29.45
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3.3. Details of structures as per CA: List of structures are given below.
Type of Culvert New Re-
Construct Repair/
Widening Total
Culverts 25 19 15 59
Minor Bridges 05 04 02 11
Major Bridges 01 01 01
Vehicular Underpass
(VUP) 03 - 01 04
Pedestrian Underpasses
(PUP) 04 - - 04
Subway 01 - - 01
ROB 01 - - 01
3.4 Details of Project Facilities as per CA: Toll Plaza: One Toll Plaza is proposed at Design Ch. 47+900 of Project.
Truck Lay-byes: One Truck Lay-Byes is proposed at Design Ch. 46+400 in Village Padao.
Bus Bays: There are 04 (Four) Bus Bays are proposed at following locations:
Sl. No. Existing
Chainage (km)
Design Chainage
(km)
Location/ Village
1 8+900 8+900 Meerut
2 22+900 23+600 Hapur
3 44+380 49+425 Gulaothi
4 64+000 71+000 Bulandshahr
Bus Shelters: There are 11 (Eleven) Bus Shelters are proposed at following locations
At Grade Intersections: There are 11 (Eleven) at Grade Intersections (Major Junctions) are proposed
in the project stretches.
Sl. No.
Existing Chainage(Km)
Design Chainage(Km)
Location
1 11+600 11+600 Alipur
2 13+900 13+900 Phaphunda
3 17+800 17+800 Kharkhoda
4 20+500 20+500 Lalpur
5 22+800 22+800 Kaili
6 On Proposed Hapur Bypass
26+900 Jogipura
7 28+400 Dastoi
8 36+200 41+200 Hadikpur
9 38+100 43+100 Padao
10 50+540 57+400 Mithipur
11 61+600 68+600 Jainpur
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4.0 MANAGEMENT COMMITMENT
4.1 Health, safety & Environment Policy
We, the management of FEPL are committed to the safe and efficient operation of our facilities. The
highest standards of equipment integrity and reliability are maintained to avoid risk to people and the
environment.
We are committed to:
The elimination of accidents and work-related ill health and the protection of the environment.
The management of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) in the same way as any other critical business activity.
The efficient and responsible use of energy and materials.
The promotion of HSE management in all our sites.
The development of a culture -supported by publicity, training and education -which will result in sharing this commitment at all levels within the FEPL
We will pursue this commitment with a policy based upon
A well-structured HSE organisation in which competencies and responsibilities are clearly
defined to provide instruction to all employees in compliance with all applicable laws,
regulations and ethical standards.
The principles of prevention where measures will be taken to avoid, prevent, control and
restrict HSE related risks.
The development of action plans and the setting of targets which will be monitored measured
and reported to achieve continuous improvement.
A requirement that all contractors manage HSE consistent with this policy.
The recognition of employees' contributions to HSE management in their performance
appraisal when appropriate.
The management will visibly and rigorously support the implementation of this policy. We
expect the support of all employees and contractors in order to make FEPL HSE performance
one which will earn us the continuing confidence of our customers and the community at large.
We, the management of FEPL are committed to the safe and efficient operation of our facilities.
The highest standards of equipment integrity and reliability are maintained to avoid risk to
people and the environment.
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4.2 S&H OBJECTIVES
4.3 S& H TARGETS
Safety: Zero recordable first aid, medical aid or lost time cases of all labor on site.
Zero on site damage accidents and incidents.
Zero off site traffic incidents involving transport of personnel, materials and equipment to and from site.
Health: Optimization of the onsite working conditions, leading to a minimum of occupational sickness leave of all labor.
Safety: Prevention of all on site accidents and incidents potentially leading to injury of labor and third parties or damage to materials and equipment.
Minimization of offsite traffic incident potentially leading to injury of labor, third parties or damage to materials and equipment
Health: Protection of occupational health of all labor, in relation to the work and the working conditions
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5.0 ORGANISATION & RESPONSIBILITIES The organization for implementing the S&H requirements is shown under APPENDIX 1. The general responsibilities of project staff are described as below:
5.1 Project Manager The Project Manager has the ultimate responsibility for safety & health. He will:
Ensure that the S&H Policy is implemented and promoted
Assigned specific responsibilities to individual within the organization for its implementation.
Ensure that sufficient resources are allocated to meet the requirements of the Policies
Ensure that the applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, statutes, rules, codes and approvals
governing S&H requirements are complied with.
Regularly review the Policy and the S&H plan for their effectiveness.
5.2 HSE Manager/Officer
The HSE Manager/officer has a responsibility to the Project Manager for policy, coordination, audit
and act as a advisor on all matters concerning safety and health. The HSE Manager/Officer advises
and coordinates with other managers and employees / sub-contractors on matters relating to health &
safety. He will:
Have the authority and over all control on all Safety & health related matters and decision
making pertaining to safety & health
Coordinate all activities relating to the development ,distribution and implementation of the
policies.
Implement procedures for the collation, analysis and dissemination of information relating to
safety & health
Initiate the preparations of project specific safety & health
Coordinate safety & health auditing on a routine basis, and prepare program of inspections,
compilation of reports and follow-up on actions resulting from the inspections as properly
implemented
Carry out where appropriate accident and incident investigations.
Collect, analyse and maintain statistics on any incident at the place of work.
Organise Safety Committee meeting.
Conduct toolbox briefings, induction to new employees etc.
Record & distribute the minutes of safety & health meeting held.
Prepare monthly safety report, summarising the safety activities and programme carried out.
Prepare safe work procedures and Risk Assessment Summary
Monitor & manage the issuance of PPE and safety equipment.
Liaise with authorities on safety & health matters.
Recommend to Project Manager for STOP WORK ORDER
5.3 Managers, Engineers, Supervisors, General Foremen and Foremen
All Managers, Engineers, Supervisors, General Foremen and Foremen are responsible for ensuring that all employees/sub-contractors within the scope of his/her responsibility adhere at all times to the Policies and all supporting standards and procedures. He /she will:
Report any accident, incident or dangerous occurrence involving personnel or plant &
equipment to his/her immediate Manager and the HSE Manager / Officer
Cooperate and assist in the investigation of accident and incident
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Identify employees / sub-contractors safety & health training requirements.
Carry out regular assessment of their areas of responsibilities to identify safety and health
hazards
Prepare recommendation for improving safety & health performance
Conduct the pre-defined safety & health program and ensure that all workers are involved and
understand the purpose and objective of this program in achieving the defined safety & health
objectives. This will include safety induction, tool box talk, specific safety training, etc.
Ensure that notices and posters are displayed at strategic locations e.g., offices, canteen,
workshops, workers quarters, rest areas, etc.
Ensure that Safety is a line responsibility and that everyone on this job-site understands the
safety concept and show commitment and encourage workers to participate
Arrange for continuous training to cultivate a good and efficient safety culture for all workers.
5.4 Stores In-charge
To maintain high housekeeping standards and ensure that the personnel under him are
properly trained in housekeeping and safe storage of materials.
Possess licenses under Explosive Act, The petroleum Act & Rules, Gas Cylinder Rules and
other legal requirements.
To maintain Material Safety Data sheets and Inventory of chemicals for pilferage to ensure
security in accordance with S & H Management System.
To ensure that the material procured comply with the relevant standards.
Ensuring adequate stock of Personal Protective Equipment and other safety equipments.
5.5 Employees
It is the responsibilities of all employees to take reasonable care of the safety and health of
themselves and of other persons who may be affected by their acts or omission at work. It is the
responsibilities of all employees to have regard for the environment in which they live and work. All
employees are therefore required to:
Familiarize themselves with the provisions of the S&H Policy, and any specific procedures
relating to health & safety at their place of work
Act and work in safe manner to avoid harm to self or others
Report any accident and incidents to their immediate superiors and S&H Officer
Report any unsafe working conditions to immediate superior and S&H Officer
Cooperate with Management at all times on matter relating to health & safety
Ensure that equipment issued to them is correctly used and properly maintained so that it
presents no threat to health or safety.
Wear protective clothing/equipment whenever instructed or when circumstances required its
use
Maintain a good standard of housekeeping in the areas in which they work
Carry out their duties in such a manner as to ensure compliance with all legislation relating to
individual job responsibilities, Policies and supporting procedures
Comply with all Safety requirements when working on the job-site
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6.0 COMMUNICATION WITH EMPLOYEES
Information is relayed to personnel through training program, safety meetings, safety notice boards, etc. Copies of all pertinent document, procedures, etc. relating to health and safety will be freely available to individuals. Nominated/appointed HSE representatives will be communicated on measures designed to ensure health and safety at work. Consultations will include matters such as S&H objectives, changes and modifications, implementation of control measures, introduction of Personal Protective Equipment, and any other S&H matters which will directly affect the employees. Appropriate facilities and assistance will be provided as may be required for the employees to carry out their job function. In addition to the HSE representatives, other employees shall be directly consulted on matters and changes which directly affect that group. Communication is also established through the pre-defined training program and briefing with the Supervisors, Foremen and Management personnel. The Project Manager will chair the HSE Committee Meeting. This meeting is devoted to the communication of and discussion on S&H matters. The S&H meeting will be held once per month. Attendance is compulsory for all HSE representatives. The HSE officer. The meeting shall include discussion and interaction by all attendees. The following issues, among others will be discussed in the Meeting.
Policy changes
Safety & Health performance statistics
Audit & Inspection results
Unsafe acts, infringement and non-compliance to safety & health requirements
Corrective & preventive actions
Training & safety promotion activities.
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7.0 TRAINING & BRIEFING
All employees and sub-contractors are required to attend the in-house S&H Induction Program before
the commencement of work. The program will provide the basic training on requirement for safe work
practices on site, safety rules & regulations to comply. The S&H Policy & Objectives will be made
aware in this Induction. Suppliers and vendors who are required to be frequently on the site shall have
to attend the in-house S&H Induction Program also.
Each manager is required to identify the training needs of the people in his respective work group and
to plan and allocate time and other resources to ensure their fulfilment. Experienced internal staff such
as the Safety Officer will facilitate the in-house training.
On-site toolbox briefings will be conducted on a regular basis. This will be a part of the pre-task
briefing for employees to communicate the hazards, risks, and impacts associated with the specific
work, prior to the start of that work activity. Topic of training covered takes into consideration the latest
activities at the work place and shall also include topics such as Accidents. Incidents, Near Misses,
Vehicle Accident, Property Damage, Fire, First Aid Cases, Reportable Cases, Electrical safety, LTA
and Fatalities. This is to enhance the awareness of workers on Safety.
All Drivers, including Light and Heavy Vehicles (Truck), shall have valid driving license before they are
permitted to enter the construction area and on the existing roads. The performance of drivers will be
tracked and any non-compliance to company’s rule & regulations or any regulatory laws or project
requirements will be dealt with in accordance to company procedures.
Records of Induction, Trainings, driving license evidence, toolbox meeting shall be maintained.
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8.0 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION & RISK MANAGEMENT
The process for hazard identification and risk assessment will be utilized to determine areas where the
project site is classified as hazardous. Once the potential for accident has been identified and
assessed, the appropriate control measures will be implemented.
Work place hazards will be identified through:
Inspections
Specific review (e.g. noise, air quality, equipment guarding, etc.)
Review of incident/accidents reports
Issues identified and raised by personnel
All identified potential hazards, unsafe conditions or unsafe acts must be reported promptly to the
appropriate Manager and S&H Officer who takes or ensure that the appropriate actions are taken for
their elimination or mitigation. Where necessary the advice of the S&H Officer can be obtained to
ensure that the appropriate measures for health and safety of personnel are implemented
Regular inspections are carried out to identify potential hazards, unsafe conditions or unsafe acts and
appropriate remedial actions are taken.
Hazard control measures will be implemented to ensure that the risk is eliminated or reduced to an
acceptable level.
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9.0 SAFE SYSTEM OF WORK & PROCEDURES
In all area of work, the responsible Manager ensures that a safe system of work is operated. Where potentially hazardous situations exist, The Permit to work procedure is used. The S&H Plan has provided the general guidelines in the implementation of a safe & healthy work procedure for the site. The safety procedures shall be developed from the available information, manuals, relevant project standards and complying with the guidelines from the specified statutory & regulatory requirements The content of the safety procedure shall comply with the following points-
Description of health & safety tasks for specific work
Skills of employed workforce
Instruction & training of workforce before execution.
Needs for safety coordination with other workers
Prevention of accidents and incidents
Health and safety measures taken in advance for the execution.
Technical equipment and safety facilities
Personal protection equipment
Special safety equipment for the job
Safety distance & barring of the work area
The details of Risk Assessment to be included in the method statement as per following.
Activity Hazard Risks Control Measures Monitoring &
compliance Responsibility
9.1 Protective Clothing & equipment
Where it is accessed that the hazards relating to the employees’ job require it, personal protective clothing and equipment is provided by the Site Management. All equipment will conform to a relevant Indian standards or standard set by the authority. 9.2 Site Facilities & Equipment
The Project Manager shall ensure that facilities and equipment are designed, operated and maintained in accordance with standard and applicable legislation and comply with approved work practices Managers will cooperate with the Project Manager to ensure as far as practicable that the facilities and equipment are safe and without risk to health, safety or the environment.
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9.3 Sub-Contractors Management All companies contracted to carry out work for the Project are obliged in their work to comply with all applicable health, safety and environmental laws and meet the industry standards. An integral part of the contract selection process is a review of a contractor’s working practices and safety performance Sub-contractors shall cooperate with Management on all matters relating to the implementation of safety, health and protection of the environment 9.4 Plant & Equipment
Before the introduction of new plant and equipment, a full technical appraisal is carried out. This is to ensure that when in normal use, the plant and machineries are within the limit of risks to health, safety and the environment required by legislation and to comply with company standards. Management will ensure that the required permits and approval for the plant and equipment is available and valid. The plant and equipment which requires competency certificate includes (but not limited to):
All earth moving equipment
All lifting equipment
All mobile elevated work platform equipment
All other work equipment deemed to require additional training Management will ensure that the only operators of plant and equipment who are competent and qualified are employed to operate the equipment they are assigned to. Operators will be selected based on their experience, and evidence of competencies (license) All Plant and Equipment shall have the periodic inspections / checks performed using the relevant checklist. Site Vehicles, machineries and Work Equipment’s where applicable, shall be fitted with Audible Reverse Alarm. Other safety features which are peculiar to specific machinery must be maintained in good working condition. 9.5 Emergency Preparedness & Response Emergency response plan shall be developed to manage effectively a wide range of incidents that may occur at the project site. This includes emergency plans for fire, soil collapse and road accident, and other emergency as identified which may affect the project. Personnel are required to familiarize themselves with the procedures. Such procedures shall be displaced at notice boards where appropriate, and made available to all. Teams of employees will be selected and trained to be involved in handling emergency situation. These teams will be called into action in times of emergency, and will be given other authorities beside their usual work responsibilities. In the event of road traffic accident, the appropriate channel of information shall be established where the line managers, S&H Officer, Project Manager, and Employer shall be informed, in addition to the relevant authorities associated with the accidents, such as the police, hospital, fire brigade, etc.
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10.0 MEDICAL & HEALTH PROGRAMME The site Management must ensure that only medically fit personnel are employed for the specific work. A surveillance program will be implemented where applicable by regulations, to assess employee’s suitability, health condition and the health protection required for the specific work. Health education will be a part of the toolbox briefings. 10.1 First Aid First aid facilities shall be provided at the camp area or within close distance of construction area for medical treatment of employees and sub-contractors in the performance of the works. The name and telephone numbers of first aid facilities are to be listed and posted for awareness. 10.2 Site Sanitation & Housekeeping Management will provide and maintain facilities for waste disposal, sanitary and washing, and drinking water for the use of employees. Such facilities will be maintained and regulated according to applicable laws and standards, so as to provide a healthy environment for the employees. Being neat, tidy and organized at the site is very important, as this carry a lot of weight in the successful operation of work. Managers, engineers, supervisors and employees are instructed to maintain proper housekeeping standards:
Clean all tools, equipment and work areas at the end of each work days
Dispose all waste in proper places for efficient and safe removal
Keep floors, stairways, and aisles free of any obstruction.
Properly stack, store and put away materials, tools, and equipment 10.3 Substance Abuse
If an employee who unlawfully possess or misuses or whose performance is impaired by the abuse of controlled drugs or alcohol whilst on company business or premises, he/she will be subjected to Management disciplinary procedures up to and including dismissal. 10.4 Welfare Facilities
The welfare of the workers will be given priority in this project to ensure that their physical and social
needs are being fulfilled: The following will be provided:
Proper accommodation.
Kitchen, Dining Hall facilities
Toilet facilities,
Garbage and Waste Disposal facilities
Adequate fire fighting equipment (i.e. Fire extinguishers, fire hose reels etc)..
First Aid facilities
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Water supply and sanitary requirements
Regular Maintenance of Buildings, Accessories and Cleanliness
Adequate lighting around Buildings and Workers Camp
Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment such as Safety Helmet, High visible Vest, Foot
Protection.
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11.0 CHECKING, MONITORING & IMPROVEMENT ACTIONS
11.1 Inspection, And Walk-About The HSE Manger will initiate safety & health inspections and audit program in conjunction with other HSE representatives & site representative Their frequency is governed by the level of activity on the site. Any serious hazards identified during an inspection which represents an immediate risk to safety or health will be remedied immediately.
As soon as practical, an inspection report will be prepared detailing any specific safety, health or the
environment hazards identified, and actions taken or recommendations made to mitigate them
Further inspections of any reported hazards must be undertaken, after appropriate action has been taken, to confirm the hazard has been mitigated The HSE Manager/officer will initiate a “safety walk-about” on an agreed schedule. In this program, managers and supervisors will join the HSE Manger/officer on a “walk-about” to observe the implementation of the safety & health program, and behaviour demonstrated by the employees. Unsafe behaviours will be corrected with immediate effects, whenever and where they are seen. 11.2 Accident Reporting and Investigation
All accidents, incidents and dangerous occurrences, no matter how minor it may be, must be reported to the Manager responsible and the HSE Manager/Officer. An initial investigation will be carried out by the line management The responsible manager will ensure that the accident/incidents are recorded, thoroughly investigated and preventive measure identified. He/she is assisted by the HSE Manager/ Officer in the investigation, identification of root cause and corrective & preventive action implementation. A standard format for the investigation report shall be developed which include all the required information, such as full description, the time and location, source, witness statement, photo, police/medical report of the accident/incident. The accident/incident report will include the immediate, corrective and preventive actions which will be implemented. Such improvement actions will be discussed in S&H meetings and communicated to employees via written instruction, toolbox briefings, notice boards or other forms of assimilating information.
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12.0 SAFETY & HEALTH REVIEW
The Project Manager will chair the review of the HSE Management System. Review of the S&H System will be initiated by the HSE Manager/Officer. The scope of the review will include
Result of S&H inspections
Client audit/inspection findings
Extent of compliance with respect to project requirements
Number and nature of S&H incidents
Corrective and preventive action implemented as a result of any incidents. The review of the S&H system will be the base for continuous improvement to the S&H system implemented for the project.
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13.0 ORGANISATION STRUCTURE FOR SAFETY & HEALTH MANAGEMENT IMPLEMENTATION
PROJECT
HEAD
HSE HEAD MGR/OFCR
MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATIVE
CONTRACTOR REPRESENTATIVE
EMPLOYEE REPRESENTATIVE
HEAD P&M
HEAD HIGHWAY
HEAD STRUCTURES
ADMIN OFFICER
ENGINEER/ SUPERVISOR HIGHWAY
ENGINEER/ SUPERVISOR STRUCTURE
HEAD QUALITY
ENGINEER/ SUPERVISOR P&M
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14.0 CONTROL MEASURES 14.1 Excavations Prior to excavation presence of any underground utility services shall be have been identified, located and if necessary, isolated.
Dependent on the nature of the soil condition excavations 1.50 meters or deeper should be shored or battened/stepped back in order to prevent collapse.
All excavations will be provided with suitable perimeter protection e.g. scaffold barriers.
Suitable means of access/egress shall be provided to excavations e.g. ramps, ladders, scaffold access. The location of the presence of any overhead lines and other obstructions must be identified.
Personnel will be kept clear of machinery whilst it is in operation, minimum distance of 5 meters.
Barriers and signs will be erected to keep unauthorized personnel clear.
Trucks used for the removal of spoil will be controlled and sited by a banks man.
The on-going provision of side supports shall be programmed into the work to maintain the integrity of the excavation.
Excavated soil will be stacked a minimum distance of one meter from the edge of the excavation edge.
Ground and Environmental conditions must be continuously monitored for change.
14.2 Working at heights: The primary means of achieving safe working conditions when working at heights is to provide adequate and sufficient access and egress arrangements and suitable working platforms at the place of work.
A toolbox Talk will be given to each person carrying out work at height. Following an assessment of the risks, supervisors will instruct personnel on the instructions and precautions to be followed when working at height.
Approved full body safety harnesses should only be used as a last resort where conditions make it impracticable to provide a safe working platform Fall Protection Equipment All personnel working above ground level will be provided with, and will use, appropriate fall protection equipment and PPE. Appropriate regulatory standards must be observed when using fall arrest equipment.
A competent person must regularly inspect fall protection equipment. It should also be maintained so that it remains satisfactory for use during the construction period. Effective actions must be taken to rectify any defects observed as a result of these inspections.
Fall protection equipment that has been deployed in a fall must be examined by a competent person and repaired or destroyed, as necessary.
Fall protection devices and systems will not be used for any other purpose than those for which they are designed.
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Safety Harnesses
Fall protection in the form of full body safety harnesses and lifelines must be used in situations where it is impracticable to provide primary systems. Whenever full body safety harnesses are used they must be secured to a secure anchorage point, running line or arrestor device.
Safety harnesses and lifelines will be used for working at elevations in excess of 1.5 metres or where a fall of this distance is possible. A proper anchor, mounted preferably overhead
Full body harness using double latch self-locking snap hooks at each connection.
Synthetic fibre lanyards Shock absorbers must be provided with the harness system in order to reduce the shock loading in the event of a fall.
A visual inspection of the fall arrest equipment and system is completed and any equipment that is damaged or has been activated is taken out of service.
Person(s) are competent to perform the work.
A fixed platform is used with guard or hand rails, verified by a competent person, or the safety harness which restricts to fall must be used. Ladders
Ladders should be used primarily as a means of access, NOT as a working platform. If work is required to be carried out from ladders, personnel shall use and wear approved safety harnesses as a means of fall protection. Ladders should be suited for the purpose for which it is to be used and free from defects. Ladders shall be set on a firm level base. Makeshift props should not be used to gain extra height or to level up stiles. Ladders should not cause a hazard by placing them where they may be struck or dislodged. Barriers should be placed around the foot of the ladder where necessary. Ladders should, wherever possible, be secured at the top and bottom by lashing, irrespective of whether metal clips or clamps are used. In cases where the ladder is unable to be secured, a person must steady the ladder by standing at the bottom and holding the ladder in place with one foot on the bottom rung. (Permitted only if the ladder is shorter than 5 meters). Ladders should not rest against any fragile surface or fitting. Ladders must extend at least 1.00 meters above the landing place unless some other suitable handhold is available. Scaffolds & Working Platform Erection, modification and dismantling activities of scaffolding work platforms shall be done only under the supervision of competent foreman and scaffolders. All scaffolding components used to connect the various members of a scaffold shall be of an approved type and shall be erected as per standard procedures.
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Scaffold shall be erected on a rigid base. All scaffolding components shall be used where it is
appropriate and secured well using appropriate tools. Before erecting any further lifts, a minimum of
three secured scaffold boards are to be used for erection and dismantling purposes Access is to be by
ladder. All scaffold erectors shall wear full body harness with double lanyard and will be anchored on
rigid part of the scaffold structure under erection/dismantling/modification on above shoulder level as
practicably possible.
Scaffold structures shall be inspected by competent person on weekly basis and tagged red or green
as per the condition of the structure.
14.3 Hazardous Materials
Information on the hazards of the materials is obtained from the manufacturer or supplier and
communicated to the users. Employees shall be trained in the safe use of the materials, including
personal protective equipment and emergency procedures.
Paints, thinners and solvents
Cleaning agents
Insulating materials such as fibre glass and ceramics
Cleaning agents, and sandblasting materials
Compressed gasses such as oxygen, nitrogen, argon, helium
Greases, oils, and other lubricants
Fuel gases such as acetylene & Propane
Epoxy resins
Sealants
Fuels
Asbestos products such as gaskets and sheeting materials
MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) of any material that can be hazardous to human life will be used to train related workforce & all MSDSs will be recorded in file as hardcopy.
14.4 Fire Protection
Adequate fire fighting equipment shall be provided and regularly checked and maintained.
Temporary fire protection equipment for the Worksite will be provided and may include but is not restricted to:
Quantities of flammable materials on site and particularly in work areas shall be kept to an absolute minimum and shall be properly handled and stored. Only approved containers, cans or portable tanks will be used for the storage and handling of flammable liquids. Manufacturer storage instruction shall be followed.
Storage areas are to be freely ventilated to eliminate any possible build-up of flammable vapour or gas and tanks and containers are to be located in bunded areas capable of containing any spillage or leak.
Static, portable and mobile plant and equipment is not to be refuelled with the engine running.
Fires and open type heating devices are prohibited on all sites and work areas.
All hot works and welding operations will be carried out under a permit to work system. The following controls will be put in place:
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All work activity will be coordinated with other activities in the area. Work areas are to be cleared of all combustible and flammable materials Fire blanket/fire retardant material will be used to cover any combustible materials that cannot be cleared
Appropriate fire extinguishers must be at the work area at all times and shall be regularly inspected (at
least once in a month) for proper functioning & record shall be maintained
14.5 Working with Electricity All permanent and temporary electrical installations are to be designed, installed, modified, maintained
and repaired by competent electrical persons
Any electrical systems, circuits, installations, equipment is to be safe for its intended purpose and
suitable inspected and tested before it is put into service and thereafter every months by a competent
electrical person.
All electrical circuits that shall be created to be protected by Earth Leakage Circuit Breakers /Residual
Current Circuit Breakers (ELCB/RCCB)
Electrical circuits and equipment is to be suitably earthed when operational. Temporary electrical equipment such as generators, welding units lighting towers must have earth protection.
Work on electrical equipment shall be carried out by competent electricians only & the isolation of
energy shall be strictly followed.
14.6 Cranes & lifting
Crane operators and riggers must be trained, tested, and certified before they can operate a crane or rig a load.
Rigging of the load is carried out by a competent person(s).
All crane outriggers must be deployed while making the lift. Any exception must be approved by the Work Responsible Person.
Cribbing may be necessary so that the load and the weight of the crane is properly distributed on the outriggers.
No outrigger or boom extension shall extend beyond the maximum distance recommended by the crane manufacturer.
The accessible area within the swing radius of the rear of the rotating superstructure of the crane shall be barricaded to prevent personnel access.
No rotating part of a crane shall come within one (1) meter of any building, structure, pipeline, or other load.
When lifting near an excavation, special care must be taken to prevent a cave-in, or to prevent the crane from falling into the excavation. A crane shall not be operated on an earth bank or where an incline exceeds certified crane specifications.
Special precautions must be observed when working near electrical hazards
The hook shall be brought over the load in such a manner as to prevent swinging.
The cables must not be kinked or twisted around each other.
The load must be checked for balance immediately upon placing a strain on the cables. When lifting a load that approaches the rated load of the crane, it should be raised a few inches and the brakes applied before making the lift.
The lift must be made slowly to avoid shock and damage to the load and the rigging equipment.
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Before a load is lifted, check to see that it is not fixed, jammed, or frozen to the ground or to another object.
Hand signals must be used for all lifts. Only one Rigger Signal-man) shall be designated to give signals to the Crane Operator.
A tag line must be used to steady the load during the lift. Loads must not be steadied by hand.
The Crane Operator should never move loads over personnel, live power lines, pressurized pipe work or running machinery.
Personnel must stand well away from all suspended loads and cables that are under strain. They must not stay in the cab or bed of a truck that is being loaded or unloaded when the load is more than 6 inches/150 mm off the bed.
The crane mechanisms must never be activated when personnel are on the crane (unless they are inspecting or adjusting mechanisms or electrical equipment).
A load must not be left suspended longer than necessary.
When a load is moved horizontally, it must be kept at least 0.5 meters above the objects that it passes over.
Cranes must not be "walked" while carrying a load. The load should be transported and then picked up again as necessary. Cranes should not be used to "slide" loads horizontally. Exceptions must be approved by the Work Responsible Person. A sling must not be pulled from under a load while the load is resting on it.
When wind velocities are above 32 km/h (20 mph), the rated load and boom lengths shall be reduced according to manufactures specifications. Wind forces are greater at height by as much as 35% or more. All lifts above ground level, must account for wind force i.e., side loads, down drafts, etc., as applied to the load and the boom.
The crane operator must always keep the load in sight. If this cannot be achieved, a Rigger (Signal-man) must be positioned where he can see both the load and the crane operator during the lift.
Lifting devices and equipment have been certified for use within last 12 months,
Any safety devices installed on lifting equipment are operational at all time.
14.7 Work Permits
Before conducting work that involves confined space entry, work on energy systems, ground
disturbance in locations where buried hazards may exist, or hot work in potentially explosive
environments or for any hazard that can arise in any kind of work, a permit must be obtained that:
Defines the scope of work
Identifies hazards and assesses risk
Establishes control measures to eliminate or mitigate hazards
Links the work to other associated work permits or simultaneous operations
Is authorized by the responsible person(s)
Communicates above information to all involved in the work
Ensures adequate control over the return to normal operations. Procedures will be implemented for controlling the work via a permit to work system in recognition of the following guidelines:
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Agreement and implementation of proformas and types of permits, including: Hot work
High Voltage Electrical Work Permit
Confined Space Entry
Radiography
14.8 Driving Safety All categories of vehicle, including mobile plants & equipment’s, must not be operated unless: Vehicle is fit for purpose, inspected and confirmed to be in safe working order.
Loads are secure and do not exceed manufacturer’s design specifications or legal limits for the vehicle.
Drivers must not be authorized to operate the vehicle unless:
They are trained, certified and medically fit to operate the class of vehicle
They are not under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and are not suffering from fatigue.
They do not use hand-held /hand free cell phones while driving. (Best way is to switch of all phones or
keep it in silent mode)
14.9 Traffic Management & Work Near Existing Highway (Public safety)
All traffic diversions shall be planned, approved, installed, operated and maintained in accordance with the Work Zone Traffic Management plan (Reference-IRC SP 55 & IRC SP-67)
Road works and traffic diversions/management must be under the direct supervision of a competent supervisor who has the necessary training and experience in the type of works being undertaken.
Workers must be given specific training and instruction on the dangers of working on or adjacent to live traffic.
Adequate signs are to be displayed giving road users advance warning of roadwork’s, the numbers and size and the distance in advance of the works for the signs are dictated by the type and of road and speed limit. Signs and guarding equipment must be secured to prevent being blown over or out of position by the wind or passing traffic.
Barriers, signs are to be installed to prevent personnel and members of the public falling into excavations. Barriers are also required to protect the workforce from passing traffic and passing traffic from the dangers of plant and equipment encroaching into traffic lanes.
Two lanes traffic shall opened to traffic throughout the construction phase.
If Work is needed to be carried out at night under floodlights; care shall be taken for floodlights must not dazzle or blind oncoming traffic.
Where properties are located adjacent to the right of way adequate & appropriate signage, & local access shall be provided. Work zone shall be isolated from public by the use of concrete or water filled plastic barriers as per engineer’s approval.
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14.10 Housekeeping & Waste management
Sites are to be kept clean and tidy and free from slip, trip and fall hazards
Workplace are to be left clean and tidy at the end of each shift and where there is an accumulation of materials throughout the shift, at regular intervals as required to maintain a clean and safe site
Materials are to be stored so as they do not pose a risk to personnel stacking, removing or walking by. Wastes viz. arising from construction activities and also from food will be disposed off from site in suitable manner. Cables/hoses/other trailing leads are to be protected, buried or secured above head height to avoid a slip trip, fall hazard
Waste is to be placed in designated containers and covered to protect against high winds, pests or risk of fire. Waste containers are to be emptied on a regular basis to prevent a build-up of material.
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Appendix 1 TRAINING MATRIX
Training JOB TITLE H
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Project Director Project Manager Managers
Site Engineer Foreman/ Supervisor
Surveyors Store Keeper Scaffolder
Equipment Operator
Worker
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Appendix -2 Schedule of Statutory Inspections/Programmes
Plant/Equipment
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General Access Scaffolds x x
Fall Protection Equipment (including lifelines, anchors, safety harnesses)
x
x
Ladders x
x
Excavations (including trenches, shafts and tunnels)
x x
Cranes (mobile, tower, lorry mounted etc)
x
x (if used for lifting persons)
x
Lifting Accessories (chains, slings, shackles, jacks etc)
x
x
Plant, Equipment and Machinery
x
x
Vehicles x
x
x
Fire Protection Equipment
x
Electrical Equipment x
x
Hand Tools & Power Tools X
X
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Appendix-3 Type and Frequency of Health and Safety Training
Activity Frequency Attendees Record
Induction training Daily New Comers to the Site/Project Attendance
Toll Box talks Weekly Workers ,HSE officers supervisors, staffs
Topics+
Attendance
Topics on Work
Related Safety
Awareness
Monthly Once Engineers/Supervisors Workers Attendance
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Appendix-4 List of checklist/Formats as per the Project Specific Plan
Sl.No Description Format No 1 Safety Risk Assessment F-01 2 Scaffolding Checklist F-02 3 PPE F-03 4 Ladder Checklist F-04 5 Fire protection F-05 6 Electrical Safety F-06
7 Hand & Power Tools F-07 8 Excavation & shoring F-08 9 Toolbox Meeting Record F-09 10 Accident/Incident Report Form F-10
Note: For monitoring purpose if required additional project specific checklist/format shall be developed and implemented.
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Appendix-5 References 1. Concessionaire Agreement 2. NHAI Safety Manuals 3. MOST Specifications 4. The BOCW Acts & Rules 5. The Motor Vehicle Acts & Rules. 6. The Petroleum Act & Rules 7. The Indian Electricity Rules
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4 Laning of Meerut – Bulandshahar section of NH-235 from Km 8.800 (design
Chainage Km 8.800) to Km 66.482 (design Chainage Km 73.512) in the state of
Uttar Pradesh on Hybrid Annuity Mode
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA
Traffic Management Plan
FREEDOMPOINTEXPRESSWAY (Pvt.) Limited (An SPV for Development of Meerut - Bulandshahar Section of NH – 235; NEW NH – 334)
CIN: U45400UP2016PTC076383
EPC Contractor Checked By:
(Concessionaire)
Reviewed By:
(Concessionaire)
Approved By:
(Client/IE)
Name
Designation
Signature
Date
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Table of Content
Sl.No Description Page No.
1 Introduction & Statement of Purpose 3
2 Scope 4
3 Traffic Management for work zone 5
4 Traffic Control Devices 9
5 Safety Management during Construction 15
6 Typical Lay out 17
7 Weekly work zone traffic management assessment checklist 20
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1.0 INTRODUCTION AND STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The purpose of the Traffic Management Plan is to provide guidance for the implementation of traffic
management during development, operation & maintenance of 4-laning of Meerut-Bulandshahar
section of NH-235 (New NH-334) Project. The Traffic Management Plan is to assist FEPL in
establishing, implementing and integrating traffic control, monitoring and mitigation measures for the
project.
FEPL shall carry out the work within the scope of the contract, directly with own employed labour and plant or with appointed sub-contractors. All sub-contractors are required to fully support the principles of the traffic Management Plan and to cooperate with FEPL to ensure that the overall objectives are maintained throughout the project. The Traffic Management Plan applies to all personnel working on or visiting the site.
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2.0 SCOPE
The Traffic Management Plan reflect the high priority that FEPL Management place upon the traffic
management at construction zone. It also demonstrates FEPL’s commitment to ensure that all
reasonably practicable measures are taken to:
Comply with the relevant statutory and Contractual traffic management requirements.
Ensure that existing road users are not affected by the construction work.
Provide and maintain plant, places and systems of work that are safe and without risk to health
and the environment.
Ensure that all construction – planning takes into account the smooth movements of all existing
road users that may be affected by the work.
Establish effective communication on Traffic diversion or detour with all relevant parties
involved in the Project works.
Effective control, Co-ordinate and monitor the activities of all traffic detours from existing
highway on the Project during construction phase.
Provide all personnel with adequate information, as needed.
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3.0 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT FOR WORK ZONES
Guiding Principles & Safety Standards:
Traffic safety and temporary traffic control shall be an integral and high-priority element of the project
from planning through design, construction, and maintenance. It shall comply with IRC SP 55. IRC 67.
2012, IRC 79, MORTH and IRC 62.
The purpose of work zone traffic control is to provide a safe work area for workers within the roadway,
while facilitating the safe and orderly flow of motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians through the work
zone. In order to avoid or mitigate road work zone safety problems, the following main safety
objectives can be defined:
– Assist road users by relevant, reliable, correctly-timed and updated information, warning and
guidance, to ensure proper adaptation of their behaviour:
Inform them about traffic disruptions, restrictions and alternative routes.
Warn them about the work zone and unusual conditions or hazards.
Guide them to the path that must be followed.
– Apply traffic regulations at the work zone to achieve appropriate driver behaviour - and ensure
the enforcement of regulations.
– Provide adequate protection for road workers (safe working environment) - as well as for road
users, especially the more vulnerable ones (avoidance of hazardous elements and conditions,
vulnerable road users.
– Inspect traffic control elements routinely and modify when necessary.
– Train all persons that select, place and maintain temporary traffic control devices.
In order to achieve the above objectives Traffic Management will be carried out both during scheduled
construction work operations. The basic objective of the following guidelines is to lay down procedures
to be adopted by Contractor and Subcontractors to ensure the safe and efficient movement of traffic
and also to ensure the safety of workmen at construction sites.
The guiding principles to be adopted for safety in construction zone are to
i) Warn the road user clearly and sufficiently in advance.
ii) Provide safe and clearly marked lanes for guiding road users.
iii) Provide safe and clearly marked buffer and work zones.
iv) Provide adequate measures that control driver behaviour through construction zones.
Such traffic management plans shall include provision for traffic diversion and selection of alternative
routes for transport of equipment.
The objective of TMP is to provide a safe & smooth drive to road users plying on the Project Highway all the time of the day throughout the year and provide protection to the project workers when they are on the work. Obviously, it involves different situations on the highway including construction zone, lane closure, traffic diversions, etc.
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Construction Zone and Its Components:
This zone prepares the driver for an alert behaviour and is an essential part of any traffic control
system. The warning system shall prepare the driver well in advance by providing information
regarding distance, extent and type of hazard ahead so that he can gradually reduce the speed of his
vehicle. The information in this zone is conveyed mostly through a series of traffic signs along its
Construction Zone, or as some prefer to call Traffic Control Zone, is defined as an area of the highway
which involves the conflict of the right of use between the road users and authority responsible for the
maintenance/ improvement of the highway.
The Traffic Control Zone can be divided into various sub-zones:-
Advance Warning Zone
Approach Transition Zone
Working Zone, and
Terminal Transition Zone.
Below Figure illustrates the various components of a temporary work zone.
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Advance Warning Zone:
This zone prepares the driver for an alert behaviour and is an essential part of any traffic control
system. The warning system shall prepare the driver well in advance by providing information
regarding distance, extent and type of hazard ahead so that he can gradually reduce the speed of his
vehicle. The information in this zone is conveyed mostly through a series of traffic signs along its
length.
Diversion:
It is a component of the work zone of the road section, where the traffic movement in one or both
directions are organised through a temporary road or /new carriage way constructed alongside the
work zone, while construction is going on the existing carriage way .The diversion road is reconnect
with the existing carriage way after the end of work zone at a safer distance.
Approach Transition Zone:
The transition in this sub-zone is the area in which the traffic is steered and guided into and out of the
diverted path around the work sub-zone. This is the most critical sub-zone from safety point of view
since most of the movements are turning movements. The traffic in this sub-zone is mostly taken
across with the help of barricades and channelisers.
Working Zone:
This is the actual area where construction or maintenance is taking place and the main concern,
therefore, is the safety of the workers at the site from the plying traffic. The path of the traffic must,
therefore, be very clearly delineated to avoid intrusion of vehicles moving into the work area.
Buffer Zone:
There should be a suitable lateral buffer area between the working zone and the main highway. An
adequate buffer zone between the traffic control zone and the work zone has to be constructed as part
of the plan. A buffer zone needs to be of sufficient width, with strong barriers placed between traffic
and workers. Deflecting barriers should be placed where traffic will be running closely parallel to the
work zone. Neither work activity nor the storage of equipment or material shall occur in this area.
Length of Various Components of Construction Zone:
Depending upon the area availability the length of the work sub-zone will vary. The length of the
warning and transition zones shall be governed by the speed of the approaching vehicles. Table III.1
provides the lengths of such components as recommended by IRC.
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Recommended length of Traffic Control as extracted from IRC
Note: Adjustment to be made at site level as per the area availability, work activities, site conditioned.
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4.0 TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
The primary traffic control devices used in work zones shall include signs, delineators, barricades, cones, pavement markings and flashing lights. Road Signs
The road construction and maintenance signs which fall into the same three major categories as do other traffic signs that are Regulatory Signs, Warning Signs and Direction (or guidelines) Signs shall only be used. The IRC: 67 (Code of Practice for Road Signs) provide a list of traffic signs. The size, colours and placement of sign shall confirm to IRC: 67. 2012 these signs shall be placed on left hand side of the road.
Regulatory signs Regulatory signs impose legal restriction on all traffic. It is essential, therefore, that they are used only
after consulting the local police and traffic authorities. The most common types for the use in
construction zones are “Do not enter”, “Road Closed”, “Give Way to Pedestrian”, “Speed Limit” etc.
Warning signs
Warning signs in the traffic control zone shall be utilised to warn the drivers of specific hazards that
may be encountered.
Guide Signs
Guide signs in construction zones shall have different background colour than the normal information
signs of IRC-67. These signs shall have black messages and arrows on yellow background). These
commonly used guide signs are “Diversion”, “Road Ahead Closed” and “Sharp Deviation of Route” etc.
Some Examples of Signs to be used for work zone TMP
Stop
Overtaking Prohibited
Compulsory keep left
Road Closed
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Informatory Diversion
Ahead
No Entry
Two way
movement
Men at Work
Right lane closure out of two lanes
Traffic lane tapper Left & Right
Dual carriage way
begins
Roads suddenly
Narrow due to
Construction
Traffic shifting to
other carriage
way.
Narrow bridge ahead
Adequate and Well-Designed Signage
The three types of signs viz., regulatory, warning, and Guide / Information, shall follow standard
conventions as laid by IRC and others to aid recognition and credibility. Careful planning, installation
and maintenance of road signs can contribute to the safe and efficient operation of the road network.
They shall be designed to convey clear and unambiguous messages to road users so that they can be
understood quickly and easily.
Miscellaneous
Detour signage shall be placed at strategic locations along with installation of appropriate warning
signs.
In order to minimize disruption of access to residences and business, the at least one entrance to a
property shall be maintained where multiple entrances exist.
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A warning sign shall be installed on a secondary road which merges with the primary road and where
the construction work is in progress; at a sufficient distance before it merges with the primary road so
as to alert the road users regarding the “Work in Progress”.
Materials hanging over / protruded from the chassis / body of any vehicle especially during material
handling shall be indicated by red indicator (red light/flag) to indicate the caution to the road users
Some Examples of Protective Equipment’s To be Used by construction team at work zone
Fluorescent Vest
Foot
Protection (depending upon the
nature of job)
Traffic Cones with reflectors for temporary Traffic Control/Channelization.
Delineators
with Reflectors for Night Visibility
Light batons for Traffic Control During darkness
Hard hat
Road Markings
Traffic flow and safety are almost invariably improved if traffic streams are separated into clearly
marked lanes by the use of road markings. Lane lines allow drivers to locate the vehicle laterally on
the roadway, and thus assist in avoiding collisions with both roadside objects or straying on to the
roadside. These are particularly helpful in conditions of poor visibility such as at night or under adverse
weather conditions such as in fog or rain. It has now been well established that delineation of the
outside edge of the travel lane is highly desirable, especially for roads wider than 6 m. Therefore,
steps be taken to provide proper road markings and maintain those well always. Provide markings on
each category of roads whether it is existing road waiting to be upgraded, an upgraded road section
being used as a diversion or a temporary diversion as a part of the traffic management for the work
zone.
It is necessary to provide adequate visual information to the driver to control and navigate the vehicle,
and also to enable the pedestrian to safely walk to the intended destination. All the median kerbs
should, therefore, be properly painted as per IRC guidelines and should always be maintained well.
The over grown shrubs spreading onto the carriageway should be trimmed to provide good
delineation.
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DELINEATORS The delineators are the elements of a total system of traffic control and have two distinct purposes:
i) To delineate and guide the driver to and along a safe path
ii) As a taper to move traffic from one lane to another.
These channelizing devices such as cones, traffic cylinders, tapes and drums shall be placed in or
adjacent to the roadway to control the flow of traffic. These should normally be retro-reflectors
complying with relevant standards
TRAFFIC CONES
Traffic cones of 500mm, 750mm and 1000mm high and 300mm to 500mm in diameter or in square
shape at base and are often made of plastic or rubber and normally have retro-reflective red and white
sleeve shall be used, wherever warranted.
Traffic Cones shall have suitable anchoring so that they are not easily blown over or displaced. It
might be preferable to use double cone i.e. one above the other. The cones shall be placed close
enough together to create an impression of continuity. Larger cone can be used where speeds are
high or where a more conspicuous guidance is required.
DRUMS
Drums about 800mm to 1000mm high and 300mm in diameter can be used either as channelizing or
warning devices. These are highly visible, give the appearance of being formidable objects and,
therefore, command the respect of drivers.
Empty bitumen drums (made of metal) cut to the required height can be used for channelizing devices
since they are highly visible, give the appearance of being a formidable objects, thereby commanding
the respect of the drivers. These drums can also be of plastic which are lighter, easy to transport and
store. As delineators, these drums shall be about 0.80 to 1 m high and 0.30 m in diameter. They shall
be painted in circumferential strips 0.10 m t0 0.15 m wide, alternatively in black and white colours.
BARRICADES Traffic barriers protect workers and reduce the need for many other traffic control devices and police
presence. The cost of furnishing and removing temporary traffic barriers on long-duration projects can
often be less than the cost of periodically relocating other traffic control devices and providing a higher
level of police presence. Traffic barriers may also provide greater night time visibility of work areas or
traffic shifts.
Full height fence, barriers, barricades etc. shall be erected around the site (s) in order to prevent the
working area from the risk of accidents due to speedy vehicular movement as well as to protect the
road users from the danger due to construction equipment and other temporary structures.
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In order to provide protected areas, segregated from road traffic, all work areas shall be barricaded
with portable or permanent barricades of suitable material according to IS Code. The barricades shall
be heavy and strong enough to withstand strong winds
The barricades shall be paint marked with alternate yellow/black stripes sloping at 450 towards the
direction of traffic.
A gate or movable section should be provided to allow the movement of personnel and machinery.
The movements of personnel and machinery from the work area to the road where traffic is joining
shall be properly controlled.
The work area shall be demarcated by blinker lights placement during dark hours and inclement
weather. All barricades shall be conspicuously seen in the dark/night time by the road users so that no
vehicle hits the barricade. Visibility shall be ensured by affixing retro reflective stripes of required size
and shape at appropriate angle at the bottom and middle portion of the barricade at a minimum gap of
1000mm. In addition minimum one red light or red light blinker or reflectors should be placed on the
top of barricades at regular intervals.
Where it is authorised by the relevant authority for vehicles ferrying materials to the worksite to be
parked outside the barricaded work zone, suitable safety measures should be taken. Such measures
should include cordoning off such parking areas and suitable warning signs, lights and flagman should
be provided.
Where it is absolutely necessary for construction machinery to carry out work from outside the
hoarded area, the operating area of the machine outside the area should be cordoned off and suitable
warning signs and lights and flagman should be provided.
Barriers to prevent pedestrians from entering construction zones should be continuous and
constructed of rigid materials in order to be discerned by pedestrians with vision impairments. The use
of “caution” tape or other measures is not acceptable for defining a pedestrian route since these
materials are easily broken and do not adequately direct pedestrians into the temporary pathway.
Scaffolding and other construction fencing should not have objects that protrude into the clear head
space for pedestrians. Temporary work on sidewalks also needs to be barricaded.
FLAGMEN
A flagger may be necessary to alert traffic, or to stop traffic intermittently, as required by the progress
of work in a work zone. In large construction sites, flagmen with flags and sign paddles shall be
effectively used to guide the safe movements. No employees shall be utilized as a flagger until the
employee has shown conclusively to their Supervisor that they realize fully the importance of the job,
and understands the duties and responsibilities associated with it. The flagger’s only job is work zone protection and traffic control. The flagger must never assist the crew with work activities, or engage in
any distraction, and must remain on duty until properly relieved.
Flaggers shall be placed where approaching drivers can easily see them and never placed in shadows
or where other workers may be close to them. Their station must have an escape route.
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Flaggers shall be trained to gain and maintain eye contact with motorists and to be courteous but firm
when communicating with drivers by both word and gesture. They must be dressed in bright warning
vests.
Flaggers will be used in the following situations: One lane is alternately used for both directions of traffic.
The roadway is closed for a brief period of time.
Traffic speeds need to be substantially reduced.
Inadequate sight distance hinders advance warning.
Information, such as changing conditions, needs to be conveyed to motorists.
Opposing traffic needs to be controlled at an intersection.
Installing and removing other traffic control devices.
Where conditions require unusual precautions.
During some work situations, the TCP supervisor may have to place flaggers at the beginning of, or in the activity zone. Alternatives to flaggers should always be used when hazardous conditions such as limited visibility or high-speed traffic are present. If flaggers must be used, they must be adequately trained before assuming their duties. In more complex situations it may be necessary to place a Spotter at some locations. A Spotter is a person with the same qualifications of the flagger. A spotter may be required to warn workers of errant vehicles, danger from traffic, or to assist drivers of work vehicles in entering or leaving work sites or in performing U-turns.
The flags for signalling shall be 600mm x 600mmm size, made of a good red cloth and securely fastened to a staff of approximately 1m in length. Wherever practicable sign paddles shall be used.
MISCELLANEOUS
It shall be ensured that all construction vehicles plying on public roads (like dump trucks, trailers, etc.) have proper permit/registration to ply on public roads from the State Transport Authority. Drivers holding proper valid license as per the requirements of Motor Vehicles Act shall only drive these vehicles.
FEPL/its sub-contractor shall not undertake loading and unloading at carriageways obstructing the free flow of vehicular traffic and encroachment of existing roads applying the excuse of work execution. All construction workers should be provided with high visibility jackets with reflective tapes. The conspicuity of workmen at all times shall be increased so as to protect from speeding vehicular traffic. In all cases, FEPL shall employ proper precautions. Wherever operations undertaken are likely to interfere with public traffic, specific traffic management plans shall be drawn up and implemented by FEPL in consultation with the approval of local police authorities and/or the concerned metropolitan/civil authorities as the case may be.
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5.0 SAFETY MANAGEMENT DURING CONSTRUCTION PERIOD Measures for providing safe movement of traffic in some of the most commonly occurring work zones
on highways shall be as described in the following sub-sections:
Access to Sites Temporary Diversion:
Depending on the work space at site pedestrian and vehicular access shall be separated.
Adequate and appropriate signs shall be posted on all routes.
Routes shall be free of obstructions/ tripping hazards.
Ladders used, as access to heights shall be placed away from vehicle/equipment and secured at top.
Detour on Temporary Diversion: In the case of major repairs or works on a highway section, traffic may have to pass on a diversion, moving parallel to the highway. A temporary diversion road should basically satisfy the following requirements:
i) It shall have smooth horizontal and vertical profile with smooth vertical and horizontal curves.
ii) It shall not get overtopped by flood or drainage discharge under any conditions. iii) It shall have adequate capacity to cater for the diverted traffic. iv) It shall be dust free and shall ensure clear visibility at all times of day and night. v) It shall be provided with the required safety standards, and vi) It shall be provided with suitable barricades to prevent intrusion affecting the movement
and safety of the traffic. The warning signs for the construction ahead shall be provided by the sign “Men at Work” about 1km earlier to the start of the work zone. In addition a supplementary plate indicating “Diversion Ahead” (With distance)and a sign “Road Closed Ahead” shall be placed. It should be followed by compulsory “Turn Right/Left Sign”. The “Diversion” and “Sharp Deviation” sign shall be used to guide the traffic into the diversion. Hazard markers will be placed just where railings for cross drainage structures on the diversion starts. In a construction zone that carries considerable traffic, it is often preferable to provide a route which will take the traffic around the construction zone. If the Contractor is proposing a detour, as part of his traffic control, the complete design of the detour would be the Contractor’s responsibility. It is usually necessary to obtain local government approval when city streets are used for detours. It is desirable that both ends of the detour are visible to approaching motorists. Transitions should not be in close proximity to horizontal or vertical curves, structures, or any obstruction which would interfere with the motorist's view of the transition. One ideal situation is to locate entering transitions on far sides of sag vertical curves so that the complete detour is visible (like a huge map) to the motorists. Detour plans call for a great deal of thought, planning, and on-the-ground investigation. Carriageway Repairs When the work is of small magnitude, to be done in the middle of the carriageway, such as minor repairs of potholes, cracks and patches, then the traffic control measures shall mainly consist of providing cautionary signs of “Men at Work”, well ahead work zone for the approaching vehicle. Other cautionary sign of “Road Narrows” shall be placed at 100 m ahead of the work area. Regulatory sign
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of “Keep Left/Right” shall be placed at the commencement point of work zone and next to barriers for approaching vehicles Moveable type of barriers shall also be placed on both sides of the work area. Cones or drums shall be placed at suitable interval to demarcate the work area.
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TYPICAL LAYOUT: MEDIAN CROSS OVER DURING TWO LANE DUAL HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION.
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7.0 WEEKLY WORK ZONE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST WORK PLACE DETAIL
Date of Assessment
Work Place Location & Area
Persons Conducting Assessment Name : Sign
ROAD CONDITION Yes No Comments/Action Required
1, Surface smooth, free of damage (Potholes, cracks, surface irregularities ,edge breaks etc,)
2.Road marking visible
3.Any changes to the existing path
4. Item No.3 if Yes, TMP developed & available.
WORK ZONE WARNING SIGNAGE
5.Work zone demarcated with suitable means (like sand filled sacks with reflective strips/delineator posts
6.Road work signs and devices installed, adequately distributed across the work area
7. Appropriate signs are posted to warn the road users.
8. Signage suitably placed especially for approaching vehicle at high speed.
9. Have any contradictory, distracting sign present and need the authority’s interference.
10. Are the signs free from damage and defect?
11.Are signs mounting secure ,stable and not a hazard to road users
12. Persons engaged in traffic management work are wearing high visibility clothing.
Compliance to ADB Observations on Environment & Social Due Diligence Report
(ESDDR) of
Freedom Point Expressways Pvt Ltd. (FPEPL)
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S.No. ADB Comment IIFCL response/clarifications
1. Confirm that the sub-project
complies with ADB’s SPS 2009. Yes
2. Please provide a copy of the EIA
report prepared for the sub-project
as a part of the ESDDR;
EIA for FPEPL is not required, as the sub-
project length is below 100 kms (~61.19
Kms), this is exempted from obtaining
environmental clearance (EC) and conducting
EIA.
Concessioning Authority - NHAI was
accorded environmental clearance by
MOEF&CC on 2nd
January 2013 for NH-235.
The EIA Notification’s Amendment regarding
exemption of expansion of highways upto 100
Km involving additional right of way or land
acquisition upto 40 mts on existing
alignments and 60 mts on realignments or by
passes, had come on 22nd
August 2013.
3. The diversion of 92.6 ha of forest
land is noted from the ESDDR.
Please correct Para 48 accordingly;
Corrections have been done and
inconsistencies removed from the ESDDR.
4. The ESDDR has mentioned that the
working permissions for working in
forest areas were obtained in
September 2015, however, final
forest clearance (stage II) is still
awaited. Please confirm that the
works in the forest areas have been
undertaken during the validity of
these working permissions. Please
provide the rationale for delay in
obtaining final forest clearance for
the sub-project;
Developer has confirmed that the works in
forest area have been done during the validity
of working permission only.
Developer has informed that all the
documentation is already completed and
Stage II Forest Clearance is awaited.
5. Please provide copies of consents
to operate and authorization
obtained as part of ESDDR;
Developer has confirmed during site visit that
Consent to operate has been obtained. Copies
yet to be shared by the developer.
6. Please confirm that the construction
material has been procured from
the sources compliant with
environmental regulations of India;
FPEPL has obtained permissions for borrow
areas and the borrow area locations were
approved in compliance with MoEF&CC
letter D.O. No. 22-346/2026-1A-111 dated
28th
October, 2016 to NHAI followed by
letters from UP Government dated 23rd
May
2017 and NHAI’s letter to District Magistrates (Meerut, Hapur and Bulandshahr)
dated 26th
May 2017 and district magistrate
orders (Meerut, Hapur and Bulandshahr)
dated 18th
November 2017 granting
permission to allow borrow area activity
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(ESDDR) of
Freedom Point Expressways Pvt Ltd. (FPEPL)
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while classifying this activity coming under
public good (Janhit). The sample copies of
these permissions are given in Annexure 6 of
the ESDDR. LIE report (September 2019)
mentioned that crushers will not be operated
or installed by concessionaire. Hence,
permissions from state government for
extraction of boulders from quarry are not
required. This was further confirmed from the
concessionaire during site visit on 31st
October 2019. The concessionaire is sourcing
stone dust from the third party based in
Yamuna Nagar, Haryana.
The sample of permission received by the
third part based in Yamuna Nagar, Haryana
from Haryana Pollution Control Board is
already shared with the ESDDR.
7. Please provide copies of the
permission obtained for the
ordinary earth for borrowing under
the relevant environmental
regulations of India (attached letters
are issued under the mining acts of
the state);
Clarifications provided as per point no. 6.
8. The number of trees cut stated in
table 2 are 4780 and in table 3 are
7322. Please check and provide the
corrected number;
Number of trees cut for the sub project are
7322. This is consistently mentioned at Table
2 -page 13, para 30, Table 3 (page 16), para
39, para 46 (bullet 4) of the revised ESDDR.
9. Please provide the quantity of fly
ash used so far during
implementation of the sub-project;
Developer has informed that total 40436 MT
flyash has been used for the project.
10. Confirmation that requisite
permission has been obtained for
temporary change in land use for
the land being used for construction
camp site if it was originally an
agricultural land.
Developer has informed that lease agreement
has been executed for the land for camp site.