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2 May 2011
3 Jan, 2023
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Managing Director Mohamed Shatta
Project manager Mohamed Zaghlol
HSE Amr Shata
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Contents
1.0 POLICY ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ……………………….
2.0 RESPO NSIBILITY ………………………………..…………………………
3.0 ENVIRONMENT & WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN……………………..
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1- POLICY ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
It is the policy of ALNOUR to ensure that the activities are conducted with full concern for
safeguarding employees and public health, for protection of the physical environment and to
comply with relevant environmental laws and regulations. ALNOUR policy is to establish and
implement effective compliance programs, including systems and procedures, for informing
employees of the policy and their continuing obligation to conduct all activities in compliance with
this policy and all applicable legal requirements.
Where ALNOUR becomes aware of a hazard representing a risk not covered by existing laws or
regulations, where appropriate will develop its own environmental standards and practices to
provide for adequate protection of employees, public health and the environment.
ALNOUR will co-operate with industry and government in identifying environmental goals and in
developing effective, reasonable and equitable control programs.
2- RESPO NSIBILITY
It is the responsibility of Line Management and Supervisors to ensure adherence to ALNOUR
environmental policy. Further, all employees are expected to be guided by this policy in forming
plans, setting objectives and conducting their day-to day activities. Subcontractors are to be made
aware of and are expected to comply with ALNOUR environmental policy and standards.
3- ENVIRONMENT & WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
3.1- Definitions
3.1.1 - ENVIRONMENT
Surrounding in which an organization operates , including air , water , land, natural resources , flora
, fauna , humans and their interrelation .
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3.1.2 - AIR POLLUTION
Any change in the properties or specification of the natural air that causes hazards to human health
or to the environment whether resulting from natural factors or human activities including noise.
3.1.3- WATER POLLUTION
Introducing any substance into the water environment, directly or indirectly, harming living or
non living resources and threatening human health.
3.1.4- LAND CONTAMINATION
Any change in the properties or specification of the land environment by discharging or
introducing any substance into the land harming living and non-living resources and threatening
human health.
3.1.5- HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Material with dangerous properties that harm human health or have a harmful effect on the
environment such as toxic, explosive or flammable substance or those with ionization radiation.
3.1.6- WASTE DISPOSAL
The processes that do not extract or recycle wastes such as discharge into surface water, physical
and chemical treatment / permanent storage of incineration.
3.1.7- OIL
Crude oil and its products in all forms, including any kind of liquid hydrocarbons , lubricating oil ,
fuel oil and other petroleum derivatives.
3.1.8-EMS
Environmental Management System.
3.2- Air pollution
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Air pollution means the introduction of any harmful substances into the air that causes a
temporary to permanent change in any of the physical characteristics of the air (color, smell).
Air pollution has massive negative effects on all forms of wildlife as well as on human health. It
could lead to form minor to serious lung injuries (from minor agitation to lung cancer). Prolonged
release of SOx and NOx has been proven (in acid rain outbreaks in Europe) to be linked directly
with acid rain, which is yet more potentially dangerous.
3.2.1 Air pollution control
If the following steps are preformed carefully, air pollution should be kept at a minimum:
1- Gate control should thoroughly inspect all vehicles and machinery going into the site and
determine whether exhaust fumes of such machinery and vehicles are within the permitted range
(the mean of carbon and carbon related particles should not exceed 10 µm/m3 (micron).
2- Any machinery or vehicles that pass this limit should not enter the site. If however, necessity
requires that they enter, temporary filters that decrease the exhaust fumes must be used.
3- Any form of activity which will result in massive evolution of fumes, smoke, or any vapor,
should not be continued until all personnel are wearing their personal protective equipment
(which must include face masks) and the workers must not come anywhere near the fumes,
smoke, or vapor, administrator control (work shift ) can be applied .
4- Out of common sense, it is obvious that one of the main actions taken to prevent air pollution is
to prevent the burning of any fuels, wastes, etc. in an open air environment. Should any activity
require the burning of fuel, wastes, etc., then this should only be done in a closed system with
filters installed to allow the evolution of the least amount of particles into the air possible (not
exceeding 5 µm/m3).
Even if all of the above measures are preformed carefully, air pollution may be
at low levels.
3.3- WATER POLLUTION
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Alnour [Link] subcontractors are responsible for pollution prevention on any water streams
adjacent to or passes through site areas, and prevent pollution of any source of potable water by
the following:
1- Site wastes (such as hazardous chemicals, oils, [Link] shall not be disposed to any
adjacent water streams or any source of portable water.
2- Drinking water containers must be impervious, corrosion resistant, fully enclosed and have a
spigot at the bottom for cleaning. The container must be marked “Drinking Water only “. Also the
container should be kept off the ground preferably on a rack designated for that purpose.
3- Burial of site hazardous wastes at the level of ground occurrences is strictly forbidden.
3.4- LAND CONTAMINATION
Alnour Co. and subcontractors shall take the necessary actions required to prevent land
contamination for all site areas working site, warehouses, workshops, the following are to be
considered for maintenance yard accommodation and parking areas:
1- Discharge used motor oils and fuel leaks to land are strictly forbidden from all site vehicles and
equipment such oils are to be collected and submitted to specific subcontractor for recycling.
2- Painting and coating residuals shall not be discharged to land during handling, application,
storing or disposal and relevant manufacturer instructions to be followed.
3- Land contamination by excess concrete, asphalt and demolition products is strictly
forbidden. Such materials are to be transported for disposal in designated dumping area.
4- Discharge of sewage shall be either by tie-in to existing sewer system or by proper septic tank.
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5- Dumping of garbage and solid wastes shall be collected in barrels which are classified and
color coded according to company or client system and then transported to final approved
disposal area.
3.5- WASTE DISPOSAL
Alnour Co. will deal with its solid wastes which related to company's sites according to Egyptian
governmental authority.
At first, it responsible to minimize the quality of wastes produced from the different construction
activities, and to reuse wherever possible the wastes of construction activities (steel, wood,
cables…etc).
Good site housekeeping will verify high prevention of losses and improve the environmental
performance at site.
3.5.1- Solid Wastes:
To reduce or remove the effect of solid wastes, the following instructions are to be followed:-
1- Any residual material such as wood , steel scrap , paper plastic bags , P.V.C. bottles , water
glass and concrete demolish shall be collected and demolish to avoid a complex environment
problems.
2- Solid waste disposal should be in an adequate area downwind of any residential area and work
site.
3- The underground burial of wastes shall be far from any existing ground water.
4- Solid waste resulting from excavation, demolition and construction works shall be transported
by special trucks licensed for this purpose and fitted with special containers or with tight covers
to prevent spreading of dust, soil and waste substances into the air or their falling off on the road.
5- Location of dumping area shall be approved by customer or by local authority.
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6- Locations assigned to receive this transported waste shall be at a minimum distance of 1.5 km
from residential areas and at lower level. These locations shall be leveled after filling and covered
by layer from the same soil of the area.
3.5.2- Liquid Wastes:
1- Liquid waste shall not be disposed off into the water stream.
2- Underground burial of liquid waste shall be strictly forbidden at site.
3- Hazardous liquid wastes of construction activities (like the painting materials and used motor
oils) are to be collected in drums and transported to designated area for recycling or disposed
according to material safety data sheets.
3.5.3- Garbage Disposal
1- Garbage containers shall be distributed through the site to prevent dispersion of litter and it
shall be color coded according to client standard.
2- The garbage will be collected daily and transported to an approved transfer station prior to final
disposal by land filling.
3.5.4-Sewage Disposal
1- Sewage will be collected through P.V.C. sewage lines which be connected to client sewage
treatment plant if available.
2- If the client sewer system is not available for use, the system will be drawn to a proper
underground suitable tank.
3- Cesspit emptier will be used whenever a septic tank is full and transferred outside the working
area to an approved location designated by the client or local authorities.
3.5.5 - Noise Control
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Alnour co. (NCC) shall be responsible to prevent damage effect of noise on hearing by the
following:
1- Control site noise levels as soon as possible at sound level not exceed 85 dBA.
2- If sound level of noise exceeds in some activities or equipment than 85 dBA, some different
control measures will be provided to reduce effect of noise on hearing such as isolation methods
or personal protective equipment and exposure limits as defined in the following table 1 (each
level to the duration allowed).
Table (1): Noise Control Exposure Limits
Permissible sound
Duration/ day ,hrs
level. dBA
8 90
6 92
4 95
3 97
2 100
11/2 102
1 105
¾ 107
½ 110
1/4 115 max
3.6- DEPLETION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
NCC & subcontractor shall be responsible to reduce depletion of natural resources for optimum
use, consumption, and handling of all kinds of natural resources (e.g. Energy Resources, Raw of
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natural Landscape, Wildlife, and Water Streams etc.) NCC shall consider the following as tools
to reduce depletion of natural resources.
1- Minimizing use of electrical power, water fuels for all site equipment and activities,
using of such resources shall be to the necessary requirements.
2- Minimizing use of raw materials and ensuring that the materials exposed to weather are
stored properly (indoors or under polyethylene) and training employees to properly
handle and store such materials to prevent damage.
3- Providing secure fencing around the site materials to prevent vandalism.
3.7- Handling Hazardous Materials
Alnour co. shall be responsible to take necessary precautions during hazardous materials handling
either in gaseous, liquid or solid state to ensure the non- occurrence of any environmental damages
and to ensure the following:
1- Storage using and disposal of hazardous materials shall be in accordance with the supplier and/or
its safety material data sheets (MSDS).
2- Informing the workers involved by the dangers and the necessary precautions to be taken when
handling such materials.
3- Proper transport means for the materials shall be made available to guarantee non-damage to the
environment during transportation.
4- An emergency plan for confronting any likely accidents /incidents that may occur during
storage, using, transport and disposal of these materials.
3.7.1- WASTE OIL AND LUBRICANTS
Waste oils and lubricants will arise from normal operations during construction phase.
All waste oils and lubricants shall be classified as hazardous waste.
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Liquid waste shall not be disposed off in to the water stream.
Hazardous liquids waste of construction activities (like painting materials, motor oil) are to be
collected in drums and transported to designated area for recycling or disposal.
All Waste oils and lubricants shall be stored in suitable sealed drums stored at
designated area at site, which is provided with fence and paved area to avoid land
contamination.
3.7.2 - MEDICAL WASTE
Medical Wastes: all wastes that arise from the medical units existing in the construction site as
(contaminated cotton, blood, empty bottles,…).
Medical waste shall arise in small quantities from the site medical facilities.
Medical waste shall be stored in suitable "medical waste" containers to prevent contamination.
Medical waste shall be disposed either via local medical or hospital incinerators
3.8- MONITORING AND MEASUREMENTS
Environmental performance monitoring and measurements for site construction activities have
been essentially reactive as basis for control and development. NCC &subcontractors are
responsible and obliged to follow and implement the environmental legal requirements at site
starting from commencement of work (site Hand –over) and up to the completion of site works.
HSE coordinator shall follow-up all the environmental issues at site.
Environmental performance monitoring tools shall include, but not limited to:
* Site HSE check list.
* Environmental Accidents/incidents
* Housekeeping inspection
* Environmental awareness for site personnel
* Site Emergency response
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* Site HSE Meetings
* Monthly Site Waste Status Report.
3.9- AWARENESS AND TRAINING
1- The awareness and training of construction personnel of contractors, subcontractors is one of the
important aspects (having significant impact) included in the EMS program implementation.
2- Special training courses are to be conducted to HSE coordinators since they are responsible for
handling all environmental issues at site.
3- Site managers/superintendents are to attend general training courses like environmental aspects
/impacts…etc.
4- Training
All staff handling waste shall be trained and made aware of the hazard posed by the improper
handling, storage and transportation of waste substances and their containers. Training shall be
provided by the site HSE Manager or his representative.
3.10- EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE
NCC and subcontractors shall comply with the requirements stipulated in project HSE plan and
project emergency plan which shall be applicable for all Site personnel.
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