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• Encourage the construction workforce to undergo testing (Azura and
contractors) for sexually transmitted infections (STIs);
• Develop camp and workforce management protocols that include
workforce behaviour and interactions with local communities. Ensure that
these are clearly communicated to all workforce (both Azura and
contractors) and ensure that measures are strictly enforced;
• Develop a Traffic Management Plan that sets out maximum speeds for
Project vehicles, defensive driving techniques, timing of Project vehicle
movements (to avoid busy periods), dust and noise suppression/
management, and establishes a monitoring mechanism to ensure
effectiveness;
• Communicate Project transport plans to communities, along with safety
notices as appropriate;
• Work with the Government to set out parameters around use of security
forces to support the Project, including acceptable force and use of
weapons;
• Azura Power will ensure that all contractors maintain HSE plans and
contractors HSE plans shall be reviewed for adequacy prior to all contract
awards. All contractors and workers shall be required to comply with
Azura Power’s occupational health and safety guidelines and standards
for general work practices, hours of work, air emissions, noise and light;
• Consider investing in local health care facilities, and supporting them in
carrying out ongoing monitoring of the health profile in the area; and
• Conduct a risk assessment for the laying of the gas supply and
transmission line included as part of the Project scope. The Risk
Assessment and the results of which will be incorporated into the EMP
once completed.
During construction there may be also be an increase in sexually transmitted
diseases due to the interaction between immigrant and construction workers
and local women in the area. In addition, there may be a heightened risk of
unwanted pregnancies amongst local women. Mitigation measures for this
shall include a programme raising awareness on general health issues. This
will incorporate an HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention program which will
include voluntary testing, the provision of condoms, and education of the
workforce and local communities. In addition, if the Project considers in
investing in local health care facilities as outlined above, particular focus shall
be paid to sexual and reproductive health.
Strict implementation and ongoing monitoring of the effectiveness of the
mitigation measures for any health related impacts outlined above shall
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