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8.13.2 Operation
reduce the potential residual negative impacts during the construction phase
to minor.
Recommended mitigation measures for operation impacts to health are similar
to the mitigation recommendations during construction outlined above. There
should be a particular focus on maintaining the mitigation measures identified
during construction, in particular the Traffic Management Plan and the
workforce management protocol.
• There will also need to be a focus on putting in place measures relating to
fire and explosion risk management including:
• Routine safety checks shall be carried out on the plant in line with
standard safety procedures for power plants;
• Azura workers shall be trained on basic safety procedures and
environmental issues;
• Azura shall maintain emergency and first line first aid at strategic locations
through out the plant;
• Azura will develop and shall maintain emergency and spill prevention and
response/countermeasures plans for all phases of the project (this should
include preparation for any accidental spillages or explosions from the gas
supply line and transmission line); and
• Azura will conduct community health and safety awareness campaigns for
its workers and communities particularly around the presence of the gas
pipeline and transmission line and the dangers of sabotage and what to do
in the event of an emergency.
Strict implementation of these mitigation measures and ongoing monitoring
of effectiveness throughout the operation phase will result in the significance
of negative residual negative impacts to health remaining minor.
8.13.3 Decommissioning
Assuming mitigation measures for health impacts during previous Project
phases are implemented, the following measures are recommended to address
residual health impacts following decommissioning:
• Establish a contingency fund to address contamination of the
surrounding environment prior to Project closure;
• Ensure that any victims of health or safety impacts of the Project are
rehabilitated with treatment and support that can continue after closure
of the Project; and
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