Source document: https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697722074511.pdf (Dominica)
HOUSING RECOVERY PROJECT - HRP ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY TIPS Guide for HRP Construction Sites Version 1 Disclaimer: The material and information contained on this document is for general information purposes only.

Contractors and contractor workers should not rely on this information as a basis for making any business, legal or any other decisions.
Contractors and contractor workers must rely on guidance and directives from the Design and Supervision Firm (DSF), Clarkebond team, hired under the Housing Recovery Project and the appropriate national authorities.

Purpose: Environmental, social, health and safety risks are rated ‘substantial’ on the Housing Recovery Project by the World Bank.
Therefore, the following tips are recommended to minimize risks associated with workers’ and communities’ health and safety, together with the mitigation of the environmental and social risks.
Goal: Limit project risk - Environmental, Health & Safety - General HRP Guide ▪ Site must be safe at all times ▪ No access to unauthorized personnel, including children ▪ Ensure your activity does not contaminate the surrounding environment - ▪ air, soil, water, vegetation, road/pavement/pathway Implement pest control measures as prescribed by the Environmental Health Department for construction ▪ Manage hazardous waste as required by law or directed by your supervisor ▪ Follow best safe industry procedures or as directed by your supervisor, particularly: o When excavating a trench o When working on heights ▪ e.g.
using a ladder, working on a roof, using a scaffold o When using electrical equipment 1 |H R P E n v i r o n m e n t a l , S o c i a l , H e a l t h & S a f e t y T i p s V e r s i o n 1 - Workers’ Code of Conduct - Priority Actions HRP Guide ▪ Assign responsibilities to your staff for the implementation of the ESMP guidelines and standards within the scope of works.
▪ Demonstrate social sensitivity to the demographic groups in the communities where the construction works will take place and maintain good community relations.
Install appropriate signage ▪ Verify age and work permits of all construction workers ▪ ▪ Ensure traffic safety ▪ Limit work hours to daytime or daylight hours ▪ Provide Protective Personnel Equipment (PPE) to workers ▪ Maintain proper waste storage and disposal ▪ Provide adequate toilet facilities for workers - Workers’ Code of Conduct - Prohibited Action HRP Guide ▪ Cutting of trees for any reason outside the approved construction area ▪ Disturbance to or removal of anything with architectural or historical value ▪ Burning of waste/Open fires (or any outdoor fires) ▪ Illegal dumping of demolition material and debris ▪ Use of unapproved toxic materials, including lead-based paints, asbestos, etc.
▪ Use of alcohol or narcotics whilst on the construction site ▪ Use of child labour or forced labour ▪ Sexual harassment of beneficiaries ▪ Physically or verbally abusive behaviour towards beneficiaries ▪ Sexual activities on the construction site ▪ Gambling on the construction site ▪ Carrying of deadly weapons including licensed firearms whilst on the construction site 2 |H R P E n v i r o n m e n t a l , S o c i a l , H e a l t h & S a f e t y T i p s V e r s i o n 1 - Traffic Management - Particularly for constructions sites near the road or in a residential area HRP Guide ▪ Seek advice and where necessary permission from Traffic Department ▪ Ensure signs are installed for sites near the road or in a residential area ▪ Issue public announcement for traffic disruption ▪ Establish community outreach for residents affected HRP Guide - COVID-19 Guidelines - For Construction Works ▪ Regularly and thoroughly clean hands with soap and water or alcohol- based hand rub.
▪ Avoid touching face, nose, eyes, mouth.

▪ Avoid touching the outside of your mask.

If you do, wash your hands or use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol content.

▪ Maintain 3 feet distance between yourself and anyone as much as possible, especially with someone who is sneezing or coughing.

▪ Cover your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze.

Dispose of the used tissue immediately in a covered bin.
▪ Avoid using other workers’ phones, tools, equipment, or other work items as much as possible.

▪ Sanitize tools, equipment and other devices used on site.

▪ Wear a mask especially in close proximity to another person.

▪ If you develop a mild cough or low-grade fever (i.e.

temperature of 37.3oC or more), stay away from work site and seek medical advice and care.

Instructions on isolation or quarantine should be strictly followed before returning to work.
▪ ▪ Call the COVID hotline for further information.
COVID HOTLINE 448-2161 448-2153 448-2156 611-4325 3 |H R P E n v i r o n m e n t a l , S o c i a l , H e a l t h & S a f e t y T i p s V e r s i o n 1 - PPE - Personal Protective Equipment HRP Guide Use of: ▪ Hard hat ▪ Construction work gloves ▪ Safety or high visibility vests ▪ Hard sole steel toe shoes ▪ Long pants ▪ Harness ▪ Respiratory protection example for grinding, sanding ▪ Safety glasses ▪ Earplugs recommended when high level sounds exceed 85 dB - ‘Chance Find’ Guidelines - For Construction Works HRP Guide ▪ During excavation, if any ‘physical cultural resource finds’ are ▪ uncovered, stop earth works in the area.
Immediately contact the Design and Supervision Firm (DSF) and the respective authority.

▪ Follow up with the DSF and or respective authority as directed.

▪ Keep the PIU updated and seek support where required.

▪ Call the PPD to investigate and conclude the physical cultural resource find.

▪ Call the CID of the Dominica Police Force to investigate and conclude on the chance find of human remains.
‘Chance Find’ Definition ▪ Physical Cultural Resource Find - any historic cultural resource found on the site, particularly during excavation works.

▪ Human Remain Find - any human remains found on site (example from private burial grounds) that may be uncovered during excavation works.
4 |H R P E n v i r o n m e n t a l , S o c i a l , H e a l t h & S a f e t y T i p s V e r s i o n 1 - Grievances versus Disputes - for HRP Contractors HRP Contractor Disputes versus Project Grievance ▪ Contractual disputes must be handled in accordance with the project procurement contract.

▪ A list of potential disputes that should ideally be managed by the mechanisms of the contract between the contractor and the beneficiary.
These include: o A decision of the Design and Supervision Firm (DSF) or the PIU that the contractor believes was outside of the DSF’s authority or responsibility - GCC, Para 24.1 o A decision of the Design and Supervision Firm or the PIU that the contractor believes was incorrect - GCC, Para 24.1 o The Beneficiary does not give access to a part of the Site by the Site Possession Date pursuant to GCC Sub-Clause 20.1.
– GCC, Para 46 o The Design and Supervision Firm or the PIU modifies the Schedule of Other Contractors in a way that affects the work of the Contractor under the Contract.

– GCC, Para 46 o The Design and Supervision Firm or the PIU orders a delay or does not issue Drawings, Specifications, or instructions required for execution of the Works on time.
– GCC, Para 46 o The Design and Supervision Firm or the PIU instructs the Contractor to uncover or to carry out additional tests upon work, which is then found to have no Defects.

– GCC, Para 46 o The Design and Supervision Firm or the PIU unreasonably does not approve a subcontract to be let.
– GCC, Para 46 o Ground conditions are substantially more adverse than could reasonably have been assumed before issuance of the Letter of Acceptance from the information issued to bidders (including the Site Investigation Reports), from information available publicly and from a visual inspection of the Site.
– GCC, Para 46 o The Design and Supervision Firm or the PIU gives an instruction for dealing with an unforeseen condition, caused by the Beneficiary, or additional work required for safety or other reasons.

– GCC, Para 46 o Other contractors, public authorities, utilities, or the Design and Supervision Firm or the PIU does not work within the dates and other constraints stated in the Contract, and they cause delay or extra cost to the Contractor.

– GCC, Para 46 o The advance payment is delayed.


– GCC, Para 46 o The effects on the Contractor of any of the Employer’s Risks.

– GCC, Para 46 o The Design and Supervision Firm unreasonably delays issuing a Certificate of Completion.

– GCC, Para 46 o All variations to the contract - GCC, Para 42 o The Employer or the Contractor causes a fundamental breach of the Contract.

GCC, Para 61 o The Contractor breaches the World Bank’s Anti-Corruption Guidelines.
▪ Other grievance can be handled under the project grievance redress system.

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