A LNAPL skimming remedial system is currently being installed at BP Concorde Service Station (the site). The site is located in Virginia, Free State. The location of the system is on the western boundary of the service station on vacant land. Geostream Africa is the subcontractor on site.  The vacant land is covered with wild vegetation (long grass and plants). Before the start of work a routine site walkover was conducted in order to notify the team if the site conditions have changed and to identify additional hazards. During the site walkover the H&S officer from Geostream observed a swarm of bees at the corner of the boundary wall which separates the BP Concorde Service Station from the vacant land/ work area. During the toolbox talk the team was made aware that there are bees and were asked if anyone is allergic to bee stings. None of the team members are allergic to bee stings. The area where the bees were observed was cornered off and none of the team members were allowed to go near that area.
Hazard category: Non Hazard