by the contractor once appointed. The Project shall, be cognisant of the environment in which it works and shall, where practicable, respect local cultural events such as religious events, funerals and the like. The Project shall provide training to all workers, national and expatriate on camp management including: A briefing on camp rules, including closed camp policy, behaviour between fellow workers and the community; Procedures for dealing with camp related complaints, worker issues and community issues (as per Stakeholder Engagement Plan, SEP); and Community relations orientation. The objective of this orientation will be to increase awareness about the local area and cultural sensitivities. Health Potential interaction between workers, persons engaged in illicit activities and the community increases the risk of spreading communicable diseases, particularly in more remote communities. Camp operations have the potential to develop favourable conditions for weeds, pests and disease, which could impact the health of workers and the community, as well as affect community livelihoods (e.g. rodent infestation affecting crops). Contractor shall comply with the Minimum Health Requirements for Project Execution and the Community Health and Safety Management Plan which set out requirements and management measures on controlling communicable diseases within camps and to outside communities Contractor shall enforce the closed camp policy to limit interaction with community The Project shall comply with the Weed, Plant Pathogen and Pest Management Plan to prevent exotic weeds, plant pathogens and pests from entering the Project areas (including camps) and spreading outside of those areas. Posters and informational sessions will be conducted to raise awareness among the workforce and communities locally around the Verification Every three months On-going Every three months Contractor
and uncontrolled settlements increase pressure on infrastructure, services and resources. The increased traffic from in-migration may also result in greater theft and smuggling of goods. Worker welfare and living conditions Construction workers living in camps may encounter stresses and discomforts that negatively impact their health and welfare. These stressors or discomforts may be caused by Poor living conditions (accommodation, ablution and sanitary, health, recreation catering and laundry). Contractor shall comply with minimum standards for camp buildings, facilities and services cited in Omani Law, Workers Accommodation process and standards (IFC/EBRD) and the Project Invitation to Tender (ITT) requirements. Standards covered include but are not limited to: Building requirements; First aid facilities and services; Sanitary and ablution facilities; Entertainment and recreation facilities and services; Communication services; Food and canteen facilities and services; Accommodation requirements; and Laundry facilities. Verification On-going Contractor There is potential for resentment if living conditions of Omani or other country nationals are of a lesser standard than expats. Where there is a difference in camp accommodation, Contractor shall manage this issue in an open and transparent manner. Orpic will work with contractors to improve standards to an international level. All camps will operate on a non-discriminatory basis and provide the same standard of accommodation and welfare facilities for workers; although distinctions may be appropriate based on seniority of individuals and job classifications. Verification On-going Contractor Cultural issues (nationality, religion, discrimination and harassment, etc.). Contractor may provide prayer rooms and other facilities, as necessary and to the extent practicable, to satisfy the religious needs and Verification On-going Contractor