Class Descriptive terminology Mammels LD50 Mammels Inhalation LC50 Irritation Aquatic Invert/Fish (LC50 o EC50)2 Honeybee Oral Skin Eye1 Skin I ExtremeToxicity ≤50 ≤200 ≤0.2 Corrosive Corrosive < 0.1 II High Toxicity 50-500 200- 2000 0.2-2.0 Severe Severe 0.11-1.0 < 2 µg/bee III Moderate Toxicity 500- 5000 2000- 20000 2.0-20 No Corneal opacity Moderate 1.1-10.0 2.1-11 µg/bee IV Toxicidad ligera ≥5000 ≥20000 ≥20 None Moderate or light 10.1-100 Relatively non- toxic 101-1000 Practically toxicity 1001-10,000 > 11 µg/abeja Non-Toxic > 10,000 Soude: Environmental Protection Agency, 2016. Table 4 WHO Toxicity Classification Class Descriptive Terminology Oral LD50 for Rats (mg/kg body weight) Skin LD50 for Rats (mg/kg corporal weight) Solid Liquid Solid Liquid Ia Extremly hazardous ≤5 ≤20 ≤10 ≤40 Ib Highly hazardous 5-50 20-200 10-100 40-400 II Moderatly Hazardous 50-500 20-2000 100-1000 400-4000 III Slightly Hazardous ≥501 ≥2001 ≥1001 ≥4001 U Sever danger in normal use- unlikely ≥2000 ≥3000 - - Source: WHO, 2016.
Table 10 Environmental Monitoring No. Problem Mitigation Measure Responsible Indicators Methods Frequency Estimated Cost US $ Monitoring Dates Problems identified Mitigation Effectiveness Recommended Adjustments 1. ACOPASCA and project personnel are not familiar with the EPA risk classification information. ACOPASCA personnel must be trained in the use of EPA classification tables. It is important as the EPA's active ingredient classifications are continually reviewed. Regional Trade and Market Alliances Program (M & E specialist) and Local Technical Partner (FUSADES, food specialists - Innova) All the ACOPASCA Plant personnel has been trained on EPA pesticide information and classification Training Campaign Once 750.00 2. Phase I of the Project is finalized. Training should have been provided and a PERSUAP carried out during this phase. The Project should train ACOPASCA on the PERSUAP for this cooperative. Regional Trade and Market Alliances Program (M & E specialist) and Local Technical Partner (FUSADES, food specialists - Innova) 3. The location of the tank with the mixture is located where people circulate, therefore, ACOPASCA workers and members are exposed to a potential contamination of the product. Change the place where the mixture tank is located to a safe place with a fence and a door with a lock, so the only person who will have access will be the person responsible for preparing the mixture. Always have available sand, for spills, Regional Trade and Market Alliances Program (M & E specialist) and Local Technical Partner (FUSADES, food specialists - Innova) Mixture tank located in a safe place Relocation Once 250.00
No. Problem Mitigation Measure Responsible Indicators Methods Frequency Estimated Cost US $ Monitoring Dates Problems identified Mitigation Effectiveness Recommended Adjustments which should be kept in a place where all ACOPASCA personnel have access. 4. ACOPASCA workers and members do not comply with the use of PPE. Create awareness among producers on the risk of not using PPE on human health in the medium and long term. Regional Trade and Market Alliances Program (M & E specialist) and Local Technical Partner (FUSADES, food specialists - Innova) All the ACOPASCA Plant personnel has been trained on the use of PPE and health impacts Training Campaign Once 750.00 Create awareness among producers on the risk of not using PPE on human health in the medium and long term. Regional Trade and Market Alliances Program (M & E specialist) and Local Technical Partner (FUSADES, food specialists - Innova) All ACOPSCA personnel directly exposed to the use, and manipulation of pesticides and the fumigation chamber using the appropriate PPE PPE Purchase and distribution Once 750 Develop a protocol on the use of PPE of the Cooperative, and establish it as a labor standard. Regional Trade and Market Alliances Program (M & E specialist) and Local Technical Partner (FUSADES, food specialists - Innova) Protocol on the use of PPE established PPE used according to the protocol Protocol document on Use of PPE Once 100.00 Seek other Regional Trade Other PPE Document Once 300.00
No. Problem Mitigation Measure Responsible Indicators Methods Frequency Estimated Cost US $ Monitoring Dates Problems identified Mitigation Effectiveness Recommended Adjustments alternatives for PPE, in terms of the PPE material, once the useful life of the PPE has expired. Seeking lighter material and adapted to weather conditions of El Salvador. and Market Alliances Program (M & E specialist) and Local Technical Partner (FUSADES, food specialists - Innova) alternatives found and socialized with the workers of the ACOPASCA Plant. PPE Alternatives 5. There is a problem with the design or maintenance of the pits, since the level of the water at the time of the visit coincides with the summer season, only a few centimeters from its overflow level. There is a potential risk of water spillage in the winter season. It is important to mention Verify with a civil engineer that the sewage capacity of the pit coincides with the capacity of the plantain washing tank. The amount of water used should be included in the highest production peaks, estimating 10% Regional Trade and Market Alliances Program (M & E specialist) and Local Technical Partner (FUSADES, food specialists - Innova) Pits adjusted for required capacity Water not puddled up in plantain washing zones and pits Professional Advisory of a Civil Engineer Field Visits Once Monthly 2,000
No. Problem Mitigation Measure Responsible Indicators Methods Frequency Estimated Cost US $ Monitoring Dates Problems identified Mitigation Effectiveness Recommended Adjustments that the pit will receive water from the washing tank and the fumigation chambers where pesticides will be applied. more use of water. Appropriate pit design Once 6. The effectiveness will be determined by the monitoring that will be conducted jointly with the buyer. The pesticides may have less effectiveness over time so it is important to comply with the recommendations in the product (label) and apply the recommended dose. The project will train ACOPASCA officials, plant workers and partners on the importance of following all instructions on the use and dosage on the labels and pamphlets of the pesticides that come in each product requested and used. Create a strategic alliance with the buyer (Chiquita), Regional Trade and Market Alliances Program (M & E specialist) and Local Technical Partner (FUSADES, food specialists - Innova) All ACOPASCA Plant personnel have been trained on the importance of following all instructions on the use and dosage of pesticide labels and pamphlets Training Campaign Once 750
No. Problem Mitigation Measure Responsible Indicators Methods Frequency Estimated Cost US $ Monitoring Dates Problems identified Mitigation Effectiveness Recommended Adjustments the local technical partner in order for them to provide advice on the pesticides recommended for purchase and export. The Project and ACOPASCA must ensure that the pesticides used in the fumigation chamber are registered in the MAG. Regional Trade and Market Alliances Program (M & E specialist) and Local Technical Partner (FUSADES, food specialists - Innova) Strategic Alliance Established Meeting Once 50.00 7. Potential conflict due to the use of water - currently the water used by ACOPASCA comes from a well that also supplies the San Rafael community. Domestic and agro-commercial use can cause problems in the future. The well already has a depth of 37 meters when the initial depth was 65 meters. It is important to mention that ACOPASCA has a permit from ANDA (National Administration of Harvest rainwater in winter (rainy season) through the roof of the plantain processing plant. ACOPASCA Plant manager or delegated person Water harvesting system designed Demonstratio n Practice Design for subsequent adjustment in the plant. Once 1,000 USD Construction of a water reservoir with relevant studies. ACOPASCA Plant manager or delegated person Construction study for a reservoir Studies and Construction Once Construction of a well owned by ACOPASCA in order to use this water for agro- commercial purposes. ACOPASCA Plant manager or delegated person Design and feasibility study for construction of own well Study and construction plan Once 1,000
Annex 2 Stakeholders consulted Table 11 List of Stakeholders consulted Date Name Institution/Organization Position 17/04/17 Julio Arnoldo Amaya ACOPASCA Marketing manager 17/04/17 Julián Oscar Escamilla ACOPASCA Good Environmental Practices Manager 18/04/17 Jaime Torrez Clinton Foundation, Acceso Oferta Local Productos de El Salvador Agriculture Manager 18/04/17 Rafael Mata Plantain and Banana Producers of El Salvador/ ACOPASCA ACOPASCA Project Implementer /Member of the Board 18/04/17 Ezequiel Aguiler Walmart ACOPASCA fruit and vegetables buyer 08/05/17 Lic. Rómulo L. Henríquez, Laboratorios Falmar Chemical Reagents Sales Representative 08/05/17 Otho Ludwing Argueta Recinos ProInnova, FUSADES Food Specialist 08/05/17 Edwin de León ProInnova, FUSADES Food Specialist 08/05/17 Sergio Méndez AGRITEC Operations Manager
The following is a risk assessment for aluminum ammonium sulfate (Alum) Table 13 Risk Assessment Aluminum Ammonium Sulfate (Alumbre) Risk Cause Source of Hazard Likelihood of occurring Control Measures Frequency Responsible Use of appropriate dose, use of EPI, safety brochure and Chemical substance Intoxication Aluminum ammonium sulfate (Alum) Low sheets, brochure and supplier requirements valid product (not expired), training and use and Every time used in banana or plantain. Person in charge of the plant, in charge of doses. GMP measures against accidents in the packing plant.