Senakangwedi substation document 559-824510295 rev 1 identifier environmental management effective date july 2024 plan review date july 2027 project consists of replacing 14 plc links in the northern grid in 11 various substations acornhoek, foskor, leseding, marathon, merensky, pelly, simplon, senakangwedi, spencer, warmbad, witkop.The Current installed base consists of eti 21/41,etl- 41/81 and ETL-581/41 the etl 41/81 have surpassed the manufactures recommended life span of 15 years by a further 7 years, the spares are not available and there are NO skills to repair these plc’s. In addition, the harsh environmental conditions at the substations have further reduced the reliability of the electronic components. Due to the above, these plc types need to be replaced document identifier 559-824510295 rev 1 senakangwedi substation environmental management plan effective date july 2024 review date july 2027 3. Mitigation measures this section specifies standard mitigation measures to be followed by the parties responsible for environmental management during the senakangwedi substation. Mitigation measures management measurable frequency of action objectives targets 4.1 Project contract and programme the empr must be included as part of the tender documentation thereby making IT part of the enquiry document to make the contingencies for contract records during tender stage. Recommendations and constraints, as set minimising negative signed declaration out in this document, enforceable under the impacts anticipated pro forma general conditions of contract. To occur during the construction phase. Public when downloaded from the document management system, this document is uncontrolled and the responsibility rests with the user to ensure IT is in line with the authorized version on the system. 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Implementation. 4.2 Method statements all activities which require method statements may only commence once the method statements have been approved by contingencies for approved method as and when required. The pm and sea. Minimising negative statements and impacts anticipated relevant pro forma to occur during the documents where applicable, the contractor shall construction phase. Provide job-specific training/awareness on public when downloaded from the document management system, this document is uncontrolled and the responsibility rests with the user to ensure IT is in line with the authorized version on the system. 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Contingencies for demarcated areas as and when required. Minimising negative public when downloaded from the document management system, this document is uncontrolled and the responsibility rests with the user to ensure IT is in line with the authorized version on the system. NO part of this document may be reproduced in any manner or form by third parties without the written consent of national transmission company south africa soc ltd reg NO 2021/539129/30 of 24 file name: 20251104_senakangwedi ss plc refurbishment EMP template ID 559-824510295(rev 1) ntcsa header and footer portrait template document identifier 559-824510295 rev 1 senakangwedi substation environmental management plan effective date july 2024 review date july 2027 mitigation measures management measurable frequency of action objectives targets impacts anticipated to occur during the NO activities will be allowed outside the filled in section of construction phase. Demarcated area. This document 4.4 Environmental awareness all staff should receive environmental awareness training. Environmental environmental first week of project commerce and as and the contractor shall allow for sufficient training and impact as a result of when required. Sessions to train all personnel with NO more awareness of construction than 20 personnel attending each course. Construction staff activities is all new staff coming onto site shall receive contribute to minimised through environmental awareness training minimisation of the the development of (induction). Occurrence of effective environmental environmental awareness training public when downloaded from the document management system, this document is uncontrolled and the responsibility rests with the user to ensure IT is in line with the authorized version on the system. 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The contractor shall erect and maintain information posters at key locations on site. Environmental awareness training should include as a minimum the following: public when downloaded from the document management system, this document is uncontrolled and the responsibility rests with the user to ensure IT is in line with the authorized version on the system. 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A staff attendance registers of all staff to have received environmental awareness training must be kept and made available. 4.5 Site demarcation and development a site establishment method statement shall be provided by the contractor prior to any onsite activity. Location of construction camps must be ensure that impact to the before construction activities commence. Carefully considered and approved by environmental issues environment during public when downloaded from the document management system, this document is uncontrolled and the responsibility rests with the user to ensure IT is in line with the authorized version on the system. 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The emergency plan must deal with procedures are in situations are accidents, harsh weather conditions, place to enable a managed in disasters, wildlife interactions, potential rapid and effective accordance with the response to all types public when downloaded from the document management system, this document is uncontrolled and the responsibility rests with the user to ensure IT is in line with the authorized version on the system. 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In the event of an emergency, the necessary mitigation measures to contain the spill or leak shall be implemented. 5.7 Hazardous chemical substances and storage the contractor must provide method statements for the following: daily public when downloaded from the document management system, this document is uncontrolled and the responsibility rests with the user to ensure IT is in line with the authorized version on the system. 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Contractor’s site, and in a way that does not acts controlling pose a danger of pollution even during pollution. Times of high rainfall. These areas must be NO complaints from imperviously bunded with adequate interested and containment (at least 1.5 Times the volume to minimise the risk affected parties. Of the fuel) for potential spills or leaks. Of impact to the environment through the safe storage, method statements drip trays (minimum of 10cm deep) must handling, use and be placed under all vehicles that stand for disposal of more than 24 hours. Vehicles (including public when downloaded from the document management system, this document is uncontrolled and the responsibility rests with the user to ensure IT is in line with the authorized version on the system. 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Act of 1973 all spilled hazardous substances must be (act NO. 15 of contained in impermeable containers for 1973) removal to a licensed hazardous waste • the minimum management facility/site, (this includes requirement contaminated soils, and drenched spill kit s for the material). Handling, classification materials such as fuel, oil, paint, herbicide and disposal and insecticides must be sealed and stored of hazardous public when downloaded from the document management system, this document is uncontrolled and the responsibility rests with the user to ensure IT is in line with the authorized version on the system. 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Management storage areas shall display the required : waste act of safety signs and containers shall be clearly 2008. Marked to indicate contents as well as safety requirements. Material safety data sheets (msds) must be prepared for all hazardous substances on site and supplied by the supplier where public when downloaded from the document management system, this document is uncontrolled and the responsibility rests with the user to ensure IT is in line with the authorized version on the system. 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All hazardous substances will be stored in suitable containers as defined in the method statement. Public when downloaded from the document management system, this document is uncontrolled and the responsibility rests with the user to ensure IT is in line with the authorized version on the system. NO part of this document may be reproduced in any manner or form by third parties without the written consent of national transmission company south africa soc ltd reg NO 2021/539129/30 of 24 file name: 20251104_senakangwedi ss plc refurbishment EMP template ID 559-824510295(rev 1) ntcsa header and footer portrait template document identifier 559-824510295 rev 1 senakangwedi substation environmental management plan effective date july 2024 review date july 2027 mitigation measures management measurable frequency of action objectives targets containers will be clearly marked to indicate contents, quantities and safety requirements. All employees working with hcs will be trained in the safe use of the substance and according to the safety data sheet. Employees handling hazardous substances / materials must be aware of the potential impacts and follow appropriate safety measures. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be made available. The floor of the bund shall be sloped, draining to an oil separator. Public when downloaded from the document management system, this document is uncontrolled and the responsibility rests with the user to ensure IT is in line with the authorized version on the system. 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