Environmental and Social Standards Overview

The Borrower must ensure security personnel act in a way that is proportional to the threat and doesn't involve unnecessary force.

The Borrower should take steps to ensure security personnel are not involved in past abuses.

Security personnel should be trained on the proper use of force and appropriate conduct towards workers and communities.

The Borrower must review allegations of abuse and take action to prevent future occurrences.

The Borrower must engage experienced professionals to oversee the design and construction of new dams.

Designs and constructs project elements adhering to national laws, environmental safety guidelines, and safety risks to communities.

Involves qualified professionals to design and build, with certifications or approvals from relevant authorities.

Considers climate changes in design to ensure project resilience and prevent risks from weather events.

Assesses risks associated with new structures accessible to the public, particularly from operational accidents or natural hazards.

Applies the concept of universal access for new buildings, making structures accessible to everyone.

Uses independent experts for risk assessments in high-risk locations, particularly for extreme weather or slow-onset events.

Implements quality management systems to anticipate and minimize risks to community health and safety.

Identifies, evaluates, and monitors traffic and road safety risks throughout the project life cycle, developing mitigation measures.

Measures to avoid or minimize the transmission of infectious diseases during a project, especially due to an influx of temporary or permanent workers.

Actions to prevent or minimize community exposure to hazardous materials and substances that might be released during a project.

The Borrower should carefully manage the transportation, storage and disposal of hazardous materials to ensure the safety of the community.

The Borrower should identify and implement measures to address emergency events such as fires explosions, leaks or spills.

An unexpected incident arising from natural or man-made hazards, potentially causing harm to people and the environment.

The Borrower should conduct a risk hazard assessment to identify potential emergencies and develop plans to manage them.

The Borrower should modify, substitute, or eliminate the condition or material causing potential hazards to protect people from life-threatening risks.

The Borrower should exercise due care during construction and implementation, including decommissioning, to avoid exposure to hazardous materials present in existing infrastructure.

The project must incorporate road safety measures to protect road users and residents. This means preventing and minimizing potential risks.

The Borrower must assess potential road safety risks throughout the project. This includes monitoring accidents and implementing solutions to improve safety.

Drivers involved in the project must be properly trained, and vehicles must be maintained regularly to ensure safety. The Borrower should consider the safety record of vehicles before purchasing or leasing them.

The Borrower must identify how the project might impact the environment and create potential risks to communities. The goal is to minimize these negative effects.

The project should consider how climate change might worsen the negative impacts on the environment and communities.

The Borrower must take steps to prevent communities from being exposed to diseases that could be caused by the project.

The Borrower should consider how vulnerable groups, like children or the elderly, might be more susceptible to the project's health risks and take extra precautions to protect them.

The Borrower must take measures to prevent accidents and injuries related to the operation of construction equipment on public roads.

A plan outlining actions to take during emergencies related to a project.

The Borrower must work with local authorities and the community to develop and implement the ERP.

The ERP should include technical solutions like alarms and shutoff systems to control hazards.

The ERP should identify and ensure access to emergency equipment both on-site and in nearby areas.

The Borrower must establish procedures for notifying designated emergency responders.

The ERP should utilize various methods to inform the community and other stakeholders about emergencies.

Providing regular training and drills for emergency responders is essential for effective response.

The Borrower must establish procedures for evacuating the public in case of emergencies.

This document outlines the organization, staffing, procedures, equipment, and qualifications needed to oversee the construction of a new dam or the repair of an existing one.

This plan outlines the necessary instruments, their placement, and the process for monitoring and recording a dam's performance, as well as environmental factors.

This plan details everything needed to keep a dam operational, including staffing, expertise, equipment, procedures, and funding for long-term maintenance and safety inspections.

A comprehensive document that outlines the procedures for ensuring the safety and proper functioning of a dam. This includes plans for construction supervision, instrumentation, operation, and maintenance.

The entity responsible for ensuring the safety of a dam.

They are specifically designed to contain large volumes of water and are typically used for purposes such as irrigation, drinking water supply, hydroelectricity generation, or flood control.

They are dams other than water storage dams designed for various purposes like flood control, irrigation, water supply, and others.

These are reports that provide detailed information about the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of a dam, ensuring its safety and long-term performance.