The following measures
are identified in the EIA for mitigation of risk to life:
·
A “crane free zone” shall be created to reduce
the risk of LPG tank damage due to crane operations at the neighbouring scrap metal
yard.
·
A manually operated warning siren shall be
installed to instruct people to take shelter timely.
·
The Contractor shall obtain drawings and plans of all gas pipes in the
vicinity of the site from the gas company before carrying out excavation work.
·
Excavation must be carried out with extreme care
following advice given by the Gas Authority or Gas Company.
·
All workers must be given sufficient guidance
about working in the vicinity of pipelines.
Detailed information shall be obtained from the Code of Practice –
Avoiding Danger from Gas Pipes.
·
Reference shall be made to the Code of Practice
for the Provision of Means of Escape in Case of Fire (Hong Kong Buildings
Department [1997]) and the Code of Practice for Minimum Fire Service
Installations and Equipment and Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of
Installations and Equipment (Hong Kong Fire Services Department [1997]).
·
Arrangement shall be made with ESSO to avoid LPG
delivery during the hours when the spectator stand is fully occupied on the day
of the dragon boat
festival.
6.2 Monitoring
and Audit Requirements
During the site inspections as mentioned in Section
7.1 of this manual, the ET Leader shall pay attention to the issues relating to
hazard to life, and check the site condition regarding to the above mitigation
measures. The risk would be further
reduced to a minimal level by following the suggested mitigation measures.