6.1.1
In this section, the recommendations to reduce
risk, even though in an acceptable level, during the construction phase of the
Project are presented. According to
the EIA report, an evacuation plan and procedures during the construction phase
is required.
6.1.2
The objectives of the implementation of
emergency evacuation plan and procedures during construction phase are:
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to prepare and document
an emergency evacuation plan and procedures, which includes a designated
evacuation path for site staff to evacuate to a safe place in case of
emergency, before the construction works start;
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to provide sufficient
knowledge and training to site staff to conduct emergency evacuation in case of
any hazardous event occur in the Tuen Mun Water Treatment Works (TMWTW).
6.2.2
Emergency evacuation procedures should be
formulated and Highways Department (HyD) should ensure that all workers on site
should be familiar with these procedures as well as the route to escape in case
of gas release incident occur. Relevant departments such as Water
Services Department (WSD) and Fire Services Department (FSD) should be
consulted during the development of emergency procedures. Diagram showing the
escape routes to a safe place should be posted in the site notice boards and at
the entrance/exit of site.
6.2.3
The emergency procedures should specify means of
providing a rapid and direct warning (e.g. Siren and Flashing Light) to
construction workers in the event of chlorine gas release in the TMWTW.
6.2.4
The construction site officer of the HyD should
establish a communication channel with the TMWTW operation personnel during
construction stage. In case of any hazardous incidents in the
treatment works, operation personnel of TMWTW should advise the site officer to
evacuate the construction workers.
6.2.5
Induction Training should be provided to any
staff before working on site at the Tsing Tin Interchange work site.
6.2.6
Periodic drills, with the participation of WSD, should be
coordinated and conducted to ensure all construction staffs are familiar with
the evacuation procedures. Upon completion of the drills, a review on every
step taken should be conducted to identify area of improvement.