6.3.2. Work Camp and Labour Camp Management, Health and Safety Measures

Major social issues related with construction activity are: campsite management[1], health and safety measures, wage rate and use of child labour. The project shall take the responsibility to make aware and keep their eyes wide open and focus on their quality of works, especially to respect social issues so that noticeable works should be recognized and reported.


[1] Campsite Management Components are;

Lodging Facilities: For non-local workers, the contractor will provide adequate accommodation facility. Separate accommodations needed to be arranged for different caste and ethnic groups. A distinct location of accommodation is required for men and women considering social security. Temporary campsite will not be located at roadside in order to avoid/ minimize danger of road accident.

Drinking Water: The availability and proper storage of potable water is also the responsibility of the contractor. The quality of water must be maintained by proper treatment and testing periodically. Water consumption by the site workers should not endanger the water right of the local population.

Sanitation and Waste Disposal: The contractor is supposed to provide adequate sanitary facilities to the workers on site. There must be adequate number of toilet and bathing facilities for all workers. Separate toilet and bathing facility for the women workers is mandatory. The proper outlet of wastewater is required to maintain the hygiene of the camp as well as workers. The camp should have treatment facility of the wastewater to maintain public health.

Fuel Wood Use: The contractor will make fuel arrangement for cooking, lighting and heating. Fuel usage from a public supply source should not affect its availability or cost to the local population. For environmental reasons, the contractor shall not use firewood for cooking and heating except from legally authorized sources.

Refer▬►Compliance Monitoring Format for Social and Environment, GESU/DoR and Standard Spec. for Road and Bridge, Section 100, , DoR