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DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF THE CONGO EQUIPMENT
FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION PROJECT AT THE LUANO / KATANGA PROVINCE SITE
FINAL REPORT
OCTOBER 2014
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
LIST OF TABLES ................................................................................................................................................... III
LIST OF PHOTOS.................................................................................................................................................. III
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS ..................................................................................................................................... IV
NON‐TECHNICAL SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................... V
GENERAL INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................... 1
I. BACKGROUND FOR THE ASSESSMENT ...................................................................................................................... 1
II. OBJECTIVES ..................................................................................................................................................... 2
III. METHODOLOGY AND TECHNIQUES ......................................................................................................................... 3
IV. PRESENTATION OF THE INITIATOR (PROPONENT) ........................................................................................................ 3
IV.1. Congo Equipment’s History ........................................................................................................................ 3
IV.2. Services offered by Congo Equipment SPRL in Katanga .............................................................................. 3
IV.3. Primary Objective ….................................................................................................................................... 4
IV.4. Effective as at 30 April 2014 ...................................................................................................................... 5
IV.5. Charitable Work …....................................................................................................................................... 5
V. PRESENTATION OF THE CONSULTANT ...................................................................................................................... 5
CHAPTER I: LEGAL, REGULATORY AND INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK .................................................................. 7
1.1. NATIONAL LEGAL AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK ................................................................................................ 7
1.2. INTERNATIONAL LEGAL FRAMEWORK .................................................................................................................. 7
1.3. INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK ............................................................................................................................ 8
CHAPTER II: DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT RECEIVING ENVIRONMENT ......................................................................
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2.1. PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT ................................................................................................................................. 9
2.1.1. Climate .............................................................................................................................................. 9
2.1.2. Hydrology ........................................................................................................................................ 11
2.1.3. Air Quality ....................................................................................................................................... 11
2.1.4. Relevant Components of the Environment ..................................................................................... 11
2.2. SOCIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT ………................................................................................................................ 11
2.3. BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT ........................................................................................................................... 12
2.3.1. Flora ................................................................................................................................................ 13
2.3.2. Fauna .............................................................................................................................................. 14
CHAPTER III: DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED ACTIVITIES ......................................................................................
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3.1. SPARE PARTS SALE AND STORAGE UNIT ............................................................................................................ 15
3.2. SPARE PARTS REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE WORKSHOP ...................................................................................... 15
3.3. WELDING WORKSHOP ................................................................................................................................... 15
3.4. FLEXIBLE PARTS ASSEMBLY WORKSHOP ............................................................................................................ 15
CHAPTER IV: IDENTIFICATION, ANALYSIS, ASSESSMENT OF POTENTIAL IMPACTS AND PROPOSED
MITIGATION/IMPROVEMENT MEASURES .................................................................................................... 16
4.1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................ 16
4.2. IDENTIFICATION, ANALYSIS, ASSESSMENT OF POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF ACTIVITIES IN THE PREPARATION PHASE OF THE PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION SITE ................................................................................................................................. 19
4.3. MITIGATION/IMPROVEMENT MEASURES OF POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF ACTIVITIES IN THE PREPARATION PHASE OF THE PROJECT
IMPLEMENTATION SITE .............................................................................................................................................. 21
4.4. IDENTIFICATION, ANALYSIS, ASSESSMENT OF POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF ACTIVITIES IN THE PROJECT FACILITIES
CONSTRUCTION PHASE .............................................................................................................................................. 23 4.5. MITIGATION/IMPROVEMENT MEASURES OF POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF ACTIVITIES IN THE PROJECT FACILITIES
CONSTRUCTION PHASE .......................................................................................................................................... 25
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4.6. IDENTIFICATION, ANALYSIS, ASSESSMENT AND MITIGATION/IMPROVEMENT MEASURES OF POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF
ACTIVITIES IN THE PROJECT FACILITIES OPERATIONAL PHASE ………………........................................................................... 27
CHAPTER V: ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN .................................................................... 30
5.1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................ 30
5.2. MONITORING AND FOLLOW‐UP PROGRAMME …................................................................................................. 30
5.3. PREPARATION PHASE OF THE PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION SITE .............................................................................. 31
5.4. PROJECT FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION PHASE ....................................................................................................... 31
5.5. OPERATIONAL PHASE .................................................................................................................................... 32
5.6. HEALTH, SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PLAN .......................................................................................................... 33
5.7. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN BUDGET COSTING .................................................................. 36
CHAPTER VI: PUBLIC CONSULTATION ................................................................................................................ 37
GENERAL CONCLUSION ..................................................................................................................................... 39
CHAPTER VII: PROPONENT’S COMMITMENT ...................................................................................................... 40
BIBLIOGRAPHY .................................................................................................................................................. 41
ANNEXES ........................................................................................................................................................... 44
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LIST OF TABLES
TABLE 1: FLORA IDENTIFIED ON THE LUANO SITE ............................................................................................... 13
TABLE 2: FAUNA IDENTIFIED ON THE LUANO SITE .............................................................................................. 14
TABLE 3: IMPACT SIGNIFICANCE ASSESSMENT MATRIX ....................................................................................... 17
TABLE 4: ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACTS DURING THE PREPARATION PHASE OF THE PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION SITE ..................................................................................................................................... 19
TABLE 5: MITIGATION/IMPROVEMENT MEASURES DURING THE PROJECT SITE PREPARATION PHASE ................ 21
TABLE 6: ASSESSMENT OF POTENTIAL IMPACTS DURING THE PROJECT FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION PHASE ......... 23
TABLE 7: MITIGATION/IMPROVEMENT MEASURES DURING THE PROJECT FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION PHASE . 25
TABLE 8: OPERATION OF THE SPARE PARTS STORAGE AND SALES UNIT COMPONENT ..................................... 27
TABLE 9: OPERATION OF THE SPARE PARTS RECONDITIONING WORKSHOP COMPONENT ................................ 28
TABLE 10: OPERATION OF THE OIL ANALYSIS LABORATORY COMPONENT ........................................................ 29
TABLE 11: BUDGET ESTIMATE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ESMP ................................................................. 36
LIST OF PHOTOS
PHOTO 1: CONGO EQUIPMENT HEAD OFFICE IN LUBUMBASHI ............................................................................. 4
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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
AFNOR : Association Française de la Normalisation (French national organisation for standardisation)
As : Arsenic
Cd : Cadmium
CFC : Chlorofluorocarbon
CH4 : Methane
CO2 : Carbon Dioxide
Cr : Chromium
Cu : Copper
EDTA : Ethylene Diaminetetraacetic Acid
EMT : Trace Metals
Fe : Iron
GHG : Greenhouse Gases
GIS : Geographic Information System
GPS : Global Positioning System
INRA : Institute National de Recherche Agronomique (French
National Institute for Agricultural Research)
N2O : Nitrous Oxide
Ni : Nickel
Pb : Lead
POPs : Persistent Organic Pollutants
SWOT : Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats
U : Uranium
V : Vanadium
Zn : Zinc
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NON-TECHNICAL SUMMARY
The unpredictable consequences caused by environmental degradation can be
observed from biodiversity loss, air, water and soil pollution, ozone depletion, decreasing
soil fertility, desertification, depletion of fish stocks and deterioration of the natural and
cultural heritage, as well as global warming and its corollary, climate change (now a
reality). Driven by the desire to face the various challenges above, the international
community has had to impose certain obligations on signatory States through the
STOCKHOLM and RIO de JANEIRO Summits. These obligations included the
development of national legislation, policies, plans and implementation programmes,
as well as the adoption of mechanisms to achieve effective environmental protection.
The precautionary principle, whose corollary is the principle of preventive action, will be
highlighted at the above-mentioned summits and will guide the effective action of
policymakers across the world with regard to environmental management and
protection.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has adopted a Constitution reflecting international
environmental obligations in order to comply with the obligations imposed on Member
States and show its acceptance of the United Nations’ environmental management and
protection principles. The relevant legislation was also outdated, or even inadequate in
meeting the new requirements. This Constitution gave birth to the Law No. 11/009 of 09
July 2011 relating to fundamental environmental protection principles.
This new law calls for adopting procedural mechanisms, and requiring all operators of
classified facilities governed by the licensing scheme to implement them.
The implementation of four such mechanisms (strategic environmental assessment,
environmental impact assessment, public enquiry and environmental audit) is
recommended to ensure better environmental management and protection before,
during and after the operation of an activity likely to generate environmental impacts.
This is why setting up an activity subjected to the licensing regime requires prior
completion of an environmental and social impact management plan as in the present
case.
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GENERAL INTRODUCTION
Environmental issues are today at the heart of global discussions, bringing together the
world’s intelligentsia in order to find solutions to environmental challenges.
Around these issues, for the first time, ideological divides and other enshrined
stereotypes in diplomatic language make way for a common concerted vision in
everyone’s best interest. Since the birth of the international community, no issue has
raised as much passion in inhabited places around the world and has been discussed
with as much interest as environmental preservation.
And for good reason, because the various environmental issues are at the crossroads
of major challenges, such as health safety, the preservation of natural environments,
biodiversity protection, the quality of the living environment, land use planning, and more
broadly, choices in terms of growth and development model.
The point being put across is that this assessment stems from a number of motivations,
which will be detailed in what follows.
Given the dangers associated with environmental degradation – which could be
observed from biodiversity loss, air, water and soil pollution, ozone depletion, decreasing
soil fertility, desertification, depletion of fish stocks and the deterioration of the natural
and cultural heritage, as well as global warming which has become a reality – the
international community has had to impose certain obligations on States to address the
many challenges mentioned above.
These various international instruments were the sources for international and national
obligations presented in this document.
I. Background for the Assessment
All sectors of activity have an environmental footprint, be it industrial, agricultural,
forestry, mining, commercial, hydrocarbon, energy, telecommunications, transport or
other sectors. It is because they imply energy use as well as the generation of waste,
radiation, effluents and other releases that have an impact on the environment and
health.
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This is why Congolese lawmakers have imposed such obligations in the interests of the
environment given that despite their impact, activities other than mining were not subject
to the procedural mechanisms for environmental protection.
Law No. 11/009 of 09 July 2011 governing the fundamental environmental protection
principles in its Article 21 thus requires a duly approved environmental and social impact
assessment report with an environmental and social management plan from all projects
that are likely to generate environmental impacts.
II. Objectives
The environmental and social impact assessment set out for this purpose is aimed at
taking account of environmental concerns in the life of Congo Equipment in this area.
This assessment will also help the Director of Company to operate an investment that is
more respectful of its supporting environment while technically, economically and
environmentally acceptable.
III. Methodology and Techniques
The descriptive methodology was used in preparing this document. It is based on direct
observation and interview techniques. Photos and geo-referencing of the GPS points
have effectively contributed to achieving the set objectives.
a. Direct Observation
Direct observation of the activities to be carried out consisted in analysing the initial
state of the site, its environment, and projections on the effects of planned activities as
well as the mitigation measures to be considered.
b. Interviews
This technique was used during discussions with service providers with respect to issues
related to the conditions of the site, activities to be carried out there, their possible
impacts as well as the proposed precautionary environmental management measures.
These discussions were aimed at coordinating activities and environmental measures to
consider for each service to be arranged.
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IV. Presentation of the Initiator (Proponent)
This assessment was initiated by Congo Equipment SPRL, a company incorporated
under Congolese law with its head office at No. 675, Avenue de la Métallurgie
(commonly known as Victim of the Rebellion) on the premises of the former FONDERIE
AFRICAINE (abbreviated as FONDAF). Congo Equipment has a representation in
Kolwezi on the premises of the former R. Swanepoel Company, in the DILALA
Commune, in the urban-rural district of Kolwezi, Katanga Province, Democratic Republic
of Congo.
IV.1. Congo Equipment’s History
Congo Equipment SPRL is a company incorporated under Congolese law in accordance
with the deed of incorporation of 07 March 2007.
It is a joint venture between two major Caterpillar dealers in Africa, BARLOWORLD
Equipment, a South African company covering Southern Africa and TRACTAFRIC
Equipement, a French company serving Central Africa and the entire DRC. The
continued development of the company’s activities since its inception in 2007 results from
the original ambition supported and implemented by the members of the Board and
shared by all staff members. This development stems from a precise organisation of the
distribution of powers and responsibilities between decision-making, management and
control bodies in accordance with the highest standards of ethics and trust.
Congo Equipment is the official representative of CATERPILLAR across Katanga
Province. The company represents the following brands: CATERPILLAR, MANITOU,
PERKINS, HYSTER and OLYMPIAN.
IV.2. Services offered by Congo Equipment SPRL in Katanga
Performing all commercial and technical operations relating to industrial, mining or civil
engineering equipment, generators, elevators, etc.
Besides sales, the company offers an after-sales service (workshop and spare parts).
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IV.3. Primary Objective
The objective of Congo Equipment SPRL is to provide its customers with the most
modern and performing products and services but also to earn their trust and loyalty.
The quality and the perfection of Congo Equipment’s products and services make it a
reliable and competent company.
Photo 1. Congo Equipment Head Office in Lubumbashi
The administrative offices of the company are located at No. 675, Avenue de la
Métallurgie, Q/Bel-Air, Kampemba Commune, Lubumbashi, Katanga, Democratic
Republic of Congo, and more specifically within the FONDAF facilities.
In addition to Lubumbashi, Congo Equipment has three other agencies at Kolwezi,
Fungurume and Sakania where it provides major mining companies in Katanga with
equipment and technical nature.
Besides the major mining sites of Kolwezi, Fungurume and Sakania, Congo Equipment
also serves the Luswishi, Kipoi and Mabende mining sites along Likasi Road, Dikulushi
in Pweto Territory, Mutanda in the Lualaba District. Congo Equipment is therefore
present wherever there is a need within its coverage area. To reach its objectives, Congo
Equipment has various departments, each with a specific mission as follows:
‒ Commercial Department: headed by a Commercial Manager
‒ Finance Department: headed by a Financial Manager
‒ Technical Department: headed by a Technical Manager
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‒ Spare Parts Department: Headed by a Spare Parts Department Manager
‒ Human Resources Department: headed by a Human Resource Manager.
‒ Rental Department: headed by a Rental Manager
IV.4. Effective as at 30 April 2014
Congo Equipment has a skilled workforce comprising Congolese nationals and
expatriates with around 657 agents, including 38 expatriates.
The current General Manager is Mr PETER JOHN MALLEY, who took over in
November 2010 from Mr DOMINIQUE CHAPELLE, who had served in this capacity
since January 2010. Mr Chappelle succeeded Mr Pierre VUILLER, who took up other
duties after holding this position for only 8 months.
It is worth noting that Mr Pierre VUILLER was the second General Manager since the
inception of the company, taking over from Mr Philippe PLATEAU.
IV.5. Charitable Work
The company has contributed to social projects through sponsorship; Congo Equipment
is a partner of a horse-riding competition organised every year by the equestrian club
of Lubumbashi and will soon sponsor an HIV/AIDS awareness programme for all its
employees and their spouses.
V. Presentation of the Consultant
To ensure customer satisfaction and move closer to the market, Congo Equipment has
purchased a lot for the implementation of new facilities on Kinsevere Road in order to
serve various customers along this road (a countless number of mining, industrial, and
civil engineering companies).
To carry out this assessment, the company has retained the services of an
environmental assessment and expertise firm, ASC.BETIMEXE SARL, which is certified
by the Ministry of the Environment, Nature Conservation and Tourism.
Company Name: Assistance-Conseil-Bureau d’Etude d’Impact et Expertise
environnementale, a limited liability company abbreviated as ASC.BETIMEXE
SARL
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Activity Sector: The environment
Company Purpose: Consultancy-Environmental Impact Assessment and
Expertise Firm
Contact: [email protected]
Registration Number: No. 041/CAB/MIN/ECNT/ 23/BNME/2014
ASC.BETIMEXE is a company incorporated under Congolese law operating as an
environmental assessment and expertise firm located at No. 5, Mwepu Avenue, in the
Lubumbashi Commune, Lubumbashi, Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo.
The firm’s experts carry out work in the field of environmental expertise for third-party
clients.
It calls on various experts with different specialities depending on the type of activities
carried out by third-party clients. ASC.BETIMEXE SARL is a certified firm of undisputed
repute.
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CHAPTER I: LEGAL, REGULATORY AND INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK
1.1. National Legal and Regulatory Framework
The national laws governing this environmental and social impact assessment are
as follows:
‒ Sections 53, 54, 93 and 123 of the Constitution of 18 February 2006;
‒ Law No. 11/009 of 09 July 2011 concerning the fundamental principles
relating to environmental protection;
‒ Law No. 015-2002 16 October 2002 – Labour Code;
‒ Law No. 73- 021 of 20 July 1973 establishing the general property system,
the land and real estate system;
‒ Law No. 004/2002 of 11 July 2002 establishing the investment code;
‒ Ordinance 41-48 of 12 February 1953 governing unhealthy, uncomfortable or
dangerous establishments;
‒ Ordinance 12/008 of 11 June 2012 on the powers of ministries;
‒ Decree No. 13/015 of 29 May 2013 governing classified facilities; and
‒ Decree No. 14/019 of 02 August 2014 laying down the operating rules for
procedural mechanisms relating to environmental protection.
1.2. International Legal Framework
The international treaties signed by the Democratic Republic of Congo and relevant
to this ESIA are as follows;
‒ The Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer of 22 March
1985;
‒ The Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants of 22 May 2001;
‒ The 1979 Geneva Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution;
‒ The 1992 Rio de Janeiro Convention on Environment and Development;
‒ Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous
Wastes and their Disposal of 22 March 1989;
‒ Bamako Convention on the Ban of the Import into Africa and the Control of
Transboundary Movements and Management of Hazardous Wastes within
Africa of 30 January 1991; and
‒ The 1987 Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer.
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1.3. Institutional Framework
‒ Ministry of Industry, Small and Medium Enterprises;
‒ Ministry of Economy and Trade;
‒ Ministry of Finance;
‒ Ministry of Environment, Nature Conservation and Tourism;
‒ Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security;
‒ Ministry of Public Health;
‒ Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning, Housing, Infrastructure, Public
Works and Reconstruction (building permits); and
‒ Environmental Studies Group of Congo: Established by Decree No.
44/CAB/MIN/ECN-EF/2006 of 08 December 2006 as amended by Ministerial
Order No. 082/CAB/MIN/ECN-T/ 11/BNME/2013 of 11 September 2013
relating to the establishment, organisation and operation of the Environmental
Studies Group of Congo within the Directorate of the Ministry of Environment,
Nature Conservation and Tourism. It is responsible for the appraisal of
environmental assessments for all projects, plans, policies and programmes.
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CHAPTER II: DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT RECEIVING ENVIRONMENT
Up to this level of the work under review, our approach borrows from international
standards for the preparation of an environmental impact assessment report. Such
standards require applying the schematic presentation used from the beginning1.
In this chapter, the description of the project receiving environment briefly depicts the
environment of Katanga Province and the city of Lubumbashi, where the project will be
implemented.
2.1. Physical Environment
The Congo Equipment implementation site in Luano is located within the new cadastral
subdivision along Kinsevere Road, in the Joli Site area, Annex Commune, city of
Lubumbashi, Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of Congo. Situated between the
Habari Kani and Mutombo Kyamakosa Modeste mineral leases, it is in a healthy state
and its environmental components remain unaffected except for deforestation carried
out by the initial owner. These mineral leases are found along the road leading to the
mine site of the MMG Company and there are plant and wildlife species in their natural
state in the space at the back down to Kiswishi River, which flows at a distance of
around 2,000m.
2.1.1. Climate
The Katanga Province has two types of climate: wet tropical and warm-temperate.
These two types of climate are distinguished by the amount of rainfall with two distinct
blocks in terms of wet months.
There are two major seasons in most of the extreme south-east of Katanga which has a
wet tropical climate while the north-west part has a warm-temperate climate. The climate
is wet tropical or of AW type (according to the Köppen climate classification) in territories
where rainfall in the driest month is below 60mm and the number of wet months gradually
decreases down towards the south. The analysis of the climate in Katanga generally
shows a few types of climates with specific characteristics according to the spatial
distribution of territories. 1 A guide to preparing an EIA, Quebec, Canada
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‒ A climate belonging to the AW3 type prevails in the Kongolo Territory and is characterised
by a three-month cold dry season with monthly rainfall below 50mm;
‒ A climate belonging to the AW4 type prevails in the Kapanga, Kamina, Kabongo and
Kabalo Territories. It is characterised by a dry season that lasts at least four months. The
coastal strip along Lake Tanganyika located north-east of Kalemie has this type of
climate;
‒ A climate belonging to the AW3 type prevails in the Dilolo, Sandoa, Bukama, Mitwaba
and Manono Territories. It is characterised by cold dry season lasting on average for five
months;
‒ A climate belonging to the AW3 type with a six-month dry season characterises the Upper
Lualaba Basin, the upper part of Mount Koni, Luvua Valley in the south, the shores of
Lake Moero and the southern flank of the Marungu Massif. The Kasenga and Pweto
Territories have this type of climate; and
‒ Finally, a climate belonging to the SW type prevails in the Sakanya Territory, on the high
plateaux of Marungu, Muhila and those situated south of Kalemie. This type of climate is
rainy and temperate with average temperatures between +18°C and -3°C in the coldest
month as well as total rainfall in the driest month equal to or below the total rainfall in the
wettest month.
This type of climate is characteristic of the Kolwezi and Kipushi Territories, the city of
Lubumbashi and its surroundings.
In such a climate, heavy rainfall is reported between November and March.
Average rainfall varies between 850mm and 1,800mm. The temperature ranges between 18°C
and 23°C with a peak of 33°C between September and October and a low of 11°C between
June and July.
The winds blowing in and EAST-WEST direction towards the NORTH are strong in the rainy
season between December and March and in the dry season between June and September.
These characteristics of the regional climate can be observed both within the province and in
the city of Lubumbashi.
The city of Lubumbashi is located between latitude 11°36’ North and 11°39’58” South and
longitude 27° West. Only 18% of its 747km² surface area is urbanised with seven communes,
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six of which are urban (Lubumbashi, Kamalondo, Kenya, Katuba, Kampemba and Ruashi) and
one urban-rural, commonly called the Annex Common. It has a well-developed communication
infrastructure with an extensive road network, a railway network and an international airport.
2.1.2. Hydrology
NAVIUNDU, KARAVIUNDO and KAFUBU Rivers are located in the areas around the Congo
Equipment SPRL facilities.
2.1.3. Air Quality
The conduct of this assessment during the dry season explains the presence of airborne dust
particles.
Air quality may be affected by various intervening factors.
2.1.4. Relevant Components of the Environment
As seen earlier, although the sensitive environmental components have not yet been impacted
given that the site of the subdivision is new, this does not preclude the possibility that continuity
of settlement within the subdivision may impact other components such as the fauna and flora,
causing profound changes.
Other environmental components such as air, water and soil will be impacted by the activities to
be carried out.
2.2. Sociological Environment
The project activities per se on the site do not have a significant direct negative impact on the
health and well-being of local populations and employees under applicable regulatory
conditions.
However, the methods of implementation can have a negative impact on the project staff.
The absence of certain visible cautionary statements relating to safety measures, hygiene and
the environment can lead to accidents, diseases and other disorders.
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The presence of the project gives all sections of the population the illusion of employment to
point that they are discontinuing their daily income-generating activities to focus only on the
project. In addition, a large influx of people hoping to secure employment with Congo Equipment
has been noted in the region.
The project vehicles represent a danger on the roads for local populations when speed
limitations and the time slots set for the circulation of vehicles by those in charge of the
management system are not complied with.
Mechanically powered project tools and equipment can represent a danger to workers in the
case of distraction or fatigue. However, visible instructions indicating the various areas and risk
positions, as well as mandatory safety measures, will be displayed in these positions.
2.3. Biological Environment
Deforestation and clearing carried out by the site’s first occupant have generated the following
impacts:
‒ The disappearance of certain plant species found in the deforested areas. The vegetation
concerned comprised savannah woodland;
‒ The disappearance or migration of certain wildlife species which lived or found the
essential items for their survival on these sites, although this is difficult to prove; and
‒ The disappearance or migration of certain wildlife species which lived on these sites or
which are derived the vital elements, although this case is difficult to demonstrate;
‒ The risk of flooding, or aggravated flood situations during the rainy season and easy runoff
of rainwater on the bare ground, mainly along traffic routes.
The spillage on the ground of substances such as lubricants, fuel and oils, mainly in the welding,
reconditioning and assembly workshops, can affect plant growth. When ingested by animals,
mainly herbivores through eating contaminated plants, they can cause damage that is not well
defined yet to the entire food chain.
Dust generated by passing vehicles settles on plants all along the road. The growth of affected
plants is disturbed and the contrast with unexposed plants is visible to the naked eye.
2.3.1. Flora
The vegetation distribution on the Congo Equipment SPRL site in Luano, Lubumbashi is as
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follows:
TABLE 1: Flora Identified on the Luano Site
No. Scientific Names English Name Family Environmental
Value
1 Mangifera indica Mango tree Anacardiacée Non-threatened
species
2 Pasmalum notatum Turf Poaceae Non-threatened
species
3 Tridax procumbens Coat buttons Asteraceae Non-threatened
species (weed)
4 Chromolaena odorata Siam weed Asteraceae Non-threatened
species (weed)
5 Panicum maximum Guinea grass Poaceae Non-threatened
species
6 Commelina diffusa Climbing
dayflower Commelinaceae
Non-threatened
species
7 Persea americana Avocado Lauraceae Non-threatened
species
The deforestation and clearing undertaken by the first occupant of the site have generated
impacts that have a significant effect, including:
The disappearance of certain plant species found in the deforested areas; and
The disappearance or migration of certain wildlife species which lived or found the
essential items for their survival on these sites.
2.3.2. Fauna
Since the Congo Equipment SPRL site in Luano, Lubumbashi is located in an industrial area,
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only a few fauna species have been identified on the site and its surroundings, as follows:
TABLE 2: Fauna Identified on the Luano Site
No. Scientific Name English Name Family Environmental Value
1 Formica rufa Red wood ant Fourmiceae Non-threatened species
2 Musca domestica Housefly Muscideae Non-threatened species
3 Anopheles sp Mosquito Culicideae Non-threatened species
4 Culex sp Mosquito Culisideae Non-threatened species
5 Periplanetta americana American cockroach Blatideae Non-threatened species
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CHAPTER III: Description of the Proposed Activities
The new Congo Equipment location will include the following activities:
‒ A spare parts storage and sales unit;
‒ A maintenance and repairs workshop;
‒ A welding workshop; and ‒ A flexible parts assembly workshop.
3.1. Spare Parts Sale and Storage Unit
The sale and preparation of parts to be delivered to customers, which is the main activity
of Congo Equipment at the site, is carried out in the spare parts sale and storage unit.
The shelves of this unit contain classified and identified spare parts.
3.2. Spare Parts Repairs and Maintenance Workshop
A very high and spacious shed will serve as workshop for the reconditioning of
machinery parts for various users. This is where cleaning, repair and storage will be
performed before returning the parts to their owners (clients).
3.3. Welding Workshop
A place that will specialise in the manufacture and adjustment of certain items required
for the company’s operations.
3.4. Flexible Parts Assembly Workshop
This workshop will house the machinery required for the assembly of plastic flexible
parts. These flexible parts will be assembled by machines, including two press machines,
a compressor and a cutting machine. The assembly activity will use electric power.
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CHAPTER IV: Identification, Analysis, Assessment of Potential Impacts and
Proposed Mitigation/Improvement Measures
4.1. Introduction
In this chapter, it is important to stress that the proposed methodological approach
focused on the environmental and social issues relating to the different project phases.
The identification of environmental and social impacts included in this assessment was
therefore carried out in accordance with this precondition. The identification of impacts
indeed consisted in an inventory of all the current impacts of different project activities in
relation to the different environmental components.
Previously identified impacts are analysed on the basis of the cause-and-effect
methodology. These impacts were assessed after being analysed. This assessment is
based on three criteria to determine the significance of each impact. These criteria are
as follows:
‒ Intensity represents the level of environmental disturbance and depends on the
vulnerability of the identified component that is assessed. Three attributes are
used to qualify the intensity: High, Medium and Low;
‒ Extent gives an idea of the spatial coverage of the impact. It is defined according
to the scope of the identified impact: Limited, Local and Regional; and
‒ Duration refers to the occurrence of the impact over time. Its characterisation
depends on the occurrence of the impact: Momentary, Temporary and
Permanent.
The combination of these three criteria determines the significance of the impact, which
can be:
‒ Major: When the impact impairs the quality or permanently restricts the use of the
affected element;
‒ Medium: When the impact somewhat compromises the use, integrity and quality
of the affected element; and
‒ Minor: When the impact does not noticeably alter the quality or use of the affected
element.
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Many other criteria can be added to the three criteria set out above depending on the
level of appreciation on the environment, its sensitivity as well as that of proposed
activities, the, the occurrence, the reversibility of the impact, etc. For the purpose of this
assessment, the nature of the impact, which indicates whether it is negative or positive,
was used.
TABLE 3: Impact Significance Assessment Matrix
Intensity Extent Duration
Significance of Impact
Major Medium Minor
High
Regional
Permanent X
Temporary X
Local
Permanent X
Temporary X
Limited
Permanent X
Temporary X
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Medium
Regional
Permanent X
Temporary X
Local
Permanent X
Temporary X
Limited
Permanent X
Temporary X
Low
Regional
Permanent X
Temporary X
Local
Permanent X
Temporary X
Limited
Permanent X
Temporary X
Regarding the different project phases, there are a number of environmental and social
impacts related to the range of activities developed and pertaining to the sensitivity of the
environmental components of the project implementation area. The potential impacts that
may arise are summed up in the identification, analysis and impact assessment tables
below.
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4.2. Identification, Analysis, Assessment of Potential Impacts of Activities in the Preparation Phase of the Project
Implementation Site
TABLE 4: Assessment of the Impacts during the Preparation Phase of the Project Implementation Site
Environmental Components Source of Impact Potential Impacts Significance
Biophysical
Components
Air/Atmosphere
Site clearing Negative: Air pollution by dust particles Minor
Operation of generators Negative: Greenhouse gas and smoke emissions Minor
Vehicle traffic Negative: Emission of suspended particulates and
exhaust gas release Minor
Water Water well drilling Negative: Accidental hydrocarbon spills Minor
Soil
Site clearing Negative: Soil degradation and loss of vegetative
cover Major
Site excavation and backfilling Negative: Soil degradation and loss of vegetative
cover Major
Water well drilling Negative: Disturbance to soil organisms Medium
Hydrocarbon storage Negative: Soil pollution from accidental hydrocarbon
spills Medium
Vehicle maintenance and repair Negative: Soil quality deterioration caused by
accidental hydrocarbon spills Medium
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Biological
Components
Flora Site clearing Negative: Loss of vegetative cover Major
Site excavation Negative: Loss of vegetative cover Major
Fauna Site clearing Negative: Destruction of ecological niches Major
Site excavation and backfilling Negative: Destruction of ecological niches Major
Human
Components
Socioeconomic and
Cultural Aspects
Vehicle traffic Negative: Risk of accidents and noise pollution Medium
Job creation Positive: Recruitment of local workers and
improvement of the population’s living standards Major
Non-utilisation of appropriate PPE Negative: Risk of workplace accidents Medium
First-aid kit not available on site Negative: Risk of inadequate first-aid care in case of
accident Major
Cohabitation between workers and the local
population Negative: Risk of HIV/AIDS and STI transmission Major
First-aid kit available on site Positive: Improved availability of first-aid supplies Major
Development of small businesses in the
immediate area of the site
Positive: Strengthening of the local economy and
improved standards of living in the neighbourhood Medium
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4.3. MITIGATION/IMPROVEMENT MEASURES OF POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF ACTIVITIES IN THE PREPARATION PHASE OF
THE PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION SITE
TABLE 5: Mitigation/Improvement Measures during the Project Site Preparation Phase
Source of Impact Potential Impacts Mitigation/Improvement Measure
Site clearing Air pollution by dust particles Regular site watering
Operation of the generator Greenhouse gas and smoke emissions Use of a generator in good condition and regular maintenance
thereof
Vehicle traffic Emission of suspended particulates and
exhaust gas release
Regular site watering, use of vehicles in good condition and
maintenance thereof
Water well drilling Accidental hydrocarbon spills Compliance with the drilling protocol and use of a drilling machine in
good condition
Site clearing Soil degradation and loss of vegetative
cover Selective clearing depending on the area to be developed
Site excavation and backfilling Soil degradation and loss of vegetative
cover Use of the excavated soil to backfill the site
Water well drilling Disturbance to soil organisms Reduction in the maximum area to be drilled
Hydrocarbon storage Soil pollution from accidental hydrocarbon
spills
Use of a tank /reservoir that meets quality standards, concreting of the
hydrocarbon storage area and construction of a retention tank
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Vehicle maintenance and repair Soil quality deterioration caused by
accidental hydrocarbon spills
Concreting of the vehicle maintenance area and proper
management of hydrocarbons
Site clearing Loss of vegetative cover Selective clearing depending on the area to be developed
Site clearing Destruction of ecological niches Selective clearing depending on the area to be developed
Site excavation and backfilling Destruction of ecological niches Use of the excavated soil to backfill the site
Vehicle traffic Risk of accidents and noise pollution Speed limitation, site marking and use of appropriate PPE
Job creation
Recruitment of local workers and
improvement of the population’s living
standards
Workers’ training and capacity building
Non-utilisation of appropriate PPE Risk of workplace accidents Providing appropriate PPE and requiring workers to wear them
First-aid kit not available on site Risk of losing injured workers because of
inappropriate first-aid care Availability on site of a first-aid kit for workers
Cohabitation between workers and the local
population Risk of HIV/AIDS and STI transmission
HIV/AIDS and STI awareness programmes for workers and free
distribution of condoms
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4.4. Identification, Analysis, Assessment of Potential Impacts of Activities in the Project Facilities Construction Phase
TABLE 6: Assessment of Potential Impacts during the Project Facilities Construction Phase
Environmental Components Source of Impact Potential Impacts Significance
Biophysical Components
Air/Atmosphere
Loading and unloading of geomaterials (sand, stones and gravel)
Negative: Emission of suspended particulates
Medium
Operation of generators Negative: Greenhouse gas and smoke
emissions Medium
Vehicle traffic Negative: Emission of suspended
particulates and exhaust gas release Medium
Soil
Site excavation and backfilling Negative: Soil degradation Major
Hydrocarbon storage Negative: Soil pollution from accidental
hydrocarbon spills Medium
Site waste generation (pieces of metal, wood, equipment packaging, etc.)
Negative: Soil degradation Medium
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Human Components Socioeconomic and
Cultural Aspects Vehicle use and traffic
Negative: Risk of accidents and noise
pollution Medium
Job creation
Positive: Recruitment of local workers
and improvement of the population’s
living standards
Major
Non-utilisation of appropriate PPE Negative: Risk of workplace accidents Medium
First-aid kit not available on site Negative: Risk of inadequate first-aid
care in case of accident Major
First-aid kit available on site Positive: Improved availability of first-
aid supplies Major
Cohabitation between workers and the
local population
Negative: Risk of HIV/AIDS and STI
transmission Major
Development of small businesses in the
immediate environment of the site
Positive: Strengthening of the local
economy Major
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4.5. Mitigation/Improvement Measures of Potential Impacts of Activities in the Project Facilities Construction Phase TABLE 7: Mitigation/Improvement Measures during the Project Facilities Construction Phase
Source of Impact Potential Impacts Mitigation Measure
Loading and unloading of geomaterials (sand,
stones and gravel) Emission of suspended particulates Regular site watering
Operation of generators Greenhouse gas and smoke emissions Use of a generator in good condition and regular maintenance
thereof
Vehicle traffic Emission of suspended particulates and
exhaust gas release
Regular site watering, use of vehicles in good condition and
maintenance thereof
Site excavation and backfilling Soil degradation Use of the excavated soil to backfill the site
Hydrocarbon storage Soil pollution from accidental hydrocarbon spills
Use of a tank /reservoir that meets quality standards, concreting of the
hydrocarbon storage area and construction of a retention tank;
installation and use of emission control system on all equipment
using diesel fuel; prompt cleaning of hydrocarbon spills.
Site waste generation (pieces of metal,
wood, equipment packaging, etc.) Soil degradation Setting up of a waste collection and disposal system on site
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Vehicle washing area Soil pollution from waste water Concreting of the vehicle washing area and setting up of a waste
water management system
Vehicle maintenance and repair
Soil quality deterioration caused by
accidental hydrocarbon spills and poor
management of oil filters and batteries
Concreting of the hydrocarbon storage area; setting up of an oil filter and
battery management system
Vehicle traffic Risk of accidents and noise pollution Speed limitation, site marking and use of appropriate protection
equipment
Job creation
Positive: Recruitment of local workers and
improvement of the population’s living
standards
Workers’ training and capacity building
Non-utilisation of appropriate PPE Risk of workplace accidents Providing appropriate protection equipment and requiring workers to
wear them
First-aid kit not available on site Risk of inadequate first-aid care Availability on site of a first-aid kit for workers
Cohabitation between workers and the local
population Risk of HIV/AIDS and STI transmission
HIV/AIDS and STI awareness programmes for workers and free
distribution of condoms
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4.6. Identification, Analysis, Assessment and Mitigation/Improvement Measures of Potential Impacts of Activities in the
Project Facilities Operational Phase
TABLE 8: Operation of the Spare Parts Storage and Sales Unit Component
Impact-Causing Activities Impacted Components Description of Impact
(intensity, extent, duration, significance) Mitigation Measures
Profusion of workers in
the sales and storage unit Human
Suffocation
Medium, limited, long, medium
Improvement of the ventilation
system of the sales and storage unit
Traffic congestion Human Bottleneck
Medium, limited, long, medium
keeping the traffic routes clean and
clear
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TABLE 9: Operation of the Spare Parts Reconditioning Workshop Component
Impact-Causing Activities Impacted ComponentsDescription of Impact
(intensity, extent, duration, significance) Mitigation Measures
Spare parts cleaning and repair
Human Component
Work-related accident
Low, limited, medium, minor
Worker and third-party safety
improvement
Workers’ training
Soil Component
Soil pollution by hydrocarbons
Medium, limited, long, medium
Use of first-aid kits
Safety improvement and workers’
training
Spare parts storage Human Component
Odour and dust emissions
Low, limited, long, medium
Rusting of spare parts
Medium, limited, long, medium
Equipping storage areas with an air
filtering system
Regular and thorough maintenance of
spare parts
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TABLE 10: Operation of the Oil Analysis Laboratory Component
Impact-Causing Activities Impacted Components Description of Impact
(intensity, extent, duration, significance) Mitigation Measures
Use of reagents Human Component
Exposure to reagents
High, limited, long, major
Wearing of appropriate laboratory
equipment
Inhalation of reagents
High, limited, long, major
Wearing of appropriate laboratory
equipment
Oil handling for analysis
purposes Human Component
Breathing of bad smells generated
Low, limited, long, medium
Improvement of the ventilation system
of the laboratory
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CHAPTER V: ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
5.1. Introduction
This environmental and social management plan aims at:
‒ Ensuring compliance with the regulatory framework applicable to the activities of
Congo Equipment SPRL;
‒ Mitigating the negative impacts of the operation of Congo Equipment SPRL’s
facilities on the different environmental components;
‒ Ensuring the monitoring of activities and follow-up of measures to mitigate/improve
the impacts; and
‒ Maximizing the beneficial effects of the company’s activities.
The environmental and social management plan (ESMP) will thus ensure the
implementation of best practices to mitigate or enhance the environmental and social
impacts associated with the operation of the company’s facilities.
This ESMP includes information contained in the table detailing the responsibilities for
monitoring and follow-up while presenting the budget for implementation of
mitigation/improvement measures to ensure the company’s compliance with
environmental and social requirements in the conduct of its activities.
5.2. Monitoring and Follow-Up Programme
The monitoring and follow-up programme specifies the means and mechanisms required
to implement the project activities in compliance with legal and environmental provisions
in order to achieve the environmental goals of the assessment.
The monitoring programme allows to check whether the project activities are being carried
out properly and monitor any environmental disturbance caused by such activities. On the
other hand, it also aims at ensuring compliance with the laws, regulations, and other
environmental considerations relating to the project activities.
The environmental follow-up programme allows to measure, observe and document any
environmental changes (natural or related to the activities of the factory) pertaining to the
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reference condition, check the accuracy of the environmental assessment and evaluate
the effectiveness of mitigation measures.
To achieve this, the various institutions involved will monitor or follow up the
implementation of mitigation/improvement measures recommended in chapter 4.
The mitigation/improvement measures envisaged to eliminate, minimize or compensate
for the harmful effects of the project activities on the various environmental components
can be represented as follows:
5.3. Preparation Phase of the Project Implementation Site
During the preparation phase of the project implementation site, the proponent
must:
Include all operations related to waste treatment (cleaning, collection and removal) in the
Terms of Reference for carrying out the project;
Provide advance notification to the various stakeholders of the project of the extent of
activities to be carried out;
Inform the personnel of safety procedures and environmental protection measures;
Organise and implement an emergency response plan if required.
The proponent must take the following measures to protect the environment by avoiding
possible contamination of water resources:
‒ Provide a wastewater system and a rainwater drainage system;
‒ Ensure solid waste collection and sorting and their disposal in appropriate areas
until their removal from the site by the relevant services;
‒ Ensure regular maintenance of equipment and machinery to avoid accidental
lubricant and fuel leakage; and
‒ Ensure proper wastewater drainage.
5.4. Project Facilities Construction Phase
During the project facilities construction phase, workers will have to handle heavy, and
sometimes hazardous materials. The various operations must therefore be governed by
site rules and instructions for the safety of persons present on site and to ensure the
smooth running of operations.
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Workers must comply with the instructions, traffic signs, safety measures and the
necessary actions for proper handling of products.
5.5. Operational Phase
During the operational phase, water used by the personnel for sanitary purposes, rainwater
and all hazardous products must be properly managed in order to avoid any risk of water
resources contamination. Proper handling of hazardous products is therefore required.
A plan must be implemented to monitor groundwater and surface water quality in order to
ensure good water status.
Solid waste will be collected and sorted according to their type before being stored in
suitable areas. Hazardous waste will have to be handled with care and stored in suitable
containers in a separate area.
To correct or prevent incidents, Congo Equipment SPRL must:
‒ Build a drainage system and have sufficient fire water retention capacity;
‒ Provide portable fire extinguishers on site and in each service vehicle, as well as a
sand or soil reserve of at least 300m3;
‒ Notify the relevant authorities in case of major intervention on site
‒ Have a pre-prepared emergency plan approved by the authorities in place. Such a
plan should identify the actions to be taken in the case of death, injury or major
accident;
‒ Put in place an efficient communication system to facilitate warning emergency
services in case of an explosion or fire;
‒ Provide assembly points with proper signage on site;
‒ Provide multiple access points to make the work of emergency services easier;
‒ Make the personnel and the various users of work areas of the seriousness of the
potential danger associated with the activities carried out on site and the measures
to be taken in case of incident; and
Raising awareness among workers of how to handle hazardous products and equipment.
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Other measures to be implemented:
‒ Other specific protection and response measures in case of emergency will be
required;
‒ Regular maintenance and repair of machinery to ensure their proper functioning
and prevent downtime and the resulting work disruption;
‒ Provide workers within the platform’s facilities with appropriate protection
equipment;
‒ Regular follow-up of noise levels to detect sources of abnormal noise; and
‒ A personnel monitoring system will be set up for awareness-raising and training
related to safety and management.
5.6. Health, Safety and Emergency Plan
The aim of the Health, Safety and Emergency Plan (HSEP) is to lay down the measures
to be taken to manage risks and situations arising from the project activities. The HSEP
provides the basic support for the Occupational Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)
Manager to educate workers on anticipated risks as well as the social life on site. The
HSE Manager will ensure the environmental impact of project activities is reduced, as well
as the risk of occupational injuries and diseases, noise, etc.
To protect the health of workers, the employer must:
Inform workers of the measures and the precautions to be taken and ensure compliance
thereof;
Get workers to collaborate in health protection measures. The latter must assist the
employer applying safety requirements;
Take all measures which experience has shown to be required, which can be applied
using available technical means and which are adapted to the conditions required to
implement the project activities.
The employer has obligations, but workers may also be held liable for the occurrence of
an accident.
Workers are therefore required to assist the employer in applying occupational injury and
disease prevention regulations:
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‒ Make proper use of safety devices and refrain from remove or tampering with them
without the employer’s permission;
‒ Follow the employer’s instructions with regard to safety at work and comply with
generally accepted safety rules;
‒ Make use of PPE and refrain from hampering the effectiveness of protection
systems; and
‒ Use personal protection equipment.
If a worker detects any fault that affects workplace safety, he must immediately take the
necessary actions. If he it is not in a position or is not authorised to do so, he must
promptly notify the employer and must not expose himself or other workers to danger.
This particularly applies to the consumption of alcohol or other intoxicants.
Each worker must be able to answer the following questions:
‒ How to call emergency services and who to call?
‒ How to trigger a fire alarm?
‒ How to find a chemical product’s safety data?
‒ Where to find a bunker for high pressure reactions?
‒ Where is the closest first-aid kit?
‒ Where are the emergency stop switches for generators and electricity?
‒ Where are the extinguishing media (fire extinguishers, fire blankets, sand
buckets)?
‒ Where are the facilities’ emergency exits?
‒ Where are the emergency telephone numbers displayed?
‒ What to do in case of liquid spill on the floor or in the sewage systems?
To implement the HSEP, the proponent must appoint a HSE Manager who in turn must:
‒ Develop and implement prevention plans;
‒ Control the working conditions of the personnel and intervene promptly if there is a
specific risk;
‒ Ensure compliance with safety instructions and the reliability of safety systems
(alarm systems, doors, firebreaks, etc.);
‒ Draft the safety instructions, from smoking ban to the wearing of PPE;
‒ Sensitise workers on safety issues by arranging fire drills or providing training on
response techniques in case of accident or pollution by hazardous or toxic
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products; and
‒ Ensure implementation of any new applicable standards.
For the performance of his duties, HSE Manager will must have:
‒ Documents to be displayed:
In case of accident: This poster should be made as simple as possible to
allow the user to get straight to the point in case of problem;
In case of fire: The details of the contact person and the procedure to
follow, depending on the circumstances, in case of fire;
For complete safety: A few important measures for a safe workplace;
Hazardous or toxic products: Explanation of the symbols on these
products;
Site or company rules: To be explained to workers and to be displayed
at all sites.
‒ Working documents:
The in-house accident report to gather as much information as possible
at the time of the accident;
The list of suppliers;
The instruction register;
The observation register: To allow the implementation agencies, other
organisations and persons to make comments or suggestions;
The risk assessment forms.
‒ The equipment checklists;
‒ The safety signs; and
‒ The laws applicable to the project activities.
To limit the risk of accidents and the consequences thereof, the following provisions must
be implemented:
‒ Marking the site to identify and delimit machine traffic areas and distinguish them
from pedestrian traffic areas;
‒ Build a shed to protect the generator from rainwater and runoff water;
‒ Providing water-spray, dry powder and CO2 extinguishers as well as sand trays for
fire protection;
‒ Providing the personnel with suitable safety and communication equipment;
‒ Providing the site with sufficient light to prevent any risk of accident and make the
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work of security teams easier;
‒ Monitoring the quality of effluents before releasing them into the environment;
‒ Arrange for regular visits and control of the facilities by a certified body;
‒ Forming an advanced response team with regular simulations;
‒ Training, informing and raising awareness among agents on the risk of fire or
accidents;
‒ Banning smoking (visible signage) in places where flammable materials are stored
or used;
‒ Installing traffic signs to avoid traffic accidents;
‒ Installing if necessary a system for pre-treatment of effluents prior to their release
into the environment;
‒ Providing fire hydrants to ensure a sufficient water supply in case of fire;
‒ Providing emergency exits for workers; and
‒ Providing a fire alarm.
5.7. Environmental and Social Management Plan Budget Costing
TABLE 11: Budget Estimate for Implementation of the ESMP
Tasks
Responsible Institution/Budget
Monitoring Follow-up
Implementation of the environmental and
social requirements contained in the
assessment
GECKO/$2500 GEEC/$500
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CHAPTER VI: PUBLIC CONSULTATION
The law governing the fundamental environmental protection principles requires a public
consultation on the activities of the company to be carried out during the preparation of
the environmental impact assessment and the ASC.BETIMEXE SARL experts,
responsible for preparing this ESIA have conducted interviews with local authorities,
the company’s officials and the surrounding community.
The public consultation programme was organised as follows:
‒ Presentation of Congo Equipment’s project; and
‒ Presentation of negative images that will arise from the activities of Congo
Equipment and proposed mitigation measures.
After having outlined the main steps leading to the development of this compliance plan,
the ASC.BETIMEXE SARL experts were given the floor to present an overview of the
environmental and social impacts of the project activities.
An open debate followed on the proposed mitigation measures. After this exchange of
views, it appears that the people consulted are interested in the protection of their
environment and that much of their concerns or worries have been addressed with the
ASC.BETIMEXE SARL experts pointing that the project’s environmental management
plan answers most of these questions.
The agreed timetable comprised a series of meetings with:
‒ The political and administrative authorities of the city of Lubumbashi; and
‒ The population of the district of Upper Katanga, especially those living along
Kinsevere Road.
The ASC.BETIMEXE SARL experts responsible for developing the ESIA have met with
the company officials, including the Tax and Audit Manager, Mr Aimé Césaire IYEVUKU,
on Thursday 24 May 2014 at 9.45a.m. for an interview in relation with the surrounding
population’s concerns.
On Tuesday 03 June 2014, meetings with a representative from the Upper Katanga
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District Commissioner’s office, Mr Bernard FWAMBA LULU, took place at 9.30a.m. and
10.40a.m. respectively.
Finally, on Wednesday 28 May, a meeting was held with the various people living and/or
working in the vicinity of the operating site, including Mr NAWEJ KASANG and Mr NGOIE
MALACHI, the neighbourhood chief. These consultations with the surrounding
community also served to collect:
‒ The impressions on the presence of the Congo Equipment project along
Kinsevere road;
‒ The priority environmental protection measures to be taken; and
‒ The people’s expectations on the company’s projects.
Of all the issues addressed raised in relation to the concerns that prompted the meetings,
the satisfactory responses received are encouraging for the projects and other
information gathered have served to enrich the assessment.
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GENERAL CONCLUSION
As part of the implementation of this project to build the Congo Equipment SPRL
facilities, the environmental and social impact assessment has allowed to identify both
positive and negative potential impacts that could arise from the different activities
related to the project and to propose appropriate mitigation/improvement, rehabilitation,
compensation, monitoring and follow-up measures through the analysis of the
constitutive elements of the initial state of the project implementation site as well as the
various processes established by the project.
The mitigation of potential negative impacts considered to be of medium and major
Significance will be effective provided that Congo Equipment SPRL implements the
recommendations contained herein. To address all these potential impacts, this
assessment has therefore laid down a series of steps to be taken to secure the
operations as well as protect the environment and the people who may be impacted by
the project activities. Compliance with these provisions will ensure that the project does
not cause any harm to the different environmental components of the project
implementation site.
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CHAPTER VII: PROPONENT’S COMMITMENT In keeping with the letter of this report, Congo Equipment SPRL undertakes to comply
and ensure compliance with all environmental and social measures and requirements
laid down in this environmental and social impact assessment in the implementation of
the project in order to achieve sustainable development.
Done at Lubumbashi on 24 May 2014
Congo Equipment
The Incumbent
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1. IDENTITY Name: USENI SIKUZANI
Place and date of birth: Kolwezi, 04 July 1987
Gender: Male
Nationality: DRC national
Civil status: Single
Working language: French (excellent), English (average)
Contact: +243820577001; [email protected]
Occupation: Teaching Assistant in the Plant Research Department, Faculty
of Agricultural Sciences, University of Lubumbashi (BP 1825), Democratic
Republic of Congo
Qualification: Agricultural Crop Engineer
2. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Holder of a Complementary Master Degree in Urban Planning and
Management (with specialisation in Urban Ecology and Landscaping),
University of Lubumbashi, Urban Planning and Management
Competence Centre (CCPGU).
Diploma in Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Agricultural
Sciences, University of Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of
Congo
Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Sciences, Faculty of
Agricultural Sciences, University of Lubumbashi, Democratic
Republic of Congo
State Diploma in General Agriculture, Lumière du Christ School
of Agricultural Technology, Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of
Congo
3. RESEARCH WORK EXPERIENCE
Secretary for Research in the Plant Research Department, Faculty of
Agricultural Sciences, University of Lubumbashi
World Vision Consultant for the project, Analysis of the Potential of Family
Farming for Market Integration of Aquaculture and Agriculture, financed
by World Vision
Supervisor of the works of the project, Dredging of Kelangile River and
Hydro-Agricultural Development in Fungurume, financed by TFM
Teaching Assistant at UNILU, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences
2010: Head of Department at the Provincial Coordination of the
National Seed Office, Kindu, Democratic Republic of Congo
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1. IDENTITY Name: KASANGIJ A KASANGIJ Patrick
Place and date of birth: Musumba, 26 September 1986
Gender : Male
Nationality: DRC national
Civil Status: Single
Working language: French (excellent)
Contact : +243810956226; [email protected]
Occupation: Biodiversity facilitator at the Lubumbashi Zoo
Qualification: Agricultural Crop Engineer
2. EDUCATIONAL
BACKGROUND
Master Degree in Natural Resources and Biodiversity Management of
the Open Woods of Katanga in 2012 from the University of Lubumbashi
Diploma in Agricultural Engineering, Plant Research
Department, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of
Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo
Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Sciences, Faculty of Agricultural
Sciences, University of Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo
State Diploma in General Agriculture, Lumière du Christ School of
Agricultural Technology, Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of Congo
3. RESEARCH WORK EXPERIENCE
Biodiversity Consultant at the Lubumbashi Zoo
Agricultural Consultant with the Weast Trading Ltg branch in
Democratic Republic of Congo
Technical Manager of AAETG/ONGD in the UNICEF’s Healthy Village
project in Kolwezi.
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IDENTITY Name: KAHENGA MUKENGE Oriane
Place and date of birth: Likasi, 19/07/1978
Gender: Female
Nationality: Congolese
Civil status: Single
Working language: French (excellent)
Contact 0821208158
Occupation : Laboratory Assistant in the main laboratory of the Faculty
of Sciences (general chemistry)
IDENTITY Name: Kongolo luwahi
Place and date of birth: Lubumbashi, 26/11/1974
Gender: Male Nationality: Congolese Civil status: Married
Working language: French (excellent)
Contact: 0821522563
Occupation: Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Polytechnic, UNILU.
Hazard Management Expert.
IDENTITY Name: EMBONGWA BOKAA
Place and date of birth: Mbandaka, 28/06/1978
Gender: Male
Nationality: Congolese Civil status: Single
Working language: French
Occupation: Assistant in the Department of Sociology, Faculty of
Social Sciences, UNILU