Dubai Airports Environment Management Plan

Dubai Airports Operations Unit

Environment Management Plan Draft �C� December 2009 1 of 1

Dubai Airports Environment Management Plan

Approved by Head of Safety,

Environment & Crisis Management

Dubai Airports

Approved by Head of Quality, Health, Safety & Environment Engineering Services

Approved by Head of Compliance Assurance Airside

Operations

Approved by Head of Security Dubai Airports

Approved by Head of Quality Dubai Airports

Approved by Vice President Terminal

Operations

Approved by Vice President Airside

Operations

Approved by Vice President

Engineering Services

Approved by Senior Vice President

Airport Operations

Approved by Dubai Airports

Chief Executive Officer

Revision Status Date C Draft Dec 2009



Table of Content

List of Figures................................................................................................................4 List of Tables��.5 1.0 Background.............................................................................................................5 2.0 Purpose & Scope ...................................................................................................7 3.0 DA Health, Safety and Environment Policy .........................................................8 4.0 Organisation ...........................................................................................................8

4.1 DA Operations Unit Organisation Structure...........................................................8 4.2 Roles & Responsibilities........................................................................................8

5.0 Environment Management Plan ...........................................................................9 5.1 Impact Assessment of Environmental Aspects .......................................................9 5.2 Employee Training ..............................................................................................10 5.3 Environmental Awareness Programs .............................................................10 5.4 Monitoring and Review .......................................................................................11 5.5 Corrective and Preventive Action.........................................................................12 5.6 Waste Management Plan......................................................................................12

5.6.1 Forward ........................................................................................................12 5.6.2 Objectives .....................................................................................................13 5.6.3 Waste classification ......................................................................................13 5.6.4 Waste Inventory (From FC) ..........................................................................14 5.6.5 Waste Storage ...............................................................................................14 5.6.6 Waste Containers ..........................................................................................17 5.6.7 Waste labelling .............................................................................................18 5.6.8 Waste Handling ............................................................................................18

5.7 Chemical Management Plan.................................................................................22 5.7.1 Forward ........................................................................................................22 5.7.2 Objectives .....................................................................................................22 5.7.3 Chemical Inventory.......................................................................................23 5.7.4 Chemical Storage..........................................................................................26 5.7.5 Chemical Handling .......................................................................................29 5.7.6 Disposal........................................................................................................30 5.7.7 Spillages.....................................................................................................30 5.7.8 General Prevention and Control Practices .............................................31

5.8 Buildings/Terminals Minimum Standards.......................................................32 5.8.1 Objectives ..................................................................................................32 5.8.2 Special Needs............................................................................................33 5.8.3 Food Outlets ..............................................................................................33 5.8.4 Drinking Water ...........................................................................................34 5.8.5 Indoors Quality...........................................................................................34

5.9 Environment Monitoring...................................................................................35 5.9.1 Air Quality � Emissions and Noise ..........................................................35 5.9.2 Energy and Water Consumption..............................................................43 5.9.3 Sewage, Ground Water and Soil Monitoring ..........................................43

5.10 Emergency Response Plan .................................................................................44



5.11 Environmental Auditing.....................................................................................45 6.0 References............................................................................................................47 7.0 Records?...............................................................................................................48 8.0 Appendices ...........................................................................................................49 Appendix A: Definitions ..............................................................................................51 Appendix B: Airport HSE Policy ................................................................................53 Appendix C: A Performa Waste Inventory sheet .....................................................53 Appendix D: Inspection check lists ..........................................................................54 Appendix E : Noise Tracing Proposal .......................................................................54



List of Figures

Title PageFigure 1: Layout of DIA, base map 2007 (Dubai Municipality GIS Centre, 2007, personal communication)

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Figure 2: DA-Operation Unit Organization Chart, 2009

10

Figure 3: Waste minimization benefits (TG28- DM, 2000)

13

Figure4: Waste Water- Oil Water Separator (TG12, 2003)

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Figure 5: Spillages & washing water handling suggested process chart

20

Figure 6: Noise measurement locations around DIA, Jan 2008

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Figure 7: Noise level in the vicinity of DIA using one runway 12L/30R

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List of Tables

Title Page

Table 1: Environmental problems/impacts associated with operation of civil aviation, (Crayston, 1992; Morrissette, 1996)

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Table 2: Annual Waste Generations Based facilities, activities and daily routine work and 2008 Forecast Data

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Table 3: the maximum concentrations of hazardous components in a non-hazardous inert matrix (TG49, 1994)

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Table 4: Chemical Classes- UN code and classification

23

Table 5: Hazardous Materials Segregation Requirements

27

Table 6: Minimum Separation Requirements

27

Table 7: Typical Sources of Emission At and around an Airport (ICAO, 2007)

40

Table 8: Noise exposure limits set by DM (Local Order 61, 1991)

41

Table 9: Individual response form distribution areas

42



1.0 Background Dubai Airports (DA) is consisting of two international airports, Dubai International Airport (DIA) and Al Maktoum International Airport (AMIA). DIA was established in 1959 by the order of HH Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum. It is located 4 km away from the centre of the city of Dubai, the current layout of DIA is presented in Figure1, and keeping in mind the future expected expansion as of today. Today, DIA is one of the fastest growing airports in the world, and it became the hub of the Middle East by being at the threshold of the top 10 airports. The government of Dubai has set a major expansion plan costing almost US$ 4.1 billions for DIA and its affiliated divisions in order to turn DIA to be the most user-friendly and efficient airport and to maintain the position of the Emirates as the aviation and business hub of the region (New Project, 2006). Figure 1: Layout of DIA, base map 2007 (Dubai Municipality GIS Centre, 2007,

personal communication). The new expansion includes of Terminal 3, concourse 2 and concourse 3 all dedicated for Emirates airline and a Mega Cargo Terminal. Today Dubai International Airport has the capacity to handle close to 70 million passengers a year, its past capacity being 22 million. Brief of Al Maktoum Airports an map?? These are not without their complications on the surroundings; table1 summarized the major environmental problem associated with aviation operations.



Table1: Environmental problems/impacts associated with operation of civil aviation, (Crayston, 1992; Morrissette, 1996)

Problem Explanation Air pollution near the airport

• Aircraft engine emission • Emission from the airport motor vehicles • Emission from other airport facilities / operational sources

Global emission • Long-range air pollution (i.e., acid rain) • Greenhouse effect • Depletion of ozone layer

Aircraft noise • Noise in the vicinity of Dubai Airports caused by the aircraft movements.

• Engine testing and other noise sources at the airport • Noise caused by the aircraft en-route (not including sonic

boom) • sonic boom caused by supersonic aircraft during air show

Aircraft incident/accidents • Accident or incidents involving passenger death, injury and damaging of dangerous goods, perishables or live animals carried as cargo

• Other environmental problems that may raise from aircraft accidents.

• Emergency procedures involving fuel dumping into local waters

Congestion and delays • Airport and en-route congestion and delays Airport/Infrastructure construction

• Loss of land • Soil erosion • Impact on water tables, river[T1] sources and field

drainage. • Impact on flora and fauna

Water/Soil pollution near airports

• Water pollution caused by inadequate treatment of contaminants in the airport waste water

• Water and soil pollution cased by leakage from storage tanks

Airport waste management

• Disposal of environmentally harmful materials used during the aircraft servicing and maintenance regimes

• Disposal of waste from the airport and incoming aircraft. 2.0 Purpose & Scope The purpose of this Environment Management Plan (EMP) is to establish Dubai Airports� operational requirements and plan that ensures Dubai Airports delivers its stated business objective in an environmentally responsible manner. This EMP is structured to address potential environmental impacts associated with DA Operations (Airside Operations, Terminal Operations & Engineering Services). The EMP includes a series of associated sub plans relating to:

• Waste Management. • Chemical Management.



• Buildings / Terminals Environmental Management • Environment Monitoring including;

o Air Quality o Energy consumption o Sewage / Ground Water and Soil Monitoring o Emissions o Noise o Dangerous Goods Handling o Perishables Handling o Live Animal Handling o Food and Hygiene

• Emergency Response. • Environmental Auditing. • Risk & Change Management

3.0 DA Health, Safety and Environment Policy DA has formalised a Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) policy signed by DA�s CEO; it shall be communicated and applied by the Airport Community1. (Appendix B) 4.0 Organisation 4.1 DA Operations Unit Organisation Structure Figure 2: DA-Operation Unit Organisation Chart, 2009 1 Please refer to the Airport Operations Regulations for the definition of �Airport Community�

Senior Vice President- Airport Operation

Vice President- Airside Operation

Vice President-Engineering Services

Vice President- Terminal Operations

Safety, Environment & Crisis Management Unit



4.2 Roles & Responsibilities DA assigns roles and responsibilities pertaining to the effective implementation of this document�s requirements as appropriate. This is supported with job descriptions, resource planning, budgeting and appropriate delegation of authority. 5.0 Environment Management Plan DA�s Leadership and Governance cycle is as follows;

5.1 Impact Assessment of Environmental Aspects DA shall establish and maintain an approved and generally accepted methodology to actively identify the environmental aspects of its activities, products or services which carry potential impacts on the Environment. This assessment forms the foundation for determining requirements; including management tools such as; the Pre Start-up Environment Review (PSER), which is part of the Pre-Start-up Safety Review (PSSR); Quantitative Environment Impact Assessment, HAZOPs etc.; Impact levels shall be identified and Environmental risks shall be managed as appropriate.

Policy

Record

Audit Procedures

Standards, Regulations

Review

SMS



DA shall ensure that such assessment findings are considered when setting its environmental objectives, targets and policy; as well as to ensure regular update and review of the same. DA shall ensure that this is fully integrated with the Corporate Safety Management System. 5.2 Employee Training DA shall establish, as and where appropriate, environmental training and awareness programs, environmental campaigns and initiatives for both DA and the Airport Community to support the implementation of this EMP. In the event of any significant change, and/or updates identified by any management stream or system; DA�s Management of Change (MOC) process shall capture such impacts on training effectiveness and efficiency, and shall provide trainers with a description of such changes that affect training information or programmes, so that employee training may be kept up to date. 5.2.1 Training Programs In coordination with all concerned; DA�s Training and Development Department shall establish and deliver an environmental training programme, aligned with DA�s environmental assessment findings. The Safety, Environment and Crisis Management Department at DA shall provide the Training Department training material on the following topics as a minimum;

1. Environmental Awareness 2. Waste Management 3. Chemical Management 4. Occupational Health 5. Public Health Campaign 6. Environment Impact Assessment (Advance) and its interrelation with the

Airport Safety Management System 7. Hazard reporting and communication

5.3 Environmental Awareness Programs DA shall establish and regularly provide Environmental awareness programs and campaigns that addresses trends, priorities and issues relevant to the operation development phase.



DA shall also contribute to the Environment through such campaigns (e.g. clean the earth day, save a drop of water, noise and stress, energy consumption, reuse reduce and recycle, etc.) DA shall introduce studies and sufficient research material and reports on common environmental issues that include;

• Global warming • Air, land, water pollution • Wild life (bird hazard to the aviation industry) • New technologies, practices and innovation at work • Support infrastructure (DA, Government, World) • Obsolete methodologies • Where appropriate; archaeology

5.3.1 Environment Group DA has established an Environment Group; this group shall be assigned tasks and provided with specific roles and responsibilities supported with regular meetings and processes linked to the Safety Review Board; they shall be also provided with the tools they shall require to perform such duties efficiently. DA shall invite members from the Airport Community to this group. The group shall be chaired by an assigned DA executive, who shall lead this group, this plan and future initiatives and endeavours pertaining to Environment protection and to the continuous maintenance of the Environmental rules and regulations. The assigned executive may call on the service and advice of Environmental experts from around the industry, or universities or other industries; such approaches shall be structured and objective to all involved, and shall be under the supervision and approval of the Group and the Safety Review Board. 5.4 Monitoring and Review DA shall establish the following methodologies to monitor and review performance, targets and objectives� achievement rates and progress, as minimum;

• Add environmental issues in meeting agendas • Conduct regular inspections • Report environmental occurrences inline with this document�s scope • Report operational data containing the environmental aspects • Align targets and objectives with the organisational structure, roles and

responsibilities, policy, laws and requirements.



• Conduct formal review sessions to all the above, record and report findings to the Safety Review Board to take appropriate action where required.

5.5 Corrective and Preventive Action Corrective and preventive actions for environmental issues are taken and escalated in the below sequence where and as appropriate;

1. The staff in witness of the issue if physical and/or administrative action is viable (all incidents shall be reported using the Corporate incident reporting system)

2. The immediate supervisor of the staff in witness along with stakeholders or area supervisor where the issue resides

3. The line manager of the department 4. The Head of the department 5. The Vice President of the Unit 6. Senior Vice President Airport Operations and the SVP of the above if

different 7. The CEO of Dubai Airports

In the above sequence; consultation and reporting, as appropriate, shall be done to; the Head of Safety, Environment & Crisis Management Terminal Operations and for Dubai Airports, the Head of Compliance Assurance of Airside Operations, and the Head of Quality, Health, Safety & Environment of Engineering Services; as they form the Airport Advisors / Subject Matter Experts. Corrective and preventive actions shall be recorded and included in the review sessions as appropriate. 5.6 Waste Management Plan 5.6.1 Forward The Waste Management Plan (WMP) outlines the minimum regulatory requirements for managing non-hazardous and hazardous wastes generated within DA. The WMP is consistent with applicable laws, guidelines and industry best practice. The WMP satisfies the following requirements:

• Monitoring of emissions, harmful gas discharges and All waste generation; relevant records are kept for a minimum of 5 years and an inventory maintained for review upon request.

• Written authorisation is obtained prior to the import or export of any



chemical or hazardous material. • Written authorization is obtained prior to transportation, storage, treatment

and/or disposal of any chemical or hazardous material[T2].

• Written authorization is obtained prior to the import or export of live animals.

The WMP identifies the sources and types of non-hazardous and hazardous waste generated by DA and presents the procedure for handling and minimising waste quantities wherever possible. The WMP will also require regular review and periodic updating to ensure ongoing compliance. 5.6.2 Objectives The objective of the WMP is to:

• Promoting environmental objectives such as; reduction, reuse and recycle as proposed by the Dubai Municipality in technical guideline no.28. (moral benefits)

• Identify the various waste categories/nature (e.g. solid, liquid, hazardous and non-hazardous), its source and its volumes, for better analysis and understanding. (cultural, legal and academic benefits)

• Classification of waste from cradle to grave with chain of custody documentation for effective operational control and implementation of the requirements of this document (commercial benefits).

[T3]

Figure 3: Waste minimization benefits (TG28- DM, 2000)



5.6.3 Waste classification DA generates relatively huge volumes of waste; it shall classify its waste generation under the following categories for moral, legal and economical purposes:

1. Non-hazardous solid waste[T4] 2. Non hazardous liquid waste. 3. Hazardous solid waste. 4. Hazardous liquid Waste.

Table 2: provides details of the annual waste generation based on other DA facilities, activities and daily routine work and the 2008 forecast data. (From Facility Care department)

5.6.4 Waste Inventory (From FC) A Performa Waste Inventory sheet is attached as Appendix (C). Maintaining a Waste Inventory to fulfil the objectives and form a solid foundation for corrective and preventive action is crucial to a successful implementation. The following contents are required;

• Waste category, source, quantity generated, and means of disposal and associated details for each class of waste (remarks) such as who has stored it and the contractor who has handled it.

5.6.5 Waste Storage Hazardous waste is defined as the waste which is unsuitable for direct disposal into the Environment or sewer system or by traditional landfill, and any waste deemed by the Municipality to pose risk on the Environment or Public Health due to the production operation, the existence of Hazardous components or chemical or Physical properties (Local Order7, 2002) DA shall always ensure that no import or export of hazardous to or from DA occurs; operators (airlines), shippers or third party contractors shall ensure the same does not happen without obtaining the appropriate endorsement of the environmental regulators (BASEL Convention, Local Order7-2002). The concentrations of hazardous components specified in Table 3 shall be the maximum concentrations of hazardous components in a non-hazardous inert matrix which are permitted for disposal to general landfill. If the analyses of the



waste exceed either the limits in column A or B then the waste must be disposed of as hazardous waste in accordance with DM-Technical Guidelines 26 or 27 Table3: the maximum concentrations of hazardous components in a non-hazardous inert matrix (TG49, 1994)



Waste Storages shall consider the following; :

• Hazardous Waste skips shall be provided in different areas of DA, with a cover to avoid any heat exposure or discharge of toxic gases and odours, supported with clear labelling of all skips, and as appropriate.

• Skips shall be offloaded on daily basis, more or less according to the waste generation quantities and locations, by DA or by a certified / approved waste handling agency.

• Hazardous waste shall not to be mixed or stored with non-hazardous

waste.

• Duration of storage for hazardous waste shall not exceed 36 hours. If exceeded; justification shall be attached with the waste inventory with an authorized signature permitting such extension.

• Dedicated hazardous waste storage areas/rooms shall be designed with

spill containment and fire proof mechanisms; all specifications are available in Dubai Building Specifications Executive Order, article 51.

• Containment curbs shall be maintained around the hazardous waste

loading and offloading areas to prevent incidental loss of containment. • Weekly physical checks shall be carried on the storage facilities for

possible leaks, and for security by the Engineering Services (ES) in accordance with the attached DA Environmental field inspection check list included in Appendix (A).

• The Facility/rooms shall be locked and key copies shall be held with the

handler and the owner.

• In case of leak or fire, the Fire & Rescue Team in coordination with ES shall respond to the situation and as per the DA Emergency Response Plan document.

• All accidents and incidents shall be investigated, recorded and reported as

soon as possible, and as per DA�s Incident/Accident and Investigation procedure.

• Waste oil is considered hazardous waste under the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes & their Disposal, as well as by DM Environment Department as per Technical Guideline 26. Waste oils include waste mineral oils unfit for their originally intended use (e.g., used lube oil), waste thermal (heat transfer) oil, waste oil/water mixtures[T5], hydrocarbons/water mixtures or emulsions, oily/tarry



residue, sludge from oil tankers and other similar waste-containing-oil, all these types of oil waste will be maintained in accordance to the disposal requirements by the waste generator (info Bulletin, 2007).

• All the waste oil are separated, collected, and sold to a certified waste oil

company (in process).

• Disposal of Waste oil to ground water is prohibited.

Non-Hazardous Waste (general Waste) Storage shall consider the following:

• The non-hazardous waste " the Solid non-Hazardous waste generated

due to domestic, trade, horticulture and industrial activities, and the inert solid waste (such as Construction and Demolition waste- Scraps/Grave yards) that can be disposed of in the General Waste landfills, and any other waste classified so by the regulatory�, shall be kept in Skips/storage areas which will be readily accessible for collection.

• The storage area will be sized to accommodate the required numbers of

containers; with appropriate back-up alternatives in over capacity situations. DA shall ensure they have enough trends and data to not allow overflow of skips and/or over storage and accumulation.

• Contractors / subcontractors shall ensure that all produced waste from

ongoing projects is maintained according to the Emirates laws/procedures and does not contradict with DA�s practices and adopted methodologies.

• DA shall ensure that waste is regularly collected and disposed off by the

Municipality or an approved waste handling agency. 5.6.6 Waste Containers

• Containers shall be selected for the specific intended service and be equipped with lids where required and fit for purpose and fitted with minimum safeguards to immediate surrounding hazards.

• Containers and areas for storage of hazardous and non-hazardous waste

shall be adequately separated.

• Containers shall be replaced / cleaned regularly under a very controlled regime to limit the potential for cross-contamination and possibly supported with contingencies and solutions to call upon when required.

• The location of the waste storage shall be clearly marked, labelled and



indicated to authorized visitors and staff; it shall be located in such a way as to allow ease of access of the handler / collector and adequately distant from sensitive operations.

5.6.7 Waste labelling

• Different waste classes and containment areas shall be labelled accordingly[T6].

• Hazardous waste shall be clearly identified and all other segregated types

where applicable. 5.6.8 Waste Handling

• Only locally generated waste is acceptable for disposal in the Emirate of Dubai with the exceptions to the following;

o Imported products/cargo of a Dubai-registered establishment,

which came to Dubai in sound condition but has deteriorated beyond beneficial use while in Dubai due to circumstances or forces outside the control of the consignee, shipping agent, and owner or of DA. (deemed as waste after being damaged due to accidents included; but subject to cases by case study)

• Any waste, damaged goods or deteriorated material arriving in Dubai

Airports shall be considered as imported waste and shall not be accepted for disposal in the Emirate under any circumstance. Such waste material must be sent back to its place of origin. A proof of shipment or re exportation of such waste out of Dubai shall be submitted to DM (TG26, 2004)

• DA shall handle disposal of waste generated by its activities, services and

projects via the Municipality or one or more DM approved environmental service's companies for the handling and treatment of waste. Waste management shall be conducted according to local municipal guidelines and best industry practices (no dumping of untreated waste is permitted).

• For liquid Hazardous waste, a full chemical analysis shall accompany

every application of disposal of hazardous waste (TG24, 1994) • For waste water (oily water), oil-water separators must be constructed of

impermeable material and with minimum of three (3) chambers (See Figure 1). Manholes should be provided in each chamber to allow access during maintenance (plan), Figure4. it must achieve the two (2) primary objectives, which are:



a) To treat wastewater and allow its reuse; and b) Prevent discharge of oily water into the DM sewer system. Oil-water separator is recommended to be used; it will be separated from sewage and storm water drainage system. In the case where an oil-water separator is located in a wide catchment paved area, a by-pass channel should be provided to prevent large volume storm water into the oil-water separator and avoid overflow of oil or contaminants into the municipal drainage system during heavy downpours. Figure 5 gives a brief of the suggested action plan which will be followed to assure the control of any Oil-Water waste from different operation including: oil spillages and Aircraft/Vehicles washing[T7]

• Aircraft/Vehicles wash water shall be directed to the Water Separator as proposed in figure 5.

Figure4: Waste Water- Oil Water Separator (TG12, 2003)



Figure 5: Spillages & washing water handling suggested process chart.

• Pharmaceutical waste should normally be returned to the responsible

person of the distribution company. • Off site disposal of contaminated containers, by any means, shall have

prior written consent from DM (interested parties).

Aircraft Spillages

Car Spillages

Aircraft Washing

Vehicle/equipments Washing

Clean Up Fire Department

Clean Up Dnata

Dnata Dnata+ MT+Horaiz

Airside (QHSE Inspection) + Oil Company

Airside (QHSE) InspectionES (QHSE)

InspectionES (QHSE) Inspection

Discharge to DAC Drainage System

ES (QHSE) regular Sampling

Oil/Water Separation Tank (proposal)

ES (QHSE) regular Sampling-reporting

Discharge to Dubai Municipality�s

Drainage System



• DA shall be responsible for providing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to staff handling Waste. The responsible department shall review and approve selection of the appropriate PPE.

• A method statement detailing PPE, equipment, work steps to be taken,

precautions etc. shall be requested through the Permit to Work System

• Where waste is not acceptable for disposal; appropriate handling / treatment procedures shall be taken by DA or whom it delegated; waste should not be brought back to DA after collecting it.

• The exportation of hazardous waste from Dubai to another destination

shall be done under the full authorisation and responsibility of Dubai Municipality only (approved in writing by the Director of Environment Department (TG26, 2004)). It shall be executed in such a way that ensures DA is not subject to legal questioning by another country or Government or that destination.

• The transportation of waste from DA to other emirates is prohibited.

DA shall establish waste minimization by accommodating the following:

• Reducing the waste at source, which can be achieved by product change (wherever applicable), equipment modification and/or process Control

• Recycling process by recovery of usable components for subsequent use

or sale as raw material either with or without pre-treatment.

• Once the recycling system is used, there might be a need of the treatment process, example; the recycling of waste water to be reused for the irrigation, landscaping and floor washing (TG28, 2000).

• DA shall align the waste management system to new DM projects, Waste

to energy, which will optimize the landfill usage and incineration process will be limited, accordingly, the discharge of toxic gases to the atmosphere will reduce.

DA shall ensure that concentrated waste is not diluted by appropriate means of containment and immediate local recovery.



5.7 Chemical Management Plan 5.7.1 Forward Appropriate storage and transport of Dangerous Goods and use of chemicals within Dubai Airports are fundamental topics to be managed and controlled; to minimise ill health, fire & explosion, and ensure legal compliance within the Aviation Industry locally and world wide. DA is committed to minimising potential adverse environmental impacts from the use and discharge of chemical substances from both operations routine maintenance and daily activities. Wherever practical, "environmentally friendly" chemical products shall be used. 5.7.2 Objectives The Chemical Management Plan is set to:

• Identify, control potentially dangerous or environmentally harmful chemicals.

• Inform and train personnel working on site on relevant hazards and appropriate chemical handling practices.

• Maintain a reporting system to ensure chemicals imported, exported and used can be listed and quantified.

• Minimise the potential of human error and the possibility of harm to worker health, environment and facilities.

• All Safety Precautions need to be assured for all staff working with chemicals.

5.7.3 Chemical Inventory A register of all chemicals, solvents and paints used on site shall be maintained. Chemicals are required to be logged-in and appropriately stored and chemical containers are clearly labelled as to the respective contents. Table 4 elaborate the 9 classes of chemical in accordance with UN classification. DA operations team, stakeholders, contractors and subcontractors are required to comply with relevant technical and safety requirements to avoid excessive evaporation, contamination, explosion or spillage or other adverse events or occurrences.



Table 4: Chemical Classes- UN code and classification CLASS LABEL DESCRIPTION

1

EXPLOSIVE

Orange Background Black Text & Symbol

2.1

FLAMMABLE GAS

Red Background Black Text & Symbol

2.2(A)

NON FLAMMABLE NON TOXIC GAS

Green Background White Text & Symbol

2.2 (B)

OXIDISING GAS

Yellow Background Black Text & Symbol

2.3

TOXIC GAS

White Background Black Text & Symbol

3

FLAMMABLE LIQUID

Red Background Black Text & Symbol

4.1

FLAMMABLE SOLID

Red/White Vertical Striped Background Black Text & Symbol



4.2

SPONTANEOUSLY COMBUSTIBLE

White Upper Background Red Lower Background

Black Text & Symbol

4.3

DANGEROUS WHEN WET

Blue Background White Text & Symbol

5.1

OXIDIZING AGENT


5.2

ORGANIC PEROXIDE


6.1(A)

TOXIC


6.1(B)

HARMFUL


6.2

INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCE


7

RADIOACTIVE

Yellow Upper Background White Lower Background

Black Text & Symbol



8

CORROSIVE

White Upper Background Black Lower Background

White Text & Black Symbol

9

MISCELLANEOUS

White & Black Vertical Striped Upper Background

Black Text

10

DANGEROUS GOODS

Orange & Black Horizontal Striped Background

White Text

DA and the Airport Community who are handling chemicals shall:

• Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) before handling any type of chemical or to the IATA Dangerous Goods manual for the following information:

o State variations (what goods are ban for export and import in countries) o Dangerous goods classification world wide o Packaging and packing o Dangerous goods on flight o Quantities and qualities o State, shipper, receiver and airlines or operators Liabilities; o More on how to handle and manage

• Ensure the availability of the MSDS�s or technical description of Chemicals

handled; exported, imported, used or handled and/or brought into Dubai Airports.

• Ensure that all operational, stock, transportation, storage, incidents details and records are kept and up to date.

5.7.4 Chemical Storage

• Obtain the approval of Civil Defence, Dubai Municipality and Dubai Airports, as appropriate, for the storage design and locations of chemicals and dangerous goods within Dubai Airports� premises. Dubai Airports coordinates such approvals for the Airport Community through the Safety Department.

• Dubai code of practice for chemical management is an applicable

standard for Dubai Airports to comply with.



• A clear space should be left between all walls and the nearest package/object and within block stacks to allow access for inspection, free movement of air and fire fighting response etc.

• Material must be placed in such a way that the movement of forklift and

other handling or emergency equipment is not obstructed.

• All aisles, gangways should be clearly defined by markings on the floor and kept free from obstructions.

• Stacking at heights should not exceed 3 meters unless appropriate

racking system is used.

• A plan should be prepared showing the nature of the hazard in each part of the storage area comprising a manifest showing the location and quantities of stored materials or groups of materials with their hazardous characteristics, location of available emergency and fire fighting equipment, access and escape routes.

• The store � keeper/manager shall keep a copy of this plan, updated

weekly in the store and also in an office remote from the store.

• Hazardous materials shall be segregated in accordance with their UN classification and requirements specified in table5.

• Hazardous Material storage areas shall, wherever practical, be external to

the workplace. Where hazardous materials are stored within industrial / operation premises, a minimum of 3 meters separation to and from operational facilities for non flammable material, and 10 meters between flammable materials and any source of ignition.

• Hazardous materials shall be separated from crowded areas in

accordance to table 6.

• The storage area shall be supervised by a trained and experienced supervisor.

• All chemicals/dangerous goods Shall not be

- Stored along with food stuff.

- Loaded and transported along with food stuff. - Stored in facilities that is connected to DA drainage system[T8]



Table 5: Hazardous Materials Segregation Requirements (Code Of practice, 1997)

Table 6: Minimum Separation Requirements (Code Of practice, 1997)

Class Minimum Separation (Meters)

1 50 2.1 5 2.2 5 2.3 15 3.1 10 4.1-4.3 5 5.1-5.2 5 6.1-6.3 5 7 Dependent on activity level 8 5



• For routine work in hazardous materials stores, the staff must be provided with adequate personal protection equipments (PPE) as a minimum. They shall be provided with other tools, equipment or training as appropriate to the ongoing conditions.

• First Aid, showers and eye wash stations shall be provided, especially

before critical tasks; they shall be inspected and maintained on regular basis.

• Regular inspection to the staff, shipments, and warehouses operations

shall be conducted, to ensure compliance and safe conditions. Sample of inspection forms are provided in Appendix D.

5.7.5 Chemical Handling

• For safe handling and environment protection, staff working with chemicals shall be trained on:

o Reading the container labels and MSDS before starting a job. o Keeping their work area clean o Using protective clothing and equipment after testing and

inspection or fitness for use o Following safety instructions o Use of approved and labelled containers for sorting and

transporting hazardous (chemicals/dangerous goods) materials. o Following manufacture�s instructions when removing hazardous

materials from containers as a minimum or when all other ways are not feasible.

o Safety precautions fit for purpose and condition (e.g. extra ventilation, extra signage, more packing etc.)

o Keeping compressed gas. Flammable and explosive materials away from heat.

o Identifying hazards and their impacts o Reporting and recording o Emergency response and roles on how to raise an alarm when

needed, as well as immediate containment actions as appropriate o First aid

• Good house keeping regime shall be maintained to minimize damage, leaks and fire risks; also, to achieve safe and efficient operations by considering the following:



o Stocks frequently inspected for leakage or mechanical damage used on a first-in first-out basis.

o Floors kept clean o The whole area free of rags, rubbish, waste or obstacles o Empty, combustible packing materials kept away from storage

areas. o All access to exist; emergency equipment etc. kept clear. o All arrangements kept in good condition. o Maintenance and access records kept and up to date.

5.7.6 Disposal The following safe disposal practices shall be employed

• A designated temporary storage of empty chemical containers shall be allocated at the waste disposal area. Empty chemical containers either returned to the supplier or a regulator approved waste management contractor.

• Chemicals that are not used or are beyond their expiration date will not be

disposed, but returned to the supplier. If the supplier will not accept the chemicals, it shall be considered part of the hazardous waste stream supported with justification.

• Waste generator, DA, must apply in writing to DM using the prescribed application form.

• Once the application is approved, the certified waste transporter must transport it to the disposal site. (code of practice-DG, 1997)

5.7.7 Spillages The Spill Response Plan addresses �incidental spills� of hydrocarbons or other similar chemicals into the air, water and land. An incidental spill is a spill:

• Of a chemical with which personnel regularly work and containment and response pose potential health and safety risks thus require a plan of appropriate response.

• Although it can be absorbed, neutralized, or otherwise controlled at the

time of release it poses a risk of an impact of some sort to the environment and/or natural surroundings given its quantity, location and other factors.



• Spillages and heavy leakage shall be dealt with immediately with reference to the MSDS or as appropriate.

• On no account must even a small amount of spilled material of any

potentially hazardous material be flushed directly into the drainage system / the sewers. When it does unwillingly, appropriate investigation and reporting shall be prepared and it shall be treated as an incident.

• Spill kits, industrial vacuums, saw sand or other safer means shall be

provided with support material and equipment to contain the spill spread and applied only under stringent procedure and training, including decontamination as appropriate.

5.7.8 General Prevention and Control Practices

• Work Environment sampling and analysis shall be undertaken at regular intervals by competent persons/authorities or third parties to ensure that exposure standards are not exceeded.

• All worker / employees engaged, handling or using chemicals shall be

medically examined at least once in every 12 calendar months.

• Whenever practicable, a substance that gives rise to harmful atmospheric contaminants eliminated or replaced by one that is harmless or less harmful than the offending substance.

• A less hazardous method of performing a task or modifying a process

shall be sought. Where appropriate, aqueous (water-based) solvents replaced with organic solvents.

• Where practicable, the use of mechanical handling methods to avoid

exposure of workers.

• Hazardous atmospheric contaminants effectively controlled at their source by means of a local exhaust system.

• The design of ventilation system shall consider combustible, flammable or

potentially explosive nature of materials passing through.

• Air from local exhaust ventilation system should not be re-circulated into a workroom.

• Air conditioning inlets or compressors supplying air should be distant from

the exhaust ventilation systems.



• General ventilation and dilution ventilation are not as effective as local exhaust ventilation for the control of atmospheric contaminants. They may be useful to control minor contaminant emissions of low toxicity.

• Hazardous operations isolated to reduce to a minimum the potential number of employees exposed to the contaminant.

• No dilution; no connection to drainage

• For staff, workers, the following actions to be considered:

o Avoid contact with skin and inhalation of vapour o Entering confined spaces where vapour may have collected is not

allowed and they shall follow confined space entry procedures. o Do not lean over vessels containing liquid. o Do not assume an empty vessel is safe. o Do not eat, drink or smoke in the workplace. o Wash hands prior to eating or drinking. o Any spills cleaned up promptly. Follow Material Safety Data Sheets

spillage mitigation procedures. o Have ready access to clean work clothes, protective clothing,

adequate washing, showers and change rooms. o Splashes by irritant or sensitising substances must be washed off

immediately with soap and water. o Contaminated clothing must be removed, treated/ disposed with the

compliance with regulations (TG22, 1994) o Follow the job method produced and stop when in doubt

5.8 Buildings/Terminals Minimum Standards DA shall always aim to ensure that workplaces within its premises meet the health, safety, environment and welfare needs of all individuals; including people with disabilities; where necessary, parts of the workplace, including in particular doors, passageways, stairs, showers, washbasins, lavatories and workstations, shall be made accessible for disabled people. DA Terminal Operations shall ensure that it fulfils international, federal and local requirements/laws and standards. 5.8.1 Objectives DA�s objectives with respect to Environmental Management at buildings/terminals are to: • Ensure that buildings� / terminals� existence, and operations they withhold, do

not detrimentally impact the environment.



• Heighten awareness of DA personnel on the presence and significance of

environmental and specific occupational health aspects and impacts due to the existing way of work at buildings/terminals; wherever that statement is deemed true.

5.8.2 Special Needs DA shall ensure, wherever applicable, the following conditions are made possible: • The availability of ramps with slopes along all footpaths, stairs and levelling

changes; inside and out side the buildings. • The availability of special needs parking, by (1.3%) of the total parking and

not exceeding 10 parking areas covered by required signage. • Parking spaces are chosen close to elevators and main entrances, and not

farther than 60m, and all the dimensions are according to their approved specifications.

• Walking paths to the elevators and main entrances are free and accessible. • The availability of special needs lavatories according to the international

standards and approved specifications (Dubai Building Specifications, artical27)

5.8.3 Food Outlets Many potential hazards exist in preparing, cooking and serving food in catering establishments, restaurants, hotels and kitchens. DA shall ensure that all precautions are taken against the same. During the preparation/construction of food outlets/catering establishments at DA the following specifications are to be considered: • Designs are according to the approved occupational health standards of the

competent authority. • Floors, walls and roofs must be constructed from a smooth/soft material to

simplify the cleaning; it should be water and fire proof, light color, non toxic, crack clear, with different slopes for water movement.

• Proper ventilation and lightening is provided for all inner parts. • All shelves, electrical equipments, washing bays, exhaust fans; pugs/pests

resistant equipments are available to ensure health and quality. • All exhausts are linked to the main centralised exhaust, which is provided with

an environmental control/mitigation process. • All the cooling rooms are provided with thermometers, and all doors can be

used from in and out.



• All kitchen equipment, appliances, cooking ranges etc are installed in accordance to DM specifications2

• The outlet adequately equipped with fire protection and prevention systems • Staff are fully in compliance with Dubai Municipality Health regulations for

food handling serving, and with the licence requirements of the Economic Department.

• A Certificate of Operations Fitness to be obtained by DA�s Engineering Services

5.8.4 Drinking Water • Management of Legionella in Water Systems (need the info from DM /

DEWA[T9]) 5.8.5 Indoors Quality Studies, of the Sick Building Syndromes (SBS) which can cause many health symptoms, such as: eye, nose and throat irritation; sensation of dry mucous membranes and skin; hoarseness, wheezing, coughs and frequent respiratory infections; skin rash and itching; headaches and mental fatigue; and nausea and dizziness etc shall be conducted. Regular assessments and inspections carried out whenever possible to identify such hazards, and the appropriate course of action; inspections on the following shall be required; • Ventilation: all buildings/terminals adequately ventilated. Fresh, clean air

drawn from a source outside the workplace, uncontaminated by discharges from fuels, chimneys or other process outlets, and be circulated.

• Temperatures in indoor workplaces: Environmental factors (such as humidity and sources of heat) combine with personal factors (such as the clothing and physically activities) to influence what is called someone�s �thermal comfort�. Individual personal preference makes it difficult to specify a thermal environment which satisfies everyone. For workplaces where the activity is mainly sedentary, for example offices, the temperature should normally be at least 20-22 °C. If work involves physical effort it should be at least 16-18 °C (unless other laws require lower temperatures). (to be revised with ES)

• Work in hot or cold environments: Assessment of the risk to customers, workers and stakeholders� health from working/using either a hot or cold environment needs to consider both personal and environmental factors. Personal factors include body activity, the amount and type of clothing, and duration of exposure. Environmental factors include ambient temperature and radiant heat; and for workers especially ones who work outside (sunlight,

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wind velocity and the presence of rain or snow need to be considered). • Lighting: should be sufficient to enable people to work and move about

safely. • Cleanliness and waste materials: furnishings and fittings, surfaces of floors,

walls and ceilings are kept clean. Cleaning and waste removal carried out as necessary by an effective method. Waste stored in suitable receptacles as explained in earlier.

• Room dimensions and space: for employees particularly, workrooms should

have enough free space to allow people to move about with ease. The volume of the room when empty, divided by the number of people normally working in it, should be at least 11 cubic metres. All or part of a room over 3.0 m high should be counted as 11 cubic metres per person is a minimum and may be insufficient depending on the layout, contents and the nature of the work. (Review with ES).

• Workstations and seating: Workstations should be suitable for the people using them and for the work they do. People should be able to leave workstations swiftly in an emergency. If work can or must be done sitting, seats which are suitable for the people using them and for the work they do should be provided. Seating should give adequate support for the lower back, and footrests should be provided for workers who cannot place their feet flat on the floor (Work place health, 2009) In General the ergonomics need to be always considered while designing any working stations.

• Legionella in AC/water system 5.9 Environment Monitoring 5.9.1 Air Quality � Emissions and Noise Interest in air pollutant emissions from aircraft and airports has been rising ever since the substantial increase in commercial turbojet traffic in the 1970�s. For example, aircraft emissions contain air contaminants such as nitrogen oxides (NOx), hydrocarbons (HC), and fine particulate matter (PM), which in turn can become involved in broader environmental issues related to such phenomena as: ground level ozone (O3), acid rain, and climate change. They can also pose potential risks related to public health and the environment in general (ICAO, 2007). DA shall establish as per the ICAO guidelines Air Quality control and this shall try to achieve the following objectives:

1. Collecting information on emissions / Noise 2. Benchmarking emissions/noise against legal requirements (e.g.

thresholds);



3. Creating input data for dispersion models in an effort to determine pollution concentrations; and

4. Establishing mitigation programme baselines.

5.9.1.1 Emission DA and their associated activities are sources of an assortment of gaseous and particulate emissions. 5.9.1.1.2 Emission Inventory It is important to know the total amount of each pollutant species (e.g. NOx, HC, etc.) emitted by the sources at an airport in order to properly assess relative impacts and the degree of regulatory compliance. This information is determined through the completion of an emissions inventory.

• In order to develop an emissions inventory, the following six steps are necessary:

1. Define the general inventory parameters such as: purpose, spatial and

functional perimeters, and frequency of updates; 2. Determine the emission species to be considered; 3. Determine existing emission sources; 4. Quantify the emissions from those sources; 5. Consider the macro-scale issues (regional emission inventories) to the

extent relevant; 6. Implement quality assurance and control measures (to characterize

uncertainties and limitations of data

• Depending on the specific activities at DA, not all types of emission sources are actually present (i.e. some are located off-airport). To better account for this variability, the emission sources have been grouped into four categories, as shown in the following table 7:

• There are a variety of air pollutants present as gaseous and particulate

emissions from aviation related activities that can potentially impact human health and the environment. However, data on all of them are not always relevant or needed for emission inventories. Government (i.e. State) requirements will normally indicate which emission species are actually necessary for the inventory. Generally, the following common species could be considered the primary species in emission inventories:

• NOx - Nitrogen oxides, including nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and nitrogen

oxide (NO); • VOC - Volatile organic compounds (including non-methane hydrocarbons

(NMHC));



• CO - Carbon monoxide; • PM - Particulate matter (fraction size PM2.5 and • PM10); • SOx - Sulphur oxides (ICAO, 2007).

• DA, once all the emission inventories for at least a period of time is

available, shall start corrective action, and set the monitoring program to reduce any exceeded limits of pollutants, this can be achieved as an example by following:

o Vehicle regular testing o Regular maintenance o Engine enhancements o Adopting new cleaner fuel types or technologies.

5.9.1.1.3 Aircraft Emissions Charges ICAO in their Environmental report 2007 has created the aircraft emission charge as part of solving the problem, charges are likely to resurface some day because of the difficulties encountered in setting up other mechanisms, and/or the fact that other market-based measures may not be sufficient to completely address the problem. Taxation is still an option which can be adopted by DA.

• Charges should be directly related to costs. These are the costs of mitigating the environmental impact of aircraft engine emissions to the extent that such costs can be properly identifiable and directly attributed to air transport.

• There should be no fiscal targets behind the charges; that is to say that environmental levies should be in the form of charges rather than taxes.

• Charging authorities should ensure transparency by making available all financial data required to determine the basis for charges.

• All funds collected through emission-related charges should be used to mitigate the environmental impact, through addressing the specific damage caused by these emissions, if that can be identified, or by funding emissions related research.

• The establishment of charges should respect the non-discrimination principle among categories of users enunciated in Article 15 of ICAO�s Chicago Convention.

• Charges should minimize competitive distortions by not penalizing air transport compared with other modes of transport.

• When charges are established, the interests of all parties concerned should be taken into account, notably the potential impacts on the developing world.

• When charges are being considered, DA are encouraged to evaluate the costs and benefits of the various proposed measures, including existing



measures, with the goal of addressing aircraft engine emissions in the most cost-effective manner.

Table 7: Typical Sources of Emission At and around an Airport (ICAO, 2007



5.9.1.1.4 Vehicles Emissions Charges!! 5.9.1.2 Noise Dubai Local Order 61/1991 requires �noise� not to interfere with the peace, comfort and convenience of any person. The noise level should not exceed 55dB during the day time (7:00 AM � 8:00 PM) and 45 dB night time (8:00 PM � 7:00 Am), however The noise exposure limits at the workplace as set by DM are shown in Table 8. Table 8: Noise exposure limits set by DM (Local Order 61, 1991[T10])

Sound Level (dB) Maximum number of hours of exposure per workday

More than 87 but not more than 90 8 More than 90 but not more than 92 6 More than 92 but not more than 95 4 More than 95 but not more than 97 3 More than 97 but not more than 100 2 More than 100 but not more than 102 1.5 More than 102 but not more than 105 1 More than 105 but not more than 110 0.5 More than 110 but not more than 115 0.25 More than 115 0

5.9.1.2.1 Noise Assessment DA as an initiative has established a detail assessment called (Assessment of Noise Impact of Air Traffic at Dubai International Airport) started in 2007 and presented with all findings and future projection noise level in Nov 2008 to DA top management. The study covered the following components:

• data collection and Methodology • Measurement and Simulation of Noise at and in the Vicinity of DIA • Results of the community Noise Survey • Conclusions and Recommendations

Figure6 present the study areas, copies of study are available with all operation units.



Figure 6: Noise measurement locations around DIA, Jan 2008. In additional a noise survey on the surrounding communities was carried out as presented in table9. Table 9: Individual response form distribution areas

Area name Area number Population Reference

Number of distributed forms

Number responded

Al Rashidiya 216 44066 1-50 50 50 Al Tawar 1 226 22454 51-80 30 25 Al Tawar 2 227 6004 81-95 15 14 Al Tawar 3 228 8330 96-115 20 20 Mirdif 251 15676 116-145 30 21 Muhaisna 1 261 12812 146-175 30 27 Nad Shamma 213 2406 176-190 15 15 Total 190 172

5.9.1.2.2 regulatory limits Figure 7 illustrate that the noise level is more than 7-11 dBA higher (especially at night time) than the regulatory limits in certain locations surrounding DIA. For example, at the location point N2 (Al Rashidiya), the LAeq under the current time is 57.5 dBA, while it is expected to be 59.2 dBA in 2010 and 59.9 dBA in 2015. However, It should be noted that the noise limits in the local order 61/1991 are considered general and do not specify the land-use (i.e., commercial, residential, industrial, etc).



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future to create a full tracing system as proposed in Appendix E; accordingly; this will activate the implementation of the social charges (Al Balooshi, 2008) 5.9.2 Energy and Water Consumption DA and as pert of it�s commitment to the environment has launched the Energy Consumption Campaign at the beginning of 2009 through the Engineering Services Department. This campaign aims to:

1. Reduce the energy and water consumption in DA facilities, and enhance the design of the new projects to maintain the same or achieve more.

2. Encourage a new culture, and increase the public/staff awareness. 3. Save a large amount of wasted cost 4. Reduce the impact to the environment, indirectly by reducing the use

of energy it will lead to reducing the desalination plant capacity.

More information will be provided by ES about their plans and initiatives. �. 5.9.2.1 Earth Hour DA is participating in the earth hour campaign which is a global yearly campaign to reduce the global warming impact, this campaign can run not only once a year, it can be part of our new culture, where we introduce it as frequent as monthly or quarterly with the participation of all employee�s and their families. 5.9.2.2 Alternative/Renewable Energies DA shall establish an advanced study to identify the possibility of turning itself to a self sustaining energy user/producer; by looking into the available technologies such us: solar bonds/cells, waste to energy, using recycled water, etc. 5.9.3 Sewage, Ground Water and Soil Monitoring As part of our environment management plan, DA shall safeguard the protection of the ground water and soil by implementing the procedure of waste discharge to sewer, land and environment. The main objectives are:

1- Reduce the impact on ground water and soil 2- Protect the water table level from any leakage of sewer lines

discharges. 3- Protect the soil and species habitat from any possible contamination.



5.9.3.1 Waste Discharge to Sewer

• DA is complying with the entire local requirements for the sampling test before any discharge to the sewer.

• Further more, it shall always make sure that for any domestic and trade

waste or industrial waste; a proper permit shall be requested from the concern department of DM.

• Domestic Waste and the Industrial or Trade waste shall not be combined

into a common effluent holding tank or area or land to permit individual sampling of each waste type and maintain land protection.

• While sampling, the industrial waste shall be neutralized to pH 6-9, if it is

exceeding the prescribed standards of DM, it will be treated as hazardous waste (TG1, 2003).

• Rain water shall not be discharged to the sewer lines; it will be always

discharge to the rain discharge network.

• The discharge of any hazardous waste of any quantity to the land (soil and ground water) is restricted and illegal practice in Dubai (TG 54)

5.9.3.2 Clean- Up of Contaminated Land Chemical Spills and indiscriminate discharge of industrial wastes to land result in pollution. It detrimentally affects the beneficial use of that land as well as the ground water below the surface. DA shall, as the property owner, ensure responsibility is assigned for any caused pollution; to clean it up to a standard agreed by DM. 5.10 Emergency Response Plan Preparation of an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) and access to specialist equipment is essential for the safety of DA personnel, assets, the public, and to minimise the severity of an incident upon the environment. Environmental Emergency Response shall be in accordance with DA�s Emergency Response Plan. The ERP will address wherever possible environmental considerations and include:

• Define command and control system for response and rapid dissemination of critical information to affected parties.



• Evaluate response preparedness including support facilities for fire fighting, spill containment and operational procedures for handling of equipment and chemicals.

• Clean up and disposal procedures. • Coordination with adjacent operators and mutual aid groups. • Staff awareness and training. • Integrate the plan with DA emergency response plan.

In the event of a spill, the staff shall be nominated duties in accordance with the ERP, and the nominated Incident Controller (normally the Duty Operations/Engineering Officer) shall:

• Assess the spill situation � identify the source of the spill, the material and quantity spilled, potential hazards (for example, sources of ignition and exposure hazards) and potential receptors such as sumps, storm drains, floor drains and unpaved ground.

• Protect potential receptors � floor drains, sumps, storm water drains and any other preferential pathways for flow will be blocked and protected to prevent spilled material from reaching the environment.

• Clean-up � After ensuring that proper personal protective equipment is utilized, absorbent material will then be used to contain and clean-up the spilled material. Accumulated waste from clean-up will be handled in accordance with the DA Waste Management Plan (Section 6.2).

• Report � All details of the spill and clean-up measures undertaken will be reported to the >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>. The >>>>> shall generate a detailed report on the spill incident and ensure all waste disposals are recorded.

5.11 Environmental Auditing

DA Operations Unit shall schedule environmental audits to assess its performance with regards to the various plans detailed in this EMP. The internal auditing objectives of DA are to:

• Review existing operations� / activities� environmental and occupational health aspects to determine where improvements could be made.

• Review of drawings and other specifications for new facilities and equipment to ensure they meet the environment and occupational health requirements.

• Review compliance with DM regulations. • Identify hazards and take preventive and corrective actions. • Assess the effectiveness of DA�s policy, responsibilities spread, current

initiatives success rates such as the provision of regular supervision and environmental awareness campaigns and programs, tolerance management enforcement and hazard control.



• Appraise Environment performance of the company. • Heighten awareness of DA personnel on the importance of sound

environmental management. • Ensure that DA does not detrimentally impact the environment.

Environmental auditing programs include:

• Compliance auditing, including auditing of any terms and conditions associated with DA approvals and permits.

• Auditing of the Environmental Management Plan. • Auditing of the Waste Management Plan. • Auditing of the Chemical Management Plan. • Auditing of the Terminal/ Buildings Environment Plan. • Auditing of the Environment Monitoring. • Auditing of any drills or actual responses associated with the ERP and the

Spill Response Procedure. DA Safety Unit shall develop a schedule for the audit of DA operations. The timing of audits shall be adjusted based on environmental risks identified.



6.0 References Al Balooshi M., 2008. Assessment of noise impact of air traffic at Dubai International Airport, M. Sc. thesis, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, UAE. Dubai Building Specifications. artical27. Dubai Municipality. Crayston, J., 1992. ICAO Group Identities Environmental Problems Associated with Civil Aviation. ICAO Journal. International Civil Aviation Organisation, Montreal. pp. 4±5. Code of Practice for Management of Dangerous Goods in the Emirates of Dubai. 1997. Dubai Municipality. ICAO Environmental Report. 2007. [Online]. Available: http://www.icao.int/envclq/clq07/icao_environmentbrochure.pdf info Bulletin 6. 2007. Waste Oil Collection and Reuse. Dubai Municipality. Local Order. 1991. Concerning Environment Protection Regulations for the Emirates of Dubai. Dubai Municipality. Morrell, P., Lu, H. 2000. Aircraft noise social cost and charge mechanisms- a case study of Amsterdam Airportt Schiphol. Journal of Transportation Research Part D. P 305-320. Technical Guidelines 1, 2003. Discharge of Wastewater to Sewer, Land & Marine Environment. Dubai Municipality. Technical Guidelines 12. 2003. Requirements for Wastewater Separators. Dubai Municipality. Technical Guidelines 22, 1994. Safe Use of Industrial? Organic Solvents. Dubai Municipality. Technical Guidelines 24. 1994. Sampling of Hazardous Wastes. Dubai Municipality. Technical Guidelines 26. 2005. Application for? approval to Dispose of Hazardous Wastes. Dubai Municipality. Technical Guidelines 27. 2003. Annual Approvals for Hazardous Waste Disposal. Dubai Municipality. Technical Guideline 28. 2000. Waste Minimization. Dubai Municipality.



Technical Guideline 45. 1994. Requirements for the Control of the Entertainment Noise. Dubai Municipality Technical Guidelines 54. 1995. Cleanup of Contaminated land. Dubai Municipality Work place health, 2009 7.0 Records?



8.0 Appendices

Appendix A: Definitions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Assimilative Capability Emission Environment Environment Segment of Environment Standards Pollutant Pollution

The ability of a segment of environment to absorb and neutralize wastes without impairing the quality of the environment or harming any life forms, inflict damaged to property, or reducing the beneficial use of that segment of environment. Means any gaseous, smoke, fumes, mist, heat, particulate or airborne dust being released into the air environment. The living ecosystem of Emirates. It encompasses all of the external conditions and influences affecting the life, development and the survival of any life form. With respect to man, environment covers all the things around him including land, air, water, plants, animals or substances in the natural system, and all form of energy, as well, the thing or structures that man introduced around him such as buildings, roadways, means of transportations, machines and all form of technology. Is that portion of environment with or without fixed and contagious boundary such as, the air inside a building or manufacturing premises, a plot of land, a water body such as a river or creak, or the fenced environment around an industrial plant or commercial premises that has distinct feature from the general environment outside of it. The specific values of environment quality indicators or allowable limit of pollutants in the waste stream when discharge into segment of environment, beyond which, it can cause pollution and impair the quality of the environment. Any substance, matter or energy that impairs the quality of a segment of environment or that makes other substance or product undesirable. The presence of pollutant in segment of environment at sufficient quantity or in excess of the specific environmental standards and which, over time, can cause undesirable



8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.

Sludge Waste Hazardous Waste Waste Water Domestic waste water Trade waste water Sick Building Syndrome (SBS)

effect on man, animals, vegetation or property. It is the state of environment being unsafe and its beneficial use has been compromised. The residual solids generated from treatment of waste water. Generally it is considered a hazardous waste unless proven otherwise. It may include semi-solid residues that collect at the bottom of storage tanks or reservoir. Any solid, liquid or gaseous matter being discharged into environment as an excess material having no direct beneficial use to man and environment. It includes any product that is over its useful life and unwanted. Any waste that exhibits one or more hazardous characteristic, such as being corrosive, flammable, oxidizing, poisonous, radioactive or eco-toxic. Any spent water that discharge from any activity of man or industrial process. For the purpose of this document it is further classified into 2 types namely;

a) Domestic waste. b) Trade waste water

All water-born human wastes, also called sewage, arising from residential premises as well as from, industrial, commercial and institutional buildings. Any waste water generated and discharged from industrial operations or commercial activities. Is an imprecise term used to describe those buildings in which there is a prevalence of a range of symptoms causing discomfort and a sense of being unwell rather than a distinct illness.



Appendix B: Airport HSE Policy Appendix C: A Performa Waste Inventory sheet Table C1: Waste inventory for (>>>>)



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Outdoor storage: a bundlimg arrangements and roof or cover is provided to protect from sun and rain for the hazardous material which are stored outdoors.

No temporary electrical insulationFlame proof fitting/equipment is adopted for the storage of low-flash point solvents or fine dust generating chemicals.Battery charging or shrink-warpping, plastic sheet sealing or welding is not allowed in the storage area.

Safety UnitEnvironemnt Section

Warehouse inspection Checklist*

The warehouse is well ventilated.Floors are impermeable to liquids. Smooth but not slippery, free from cracks for easy cleaning, designed to contain leakage and contaminated fire-fighting water.No open drains. All drains should be connect to an interceptor pit for later disposal.All Lighting and other electrical facilities are installed and

GENERAL INFORMATION:Name of Company Type of Business:Location: Number of Workers:

Type of Inspection:

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The storing of hazardous material is designed in a way to minimize the risk of fire, spills, and physical hazards and to ensure the separation and segregation of incompatible materials.

The construction material is a non-combustible and the buildingframe is reinforced concrete or steel.

The escape is possible from any large enclosed area in at least two direction. Emergency exists are clearly marked and provide an easy exit in case of emergency. Easy to open in dark or dense smoke and equipped with panic bars.

Warehouse Design

Drums are stored upright on pallets. All drums are stored in a way that there is a sufficient space for fire fighting access.For the Dangerous good which may generate static electricity during handling the occupier ensure the following:

1.13.3. All mess rooms, changing room are built with a space from An adequate washing facilities, emergency eyewash fountain and shower is provided.

1.13.2.Operating procedures are account for avoidance of problems associated with the generation and discharge of static electricity.

1.13.1. All tanks, pipe work, transfer system and process plant are earthed.

Spillages and leaking controls are provided.

Appendix D: Inspection check lists Table D.1: Waste house inspection form



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A clear space is left between all outside walls and the nearest packs and within block stacks to allow access for inspection, free movement of air and fire fighting.Material all placed in a way that not obstruct the movement of forklift truck and other handling or emergency equipment.

Stacking heights should not exceed 3 meters unless the racking system is usedA plan is prepared showing the nature of the hazard in each part of the storage area, manifest showing the location and quantities of the stored materials or groups of materials with their hazardous characteristics, location of available emergency and fire fighting equipment, access and escape routes.The store keeper is keeping a copy of the updated plan in the store as well in the office remote from the site.

All aisles, gangways are clearly defined by markings on the floor and kept free from obstructions.

2.11.3 Hygiene and safety instructions and procedures.

Hazardous material are stored and segregated in accordance to UN classification (Table1).Hazardous material storage areas are where applicable, external to the workplace.Hazardous materials are separated from areas frequented by the public accordance with table 2within the warehouse, operations are closely supervised by a trained and experienced supervisor

2.11.4 Emergency instructions and procedures.Dangerous goods is not:

2.12.2 Load and transported along with food stuff on the same vehicle.

The following written instructions are readily available to all warehouse personnel:2.11.1 Instruction for the safe and correct operations of any equipment and storage of materials.2.11.2 Material Safety Data Sheets for all stored and transported products.

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3.13.23.3

3.43.53.6

The hole area is free of rags and rubbishAll empty combustible packing materials are kept away from storage areas.

Signature:

House KeepingAll the stocks are frequently inspected for leakage or mechanical damage and used in a first-in--out basis.Floors are kept clean

All access to exit, emergency equipment etc. are kept clear.All Parts of insulation are kept in good repair.

*Reference: Code of Practice for the management of Dangerous Goods in the emirates of

Dubai, 2007. Environmental Protection and Safety Section. Dubai Municipality

Inspected by:

RECOMMENDATION:




1.11.2

1.3

1.41.4.11.4.21.4.31.4.4

1.4.5

1.4.61.4.7

1.4.8

1.5

1.61.71.8

1.9

1.10.01.11

1.12

1.132

2.12.2

2.3

Safety UnitEnvironment Section

Staff inspection Checklist*GENERAL INFORMATION:Name of Company Type of Business:Location: Number of Workers:Contact person/position: Others:Date of Inspection:Type of Inspection:

ItemTrainingAll the staff who are working within the acceptance area are certified to IATA DG Acceptance Course or what is equivalent.All the staff are holding their DG license.All the staff are communicated to the certified agent which deal with DG

In case of emergency all the staff are well communicated to the Emergency procedure

Staff as a minimum need must be trained to:

read the container label and MSDS.Keeping the working area cleanUsing protective clothing and equipmentFollow Safety rules

The staff are trained to deal with any spillage or contaminationThe staff are trained on the basic first aid course

The staff are trained on the transportation, handling of DGThe staff are well know with regard of segregation procedureDocumentationAll Training records are kept with the in charge supervisorCopy of training record are kept in staff file.All the acceptance record are well controlled, maintained and kept in one central area.

Following manufacturer's instructions when removing hazardous material from containers.Making sure that there is enough ventilation.Keeping compressed gas, flammable and explosive materials away from heat.

Usage of approved and labeled containers for storing and transporting DGs

Staff are communicated frequently with the new circulars and bulletin informationPosters and flyers are used to spilt the awarenessWeekly meeting is conducted with the seniors.Safety Talks is carried out as a part of the routine job in regard of DG

Table D.2: Staff Inspection Checklist



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3.13.1.13.1.2

3.1.33.1.4

3.1.53.1.63.1.7

3.1.8

Respiratory protection consistent with the nature of the material been handled.CoverallRubber or plastic apron or gauntlets when handling materials

Personal Protection and First aidAll staff whose working with DG are provided with following( depending on the operation type):Protective helmet and or capSafety spectacles, goggles, face sheld

Inspected by: Signature:

*Reference: Code of Practice for the management of Dangerous Goods in the emirates of Dubai, 2007. Environmental Protection and Safety Section. Dubai Municipality

Safety boots with protective toe caps/First Aid box is provided.Eye wash fountains and showers are provided.

RECOMMENDATION:




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Contact person/position: Others:Date of Inspection:

Safety UnitEnvironment Section

Shipments inspection check list*

Name of Company Type of Business:Location: Number of Workers:

GENERAL INFORMATION:

All chemicals are segregated according to compatibility or classification as per the IATA standard or DG procedures

Clearance of the compitetany authority is provided

Restricted chemicals have clearance from FEA or MOHA

Type of Inspection: Item

All Dangerous Goods are properly stored on shelves & storage room as appropriate as per the DG Procedures.

Documentations

Air waybill with all needed information is provided

MSDS is attached with the shipment

Storage and Handling

All chemicals containers are clearly marked and labeled.

Shipper declaration is provided

All chemical containers/gas cylinders are stored in All Dangerous Goods are stored inside the warehouse

Contaminated and empty containers are disposed as per DG procedure.Photos taken/Samples taken!

Compressed gas cylinder are secured and safe as per DG procedureHazardous waste are generated from the premises are treated as per DG procedureOwned a vehicle for transport of dangerouse goods

Inspected by: Signature:

*Reference: Code of Practice for the management of Dangerous Goods

in the emirates of Dubai, 2007. Environmental Protection and Safety

Section. Dubai Municipality

A: FEA: Federal Of Environment, MOH: Ministry of Health

RECOMMENDATION:

Table D.3: Shipment Inspection Checklist



Appendix E : Noise Tracing Proposal The proposal of Noise Monitoring

Documents

Dubai Airports Environment Management Plan