APPENDIX 5.1 – Event / Action Plan for Construction Noise

Event

ACTION

 

ET Leader

IC (E)

ER

Contractor

Action Level

1.    Notify IC(E) and Contractor

2.    Carry out investigation

3.    Report the results of investigation to the IC(E) and Contractor

4.    Discuss with the Contractor and formulate remedial measures

5.   Increase monitoring frequency to check mitigation effectiveness

1.        Review the analysed results submitted by the ET

2.        Review the proposed remedial measures by the Contractor and advise the ER accordingly

3.        Supervise the implementation of remedial measures

 

1.    Confirm receipt of notification of failure in writing

2.    Notify Contractor

3.    Require Contractor to propose remedial measures for the analysed noise problem

4.    Ensure remedial measures are properly implemented

 

 

1.    Submit noise mitigation proposal to IC(E)

2.    Implement noise mitigation proposals

 

Limit Level

1.    Notify IC(E), ER, EPD and Contractor

2.    Identify source

3.    Repeat measurement to confirm findings

4.    Increase monitoring frequency

5.    Carry out analysis of Contractor’s working procedures to determine possible mitigation to be implemented

6.    Inform IE(E), ER and EPD the causes & actions taken for the exceedances

7.    Assess effectiveness of Contractor’s remedial actions and keep IC(E), EPD and ER informed of the results

8.   If exceedance stops, cease additional monitoring

1.    Discuss amongst ER, ET, and Contractor on the potential remedial actions

2.    Review Contractor’s remedial actions whenever necessary to assure their the ER accordingly

3.    Supervise the implementation of remedial measures

1.    Confirm receipt of notification of failure in writing

2.    Notify Contractor

3.    Require Contractor to propose remedial measures for the analysed noise problem

4.    Ensure remedial measures are properly implemented

5.    If exceedance continues, consider what portion of the work is responsible and instruct the Contractor to stop that portion of work until the exceedance is abated

1.    Take immediate action to avoid further exceedance

2.    Submit proposal for remedial actions to IC(E) within 3 working days of notification

3.    Implement the agreed proposals

4.    Resubmit proposals if problem still not under control

5.    Stop the relevant portion of works as determined by the ER until the exceedance is abated