Environmental Auditing (Ea) Of Abuad Sawmill, Southwestern Nigeria.
Journal Title: International Journal of Engineering and Science Invention - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 10
Abstract
An environmental audit assessment of the facilities and operations of ABUAD SAWMILL for the year 2015 has been conducted. The various activities involved in the operation of this outfit were examined and the likely impacts and necessary mitigations were proposed. Five (5) soundings were conducted and a profile was traversed along the study area. The protective capacities of the geo-electric layers were inferred. The risk of both soil and water contamination arising from the activities of this outfit were also examined. A total number of seven (7) people were gainfully employed by the outfit. The bye-products/waste from the mill is gathered for collection by small-scale furniture and particle board makers. The likely negative impacts that could result from both the activities and operations of this outfit include slight disturbance of flora and fauna, though no endangered species exists in this localities. There is no risk of air and noise pollution. However the risk of soil and water contamination exists. There is need for proper construction of access road and concrete floor for the mill. The top half meter (0.5m) of the earth materials within the mill should be removed, filled with concrete. No records of EIA, EMP and EAR in place. The level of awareness of the staff in this yard on HSE is very low. The need for greater awareness and training on HSE has been stressed, likewise the provision of PPE for all the staffs have been suggested. EMP has to be produced. There is no provision for ablution and canteen facilities, no proper means of waste disposal. Action plan and time frame have been proposed. With adequate provisions for the listed requirements, regular implementation and monitoring will go a long way in making the sawmill a blessing to the people and the immediate environs.
Authors and Affiliations
Olowookere A, Ogundana A. K, Aladesanmi A. O, Olutomilola O. O
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