The Construction Workers Environmental Sensitization Program targets at training and sensitizing construction site workers as to environmental questions, according to DIS’ own methodology.
The program is documented through a report containing a list of attendance and photographic records, and has the following objectives:-
- Sensitizing workers of the site regarding environmental questions such as: preventing pollution of the air, water and soil, reducing waste generation and protecting cultural resources;-
- Training site workers on procedures concerning recycling/handling/disposal of solid waste, general safe practices on handling/disposal of hazardous substances and mitigating concerns of the community; and-
- Promoting a sense of environmental responsibility and citizenship.